: EyeBeginners Tying Agenda
Stuart DeWolfe.
Day One
Introduction:
Ask why they are interested in tying.
Introduce the parts of a hook
: Eye
: Shank
: Bend
: Barb
: Point
: Throat
Introduce the basic tying tools & demonstrate how they are used.
: Vise
: Bobbin
: Threader
: Bodkin
: Scissors
: Hackle Pliers
: Half Hitch Tool
: Whip Finisher
: Hair Stacker
: Head Cement & Thinner
: Dubbing Teaser
: Threads
: Hackle Gauge
Tie a Simple Fly (Egg Sucking Leach)
Hook: Mustad 9672 sizes #2 - #4
Thread: Black
Tail: Black Marabou
Body: Black Chenille
Head: Fluorescent Pink, or Red
Ask if anyone has a question & Close
Fly # 1: Wooly Worm
Hook: Streamer Hook Mustad 9672 (2X long) Sizes #6 - #12
Thread: Black
Body: Chenille in different colors especially Black & Olive
Tail: Red Wool
Hackle: Grizzly, Palmered over the body.
Ask if there were any problems or questions
Tie the Next Fly
Fly # 2: Wooly Bugger
Hook: Streamer hook Mustad 9672 (2X long) size 2 to 10 or straight nymph hook Mustad 3906B size 12 or 14 for "Micro-bugger"
Thread: Black or olive 6/0
Tail: Black or olive marabou with a few strands of crystal flash or flashabou
Body: Black or olive chenille
Hackle: Black or olive saddle hackle
Variations: Bead or dumbbell or bead-chain eyes. Rubber legs, wire ribbing to reinforce body. (Use Chain Bead Eyes)
Ask if there were any problems or questions
Wrap up & ask if they would try tying these two flies at home & if they have any problems to bring them to the next tying night & we will try to resolve them.
Ask if there are any questions about the previous tying session.
Explain the Aquatic Life Cycle (Use large tied flies as you explain)
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Develops into a Nymph (lives under rocks)
Emerger the nymph swims to the surface. The insect extracts itself from its nymphal casing opens & dries its wings
Dun (Sub-Adult) fly’s off to mate (lives about 24 hours)
Spinner (Adult) lays eggs & dies
Explain the parts of the Nymph
Tie a Gold Ribbed Hares Ear
Hook: Mustad 3906 Sizes #10 - #16
Thread: Brown or Black
Body: Coarse dubbing from the Hares Mask
Thorax: Same as the body or Darker
Wing Case: Turkey Feather
Rib: Gold or Copper wire
Ask if there were any problems or questions
Wrap up & ask if they would try tying this fly at home & if they have any problems to bring them to the next tying night & we will try to resolve them.
Day Four
Continue with the Nymph Theme. Tie Two New Nymph Patterns
Pattern #1
Pheasant Tail Nymph
Hook: 3906 Sizes #12 - #22
Thread: Brown
Tail: Pheasant Tail
Body: Pheasant Tail
Rib: Fine Gold Wire
Wing Case: Pheasant Tail
Thorax: Peacock Herl
Ask if there were any problems or questions
Pattern #2
The Usual
Hook: Mustad 98480 Size #12 - #18
Thread: Hot Orange
Tail: Snowshoe Hare foot hair
Body: Snowshoe Hare under fur from foot
Wing: Snowshoe Hare
Ask if there were any problems or questions
Wrap up & ask if they would try tying these flies at home & if they have any problems to bring them to the next tying night & we will try to resolve them.
We now move onto Emerger Patterns.
Pattern #1
Hares Ear Soft-Hackled Fly
Hook: Mustad 3906B Sizes #10 - #16
Thread: Black
Rib: Gold Flat Tinsel
Body: Hare’s Mask Dubbing
Hackle: Brown Partridge
Ask if there were any problems or questions
Pattern #2
Pheasant Tail (with Fur Thorax) Soft-Hackled Fly
Hook: Mustad 3906B Sizes #10 - # 16
Thread: Brown
Body: 2/3rds Rooster Pheasant Tail
Ribbing: Fine Copper Wire
Thorax: Very Dark Hares Face
Hackle: Dark Partridge
Wrap up & ask if they would try tying these flies at home & if they have any problems to bring them to the next tying night & we will try to resolve them.
Dry Fly Patterns
Pattern #1
The Adams
Hook: Mustad 94840 Sizes #10 - #14
Thread: Black
Tail: Grizzly & Brown Hackle
Body: Adams Gray Dubbing
Wing: Grizzly Hen Hackle Tips
Hackle: One Grizzly mixed with one Brown Dry Hackle.
Head: Black
Ask if there are any questions
Pattern #2
Mr. Rapidan Bass Skater
Hook: Mustad 94840 Size #2 - #4
Thread: Brown
Tail: Deer Hair
Body: Tan Dubbing
Ribbing: Grizzly hackle Palmered
Wing: Yellow Calf Tail tied flat to form a V on top of the body
Hackle: Brown
Ask if there were any problems or questions
Wrap up & ask if they would try tying these flies at home & if they have any problems to bring them to the next tying night & we will try to resolve them.
Last Tying day for the clubs season.
Black-Nosed Dase
Hook: Mustad 79580 or 3665A Size # 4 - #10
Tail: Bright Red Wool
Body: Flat Silver Tinsel
Wing: Three Parts. Starting with a few strands of white Polar-Bear hair overlaid with a few strands of Black-Bear guard hairs of the same length, over this is natural Brown Bucktail
Head: Black Lacquer
Hook: Mustad 79580 or 3665A Sizes #4 - #10
Tail: None
Body: Medium Flat Silver Tinsel
Ribbing: Narrow Oval Silver Tinsel
Wing: A very small bunch of Yellow bucktail, over which is a small bunch of Red bucktail, with a bunch of Yellow bucktail equal in size to the first two bunches. NOTE: In dressing this fly correctly it is Important to Note that the lower Yellow band & Red Band are of the same size, but that the Upper Yellow band is about twice the size of the lower.
Wish all a great Fishing season & try those flies that you have tied.
Email: the Hamilton Area Fly Fishers and Tyers
Last Updated: 28 November 2008