Advanced Saltwater Fly Tying Class

In this advanced fly tying class, we have designed the series for those looking to take an already existing knowledge of saltwater fly tying (and/or big game) to the next level. When attendees leave this class they will have a firm understanding and skill set to tie any baitfish, crab, and shrimp pattern. This will include coldwater striped bass and false albacore patterns to tropical bonefish, permit, and tarpon/snook type flies. Classes will run once-a-week for a month.

Due to the more personal and hands-on approach to this class, spots are limited to 8 people.

All materials will be provided for this class including select Maine bucktail and premium feathers/saddles. Attendees will need to provide their own rotary vise and UV resin kit.

• Instructors: Josh Thelin & Joe Webster
• Location: All Points Fly Shop + Outfitter

Course Outline

Week 1 (Feb. 4th) Bucktail Deep Dive

• Bucktail Deceiver
• BULKhead Deceiver
• Reverse Bucktail Deceiver

Week 2 (Feb. 11th) Bucktail Deep Dive Part 2 + UV Resin

• Countershading last week's flies
• Adding flash
• Keel weighting
• Adding holographic eyes and building heads
• Surf Candies - UV resin skills

Week 3 (Feb. 18th) Big Flies

• Articulation with shanks + mono extensions
• Articulated Beast Fleye
• Squimpish Hollow Fly

Week 4 (Feb. 25th) Crab + Shrimp

• Sight fishing vs. bling casting (techniques overview)
• Brush Style Tactical Crab
• Merkin Style Crab
• Shrouser
• Merkin Style Crab