SLIDE SHOWS 2022/23
TVTU/Ledyard Library Fly Tying Class 2023 Slide Show
Our Tuesday evening Fly Tying Classes at the Ledyard Bill Library class covered basic techniques/methods and the following flies: Wooley Worm, Wooley Bugger, Beadhead Pheasant tail nymph, Hare’s Ear nymph, Peacock & Partridge soft hackle, Leisenring Spider, Black Nose Dace streamer, Elk Hair Caddis, Rusty Spinner, the classic Adam’s dry fly, and Sparkle Dun. As usual the Ledyard library has a great facility and crew, and the students were excellent!
Bob Walsh, John Preston and Ken Burrows will be conducting more classes this winter on Saturday mornings at the Fish Connection in Preston, CT. Tentative classes in consideration are one short four session beginner’s class (January) and a 5 or 6 session intermediate/advance fly tying class (FEB/MAR). Times and Dates to be determined…stay tuned.
Our Tuesday evening Fly Tying Classes at the Ledyard Bill Library class covered basic techniques/methods and the following flies: Wooley Worm, Wooley Bugger, Beadhead Pheasant tail nymph, Hare’s Ear nymph, Peacock & Partridge soft hackle, Leisenring Spider, Black Nose Dace streamer, Elk Hair Caddis, Rusty Spinner, the classic Adam’s dry fly, and Sparkle Dun. As usual the Ledyard library has a great facility and crew, and the students were excellent!
Bob Walsh, John Preston and Ken Burrows will be conducting more classes this winter on Saturday mornings at the Fish Connection in Preston, CT. Tentative classes in consideration are one short four session beginner’s class (January) and a 5 or 6 session intermediate/advance fly tying class (FEB/MAR). Times and Dates to be determined…stay tuned.
TVTU Fly Tying Class Winter 2023
Thames Valley TU conducted six Fly Tying classes this winter. Bob Walsh, John Preston and Jack Balint taught the classes. The classes were held 9 – 11am on Saturdays at the Fish Connection, 127 RT12, Preston, CT starting February 11th to March 18th.
Classes were open to members (young & old) and to the public... beginner (with some previous experience) to intermediate/advance fly tiers were welcomed. Tools and materials were available if necessary. There are no fees for the classes and materials. Classes size was limited to 12 participants.
As in the past we covered old/new, dry/wet, fresh and saltwater patterns. Every fly guaranteed to fool and catch fish!! We will also entertain patterns that our students want learn or demonstrate.
The class covered the following flies: Woolly Bugger Euro jig, Sawyer Pheasant Tail nymph, Zebra midge, Winged and wingless Flymphs, McFly Foam Eggs patterns, IOBO Humpy emerger, Hair-wing Green Drake Dun, Pat’s Rubber Leg Stonefly, Ausable Bomber, Spent-wing Caddis, X2 Caddis and Butterfish pattern (fresh & saltwater).
Fly tying is great way to learn some of the finer points of fly fishing; something to do off-season and keep focused on fishing; because you like being creative & working with your hands; and, you want to spend many hours alone or with friends doing a fun hobby. Also, there is great satisfaction catching a fish on your own fly.
Bob, John and Jack hope to back next winter. So come join us… It's fun and you’ll meet some great people and future friends... and have something that gives you pleasure for a lifetime!
Thames Valley TU conducted six Fly Tying classes this winter. Bob Walsh, John Preston and Jack Balint taught the classes. The classes were held 9 – 11am on Saturdays at the Fish Connection, 127 RT12, Preston, CT starting February 11th to March 18th.
Classes were open to members (young & old) and to the public... beginner (with some previous experience) to intermediate/advance fly tiers were welcomed. Tools and materials were available if necessary. There are no fees for the classes and materials. Classes size was limited to 12 participants.
As in the past we covered old/new, dry/wet, fresh and saltwater patterns. Every fly guaranteed to fool and catch fish!! We will also entertain patterns that our students want learn or demonstrate.
The class covered the following flies: Woolly Bugger Euro jig, Sawyer Pheasant Tail nymph, Zebra midge, Winged and wingless Flymphs, McFly Foam Eggs patterns, IOBO Humpy emerger, Hair-wing Green Drake Dun, Pat’s Rubber Leg Stonefly, Ausable Bomber, Spent-wing Caddis, X2 Caddis and Butterfish pattern (fresh & saltwater).
Fly tying is great way to learn some of the finer points of fly fishing; something to do off-season and keep focused on fishing; because you like being creative & working with your hands; and, you want to spend many hours alone or with friends doing a fun hobby. Also, there is great satisfaction catching a fish on your own fly.
Bob, John and Jack hope to back next winter. So come join us… It's fun and you’ll meet some great people and future friends... and have something that gives you pleasure for a lifetime!
Erosion Remediation Work on the Fenton River
On Friday, 9/16, TU completed the first phase of an erosion remediation project on the Fenton River just above the Gurleyville Grist Mill. Several trees were anchored in a washed out section of the bank. After Christmas, we plan to collect some discarded Christmas trees which we fill in around the anchored trees sometime in the spring. This will create the basis of a brush mat that will later fill in naturally with sand and silt washing down the river which will build up over time to create a new section of bank to replace the washout. At some point, we hope to be able to do a tree planting once the bank has been restored. This work was led by Jeff Yates (National Volunteer Operations Director) and a couple of other TU National members, utilizing a grip hoist to anchor the trees.
On Friday, 9/16, TU completed the first phase of an erosion remediation project on the Fenton River just above the Gurleyville Grist Mill. Several trees were anchored in a washed out section of the bank. After Christmas, we plan to collect some discarded Christmas trees which we fill in around the anchored trees sometime in the spring. This will create the basis of a brush mat that will later fill in naturally with sand and silt washing down the river which will build up over time to create a new section of bank to replace the washout. At some point, we hope to be able to do a tree planting once the bank has been restored. This work was led by Jeff Yates (National Volunteer Operations Director) and a couple of other TU National members, utilizing a grip hoist to anchor the trees.