Fly Tying in Idaho

Hi all-

First off, thank you for committing to demonstrating your tying skills at our Expo this year!  Without you guys (and gals!)--well, the show just really wouldn't be very good!  We sure do appreciate your time and energy that you so graciously donate.

The show is quickly approaching and I am still in search of some more fly tiers to demonstrate.  If you know of any tiers in your local area, that may be interested in joining us, please feel free to share the information with them.  (I have attached the info again if you would like to pass it along to anyone). 

As a reminder, the Expo is March 20 & 21st at the Clearwater River Lodge & Event Center, here in Lewiston, ID.  

I look forward to seeing you all again and meeting those I haven't yet!  This year is gonna be a great one!

For details click here www.niffe.org.

-- 

Brittany Davenport

Fly Tier Coordinator-North Idaho Fly Fishing Expo

President-Kelly Creek Flycasters

April 16 SOFF Fly Tying Meeting

Mark your calendars for our annual SOFF Fly Tying meeting on April 16. I Need to know who will be tying this year, so email me or you can call me. Thanks John Graves Fly Tying Chair.

jegfly@hotmail.com
541-778-6000

January 13, 2015 Meeting

Cathy Hamilton will be presenting "Three and a Half Different Ways to Weave a Fly" at the January 13 SOFT meeting.  This will be a techniques demonstration, rather than a demonstration of any specific flies.  If you're interested in trying any of the weaving techniques, just bring a few hooks (size 8 or 10 with a straight shank will be perfect for this), along with your vise, tools, and any color of thread.  Cathy will provide some cotton floss that you can use for the weaving. 

January’s meeting will also feature another informative presentation by Dave Roberts on Game Bird Feathers and their usage. He will have examples of skins so come prepared with your questions.

Meeting starts at 6:00 pm.

2015 _ FLY TYING CLASSES_Beginner and Advanced Levels

Introduction to Fly Tying, BasicTools, Materials, and Patterns 
Material cost - $35. Instructor – Dave Roberts/Dan Kellogg
541-601-5658 to register. Limit 12 per class. 
Tools are not required, loaner sets will be available. 
Saturday, February 7th, 14th, & 21st. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Art of Fly Tying  Classic Irish Salmon Flies.
Material cost - $45. Instructor - Dan Kellogg/Dave Roberts 
541-200-4063 to register. Limit 12 per class.
Tools & experienced skills are required.
Saturday, March 28th, April 4th, &18th. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

*Call today to register or sign up at the meetings.
18 hours of Quality instruction.

Sponsored by the Southern Oregon Fly Tyers and
The Senior Staff Fly Dressers Guild

Where?   The Fly Tyers Den
                1234 Hammel Rd.
                Eagle Point, OR 97524

Bring your own lunch and beverage.

REDDING, CALIFORNIA

 From:  Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers   
                           
To:  Northern California and Oregon Fly Tyers 

The Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers in conjunction with the Northern California Council/Federation of Fly Fishers (NCCFFF) and Redding’s Turtle Bay Exploration Park are having a fly tying expo in Redding, California, on April 11 and 12, 2015.  We plan on featuring tyers from Northern California, Nevada, and Oregon.  There will be tying sessions on Saturday morning (9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), afternoon (1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and Sunday morning (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), and afternoon (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.). 

You are invited to participate as a demonstration fly tyer at this event.  If you accept this invitation, contact R. L. “Stew” Stewart.  Contact information below.

We will have a Saturday (April 11) evening reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The location will be The Park Marina Events Center, 1800 Park Marina Drive, Redding, CA.  The reception will be hosted by the Shasta Trinity Fly Fishers.  

Stay tuned for more information on the STFF website, www.shastatrinityflyfishers.org, the Turtle Bay Exploration Park website, www.turtlebay.org, and NCCFFF website, www.nccfff.org.  We are also working on hotel accommodations.  

Any other questions or comments e-mail Stew Stewart at rlstewart@frontiernet.net or call/fax him at 530-474-5748.  
R. L. “Stew” Stewart 
Expo Fly Tying Demo Chair

FLY TYING CLASS

2015 Intermediate Level Fly Tying Class

TYING FLIES WITH A PURPOSE

When? Starts Saturday January 10^th, 3

consecutive Saturdays, 9am to 4pm.

That’s 18 hours of quality instruction.

Where? The Fly Tyers Den

              1234 Hammel Rd.

              Eagle Point, OR 97524

Call to Register – Dave Roberts 541-601-5658

 Dan Kellogg 541-200-4063

Registration deadline January 3^rd, 2015

Material Cost - Only $35 for all 3 classes

Bring your own lunch and beverage.

Sponsored by the SOUTHERN OREGON FLY TYERS

& SENIOR STAFF FLY DRESSERS GUILD

Meeting December 9th, 2014

The December SOFT meeting will feature John Matthews demonstrating his Steelhead Intruder pattern. He has simplified the tying of this colorful and effective pattern and after watching this demo anyone should be able to tie this one. Also we will feature Dave Roberts with a very informative program on chicken feathers and their uses. If you have ever been confused about what part of the bird certain feathers come from or which hackles are used on what flies, then you need to be there for this demo. Dave will take us through the entire Whiting product line and explain their applications. So don’t miss out on this very educational evening.

Bring something for the raffle.