Fly Tying Classes

Our Fly Tying classes are taught by Bob Zasoski and Paul Berliner.  In these classes, you’ll learn to tie a variety of popular flies, using basic techniques, the required tools, plus helpful tips and tricks.  Best of all, you’ll get hands-on step-by-step practice with helpful assistance from our members.

Person holding fish

Bob Zasoski

Person holding fish

Paul Berliner

Beginning Fly Tying

All classes are held on Wednesday evenings (unless otherwise noted), 7 – 9 PM.  Class dates are as follows:

  • Day 1 – April 30:
    • Flies:  Introduction, Wooly Bugger
    • Techniques:  Knots, Wrapping, Proportions, Whip Finish, Palmering Hackle
  • Day 2 – May 7:
    • Flies:  Hare’s Ear, Bead Head Pheasant Tail
    • Techniques: Dubbing, Dubbing Loops, Ribbing, Counter Wrapping, Wing Cases, Wire Wrapping
  • Day 3 – May 14:
    • Flies:  Traditional Adams, Bird’s Nest 
    • Techniques:  Mayfly Dry Fly Hackle, Distribution Wrap, Hackle Tip Wings
  • Day 4 – May 29 (Thursday):
    • Flies:  Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis
    • Techniques:  Dubbing, Parachutes, Posting, Elk and Deer Hair Stacking, Reverse Palmering
  • Day 5 – June 4:
    • Flies:  Gurgler, Clouser
    • Techniques:  Using Foam, Using Bucktail, Using Big Hooks, Using Dumbbell Eyes
  • Day 6 – June 25:
    • Flies:  Zebra Midge, Balanced Leech
    • Techniques:  Small Midges, Dubbing Loop, Extended Beads

Sign Up

To sign up, please email Bob Zasoski or Paul Berliner.  Be sure to provide your name, email address and phone number.
Note:  You can also sign up at the April 29 club meeting.