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The next 'Beginners Fly Tying Course' has now been arranged for 2012 and for the first time is ‘unlimited’ on numbers due to the location; our normal club rooms in town at the Waikato Sports Clubrooms in Grantham Street on a Wednesday evening (only evening that is available)
The cost is $70 per person (excellent value) for approximately 20/25 hours of tuition, and this includes all materials, hooks, etc. (Most students tie at least 40/70 flies). To attend this course you must be a Hamilton Anglers Club member – see our website www.hac.org.nz
We will also allow for the first time ‘casual members’ to attend. In other words, if you just wish to come to1or 2 sessions, then just come along for those evenings, $8/session. A white board and kitchen facilities will be provided and all notes for the sessions can be emailed to you if required. Tea/Coffee/Biscuits are provided.
The schedule is as follows:
Session 1 ……… Wednesday 2nd May / 7.00pm ...……….....Getting started : Hackle style
Session 2 ……… Wednesday 9th May / 7.00pm ………….....Matuka style
Session 3 ……… Wednesday 16th May / 7.00pm ..………....Pukeko style.
Session 4 ……… Wednesday 23rd May / 7.00pm ………......Killer style.
Session 5 ……… Wednesday 30th May / 7.00pm …….….....Other Lures, Marabou flies.
Session 6 ……… Wednesday 6th June / 7.00pm ….….........Caddis and Wee Wets.
Session 7 ……… Wednesday 13th June / 7.00pm ……….....Nymphs – traditional style.
Session 8 ……… Wednesday 20th June / 7.00pm ……........Terrestrials, glo-bugs, etc.
Session 9 ……… Wednesday 27th June / 7.00pm ……..........Dry flies - Winging styles.
Session10. …….. Wednesday 4th July / 7.00pm …..................Dry flies and Deer hair.
As per normal, it’s first in - first served, so it pays to be in quick with your fees. We have no trouble filling the spaces with enthusiastic club members (already have 5 confirmed). No tools are required (although you can bring your own), and the club will provide all materials, hooks, etc. for you to tie the flies. We have decided on this occasion to run the course weekly to maintain a better continuity throughout the programme. However, the course will be quite intense and require practice at home for you to learn all the techniques. The club has a number of very comprehensive fly tying videos and these show a lot of the above methods in great detail, as well as numerous books in the library. The best way to learn is as with most things; practice, practice and practice some more. The satisfaction in catching a trout on your own creation makes it all worthwhile. For enrolment and further information please contact: Derek Burtenshaw : ph. 07- 8568109 / email : djburt@xtra.co.nz
The cost is $70 per person (excellent value) for approximately 20/25 hours of tuition, and this includes all materials, hooks, etc. (Most students tie at least 40/70 flies). To attend this course you must be a Hamilton Anglers Club member – see our website www.hac.org.nz
We will also allow for the first time ‘casual members’ to attend. In other words, if you just wish to come to1or 2 sessions, then just come along for those evenings, $8/session. A white board and kitchen facilities will be provided and all notes for the sessions can be emailed to you if required. Tea/Coffee/Biscuits are provided.
The schedule is as follows:
Session 1 ……… Wednesday 2nd May / 7.00pm ...……….....Getting started : Hackle style
Session 2 ……… Wednesday 9th May / 7.00pm ………….....Matuka style
Session 3 ……… Wednesday 16th May / 7.00pm ..………....Pukeko style.
Session 4 ……… Wednesday 23rd May / 7.00pm ………......Killer style.
Session 5 ……… Wednesday 30th May / 7.00pm …….….....Other Lures, Marabou flies.
Session 6 ……… Wednesday 6th June / 7.00pm ….….........Caddis and Wee Wets.
Session 7 ……… Wednesday 13th June / 7.00pm ……….....Nymphs – traditional style.
Session 8 ……… Wednesday 20th June / 7.00pm ……........Terrestrials, glo-bugs, etc.
Session 9 ……… Wednesday 27th June / 7.00pm ……..........Dry flies - Winging styles.
Session10. …….. Wednesday 4th July / 7.00pm …..................Dry flies and Deer hair.
As per normal, it’s first in - first served, so it pays to be in quick with your fees. We have no trouble filling the spaces with enthusiastic club members (already have 5 confirmed). No tools are required (although you can bring your own), and the club will provide all materials, hooks, etc. for you to tie the flies. We have decided on this occasion to run the course weekly to maintain a better continuity throughout the programme. However, the course will be quite intense and require practice at home for you to learn all the techniques. The club has a number of very comprehensive fly tying videos and these show a lot of the above methods in great detail, as well as numerous books in the library. The best way to learn is as with most things; practice, practice and practice some more. The satisfaction in catching a trout on your own creation makes it all worthwhile. For enrolment and further information please contact: Derek Burtenshaw : ph. 07- 8568109 / email : djburt@xtra.co.nz
Welcome to the Hamilton Anglers Club
The Hamilton Anglers Club is an incorporated society founded in 1961 to foster freshwater fishing in the Hamilton region. The club meets on the last Monday of each month at the The Sports Fishing and Boating Clubrooms in Grantham Street at 7.30pm (except Dec.), visitors are encouraged and most welcome. Each month a different guest speaker offers an insight into their particular speciality in the world of angling.
The club also runs a number of weekend trips throughout the year to various fishing locations around the Central North Island including the Taupo/Tongariro the King Country and the Hawkes Bay regions.
We also operate a lodge on the shores of Lake Arapuni - more information on this is available on the lodge page.
If you would like to become a member you can download a membership form by clicking here - bring it along to the next club meeting (last Monday of the month) and see what it is all about.
Some of the other benefits of becoming a member of the Hamilton Anglers Club are:
If you have any questions on any aspect of the club feel free to contact any of the committee members listed below
or Contact Us Here
The club also runs a number of weekend trips throughout the year to various fishing locations around the Central North Island including the Taupo/Tongariro the King Country and the Hawkes Bay regions.
We also operate a lodge on the shores of Lake Arapuni - more information on this is available on the lodge page.
If you would like to become a member you can download a membership form by clicking here - bring it along to the next club meeting (last Monday of the month) and see what it is all about.
Some of the other benefits of becoming a member of the Hamilton Anglers Club are:
- Discounts at Local Tackle Stores
- Impressive Video Library
- Monthly Newsletter
- Fly Casting Tuition
- Photographic Competitions
- Club Competitions
- Fly Tying Classes
- A Friendly Atmosphere
- Member of the N.Z.F.F.A
If you have any questions on any aspect of the club feel free to contact any of the committee members listed below
or Contact Us Here
- President - Terry Goupillot Ph 07 853 7823
- Vice President - Kane Steward Ph 07 8463188
- Treasurer - Bruce Winders Ph 07 856 3789
- Secretary - Kevin Elliott Ph 07 843 9920
- Editor - Craig Fredericks Ph 07 856 2152
- Trip Coordinator - Kane Steward Ph 07 846 3188
- Publicity and Marketing - Derek Burtenshaw Ph 07 856 8109
- Environmental Officer - Paul Hardy Ph 07 856 8149
- Librarian - Derek Burtenshaw Ph 07 856 8109
- Lodge Coordinators - John Spence and Glen Streeter Ph 07 871 8707
- Committee Member - Stephen Martin Ph 07 852 5116
