Because of the busy holiday season, our December fly tying event will be a combined class. On December 18th at 7 p.m., we will have a class for all levels of fly tyers, in learning to tie classic popping bugs*, with each tyer having the opportunity to tie his/her-own pattern(s) using pre-cut foam or cork material. Join us that evening in room 204 (lower level) at Trinity United Methodist Church to learn how to make popper flies.
*Brief history – “In the late 1800s, tackle makers were experimenting with buoyant materials such as cork and lightweight wood, shaping them into floating flies and lures. The rudimentary shapes didn’t resemble much, but they caught the attention of both fish and anglers. This encouraged creative folks like Edmond Warren (he received a patent for a fly hook incorporating an attached, nonabsorbent material), William J. Jamison (he made the first commercially available floating cork-body lure called the Coaxer), and Ernest Peckinpaugh (the creator of the modern-day popping bug). These craftsmen, among others who were regionally based throughout the United States, had very influential bug-making techniques that are still incorporated in today’s modern topwater bugs.” Steve Schweitzer, “The Pop on Top: How to Craft Classic Balsa Poppers,” Fly Tyer.
As always, we welcome fly fishers who have never tied an artificial fly to join our class. Materials for the fly pattern of the month are provided to all who attend. Vises and tying equipment are also provided for those who are newcomers to tying an artificial fly. Kindly let us also know (dfine1443@gmail.com) if you will require a vise and tools for the tying session.
We look forward to seeing you there.
— Larry Forte and Don Fine
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