Tim Flagler has been fly fishing and tying for more than 30 years. He founded Tightline Productions in 1998, a video production company that specializes in promotional and instructional video. He's known worldwide for his tying videos. Tim's also a presenter, instructor and guide.
Once again, we have the honor to have Tim Flagler as guest speaker. Our January meeting is all about fly tying. Tim will be tying 2-3 flies on ZOOM. You will be able to see his special tricks and ask questions while he ties. If you tie flies you can tie along with Tim. See the list of the patterns and materials below.
Early Black Stonefly -Nymph Hook: Dai-Riki #280 size 18, 2X-long or similar. Thread: UTC 70 Denier, black. Antennae: Centipede Legs, mini, black. Legs: Centipede Legs, mini, black. Abdomen: Stretch Tubing, micro, black. Wingcase: 6-8 pheasant tail fibers, chocolate brown. Thorax: Australian possum, dark brown.
Conehead Bunny Muddler -Hook: Mustad 9672, size 4. Conehead: Large, nickel. Weight: .02 lead-free, round wire. Thread: GSP 130 Denier, white. Flash: Krystal Flash, pearl. Tail/back: Rabbit Zonker Strip, black. Body: Sparkle braid, silver. Throat: Krystal Flash, red. Legs: Crazy Legs, black/red flake. Collar: Natural deer hair - “Muddler Hair”
Mole Fly -Hook: Curved-shank emerger hook (here, a Dai-Riki #125), size 20. Thread: UTC 70 Denier, Olive. Wing: Natural dun CDC puff. Body/shuck: Brown beaver dubbing.
Please join us Thursday, January 13th, at 7:30 on Zoom. You should receive an email from our president, Jim Langell, with all the details just before the meeting.