A vibrant red marabou leech fly for fly fishing, featuring a soft, flowing tail made of marabou feathers, designed to mimic the realistic movement of leeches or baitfish in freshwater and saltwater environments.
A traditional soft hackle fly for trout fishing, showcasing a minimalist design with a sparse body and swept-back hackle fibers to imitate emerging insects like mayflies or caddisflies.
A Griffith's Gnat dry fly, expertly tied with a fine hackle and peacock herl body to mimic tiny midges or gnats on the water's surface, making it a go-to pattern for trout fishing during hatches in calm streams or still waters.
A vibrant red marabou leech fly for fly fishing, featuring a soft, flowing tail made of marabou feathers, designed to mimic the realistic movement of leeches or baitfish in freshwater and saltwater environments.
What you'll learn...
In this six-session class, our experienced instructors guide you through the art of tying classic patterns, useful for catching a wide variety of fish on streams and stillwater alike. You’ll receive detailed instruction on the fundamentals and select advanced techniques for the following patterns:
San Juan Worm
Bead Head Caddis Larva
Wooly Bugger
Mohair Leech
Classic Soft Hackle
Griffiths Gnat
Pheasant Tail Nymph
Foam Beetle
…and more!
Why join us?
Meet Your Instructor: John Wendt
With over 20 years of experience in fly fishing and fly tying, John is an FFI award-winning instructor who brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to our classes. He is a dedicated fly fisherman and fly tying enthusiast who has honed his skills on the waters of the Pacific Northwest. This makes him an expert in local fishing conditions.
Passionate about sustainable fishing and conservation, John will teach you techniques that respect the environment while boosting your angling success.
2025 Class Details
Still want to join us?
Registration for our 2025 Beginning Fly Tying Class is full. If you would like to be added to our waitlist, please complete the form on this page.
If additional space opens, we will notify you by email on or before 1/9/25.