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BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE

FLY-TYING EDUCATION

WITH LEAD DENNIS McCarty.

Details listed below by category.


Upcoming Events
Fly-Tying Classes, Upcoming . . .

2025 - BEGINNING FLY TYING CLASSES
** 2nd Thursday of each month.


BEGINNING FLY TYING

 

Beginning Fly-Tying Classes
meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

Classes are starting back up on Thursday - January 9th, 2025
from 6:00-8:00pm at Eric's Tackle at:
2127 East Thompson, Ventura, CA (Google Maps)


PLEASE RSVP 
for classes by emailing 
Dennis at: prof1@verizon.net

We will provide all the tools and materials!

2025 CLASS DATES

Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8
Jun 12 will be the last Class for the Year!




2025 - Intermediate Tying Classes
** 4th Thursday of the month


INTERMEDIATE FLY TYING 2025

Intermediate Fly-Tying Classes
meet on the 4th Thursday of the month.

Classes are starting back up on Thursday - January 23rd, 2025
from 6:00-8:00pm at Eric's Tackle at:
2127 East Thompson, Ventura, CA (Google Maps)



PLEASE RSVP 
for classes by emailing
Dennis at: prof1@verizon.net



BRING YOUR: VISE, TOOLS

We will try to list the materials in advance.

If you need materials and/or tools, email Dennis.

2025 CLASS DATES ARE:
Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22, Jun 26
Summer Break (no classes):  July & August
Return in the fall for 2 classes:  Sept 25, 0ct 23
Holiday Break (no classes): November & December


For more info, please email Dennis McCarty: prof1@verizon.net



FREE BEGINNING FLY TYING LESSONS FOR MEMBERS & FAMILY


THE NEXT BEGINNER FLY TYING CLASS WILL START ON JANUARY 9, 2025
THE INTERMEDIATE FLY TYING CLASS WILL BEGIN AGAIN ON JANUARY 23, 2025

🌞 You MUST sign up for these classes by emailing Dennis at: prof1@verizon.net



🧵 This is a free to members program and remember your membership includes your family.
🧵 The course is 6 months and will repeat starting in July if there is enough interest.
🧵 By the end of the class you will be able to join us at the regular monthly fly-tying sessions.
🧵 The Class will be 6:00-7:30 PM on the Second Thursday of each month for 6 months.
🧵 Classes will be held at Eric's Tackle on Thompson, 2127 E. Thompson Blvd.
🧵 There is a limit of 6 students per class so don't forget to RSVP/REGISTER with Dennis McCarty
🧵 All tools and materials will be provided.

RSVP/REGISTER > Dennis McCarty > click here

 

NYMPHS


Mayflies:

A.P. Nymph
Denny's A.P. Emerger
Gray's Hex Nymph
Gray's Stillborn Hex
Pheasant Tail Nymph
CB Micro Mayfly Nymph 
Hogan's S&M Nymph
Morris Anatomical Green Drake
Barr's PMD Emerger
Brook's Trico Sprout
Floating Nymph, BWO 
Halfback Emerger, PMD
Burk's Hunchback Infrequens (HBI)
Burk's Hexagenia Nymph
Schmidt's Hex Nymph
Milt's Hex Nymph
Sloan's Mighty May, PMD
Poxyback Emerger, PMD
Mercer's Rag Hex Nymph
RS2, Callibaetis
Split Case Mayfly, PMD
Timberline Emerger
Trigger Nymph, PMD
Trina's Bubbleback Emerger, PMD

Caddisflies:
Anderson's Bird of Prey
Hogan's Good 'N Plenty
Morrish's Hot Wire Caddis
Deep Sparkle Pupa
Emergent Sparkle Pupa
Chamois Nymph
Czech Nymph
CDC Bubbleback Caddis Emerger
Caddis Emerger
Fox's Poopah
Peeking Caddis
Bill's Stick Caddis
Pulsating Caddis
Radical Caddis
Scuba Caddis
Tangerine Dream
X-Ray Caddis
Z Wing Caddis
Zug Bug

Stoneflies:
Brook's Golden Stone Nymph
Little Yellow Stone Nymph
Kaufmann Golden Stone Nymph
BH Twenty Incher
Bird's Stonefly Nymph
Black Rubberleg Nymph
Poxyback Golden Stonefly Nymph
Riffle Dragon Stone
Superfloss Rubberlegs Nymph
Niemy's Skwala Stone Nymph

Midges:
Chironomid Bomber 
Disco Midge
Martis Midge 
Medallion Midge 
Optimidge 
Chironomid Suspender
WD 40
Serendipity
San Juan Worm
Thompson's Delectible Chironomid (TDC) 
Miracle Midge 
Spanflex Buzzer
Desert Storm
Zebra Midge

Attractors:
Brassie
Copper John
Prince Nymph
Hart's Dark Lord
Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear
Kern Emerger
Bird's Nest
Lightning Bug
Red Fox Squirrel
Denny's Stillwater Nymph

Damselflies and Dragonflies:
Burk's Damsel Nymph 
Barr;s Damsel Nymph
Carey Special
Dancing Damsel
Don's Red Eye Wiggle Butt Damsel
J. Fair's Wiggle Tail
Marabou Damsel Nymph


Crustceans:
Scud
Sparkle Shrimp
Cutter's Floating Snai