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Saturdays Tying Class, Fall Smallmouth Patterns
 (08-31-2010)
Join us this Saturday at 2:00pm for our next
Intermediate and Skills Development tying class where we
will be tying
fall smallmouth patterns. Fall is, in my opinion,
the best time of year for smallmouth fishing. The
water is cooling and the crawdads are hibernating so the
smallies turn to bustin' minnows to fatten up for the
winter. The small fry born in the spring have grown to
about 1 1/2 inches and it is just the size the smallies are
after. Swinging streamers is always a slow casual way
to fish but in the fall you can have some tremendous strikes
as the smallmouth are very aggressive. Stop by and tie
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FlyMasters At the State Fair
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(08-15-2010) Once again
FlyMasters was at
the State Fair on the front porch of the DNR
pavilion showing people how to tie flies and
educating them about all the great fly fishing here
in Indiana. We were tying for two hours and
despite hot and humid weather we had a non-stop
crowd around us looking at all of the flies and
picking up rubber spiders. All of the kids
were the best part of the afternoon. All kinds
of questions and stories about the fish they catch.
One boy picked up a fly and turned to his dad and
told him "now you have to get me a fishing pole".
Sometimes one fly is all it takes to start a life
long passion.
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FlyMasters also
did a casting demonstration this year on the DNR
pond. A large crowd gathered to watch Jon show
them how to cast a fly rod. Unfortunately the
casting demo did not go as smooth as planned.
Afterwards Jon told me, "I had a hard time showing
them how to cast because every time I laid the fly
down a bluegill would come up and take it. I must
have caught fifty bluegill while trying to show them
how to use a fly rod". We'll be back next year and
try not to catch so many pesky bluegill.
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Where Has Your FlyMasters Hat Been? Contest Update
 (08-14-2010)
We have our first entry in the FlyMasters Hat contest. In
case you do not know about this contest all you have to do
is wear your FlyMasters hat and take a picture of your hat
(and you if you want) at any location and then submit the
photo. You can choose any location but it is preferred
that there is some identifying feature in the photo to
corroborate where you FlyMasters hat was. When you submit
your photo we will feature it on our web site and them you
are entered in the contest to win.
Make certain to
take along your camera and FlyMasters hat on your outings
this summer. You could win!
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20th Anniversary Events
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FlyMasters Turns 20 in 2010
(08-29-2010) FlyMasters
of Indianapolis will be turning twenty years old in 2010 and
what a fun twenty years it has been. In honor of this
milestone we will be hosting or be a part of a whole slew if
events, shows and activities throughout the year.
Some of you may have already been by for some of them but
don't dismay, there is plenty of fun on the horizon.
In this section of our web site you will find a listing of
the events we have planned and any last minute changes.
Always check here in case any specifics change and to see
what we have added. Then hop in the car and head to
the shop to celebrate twenty years.
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September |
Smallmouth tournament
Date to be determined
Hardy Day with John Shaner
Date to be determined
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October |
30th - Annual Customer
Appreciation Day |
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These are just a few of the events we have on the radar
screen in the next few months. Check back often to
make certain dates do not change but also to see what is new!!
We are certain there will be something you will enjoy.
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Schools, Classes and Clinics
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2010 Dates for Our Fly Fishing School
 (08-29-2010)
We have had many people stop by FlyMasters in the last couple of months interested
in leaning how to fly fish. Even though it may seem a bit early, with snow on the ground, we have set some dates for the
first phase of our Fly Fishing School.
The first phase of our school is in the shop so we do not need to be concerned about the weather.
By the time most people can fit in the first meeting for phase II the weather starts to break
and sunny warm afternoons can be had at the pond. The following are the list of upcoming dates for
Phase I.
Mark your calendar and come on in this spring to learn how to fly fish. In the mean time, if you have any questions
call us at 317-570-9811.
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Learn to Tie Your Own Flies
Learn to tie your own flies in our
Beginning Fly Tying
Level I class or continue tying
 in our
Beginning Fly Tying Level II class.
We have dates for our next classes beginning in February and more throughout the
spring, fall and winter months.
Please call us at 317-570-9811 to get started on a lifetime passion!
2010 Beginning Level I Classes
- October 5th
Tuesday - 7:00 - 9:00pm
- October 9th
Saturday - 9:00 - 11:00am
2010 Beginning Level II Classes
- October 7th
Thursday - 7:00 - 9:00pm
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Intermediate Tying Classes
FlyMasters is continuing our
Intermediate Fly Tying Class
series this year. Below is a listing of each of the
classes already scheduled and links for more
information. Classes will be on Saturdays from 2:00 -
4:00 pm.
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August |
21st |
Copic Airbrush System |
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September |
4th |
Fall Smallmouth Flies |
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11th |
King Salmon Flies |
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18th |
Fall Steelhead Flies |
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25th |
Classic Dry Flies |
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* Special Events,
additional charges and time might apply.
View all 2010 Scheduled Classes
View Past Classes |
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Trips and Outings
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FlyMasters Trips for 2010
(08-29-2010) FlyMasters has already begun scheduling dates for 2010. The time couldn't
be better to schedule a trip with us. We will have more destinations and dates scheduled for our customers than
ever before. Whatever your pleasure,
FlyMasters is sure to take you there. Here are just a few of the destinations
and dates we have planned.
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Pere Marquette Fall
Salmon |
September 27th - October 1st |
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These are just a few of the destinations we already have
booked for 2010. More will be added as the rest of
2010 rolls out.
In the mean time make certain to read our
Official Trip Policy. Check back often!!
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