Fly Tying Night at Cabela's

[Curtis Fry]

In an effort to get the Salt Lake and Utah county fly tying clubs back up and running, we're going to take a stab at doing a monthly or bi-monthly fly tying meeting at Cabela's.

The first meeting is tentatively planned for Tuesday Nov 14th from 6:30 until 8:30 or 9pm. The theme will be Polish and Czech Nymphing: Tying Patterns and fishing techniques.

Ryan Barnes and Lance Egan, members of the US fly fishing team, have agreed to do the presentations and demos.

For the fly tying portion, we will post a material list as well as provide you with a material packet for purchase so that you can follow along with the fly tying demo. We will have a high-res projector with a camcorder so that people can see the tying action better than just squinting at the vise from a distance.

After the presentations are completed, we'll have a "free-tie" session from 8 until 9 where you can just sit around and tie whatever flies you want to tie. During this time, we will also have a "mini-workshop" dedicated to people who want to learn to tie or learn to tie a little better.

So, in order to get a better idea of attendance, please respond if you think you might attend. Also, if you would like to participate in the beginners mini-workshop let me know. If you don't have tying tools, we will be providing a custom fly tying kit for purchase if you want to go that route.

Anyhoo...it should be fun!

[Lonnie]

Guys,

I did some of the initial leg work to set this up and cabelas is really excited to make this work. Unfortunately after helping Ryan, Jason and Curtis pick the date, I'm going to be out of town on the 14th.

Have fun, I can't wait to hear about it.

L

[mike doughty]

excellent curtis, excellent

[Tyson]

I will try to make that for sure. Just have to check the calendar when I get home...

[nymph-maniac]

It's a good idea, I'll see you there.

[Foamy8]

I think that is phenominal. If I were in town, I'd be all over it. That's great. I hope a lot of people show up to get this up and running.

[FlySmyth]

Count me in for sure. Even IF cheech comes.

FlySmyth.

[MuseJr]

I talked to Ryan about it last week and was waiting for the date. I'll be there. When will you have the list of stuff needed?

[cheech]

Count me in for sure. Even IF cheech comes.

FlySmyth.


I'll bring donuts.

[Gonzo]

Sounds like fun...Count me in and maybe one more

[jonescort]

I am just staring fly tying and would like to be there. What equipment is needed to tie. Thanks

[Scudslug]

I'll should be able to make it. Will you post the materials list to this site?

[Sladewagon]

beginners allowed?

[FlyFshr43]

I'm pissed I will be out of town that week, but I would be there if I could.

[Jason]

I should be there.

[Curtis Fry]

Beginners are more than welcome and we will post the materials on this site by next week.

[UtahFlyGuy]

Randy, prepare yourself...............your going to need the plastic.

[Junthor]

dang... I have school on tues. nights.. I would be there.

[flyn4me]

I'll be there for sure.


Don

[Danny]

Couple of questions, I tie somwhere between a beginner and intermediate level. (nymphs, leeches, very simple dries, beetles, crickets, etc.) Would the miniworkshop be geared toward someone like me?
Is there a cost?
Does anyone from the Heber area want to consider a carpool?

[Herb]

This should be fun!

[robotek]

I'd like to attend. I'm a complete newbie so I'd like the mini-workshop as well.

[cardiac]

I'm going to bring my video camera. In fact, I'm going to learn how to tie this time. Something other that SJ worms and glo bugs anyway.

BTW the Strawberry Anglers Association is having the State of Strawberry presentation that night too. Sucks. I think I'll go to Cabelas anyway.

[RRose]

In an effort to get the Salt Lake and Utah county fly tying clubs back up and running, we're going to take a stab at doing a monthly or bi-monthly fly tying meeting at Cabela's.

The first meeting is tentatively planned for Tuesday Nov 14th from 6:30 until 8:30 or 9pm. The theme will be Polish and Czech Nymphing: Tying Patterns and fishing techniques.

Ryan Barnes and Lance Egan, members of the US fly fishing team, have agreed to do the presentations and demos.

For the fly tying portion, we will post a material list as well as provide you with a material packet for purchase so that you can follow along with the fly tying demo. We will have a high-res projector with a camcorder so that people can see the tying action better than just squinting at the vise from a distance.

