Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rapides Westside Library
5416 Provine, Alexandria, LA
Free to KFF members
$10 materials fee for non-members
* pre-registration required, as class size is limited. Registration deadline September 4th 11:59pm *
CLICK HERE to register!
There are several reasons to tie your own flies:
- only a tiny fraction of all fly patterns are sold in stores or online
- you are not limited to what you can create, the sizes or the colors
- tying flies is transcendental.
- There's nothing more gratifying than catching a fish on a fly you tied!
Hosted by the Kisatchie Fly Fishers, this introductory fly tying course is a great foundation to the art of fly tying. In this 3-hour workshop, you'll learn about the tools, types of materials and techniques required to get started successfully in tying flies. Even if you have been tying a short while and want to perfect some of your techniques (such as whip-finishing), you will find the class helpful. We will cover basic techniques that are useful in many different patterns – and you will get to take home at least three flies that you tie. In addition to the instructors, we will have experienced tyers on hand to provide one-on-one help.
All materials and tools will be provided, but if you have you own tools, please bring them. You will tie three different patterns and focus on the specific techniques used in each. We will tie a Zebra Midge, Bully Bluegill Spider, and Woolly Bugger.
Here are some of the topics and skills we will cover:
- Vises – different types and costs.
- Basic tools – those you need to get started and those that are nice to have.
- Materials – We will show various materials, different types of hooks, thread, and beads and their uses.
- Loading the bobbin, fixing the hook in the vise, and starting thread.
- Thread control.
- Whip finishing and the half-hitch finish.
- Tying in different materials – feathers, wire, legs, chenille, flash, etc.
- Dubbing – basic dubbing techniques.
- Tying in and wrapping hackle feathers (palmering).
- Sizing and proportions
Bottled water will also be provided.
Attendees can also sign up for 2026-2027 membership in Kisatchie Fly Fishers
at a special discount rate of only $20 (either individual or family). Becoming a member of KFF is a
great way to build on the fundamentals of this workshop!
* Please note: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
as class size is limited! *
CLICK HERE to register!
For more info, please contact Bill Morrison or Jim Johnson.
Email Bill
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