Jan 4, 2025 - FLY TYING BASICS 101 - Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers

Join Our Fly Tying Basics 101 Series  - Saturday Jan 4, 2025

Texas Hill Country Fly Fishers
All Fly Tiers Invited

9:00 am-12:00 pm @ the Volunteer Fire Station, Waring TX 78074
(Corner Waring Rd & N. Front St)

Have you ever wanted to learn how to tie flies?
This low-key "no pressure" event may be for you. 

Fly tying is a craft that has been practiced for centuries. Fly tiers use a variety of materials, such as feathers, fur, thread, and wire, to imitate the look, flutter, wiggle, color, and silhouette of a bug or bait fish.

Our fly tying "101" class' goal is to teach persons with little to no experience the basics of fly tying. This class will cover techniques, tools, terminology, and materials related to fly tying. Students will have the opportunity to create multiple flies to keep and use for fishing.  Experienced tiers will be available to answer all questions.

Details: Saturday morning fly tying 101 for beginners. 

All fly tiers of all skill levels (whether you tie or not) are encouraged to attend to learn, socialize, and meet new like-minded people

VOLUNTEERS: Any fly tier who wishes to assist or instruct - please contact Jack Bartel directly.  Email Jack

Vises and tools  are available for students but I encourage any instructors or students who have vises and tools to please bring them along as our current stock of vises and tools is limited. 

Additionally, if any of you have a fly you would like to share please know that you’re more than welcome to do so. 

- Jack Bartel  

MEETING DETAILS:

Experienced tiers will be present to teach new and more experienced tiers, or answer with any fly tying questions you may have to the best of our abilities. 

• Bring spare flies for the "Club's Fly Library". 
• Simple snacks and drinks will be provided at tying night. Attendees are also welcome to bring hot or cold food or drink to share. 
• (Space will be provided, weather and light permitting, to practice or demonstrate casting. Experienced casters will gladly present to help.)
• Material, vises, tools, and material will be provided for new tiers. 

Notes from Jack Bartell, THCFF fly-tying leader 

"I'm an avid fly angler and fly tier. I especially enjoy tying flies designed for our Hill Country waters by local friends and fly fishers. And even more, enjoy fishing these flies for native fish. Our Club sponsors the "3rd Thursday" fly-tying night in Waring, TX (only a few hundred yards from the Guadalupe River). I hope to see you there.  

More info, meeting suggestions, or donations contact  
Jack Bartell; Jack53wb@gmail.com; text 830-446-9071