After the presentations are completed, we'll have a "free-tie" session from 8 until 9 where you can just sit around and tie whatever flies you want to tie. During this time, we will also have a "mini-workshop" dedicated to people who want to learn to tie or learn to tie a little better.

So, in order to get a better idea of attendance, please respond if you think you might attend. Also, if you would like to participate in the beginners mini-workshop let me know. If you don't have tying tools, we will be providing a custom fly tying kit for purchase if you want to go that route.

Anyhoo...it should be fun!

Right now I am in Tallinn, Estonia on business, and actually tried to find a place where I could flick a fly here in the Baltics. There are no guide services, and besides, it is only 15 degrees here. I wonder if Czech and Polish nymphing techniques would work in Estonia? Better yet, do you think that the browns in the MP speak Czech or Polish? Perhaps if they were confused by the language the nymph was speaking, they would be fooled into eating my fly!

I am in for the Cabela's thing guys....

[nativecutt]

I have a buddy in Tallin that speaks english if you want me to get you some info on waters in that area. It's probably butt cold over there right now. Make sure you fill up on pirozhkiy!!!

[RRose]

I hope to come back in May - Perhaps I can get some tips from your friend and plan on fishing some then. This is one beautiful place!

[prstay]

Sign me up, Looking forward to meeting everyone. Also, I am interested in the mini workshop as well.

[robotek]

I'd like to attend. I'm a complete newbie so I'd like the mini-workshop as well.

Make that two, I'm bringing my son with me.

[flyn4me]

I'll be doing the mini workshop also.

Don

[spotter]

Right now I am in Tallinn, Estonia on business, and actually tried to find a place where I could flick a fly here in the Baltics. There are no guide services, and besides, it is only 15 degrees here. I wonder if Czech and Polish nymphing techniques would work in Estonia? Better yet, do you think that the browns in the MP speak Czech or Polish? Perhaps if they were confused by the language the nymph was speaking, they would be fooled into eating my fly!

I am in for the Cabela's thing guys....


RRose--you've got mail. Loodan et Teil on heia aega Tallinnas! Nagemiseni! ;)

[Curtis Fry]

For anyone interested, here's the article about the Cabela's night in the Trib.

http://www.sltrib.com/outdoors/ci_4625644

(thanks Brett)

[JayMorr]

Curtis,

I am in for this night. Thanks.

[Bmac]

I'm planning on attending...

[cardiac]

Is Sir Drake going to show up? He's part of this group whether he likes it or not.



Come on down Brett.

[ezlehappy]

I'm planning on coming

[Curtis Fry]

Here are the materials needed for one of the flies to be demonstrated.

Hook: Scud hook #12
Thread: Black 6/0
Floss: UTC (140 denier) thread in different colors
Tail: Pheasant tail
Wingcase: Black thinskin, or scudback
Thorax: Black slf dubbing or equiv.

Just FYI, this is a woven Polish nymph. Next material list to follow.

Also, we've gotten a good response for the beginner's mini-workshops, but who would be interested in an intermediate mini-workshop? That would entail techniques such as spinning deer hair, dubbing brushes or (insert your suggestion here). Or if there is any other type of subject you'd like covered in the time after the initial tying demos, let me know.

[Random Hero]

Guys here is a list for one of the flies that I will be tying.

Hook: TMC 2487 or Cabela’s Model 25 size #6or #8
Thread: Uni 8/0 or 6/0 black
Underbody: .030 & .020 lead wire (bring both)
Bead: 3.8 to 4mm gold Tungsten
Tail & Legs: Peacock Tail or Partridge fibers
Rib: Small Pearl Mylar Tinsel
Thorax: Natural Dubbing (olive, brown. Etc)
Abdomen: Peacock Ice Dub

If you have any bring some scud back, thin skin, or nymph skin. Plus some water proof markers, there are a few other euro style flies that I would like to show you we have time. I look forward to seeing all of you there.

Ryan Barnes

[cje04]

Sounds like a great time. I wish I didn't have class and could attend.

Alan, any chance I could see the film you shoot?

[Jitterbug]

I'd like to attend and take part in the beginner's workshop. Any idea how much the materials packet will cost and also what's included? Also, would I need a vice and/or any other tools?

