CFFA Announces Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Class Signup for 2023:
Brief Overview of Courses:
This is a beginner class, and is also suitable for experienced tyers who want to find new techniques and refresh skills. For 2023 we have added a class to provide for beginners who need to understand Tying Basics, including tools, terminology, techniques and materials. In the past few years, our classes have filled up quickly, so contact Pete Naples, Education Chairperson as soon as possible. The fly tying class covers the myriad species of flies, life cycle of insects and how to tie specific patterns and the materials available to craft a fly by hand. Great family activity.
Beginner Fly Tying Curriculum Details:
Class 1: Jan. 03: Introduction to Fly Tying - Tools, Terminology, Materials, Tying Basics.
Class 2: Jan. 10: Tie a Streamer Fly and Nymph Fly
Class 3: Jan. 24: Tying 2 Nymph Flies
Class 4: Jan. 31: Emergers, Klinkhammer and Wet Flies
Class 5: Feb. 07: Dry Flies - Tie 2 Patterns
Class 6: Feb. 14: More Dry Flies and Spinners
Class 7: Feb. 21: Streamer Flies and Terrestrial Flies
Instructors: Mike Stewart, Leslie Wrixon, Bob Winot, Pete Naples, Gary Steinmiller. Note: Mike Stewart and Leslie Wrixon are professional fly tyers.
All Class Details
Time: Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Location: Cabelas, 475 East Hartford Blvd., East Hartford, CT; 2nd Floor Conference Room
*Fees: Covers all materials, vises and tools.
Adult non-member - $50.00; Adult CFFA member - $40.00.
Youths 21 and under -$30.00; Adults who attend with paid youth may take course at no cost.
*All non-members receive a free one year membership to CFFA. $25.00 Value*
Contact: Pete Naples at
CFFA is a certified 501C3 non-profit organization and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the pleasures and traditions of fly fishing and to conserve our game waters. For more info, please check our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ctflyfish
