Posted by M. Hynes | Posted in big nasties , classes , streamers , tube flies | Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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Fly Tying Classes at Chagrin River Outfitters
Dan and I get many questions at the shop and on the river about the flies we love to fish, and how to tie them. Mainly, BIG articulated streamers and tube flies. For many of the patterns, the basic principals are the same, and we just use different materials for different results.
So we decided to host a series of classes to spread the knowledge. One of the classes will be a Big Nasty/ Articulated class. I plan to cover large streamers and articulated flies in this session. This class will not focus on beginner tiers. It is for the intermediate to advanced tier who is looking to step up his tying to the next level. 8 patterns will be covered in this 4-part series. I will provide all materials and pattern recipes for each fly. The goal is for each guest to learn the tricks and techniques that I've learned over the last 15 years ( I average 250+ dozen each year), and walk away with some awesome patterns to add to his arsenal.
The second class will be Tube Flies. This will be 101 level tube-tying instruction. While beginners are welcome, you will gain much more knowledge with some experience. Tube flies are an exciting way to change up th same old patterns, and they have many advantages too!
Sign up by calling the shop (440) 247.7110, or at http://www.chagrinriveroutfitters.com/
Here is the breakdown:
Big Nasty/ Articulated
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26
cost $80. All materials for classes included
class #1: The junction>>> attaching a trailing hook
- how to attach, pros/ cons
- extended hook flies
- full shank back hook flies
- working with Fireline
- Waddingtons/ cut-offs
Patterns: 300lb Ballerina & Articulated Sculpin
class #2: Working with Marabou
- selecting materials
- blending colors
- "bulk without weight"
- creating different effects
Patterns: Skagit Minnow & Trailer Trash
class #3: Leeches
- profiles
- string leeches
- twisted marabou leeches
- different rabbit leeches
Patterns: Fireball Leech, Basic String Leech
class #4: Baitfish/ Intruder Style / Putting it all together
- weighting flies for performance
- profiles
- using deer hair in subsurface patterns
- balancing a fly correctly
Patterns: King Smolt, Intruder
Tube Flies 101
Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24
cost $90. HMH tube fly adapter and tubes included
class #1: From the beginning
- getting started
- selecting materials
- hook styles
- simple patterns
class #2: Adapting Patterns
- interchangable bodies
- nymphs
- bass bugs
- stacking tubes
class #3: Big Streamers
- clouser- style
- baitfish/ sculpins
- leeches
- saltwater patterns
class #4: Classic flies for Great Lakes Use
This class will be a wrap-up, used for questions and more advanced techniques. Some of the patterns will include materials not common or easily available or cheap. It will give you a taste of what is possible!
Big streamers don't work. Nope. Not at all.