This seems like a great opportunity that I don't want to miss! I would like to be prepared as possible. I look forward to seeing everyone there!

[Cephus]

I am planning on being there. Thanks

[cardiac]

Sounds like a great time. I wish I didn't have class and could attend.

Alan, any chance I could see the film you shoot?
I don't see why not. I'm not as quick as Frito when it comes to editing movies.
With all the publicity, especially from the Trib article, I think it's going to be a little crowded.

[jonescort]

How much will the material pack be?

[Curtis Fry]

I'd like to attend and take part in the beginner's workshop. Any idea how much the materials packet will cost and also what's included? Also, would I need a vice and/or any other tools?

This seems like a great opportunity that I don't want to miss! I would like to be prepared as possible. I look forward to seeing everyone there!
For the beginners stuff, I think we'll just go with something simple like an Estaz bugger. Just get some Estaz of your choice and some matching marabou or arctic fox. Hooks would be a size #8 or #10 streamer hook and thread is bright orange 6/0. You can get all of that stuff at Cabela's. If they're out of Estaz, I will bring some extra packets you can buy.

Your best bet is to bring your own vise, but I think we can probably drum some up for you. If you do bring a vise, also bring a bobbin, scissors and possibly a whip finisher if you'd like.

Sounds like a great time. I wish I didn't have class and could attend.

Alan, any chance I could see the film you shoot?

Actually, Alan, do you have a digital camcorder? If so, let's work together to film it this thing. I have a wireless lav mic and we can get two camera angles going on. That way, for people who didn't make it, I can just post the video for them to watch portions of it online.

[Herb]

I had a great time tonight. I was able to learn a lot about fishing heavily wighted flies and watch and listen to the pro's tie flies and instruct us how to fish them.

Great job putting this together. I can't wait until next months gathering.

Herb Patterson

[MuseJr]

Great turn out. Hopefully we can keep this thing going.

[UtahFlyGuy]

Yup, great get together for sure. Curtis I need to get with you about the dubbing brush. I forgot all about it. It was nice to meet a few of you guys too. Herb nice to see you again. I'll send you an email, Jay thanks for the flies man the look awesome. Mike, did you finish your prototype? Cheech it was good to meet you also. Alan I always have a laugh when we meet. Randy, how did your pattern turn out? Good to see you again too. I hope this is a on going get together. I'd be interested in hearing whats going to happen next month.

Later Pat.

[MuseJr]

Mike, did you finish your prototype?
Later Pat.

Yes I finally got through it. It looks a little rough but I think it will catch fish. I had to make one while I was there so I don't forget what they looked like and get some pointers from the pros...

[UtahFlyGuy]

Yes I finally got through it. It looks a little rough but I think it will catch fish.

Thats all that matters ;-)

[nightfish]

How many folks showed up? Where was everybody from?

[Curtis Fry]

We ended up with over 50 people crammed into that room. It was a lot of fun and Ryan, Lance and Cheech did a great job. I will hope to have video snippets done within a few days. I'm also going to burn it to a DVD if anyone is interested.

Also, next time, we'll try to open up the 2nd room and have more total space.

Pat, we can either hook up sometime (not sure where you live) or I can just mail it to you.

[Curtis Fry]

How many folks showed up? Where was everybody from?
50 people and it was a mix between Utah & Salt Lake counties with a surprising number from up north too. (Sumner and Red.Fly made the trek down just to name a couple)

[Gloomis]

Curtis,
When we gonna do another tying night at your workplace in PG?

[MuseJr]

I'm also going to burn it to a DVD if anyone is interested.



I'll take one. I would like to try the woven pattern Cheech tied. Didn't have time to tackle that tonight.

[nightfish]

Glad to hear the attendance was so good, and especially that there was a good Utah County turnout. Sounds like folks are looking for group fishing things down there, and the local TU chapter needs some life breathed in to it.

[prstay]

I didn't get a chance to say hi (by the time I stopped talking witha few of the folks there, you were in the dpths of teach some beginners). I really enjoyed the get together tonight and look forward to the next meeting. And I'm ready to try tying a few of the flies at home this week.

