FlyMasters of Indianapolis
Intermediate Fly Tying Class
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| Class: |
Spun Head Flies |
| Date/Time: |
May 10th, 2008, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Maximum Size: |
8 |
| Instructor: |
Ian Anderson |
| Cost: |
$10.00 |
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Synopsis of Class
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One of the most relaxing ways to enjoy fly fishing is by
swinging streamers. You usually do not have to worry
about drag (or even micro-drag) in the fly. Pin point
casting is not as essential either. You can lazily
swing streamers down and across as you make your way down
stream and simply enjoy your time outside. However,
you can also add little action to the flies with a few
twitches here and there or even some fast draws to entice a
strike.
Because streamers can be so simple to fish there are all
kinds of patterns available that add flash, noise, and
action to the fly so the fisherman does not have too.
One common technique is to add in a large head of material
on the front of the fly. This can not only help in the
overall shape of the fly, to present the right profile, but
it also can help add a great deal of noise to the fly.
A large head on the fly can also help create currents around
the fly that help move other materials in the fly.
Further fooling the fish that the fly is swimming and
edible.
In this class in our Intermediate and Skills development
Tying series we will be introducing tiers to Spun Head
flies. These are flies (usually streamers) that have
large heads on them that are usually spun deer hair, elk
hair, or wool. The class is designed to not only teach
some new patterns but by adding your own heads to some of
your own flies you can greatly enhance their fish ability.
Come join us for some fun this weekend. These are
great patterns to have in your repository.
The following are the
flies you will tie in this class.
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Zoo Cougar
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Turk's Tarantula |
Muddler Minnow
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All tying material will be provided. You will need to bring the
following tying equipment.
- A vise
- A Bobbin
- Tying Thread
- for this class tan, brown, and yellow FlyMasters +
or 3/0
- Hair Packer
- Hair Stacker
- Head Cement
- Scissors
- Half hitch tools and/or Whip Finish Tool
Call 317-570-9811 to get signed up or e-mail
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