The St. Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers (SJRVFF) will conduct a seven-week fly tying class beginning Feb. 4.

The Intermediate classes will focus on proper techniques and material handling for flies that work locally as well as elsewhere. Students should have some basic experience in fly tying.

Classes will be held once a week at the Howard Park Senior Center at 604. E. Jefferson, South Bend. Classes are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The cost for non-members of SJRVFF is $30 and $5 for members. The class is limited to 30 people.

SJRVFF will supply vises, tools and materials during the class although students are welcome to use their own.

Fly patterns to be taught are soft hackle, bi-visible, R.G. emerger, Parachute mayfly, mayfly spinner, foam spider, crawdad, deer hair popper, muddler minnow and the madonna streamer.

It is best to sign up for the class in person at the Senior Center. You can also call to make arrangements with Rose Kaufman, 574-235-9428.