FLY TYING CLASS

FLY TYING CLASS

MAYFLIES – TOP TO BOTTOM
Instructors Dave Roberts and Dan Kellogg

Where? 

THE FLY TYERS DEN

1234 Hammel Rd.

Eagle Point, Or 97524

When?

Saturday, January 16^th, 2016

9am to 4 pm

How Much & What’s Included?

Just $50.00, All Materials and the thread.

What to Bring?

Tools, a light, and a lunch.

Only a couple spots left so call Dave @ 541-601-5658 to reserve your place in this truly informative class. You will come away with the knowledge to tie purposeful and effective flies for all the important stages of the Mayfly.

SOFT MEETING, DECEMBER 8th

  The December SOFT meeting will be held on Tuesday the 8th and will feature tying demonstrations by Dave and Cathy Hamilton. These two received the Fly Tyers of the Year Award from the Oregon Council at the Expo in Albany last spring so we are in for a real treat this month. Dave plans to tie some chironomid patterns and a feruled red worm. Cathy will demo the Bitch Creek Nymph, a well known woven pattern. Don’t miss this one , it’s two for the price of one. Meeting starts at 6 pm and the demos will start at 6:30. Bring some flies or materials for the raffle and bring a friend or fellow fly tier. If everyone will bring some goodies the club will provide some Holiday beverages.

FLY TYERS DEN OFFERINGS

    After the first of the year The Fly Tyers Den will again be offering tying classes for intermediate and advanced level students. In order for us to make the categories appealing to your wants and needs we are asking for your feedback. Please review the following list of proposed class subjects and e-mail your choices asap so we can get the classed set up and scheduled. You can choose as many categories as you wish and we are definitely open to other suggestions. The classes will be held on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm at Dave’s place near Eagle Point. The number of students will be limited to 10 for each session. The cost will be only $50.00 per student and will include hooks and materials. This a great opportunity to further your fly tying education. We value and appreciate your input. It makes it possible for us to offer the classes YOU want.

    This is a list of the suggested categories. Thanks for your help. Please e-mail your response to Dan at flyguy97504@gmail.com. 

 

Mayflies – Top to Bottom

 

Caddis Flies – Top to Bottom

 

Stoneflies – Top to Bottom

 

Wet Flies and Soft Hackles

 

Traditional Steelhead Flies

 

Traditional Streamer Flies

 

Traditional Winged Wet Flies

 

Traditional Catskill Dry Flies

 

Stillwater Flies and Midges

 

Terrestrials 

 

OTHERS

SWAP MEET

It's official!

There will be a Super Duper Fantastic Fly Fishing & Tying Materials Swap Meet on Saturday, January 23, 2016, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at the The First Baptist Church of Medford, Oregon.

Setup will begin at 7:00 am, and take down must be completed by 5:00 pm, but you may take down sooner if you desire.

Admission and selling is no charge.

Please, no explosives.

This will be sponsored by Rogue Fly Fishers, Southern Oregon Fly Fishers, Southern Oregon Fly Tyers, and any other clubs or organizations that want to participate.

First Baptist Church is located at 649 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, OR, 97504.

Tables will be provided at no cost and are available beginning at 7:00 am on January 23, first come, first served.

A maximum of 2 tables may be used, until 9:00 am, at which time all unused tables will become available.

Tables measure 8' by 30". A few smaller tables may be available.

You may bring and use your own tables and/or displays with no restrictions.

Lots of chairs are available.

Bring your own electrical cords.

Coffee and water will be available, but bring your own food and snacks.

You may call Dale Heath at 541-973-3490 for additional information.  deheath504@gmail.com