Fly Tying Classes 2008

Dates are firm but check in November for registration

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 proved effective in local waters. All classes are free of charge, although voluntary donations to help defray costs will be graciously accepted. Experienced instructors, some of which 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 fly tying tools. A list of tools and basic fly tying supplies can be found following the link below.

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.

Fitchburg Classes (WEST)		Sun Prairie Classes (EAST)
Beginning or Intermediate Fly Tying at:		Beginning or Advanced Fly Tying at:
Fitchburg Community Center 5510 Lacy Road Fitchburg 7:00 - 9:00 pm First Class: January 16, 2008		Patrick Marsh Middle School 1351 Columbus St Sun Prairie 7:00 - 9:00 pm First Class: January 17, 2008

Fitchburg classes meet for ten consecutive weeks beginning 1/16/08. Sun Prairie classes meet for 10 weeks beginning 1/17/08,

Advanced registration is required! Registration info, online and mail in, will be posted in November.

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.

Click here for a list of basic fly tying tools and materials for beginners.

The Southern Wisconsin chapter of Trout Unlimited has taught fly tying classes for over 30 years.
  All classes are free, although voluntary donations to help defray costs will be graciously
accepted.  Experienced instructors, some of which 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.) 

Questions?  Send email to: swtu-flytying@sbcglobal.net