"Fly Tying Basics" 

Fly Tying Series

 

In this series you will learn from one of the best:  Mary Kuss, Director of Instructional Programs for  The Sporting Gentleman.

 

Each of the three-hour class sessions listed below is designed to teach the novice fly tyer about: basic tying tools and how to use them, choosing and using common fly tying materials, essential fly tying techniques, & fly design and construction. 

 

Students will learn and practice two different fly patterns each week.  Each session listed below is independent of the others:  take one, two, or all three as you desire.

 

Session #1:  Sunday, January 15, 2012 

                  9 AM - 12 Noon 

 

Session #2:  Sunday, January 22, 2012

                  9 AM - 12 Noon

 

Session #3:  Sunday, January 29, 2012 

                  9 AM - 12 Noon

 

Tools are not supplied but may be purchased by the student at a 10% discount.  Recommended tools are as follows: Vise, scissors, thread bobbin, dubbing needle, half-hitch tool, whip finisher (Matarelli-type

preferred).

 

All required materials will be provided for the flies

to be tied during each class session.  Additional

materials may be purchased at a 10% discount.

 

$29.95 per session; attend all three for $84.95.

 

Note: Minimum enrollment of 3 students, maximum enrollment of 6 students for each session.

"Beyond the Basics"

Fly Tying Series
 

In this series you will learn from one of the best:  Mary Kuss, Director of Instructional Programs for  The Sporting Gentleman.

 

Each session is an intensive, three-hour class designed for the intermediate-level tyer and will cover three unusual and effective fly patterns.  You’ll also learn techniques to increase speed of tying and durability. 
 

Each session listed below is independent of the others:  take one, two, or all three as you desire.

 

Session 1:  Sunday, February 12, 2012  

                 9 AM - 12 Noon

 

Session 2:  Sunday, February 19, 2012

                 9 AM - 12 Noon

 

Session 3:  Sunday, February 26, 2012 

                 9 AM - 12 Noon

 

Tools are not supplied but may be purchased by the student at a 10% discount.  Recommended tools are as follows: Vise, scissors, thread bobbin, dubbing needle, half-hitch tool, whip finisher (Matarelli-type preferred), hair stacker, dubbing spinner, head cement, hair comb.

 

All required materials will be provided for the flies to be tied during each class session.  Additional materials may be purchased at a 10% discount. 


$29.95 per session, or all three for $84.95.


 

Note: Minimum enrollment of 3 students, maximum enrollment of 6 students for each session.

"Regional" Tying Series

 

 

In this series you will be tying flies designed by Michael Mertz, commercial fly tyer for The Sporting Gentleman.  Mike will demonstrate exclusive patterns that are highly productive for each respective stream or region.

 

 

These classes are recommended for the intermediate-level fly tyer. 

 

 

Cost: $19.95 per session; attend all four for $74.95. 

 

 

Price includes the materials for the flies to be tied during class.  Tools and additional materials are not included and may be purchased at a 10% discount (discount period begins when you register & extends until the night of the class).

 

 

Note:  Minimum enrollment of 3 students per session.

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 25, 7 - 9 p.m.

"Proven Ridley Creek Patterns"

 

 

Thursday, February 2, 7 - 9 p.m.

 "Productive Flies for the Lehigh Valley"

 

 

Thursday, February 23, 7 - 9 p.m.

"Patterns for Limestoners:

 Letort, Spring Creek & Yellow Breeches"

 

 

Tuesday, March 6, 7 - 9 p.m.

"Saltwater Flies Made Easy"