Fly Tying Crash Course
Our "Fly Tying Crash Courses" are a low commitment and approachable way to spend an evening learning at the vise whether you are trying it for the first time, entering a new genre of flies or looking to hone in your skills for a specific hatch or trip! Join us here in the class of your choice for one laid back evening of learning & tying flies. For 2025, we're excited to expand our Crash Course offerings to include more specific themes and focuses! Take a look at our options & dates below!
2024/2025 Dates:
Zero to Wooly Bugger - Thursday 11/14 (CLASS FULL), Thursday 2/20 *No Experience Required
This beginner fly tying course is for those with as little as zero fly tying experience though can also benefit those with limited experience. Throughout this one evening class students can expect to become acquainted with their vise, tools and materials before applying them to a fly pattern. One of the most recognizable names in fly fishing, the Wooly Bugger is not only one of the most productive and versatile fly patterns but also utilizes core fly-tying techniques such as wrapping thread, "palmering" hackle, whip finishing and more!
*New* Saltwater Flats Patterns - Wednesday, January 15th *Intermediate/Advanced
This intermediate/advanced fly tying course is for those who want to learn some classic and effective fly patterns for targeting species such as Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit. We'll go through techniques and materials commonly used in crafting shrimp, crab, and baitfish patterns that can be applied in different sizes and colors depending on where you're fishing and when you're going there! This is an intermediate course and students should be comfortable with basic tying techniques, material control and whip finishing.
*New* Soft Hackles & Wet Flies - Tuesday, February 4th *Intermediate
This intermediate tying course will focus on the oldest and most versatile fly family in fly-fishing, and the patterns that influenced many "modern" flies we fish today. While soft hackles are considered to be simple, it is important to have good proportions, hackle selection, and good hackle technique in order to make flies that stand the test of time, and catch fish. This is an intermediate course and students should be comfortable with basic tying techniques, material control and whip finishing in order to sign-up.
*New* Traditional Steelhead Flies with Dan Gates - Tuesday, February 18th - *Advanced ($80)
In this class students will learn how to tie three styles of traditional steelhead patterns. We'll discuss the history of the patterns. We'll discuss the history of the patterns, possible variations, and different tying styles, with a focus on specific techniques to make these flies easier and faster to tie. The goal of this class is to give you the confidence and skills needed to attempt any traditional Steelhead pattern. The techniques learned in this class will directly translate to other areas of your fly tying. Fly styles covered: traditional harrowing, muddler, strip/feather wing.
Students should be comfortable with fly tying techniques & materials with an emphasis on proportion control.
*New* Technical Dry Flies - Tuesday, March 4th *Intermediate/Advanced
This intermediate/advanced fly tying course is for those who want to enhance their dry-fly tying for picky fish and match-the-hatch scenarios. Think mayfly spinners & cripples, spent caddis, CDC, Biots and otherwise! This is an intermediate course and students should be comfortable with basic tying techniques, material control and whip finishing.
*New* High Country Classics for the Uinta Mountains - Tuesday, March 25th *Beginner/Intermediate
This beginner level class will walk students through a few simple and effective fly patterns to fish consistently on the lakes and streams off of Mirror Lake Highway and in the High Uinta Mountains all over. Think ants, foam beetles & small leech patterns! This is a beginner level course and students should be fairly comfortable with basic techniques and able to whip finish.
Class Times:
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Price:
$65 - $80 Per Student / Class is limited to 5 Students
Sign-Up:
We require payment in full to hold your spot, either give us a shout at the shop 801-521-6424 or stop on by.