[Jason]

Great job Ryan, Lance, and Cheech. Good stuff. Sorry I couldn't stick around to tie some flies.

[Sladewagon]

It turned out pretty good Pat. Cheech ties a mean fly, so mine looked like poop next to his. I named mine snaggletooth. I've tied up a few since I came home though, gettin the hang of it.

Thanks to everyone who helped set this up. I showed up late, but after seeing how great it was I definitely won't be late to the next one. I even had fun at the kiddie (beginner) table for a while with CF. At least I'm not THAT much of a beginner... ;)

[Lonnie]

Does anybody have a feel for how many were off the site and how many were "walk on's" so to speak?

L

[flyn4me]

It was great to get to put some faces to some of the names. I felt the turn out was great for the first one and think it will only get better, as the word gets out about how well it went. I'd like to thank those who made this happen, the tyers (Lance, Ryan and Cheech) and Cabelas for the place to have this meeting. Hope it will be able to become a monthly event.


Thanks
Don

Support those who support you'r sport

[steelhead]

it was a great time i learned alot lance and ryan your the man..

[Curtis Fry]

Steelhead, I didn't even see you there, man. But I guess after the presentations ended, I had a bunch of youngsters to contend with. I was surprised to see so many young'uns, but that's a good thing for the future.

Lonnie, to answer your question, there were actually about 1/3 of the people represented by UOTF nearest I can tell. The newspaper article and posting on the BFT and DWR forums also drummed up some others. Seriously, that room was PACKED. All comments were VERY positive to Ryan, Lance and Cheech's presentations and we're going to make this a monthly event.

Gloomis, because Cabela's is letting us do this gig in their digs, we're going to hold it there from here on out. It's also centrally located so SLC and even Northerners can make it.

Anyway, next time around (mid December), we're going to do an "Iron Fly" competition. I'll post more details later. nightfish, do you have any leftovers?

[steelhead]

it was a great time i learned alot lance and ryan your the man.. and cheech as well sorry.. curtis i like to keep it on the down low i have a reputation to up hold. ;)..

[FlySmyth]

I second that, or third or whatever place in line I am. It was a good presentation.

Even cheech was less of an ass than normal.

I don't think a lot of people knew they could bring stuff to tie with. I hope more vises show up next month. I like to watch others and their techniques.

FlySmyth.

PS Can someone talk to Cabellas about maybe having some doughnuts on hand? Thanks I would like that very much.

[RRose]

Excellent presentations, and I enjoyed watching other flies tied after the presentations too. I will keep coming as long as these are held! Ryan mentioned that next time we could open up the doors, making the room twice as big - that would be nice!

It was great to see all of the weaving techniques - I sat by Chazz and he had a technique that he was using that worked well too. I wish we had more time to see how to tie several different flies.

Nice work guys!!!

[nightfish]

I only have 2 kits left.

I don't think you can get donuts at Cabela's...maybe some bucknuts in the wild game deli though.

[Lonnie]

I don't think you can get donuts at Cabela's...maybe some bucknuts in the wild game deli though.

Red Velvet Cake. Ummmmmmm!

[wildnative]

I couldn't fit in the room so I ended up over in the hunting department watching the coyote hunting video they had running.

Glad to see woven flies are being considered. All I've heard for twenty plus years is how woven flies don't catch fish, just fishermen.

[cheech]

We've also got to give Curtis props for setting the whole thing up. I had a lot of fun. Sladester is going to be a pro, and Flysmyth was spewing out his normal lame comments;) j/k. I learned a lot from those guys and now I'm considering getting a 10' rod to try it out.

RRose, you picked the seat of the house. Chaz (Charles) is one of the most renowned guides on the Green River. He now works at Cabela's. He has got to be one of the best, and creative tyers that I have met. We have to get him up there to do a presentation on some of the flies that he ties. His flies have been featured in magazines, and I think Orvis picked up a bunch of his patterns to sell.

Thanks again Lance and Ryan.

[JayMorr]

I had a good time last night. It was really good to see a few of the czech flies and how they are tied. I have been reading up a lot more on their style of fishing. Lance and Ryan gave a lot of imformative information and history which was nice.

