The St. Joseph County Chapter of Izaak Walton will host a one day “learn-to-tie flys” class for beginners April 22.
The class will teach the basics of fly tying and many techniques needed to advance in your fly tying skills.
The class will be taught by experienced fly tiers with explanation of what the fly represents and how to fish the pattern. Vises and materials will be provided along with recipe and diagrams of how to tie each pattern. There will be 6 to 8 difference patterns taught, time permitting.
If you have your own vise and are comfortable using it feel free to bring it.
The class will be at the Izaak Walton lodge located at
20400 Darden road in South Bend, Ind. and will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pizza will be served for lunch and beverages will be available.
The cost is $30. Payment can be by check or with cash.
To attend and reserve your spot please contact Tim
Kanczuzewski at 574-340-0842 or email Timkancz@gmail.com. The class will be limited to 12 to
15 participants so sign up early if interested.
Students will learn to tie:
- Hare’s Ear Nymph
- Caddis Pupa Nymph
- Pheasant Tail Nymph
- Elk Hair Caddis Dry
- Wooly Bugger Nymph
- Clouser Minnow
- Parachute Adams Dry
- Egg Patterns for Steelhead & Salmon