The
2009 International
Fly
Tying Symposium
Special
Limited Classes (Fee)
These
morning classes offer a unique instructional experience in
a limited class setting. A personal
opportunity to spend time with a world class fly tier.
Most classes are limited to only ten students. Don't hesitate
to register before the classes are closed.
Class Details
Times:
Saturday & Sunday
from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Arrive at 8:00 a.m. to register and prepare for class.
Location: Doubletree Hotel
Fee:$70.00 – includes free sameday
ticket to
symposium. FFF Class – FREE
Phone to Register- Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • (814)
443-3638
MasterCard and VISA.
Sorry No Refunds.
Saturday
Dick Talleur (Class) $70
Streamer Flies
Learn the tricks from Dick to tie several of the best streamer
designs ever invented. These patterns are a must for trout,
salmon, bass, and saltwater fish, too. Intermediate.
Eric Stroup (Class) $70
Trout Patterns
When one of the best guides in the East shows you
his “go
to flies” you need to listen. No need to steal his
patterns, since Eric will share every secret step for you
to design these beauties. Intermediate.
Walt Young and Ron McGraw (Class) $70
Smallmouth Techniques and Patterns
Walt and Ron have honed their smallmouth fishing
to a fine tune. Get the methods and tie these unique patterns
for
smallies and don’t hesitate to use them in the
salt either. Intermediate.
F.F.F. Fly Fishing and Fly Tying (Class) FREE
ONLY OFFERED AT 1:00-2:30 P.M.
The federation instructors will teach your scouts
what they need to know in order to earn their merit badge.
If you aren’t
a scout, you are still welcome to be part of this class.
Call Bob Ford at (617) 536-6109 to register. Class
gets full, so call ASAP for your child’s sake.
It’s a memory
that’s good.
Sunday
Jack Gartside (Class) $70
Salt Water and Largemouth Bass Flies
You owe yourself a treat to attend Jack’s class. He’s
serious, but funny. You won’t have a boring moment
learning some of the most respected and legendary fly patterns
coming from one of our sports most creative tiers. Intermediate.
Johan Klingberg (Class) $70
Czech Nymphs
These patterns have taken fly fishing by storm,
not only in your local streams, but by winning world competitions.
Yohan returns again from Sweden to show you original designs
and new variations. You’ll have fun and love this
class. Oh yes, perfect English spoken here! Intermediate.
Enrico Puglisi (Class) $70
E.P. Flies for Salt Water
Erico has developed some of the best patterns with
his unique synthetics for stripers, albies, tarpon,
and any
fish in
salt water, even sailfish and marlin. Just ask the Florida
guides what fly catches the most tarpon. You can learn
from the creator his original techniques with the materials
he
invented, also supplied to the class. Intermediate.
Marc Petitjean (Class) $70
Tying with C.D.C.
Learn how to tie with the C.D.C. from the man who
started it all in Europe and is now the rage in America.
Marc
is coming from Switzerland and you have a chance to
take a class that will be unsurpassed. Marc is a true C.D.C.
genius.
Intermediate
Note: Most classes require some tying experience
and others may require more. Ask us when you call. Beginners
are welcome,
but be prepared for more than basics. All students
must bring their own tying vise, tools, lamp if needed,
and
a sampling
of materials. Most classes will provide adequate
materials for the patterns being taught. The
classes will be
held in the Doubletree Hotel. If a class is cancelled,
you
will be
notified 5 days prior to the weekend and either permitted
to switch or receive an authorized refund.
FFF Youth Class
The Federation of Fly Fishers will be instructing
this introductory class for all youngsters wanting to
learn more about fly fishing and fly tying. It will also
help
those scouts that need this instruction to earn their
fly
fishing merit badge. If you’re a scout or not, this
is a great class to be taking and it’s all free.
Let’s bring the youngsters to the symposium and
bring a life that involves fly fishing. It all starts
here. Please
call to register. Last minute openings taken at the
show, if available. See class details in brochure for
registering
info.