There was not much time to tie but it was good to see people. I think having the second room would make it less crowded. Of course I got hit with the traffic coming in from Bountiful and was late. Maybe next time it will be better to arrive early! CROWDED for sure.

Great job in hosting this night. Awesome night.

Also, a site that I frequent is http://www.czechnymphs.com/ if your interested in tying some of these flies or want some patterns, check it out. You can also read some articles and find out why the Czech's kick so much ass in the World Flyfishing Championships and competitions. Good articles that will give you a bit more history and information. Also hook recommendations and tactics for tying. ~enjoy



Thanks


Jay

[Crawdad'n]

I'm also going to burn it to a DVD if anyone is interested.

I didn't get a chance to make it. Sounds like a great time was had. Could I request a copy of the DVD? Let me know how much it is. Thanks.

[Bmac]

Very interesting evening... THANKS for getting these get togethers started Curtis...

[Red.Fly]

Question of the night last night:

"What is dubbing?"

[Cephus]

Question of the night last night:

"What is dubbing?"

"Belly Button Lint!"

Thanks to Curtis, Lance & Ryan. I really got a lot out of this. The information shared by Lance & Ryan was very interesting. Looking forward to the next gathering. It was good to see faces I new and meet and put faces to the names I know.

The only suggestion I have is that there be more time for free tying after the presentations. I know last night that all the time available was used. Maybe the next event could be on a Sat or Sun. My two cents worth of thought any way.

Jay

[cheech]

Question of the night last night:

"What is dubbing?"


Ryan goes... "uhhhhh... Cheech you wanna tackle that one?"

Nice one.

Curtis gave a pretty sweet beginner (as in, if you have never even seen a vise) workshop. Very useful to those guys and kids that were there.

[Grizz]

That's funny, but I think I remember a day long ago when I asked "what is dubbing". But now I'm a flyfishing God & can answer that question without hesitation.

;-)

peace

[Jason]

Hey, let's not forget about Lonnie...he's the one that initially got the ball rolling on this....and Curtis of course did a great job in finishing up the details and making it happen. I'm excited for the iron vice comp. Here's another idea for you Curtis, how about a "blind" tying comp with just a few guys. Here's how it would go down; blind fold the tyers and give them a bunch of materials to tie a pheasant tail, hares ear, etc, and see if they can do it blindly. Best looking fly wins.

[Lonnie]

Yeah Jason, tell 'em.

Hey, let's not forget about Lonnie.... (http://marcelsangil.com/80s/Simple_Minds-Don't_You_Forget_About_Me.mp3)

[robotek]

I had a bunch of youngsters to contend with. I was surprised to see so many young'uns, but that's a good thing for the future.


Well, two of those youngsters were mine and I guess I'm a real novice because I did learn a lot at the kiddie training with them. I still can't make the whip finish tool work without everything coming apart before I'm done. I must be a slow learner.

I also brought a fishing friend at the last minute who provided the free entertainment (what is dubbing...)

My thanks go out to everyone involved with the event.

[Red.Fly]

I still can't make the whip finish tool work without everything coming apart before I'm done. I must be a slow learner.

You're not a slow learner. The tool is just not as easy as some guys make it look. I consider myself an experienced tier, but I'd rather whip finish with my fingers than rely on one of those things. I just never got the knack and found my fingers worked just as well.....

I also brought a fishing friend at the last minute who provided the free entertainment (what is dubbing...)

No offense to your buddy. As Grizz was so kind to point out, we all asked that question at one point in our lives. Most of us just didn't do it in front of a crowd of people who knew the answer. I applaud the guy for being willing to ask a legitimate question in order to understand the presentations. I'm sure he wasn't the only person in the room that didn't know dubbing from Dilbert.

[Curtis Fry]

For those of you that attended the fly tying night at Cabela's a couple of weeks ago (or if you didn't make it and want to see what went on), I've finished the DVD of the presentation. A number of you have been asking about this and I had planned on loading the video footage online, but even with editing, it came out to almost an hour long. So I figured I'd just put it into a DVD and make it available.

So for anyone interested, you can get a copy here:
http://sweetflies.com/Home/tabid/175/List/0/ProductID/71/Default.aspx

I hope $10 isn't breaking anyone's bank...I'm just trying to cover some costs on the whole deal.

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