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fly-ty-ing |
the art or hobby of making
artificial lures for fly fishing.
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BACK TO FLY FISHING EDU |
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In most instances, the
next progression in the fly fishermen's pursuit of knowledge and
intrigue is learning the fine art of fly tying. For many,
crafting your own unique pattern becomes one of the ultimate
advancement in the sport of fly fishing. |
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In this 101 introduction
to you will learn all of the basic skills you will need to begin
your life long fly tying career. |
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YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Mr. Tim Irish (LEARN MORE) |
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Tim Irish, head instructor for the
Worley Bugger Fly Co., Fly Fishing Education courses will be your class
instructor. Listen well, but more
importantly ask any and all questions. You will learn that the mysteries of fly tying are not mysteries
at all, but merely matters of technique and practice.
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CLASS FEE:
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The total cost is $95.00 which includes
6
sessions, 2 hours each night.
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CLASS LOCATION: |
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weekly sessions will be held at the Worley Bugger Pro Shop in
Ellensburg on Tuesday and Thursday nights. The class fee
includes professional instruction and all materials. A
fly tying vise and all of the necessary tools can be supplied
to each student if needed. |
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CLASS SCHEDULE:
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The
June session has now been completed. The next class is
scheduled to begin sometime in July of-2008. Call the
fly shop or stop by to register to reserve your spot. |
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CLASS OBJECTIVES:
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Basic fly tying including; tools, materials and patterns with
an emphasis on fly tying skills and practical patterns for
local waters. |
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CLASS INTRODUCTION: |
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Objectives and goals of the class. Philosophy and history of
fly tying. Inventory of tools needed. Identify skill
levels. Review patterns to tie. Input from students. |
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Tim Irish-Fly
Fishing EDU Course Instructor |
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An Introduction To Fly
Tying
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Learning the basis
knowledge of;
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Vises,
tools-Scissors, bobbins, hackle pliers, hair stacker, bodkin
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Hooks-Gap, shank
point and eye-Dryfly, Nymph, Streamer, Steelhead
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Materials,
threads, floss and wires
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Assorted Knots
and Whip Finish
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Glossary of fish
food-Mayflies, Stoneflies, Caddis & Baitfish
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Glossary of a
fly-Dry, Nymph, Streamer, Wetfly
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Beginning
Fly Tying Course Details |
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8+ Hour Fly
Tying Course |
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3 to 1
Ratio-Student To Instructor |
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Cost:
$95.00 per student |
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Evening #1 |
Evening #2 |
Evening #3 |
- Class Introduction
- Tools-vise, bobbin whip
finish, scissors, hackle plier, and hair stacker
- Materials-Feathers, hair,
dubbing, foam, syntheetics, beads, thread and hooks
- Glossary of fish
foods-nymph, emerger, adult, terrestrials, crustacean,
leeches, eggs
- Glossary of a fly-hackle,
body, tail, bead head, beard, dry fly, streamer, wet fly
- Knots-jam, half hitch, whip
finish
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Review day one
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Practice Knots
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Tying the Wolly
Bugger
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- Review Day Two
- Practice Knots
- Tying the Elk Hair Caddis
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Evening #4 |
Evening #5 |
Evening #6 |
- Review day three
- Tying the Beadhead Prince
Nymph
- Tying the Rabbit Strip Leech
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- Review day four
- Tying the Adams dry fly
- Tying the parachute dry fly
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- Review day five
- Tying the Sculpin
- Name that fly
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