2020 Fly Tying Sessions

Although this is not a fly tying class, this is a great way to improve your tying skills and accumulate lots of flies. From January through February, CCFF members get together to tie a "fly of the week" in preparation for nicer weather. Sessions run every Thursday night from January 2 - February 27 at the community room located in the strip mall across from Hy-Vee and next door to Concord Baptist Church. At the tying sessions, more experienced tyers demonstrate how to tie the fly of the week and assist novice tyers with hints and suggestions.

This year there will be two sessions. The first session will begin at 4:30 pm and the second session will start at 6:00pm. Please park in the church parking lot to reserve spots for patrons of the restaurants located in the strip mall.

Please note: a beginner’s session takes place separately at the same time as the other sessions.

2020 Fly Tying Patterns

Instructions, tips and tying details will follow shortly. Click each photo to see a larger image for better details.

January 2, 2020

Cockaroo

Hook: 3X Long Streamer Size 8-10
Thread: 6/0 Black or Brown
Tail: Ringneck Pheasant
Underbody: Yarn
Body: Peacock Herl
Wing: Ringneck Pheasant
Collar: Hen Neck Feathers

January 9, 2020

Imagination Fly

Hook: 3x long size 8, 10 or 12
Body: 2 mm craft foam (color of choice)
Legs: rubber leg material

After showing you how to tie this fly you use this simple technique to tie several patterns: Crickets, Hoppers, and Beetles. And use your imagination and come up your own creation.

January 16, 2020

Hardback Caddis

Demo Fly Tyer: John Goad
Hook: Mustad 17050 Size 10
Thread: Danville 210 Denier Orange
Bead: Tungsten 3250 Gold
Body: Crawdub
Hard Back: Sowbug 1/8" Brown
Rib: Hi-Vis Yellow 8 lb.

January 23, 2020

Orange Mylar Minnow

Demo Fly Tyer: Jerry Kemple
Hook: Wet Size 10 with 4x length
Thread: Red 8/0e
Body: Orange Chenille
Outer Shell: Small Silver Mylar
Eyes: Silver Bead Chain

January 30, 2020

Brian's Froggie

Fly Tyer: Brian Whipple, Bennett Springs
Hook: 2 or 3, x long streamer
Thread: 6/0 or stronger
Back: 2mm craft foam yellow and green
Body: White Poly Yarn
Legs: Rubber leg material
Spots: Black permanent marker
Eyes: Doll eyes

February 6, 2020

Tiger Tail

Fly Tyer: Not Known
Hook: TMC 5263 or equivalent, size 12 - 2X or 3X long
Thread: 6/0 Red
Tail: Olive Grizzly Dry Fly Hackle
Body: Peacock Herl
Hackle: Olive
Weight: Lead wire (lead free preferred)

February 13, 2020

Guide's Choice Hares Ear

Fly Tyer: Sam Steward, MDC
Hook: 60 degree Jig Hook, Size 12
Thread: 6/0 Dark Brown
Bead: 2.8mm Gold
Tail: Ginger Marabou
Abdomen: Tan Dubbing
Thorax: Olive Dubbing
Collar: Brown Hen Saddle

February 20, 2020

Hit Man

Fly Tyer: John Walther
Hook: Scud size 6 or 8
Thread: Fire Orange or Chartreuse
Tail: Red Yarn
Rib: Red wire
Body: Peacock Herl
Head: Fire Orange or Chartreuse
Hackle: Brown or Olive Hen Hackle

February 27, 2020

Egans Red Dart

Fly Tyer: John Walther
Hook: Size 14 Jig Style
Thread: Red
Bead: Gold 7/64"
Weight: .020 lead or lead free wire
Tail: Red Saddle Hackle
Rib: Sulky Metallic Pearl (Joann's or Hobby Lobby)
Body: Peacock Herl
Collar: Brown Hackle
Collar: Pink Icedub

You will find fly patterns and pictures from past fly tying sessions using these links:

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