Fly Tying Classes and Workshops

BEGINNING FLY TYING
COST: $150

This  4 week introductory course provides beginning fly tyers with basic techniques required to tie the majority of fly patterns. The course is unique in that it will promote use and technique of tools and materials through patterns relevant to local Colorado waters. Basic Nymphs including Zebra midges, RSII’s, Pheasant Tails, and dry flies including Parachute Adams and Elk Hair Caddis will all be covered. Classes typically run 2 to 21/2 hours and will be 1 night a week for 4 weeks.

Equipment is provided during class. Students will receive a 10% discount on all tying tools and materials purchased while attending class. There are two recommended texts: "Successful Fly Tying" by Brad Befus, and "Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple" by Skip Morris. Both are available at the shop.
Instructor: Rob Kolanda

Class Dates:  Thursday Evenings: January 14, 21, 28 & Febuary 4; 6:30-8:30pm
 

 Register online, here.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer make-up classes with the instructor if you can't make a class. Please check to make sure that all the dates work for you.

PRIVATE BEGINNING FLY TYING
COST: $190

Our introductory course offered privately.

Class duration: 2 nights. Students will receive a 10% discount on all tying tools and materials purchased while attending class. Call 303-494-1375 to schedule or email here.

PRIVATE INTERMEDIATE FLY TYING
COST: $160

Take it to the next level! This class helps fly tyers who have mastered the basics progress to more realistic, creative and demanding fly patterns. This course is designed for graduates of our Beginner Fly Tying course or anyone who is looking to expand or improve upon their current fly tying knowledge.

Requirements: Mastery of basic fly tying techniques.

Dates for 2010, TBA. 

Class duration: 2 nights. Students will receive a 10% discount on all tying tools and materials purchased while attending class. Call 303-494-1375 to schedule or email here, if you would like to be notified of the upcoming dates.

CALLIBAETIS TYING SESSION

Date: TBA
Time: 6:30 pm -9:00
Price $35
Limit 6 students.

Callibaetis are one Spring’s first great lake hatches and are abundant on our local waters. Learn how to match the hatch in this 1 night class focused on teaching you step by step instruction on some of the most successful imitations for each stage of this Mayfly life - from nymph to Spinner. We will also be talking about particulars of fishing these sometimes difficult hatches.

This class in geared towards the tier with basic experience. Students are expected to bring their own vise and tools. Materials will be provided.

Students receive a 10% discount on materials purchased the night of the class.