The beginners course in 2024, comprising a series of 6 lessons, provides an introduction to basic fly tying skills. This year the emphasis will be on everyday river patterns but there is the option to take the Fly Dresser’s Guild Bronze Award if anyone wishes to do this. The first lesson will be on 15th January 2024 and will start at 7:30pm.
Also this year there will be a River Fishing Workshop.
Monday 15th January 2024 Beginners – Lesson 1 | Nymphs – Classic Patterns for River and Stillwater Fishing Click here for Pheasant Tail Nymph Tying Notes Click here for Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear Tying Notes |
Monday 22nd January 2024 Beginners – Lesson 2 | Simple Nymph Patterns for Reservoir Fishing Click here for Black Buzzer Tying Notes Click here for Diawl Bach Tying Notes Click here for Shipman’s Buzzer Tying Notes |
Monday 29th January 2024 Beginners – Lesson 3 | Lures for Stillwater and Reservoir Fishing Click here for Damsel Nymph Tying Notes Click here for Fry Pattern Tying Notes See Tony Mitchell’s demo https://youtu.be/aHS2EiXyXfM |
Monday 5th February 2024 Beginners – Lesson 4 | Spider Patterns for River Fishing Click here for William’s Favourite Tying Notes |
Monday 12th February 2024 Beginners – Lesson 5 | Dry Flies The Grey Duster tied by Brian Stokes |
Monday 19th February 2024 Beginners – Lesson 6 | Dry Flies The Black Gnat designed by Michael Wardle Click here to watch video |
Monday 18th March 2024 | A presentation by Charles Jardine |
Monday 15th April 2024 | Fly tying night |
Monday 20th May 2024 | Guest speaker |
Monday 17th June 2024 | In house demonstration |
Monday 15th July 2024 | Guest Speaker |
Monday 19th August 2024 | In house demonstration |
Monday 16th September 2024 | Guest speaker |
Monday 21st October 2024 | In house demonstration |
Monday 18th November 2024 | Fly tying night |
Monday 16th December 2024 | AGM, entertainment, sandwiches and pizza. |