Fly Tying Classes 2010
Registration closed for 2010
The Southern Wisconsin Chapter of Trout Unlimited invites you to learn fly tying or improve your fly tying skills. Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced courses provide general instruction on fly tying techniques and specific demonstrations of fly patterns proven effective in local waters. We have taught fly tying classes for over 30 years and all classes are free of charge, although voluntary donations to help defray costs will be graciously accepted. Experienced instructors, some of whom are accomplished and acknowledged masters, will instruct the classes using a combination of demonstrations and hand-on tutorials. All in-class materials will be provided, including an instructional booklet for Beginning Fly Tying. You must provide the needed tools (tying vise, scissors, bobbin, hackle pliers, hair stacker, whip finisher, thread and head cement.) A more complete list of tools and basic fly tying supplies can be found following the link below.
Click here for beginning flies and instructions.
USEFUL LINKS: Beginner Materials, Whip Finish1, Whip FInish2, Vise Selection1, Vise Selection2, Hackle Gauge, Hair and Fur, Thread, Hook Conversion Chart, Wire Sizes
Beginning and Intermediate courses meet on the west side of Madison at the Fitchburg Community Center. Beginning and Advanced courses meet on the east side of Madison at Patrick Marsh Middle School in Sun Prairie.
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Fitchburg Community Center 7:00 - 9:00 pm First Class: January 14, 2010 |
Patrick Marsh Middle School 7:00 - 9:00 pm First Class: January 14, 2010 |
Both the Fitchburg and Sun Prairie classes meet for 10 consecutive weeks beginning Thursday, 1/14/2010. The last class for all classes is 3/18/2010.
Advanced registration is required!
Beginning Fly Tying: Intended for those with little or no previous fly tying experience. Techniques needed as a foundation for more advanced fly tying are established, and basic but effective fly patterns are demonstrated and practiced in class. Students are expected to practice at home after receiving hands-on instruction and tutorials in class.
Intermediate Fly Tying: Intended for those who have a solid foundation in fly tying and want to expand their tying expertise. The techniques and materials are more varied, the patterns can be more complex, and the hook sizes are usually smaller than flies of Beginning Fly Tying. Students are expected to practice at home between classes.
Advanced Fly Tying: Intended for those with considerable experience in fly tying who desire advanced instruction in techniques and/or materials. Course curriculum varies from year to year, and guest tiers often visit with expert instruction on specific techniques or patterns.
Questions? Send email to: swtu-flytying@sbcglobal.net
