Hamilton Anglers Club Inc.

                                           ‘BEGINNERS’

                                         FLY  TYING 

                                TUITION

                                              2008

 The next 'Beginners Fly Tying Course' has now been arranged for 2008 and is limited to fourteen (14) members. The cost is $60 per person (excellent value) for approximately 25 hours of tuition, and this includes all materials, hooks, etc.  (Most students’ tie 40/70 flies). To attend this course you must be a Hamilton Anglers Club member – see our website for more details.

The venue has been well received by all who have attended recent courses and the Dinsdale Library in Whatawhata Road has become our ‘home’ for future fly tying courses. It has a separate meeting room with excellent lighting, a white board and kitchen facilities. Tea/Coffee/Biscuits are provided.             The schedule is as follows:

Session 1  ………  Tuesday  8^th July/ 7.00pm ...………….Getting started : Hackle style

Session 2  ………  Tuesday 15^th July/ 7.00pm …………. .Matuka style

Session 3  ………  Tuesday  22^nd July/ 7.00pm ..……… .Pukeko style.

Session 4  ………  Tuesday  29^th July/ 7.00pm ………….Killer style.

Session 5  ………  Tuesday  6^th August / 7.00pm …….…Other Lures, Marabou flies.

Session 6  ………  Tuesday 12^th August / 7.00pm ….…. Caddis and Wee Wets.

Session 7  ………  Tuesday  19^th August / 7.00pm ………Nymphs – traditional style.

Session 8  ………  Tuesday  26^th August/ 7.00pm ……….Terrestrials, glo-bugs, etc.

Session 9  ………  Tuesday  2^nd September/ 7.00pm ……Dry flies - Winging styles.

Session 10. ……..  Tuesday 9^th September/ 7.00pm ….....Dry flies and Deer hair. 

As per normal, its 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