The beginners course in 2025, 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 20th January 2025 and will start at 7:30pm.
| Monday 20th January 2025 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 27th January 2025 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 3rd February 2025 Beginners – Lesson 3 | Lures for Stillwater and Reservoir Fishing Click here for Damsel Nymph Tying Notes Click here for Fry Pattern Tying Notes |
| Monday 10th February 2025 Beginners – Lesson 4 | Spider Patterns for River Fishing Click here for William’s Favourite Tying Notes |
| Monday 17th February 2025 Beginners – Lesson 5 | Dry Flies The Grey Duster tied by Brian Stokes |
| Monday 24th February 2025 Beginners – Lesson 6 | Dry Flies The Black Gnat designed by Michael Wardle Click here to watch video |
| Monday 17th March 2025 | Guest Speaker |
| Monday 21st April 2025 | Fly tying night |
| Monday 19th May 2025 | Guest speaker |
| Monday 16th June 2025 | In house demonstration |
| Monday 21st July 2025 | Guest Speaker |
| Monday 18th August 2025 | In house demonstration |
| Monday 15th September 2025 | Guest speaker |
| Monday 20th October 2025 | In house demonstration |
| Monday 17th November 2025 | Fly tying night |
| Monday 15th December 2025 | AGM, entertainment, sandwiches and pizza. |