Fly Tying Clinic Schedule 2009/10

Fly Fishing 101

Free Fly Tying & Fly Fishing Clinics

Every Fall/Winter FRA brings in the very best regional talent to conduct fly tying clinics that are free and open to the public. These individuals share years of on-the-water and at-the-bench experience and are a great resource if you are interested in learning the tricks of the trade.

We are very excited about the 2009/10 fly tying line-up that we have this year, lots of big names and great flies to discuss.  We hope to see you all at these great clinics, make one or attend them all.

FRA offers private and group instruction that caters to the beginner and intermediate fly tiers, click Here to find out more.

All clinics start at 10AM sharp, we will see you there with fresh coffee and hot patterns for Colorado and beyond.

Click Here for a printer friendly version of the full free clinic schedule.  Put it up on the refrigerator and mark your calender.

Date Name Description
11/14/2009 Jay Zimmerman Genetically Altered Creations
Our in house mad scientist doing his thing. Oh yeah- he has a couple of new hot flies out from Umpqua.  Just wait and see what this guy can do with a few odds and ends, hook and thread.
11/21/2009 Mark McMillen Carp and Bad ass Bass Flies
Local guide and resident enthusiast shows his favorite Carp and bass flies and talks techniques for tackling local warmwater predators.
11/28/2009 Thomas Zigler Proven Patterns for tough Smallies
Thomas has managed and guided in shops in Missouri, neck deep in bass country. His tying and fishing insight for Smallies, Largemouth's and Spinning Deer poppers is unparalleled.
12/5/2009 Mike Kruise Front Range Guide Patterns
Owner and guide for Laughing Grizzly Fly shop in Longmont ties Guide patterns for local streams. If your looking for new ju ju for the Park or Big Thompson this is a must see.
12/12/2009 Chris Shrantz Big water Patterns
Boulder Boat works manager and designer for Umpqua Feather merchants shares tying and fishing techniques drummed up from his 20 plus years of industry and guiding experience in Colorado and Wyoming. An exceptional tyer, angler, and presenter Chris shows are always well attended come early!
12/19/2009 Larry Jurgens Small Flies for Big Fish
Local tying expert and personality shares his latest and greatest patterns for Baetis, Caddis, and Midges for Colorado rivers and lakes. He also enjoys left wing political conversations.
12/26/2009 Jay Zimmerman Christmas Vacation
Come hang with the Grinch and speak freely about the holiday season.
1/2/2010 JD Miller Best flies for Montana
Ex boulder flyfishing professional gone Idaho guide comes down to share his favorite imitations for the Henry's Fork, Madison and others. Planning a trip to Montana or Idaho next year? JD will help point you in the right direction.
1/9/2010 Paul Prentiss Our Man
Paul will be tying up some of his time tested patterns that continue to produce on the front range and beyond.
1/16/2009 Charlie Craven Proven CO Patterns & Book Signing
Owner of Charlies Fly Box, Esteemed fly designer, author and all around good guy comes back to Boulder to show off his new creations and sign copies of his book.
1/23/2010 Al Ritt Tools for the serious Tier
Peak Vice Representative and signature fly designer for Montana Fly Company shows his newest creations for local waters and shows off his signature tools to make every tiers efforts easier.
1/30/2010 Pat Dorsey South Platte Tailwaters
South Platte Guru Does his Flyfishing Tailwaters Presentation to compliment his new book "Flyfishing Tailwaters". Bring your book in for signing or get one here and learn to tackle your favorite tailwater with the master.
2/6/2010 Greg Garcia "Rojo Midge"
Greg Garcia will be in to show off his newest patterns available from Umpqua Feather Merchants, as well as show his Colorado staples. A fantastic demonstrator and instructor!
2/13/2010 Wallace Westfieldt Bug Id and Local water flies
A guides view of entomology presentation simplifies bug ID and fly selection for local water. Wallace has been a local guide for several Colorado outfitters the past decade, his insight is invaluable.
2/20/2010 Mark Rayman Warm Water Flies
Long time local expert who has insight into the Front Ranges biggest fish and the flies to successfully catch them. Mark has been in the industry for close to 20 years and use to manage St. Vrain Anglers.
2/27/2010 Patrick Knockendoffell Fun Behind the Vise
Guide extraordinaire and fly tying madman always brings new ideas to the vice. Trout and Warmwater enthusiasts will walk away with new tricks and inspiration.
3/6/2010 Vincent Su Dry Fly
The designer of the 720 Vice and small fly aficionado, shows what it takes to make the best parachute dry flies around. This is a must for the dry fly fisherman.
3/13/2010 Rob Kolanda Effective Simplicity
From AK to RMNP, Rob has come up with some of the best fly patters around.  As a Solitude tier he has gotten some excitement built up about his trout patterns.  Get ready for big rainbows with this demo.
3/20/2010 Paul Prentiss Our Man
Paul will be tying up some of his time tested patterns that continue to produce on the front range and beyond.

 

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