Learn the Art of Fly Tying!Join instructor, Captain Will Winans for this comprehensive three-session class designed to introduce the fundamentals of fly tying.
In 3 classes you'll learn to tie the three major categories of flies: streamers, nymphs and dry flies. No experience necessary.
Call 312-944-3474 to reserve your spot.
This 3 evening session will get you started in the entertaining and infinitely productive art of fly tying- just in time for winter and the long dark days ahead!
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Knots & Rigging I: Basic Knot's & Leader Construction for Freshwater Fishing - Jan 9th Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
All Thumbs? Learning tips, tricks, and techniques will help alleviate streamside frustration. Understanding basic knots and leader design & construction is essential for angling success. Join seasoned veteran Paul Melchior to demystify monofilament madness and get back on the water faster. The class is recommended to beginner to beginning intermediate anglers. View Full Description
Intermediate Tying: Peter Cozad's Guide Flies for the Driftless - Saturday, January 12th 5:30 - 7:30 PM
We are excited to host Pete Cozad , head guide at the Driftless Angler in Viroqua, WI for an Intermediate Fly Tying class that will focus in effective flies for the Driftless area and beyond. With well over 100 days a year on the water Pete has a unique perspective on fly design. He will share some of his most unique and efficient flies. All materials provided. View Full Description
Intermediate Fly Tying Class: Tying with Biots in Dry Flies & Nymphs - Wednesday, January 16th 6:30-8:30 PM
Biots are one of nature's coolest inventions. Many don't know that the Biot comes from the leading edge of the flight feather. Certain types of Biots possess certain characteristics. Come learn the "in's" and "out's" of working with Biots for both dry flies and nymphs. Don't know when to choose Goose, Turkey, Condor, or Eagle Biots? Join Ornithology expert Paul Melchior and learn all the tricks View Full Description
Intermediate Fly Tying Class: Guide Flies for Musky - Topwater - Thursday, Jan 17th 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Shop employee and part time musky guide Dave VanVliet (of Drifting Wolverinefame) will dazzle you with some of his sorcery at the vise. This class will focus on effective top water fly design for Spring Muskie. Dave has spent countless hours driving the back roads of MI & WI in search of walk/wade/float musky opportunities. He will share his most productive pattern for hunting apex these predators on the top. View Full Description
Intermediate Fly Tying Class - Midwest Smallmouth Flies - Capt Will Winans - Wednesday, January 23rd 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Go-to Smallmouth Flies. Capt. Will Winans, Chicago area guide, shares and teaches some of his favorite fly patterns for smallmouth bass. Learn a range of fly styles and techniques proven for smallmouth bass, a wild and native species to the Midwest. View Full Description
Intermediate Fly Tying Class: Contemporary Articulated Streamers w/ Big Dave - Tuesday, Jan 29th 6:30 - 8:30 PM
If you want to target big trout you need to take Big Dave's streamer class. Articulated streamers are fun to tie and fish. But fly design is an important factor in how the fly casts and swims. Come learn some proven fly designs to catch the wall hanger View Full Description
Intermediate Fly Tying Class: BWO Lifecycle Top to Bottom - Jan 30th Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Without dispute the Blue Winged Olive is the most important and prevalent mayfly family in North America. These hatches occur about every month of the year on just about every cold water creek, stream, or river. Join mayfly enthusiast Jon Uhlenhopas he demonstrates some of his favorites proven on both spring creeks and western freestones. View Full Description
Intermediate Fly Tying: Guide Flies for Steelhead - Eggs & Nymphs w/ Big Dave - Thursday, Jan 31st 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Come learn some of the most productive egg and nymph patterns for Great Lakes Steelhead. Nymph fishing for Steelhead has proven to be one of the most effective methods for hooking Chrome. We will tie proven egg and nymph patterns for successfully fooling Great Lakes Steelhead. Focused areas are on Eggs, Stones, & Hex Nymphs. We will discuss variations and what time of year to fish certain flies and why.$30 per student. Space is limited to 6 students.
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