Our chapter has had quite a bit of interest this year on the possibility of learning to tie flies. I've done the research, lined up the experts and we can do a class, preferably at the NWCSA clubhouse, probably during the month of October and November. I'm looking at a two-hour class, six weeks long, from six o'clock PM to 8:00 pm, or as long as you can stay. The class will cost each member $100 and will include the fly-tying tool kit pictured above, all the materials we'll need (and more, so you can practice at home). In the class you'll learn not only to tie a Streamer, a Nymph, a Wet Fly, a Dry Fly and a Popper, but you'll learn the different types of material we use, how and when to use them, and how to use them to your advantage. At the end of the class, you'll have the information and skill to tie any pattern, or invent some of your own. You'll also have five flies you've tied yourself that will catch fish in our rivers! I have found that the first time I tie a fly, it looks terrible, but the more I tie it, the better it looks and the quicker I can tie it. The strange thing, is that the fish don't care if it looks sloppy or not - if it looks like food, they'll eat it!
Our chapter has contacted a well-known in Connecticut and our surrounding states to teach the class, and we'll have the help of other chapter members (just like we did at the casting class). What I need to know at this point, is if the time I'me suggesting would work for you, and which nights (Sunday - Friday) would work best for you. If we decide on a Monday night class, we would not have classes the nights that the NWCSA BOD or membership meetings are held. Also, after the classes end, would you be interested in a regular weekly fly-tying meeting (in North Canaan or at NWCSA). Please send me an email ken.ludwig@nwctu.com on what you think. (This newsletter is only going out to students in the NWCSA casting class). Please send me an email even if you think you won't be able to make it or if you're not interested.