Yes, it is true! Starting Wednesday, November 5th we will once again start a series of fly tying classes open to OFF members at Powder Valley Conservation Center. Classes will start each scheduled night at 7:00 p.m. lasting one hour and 45 minutes each. Participants are encouraged to arrive early (doors open at 6:30 p.m.!) to set up their equipment as class will start on time!) The classes are arranged so that we build in skill and knowledge in fly tying as the season progresses and will be taught by Pat Hummert and Mike Ott. Other instructors may be added to demonstrate specific flies. While there will be basic tying equipment made available to those who are just getting started in fly tying, I would encourage each member to bring person gear. Efforts will be made to demonstrate the use of tools within the first class, with a focus on tying “Midge Nymphs”. Classes will then progress through topics to include emergers, dry flies, nymphs, wet flies and streamers. While each class will highlight materials and instruction to tie specific patterns, members are encouraged to bring samples of their own flies of the same type. As time allow, members may be given a few minutes to talk about their favorite patterns. So that arrangements can be made to pre-package the materials for the scheduled fly patterns of each tying session, members will be asked to sign up in advance of each class. This can be done at the monthly general club meeting prior to class or by e-mailing either Pat Hummert or Mike Ott, your name and a contact phone number at which you can be reached during the evening hours.
Class dates and subjects are as follows:
December 7th ------- Caddis
January 4th ----------- Mayflies
February 1st ---------- Traditional wet flies and soft hackle
March 7th ------------- Winged streamers
Pat Hummert ----- FliTrap4@ yahoo.com
Mike Ott ----------- ottm86@yahoo.com