B.C.'s 12 Besttop

Get ready for the new season as we Sheath, Creep, Shank, Twist, Sting, Articulate and Jig some of the best flies in BC! 

We will cover flies from local legends, Brian Chan, Phil Rowely, Todd Oshi and John Kent just to name a few, and we will take patterns from the past and present, and elevate them to the next level. 

This is a great follow up to any fundamentals and caters to all tying levels. 

And, you will be introduced to a new technique called "Foiling".

Sponsored by Regal Vise, Flymen Fishing Co , Partridge Hooks, The Canadian Llama Company, FNF & Spawn Fly Fish. 

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Fundamental Fly Tyingtop

This fundamental course is designed for those who are just getting started or want a refresher. The objective of this course is to expose the student to all the various modern techniques he/she will require in order to become a proficient tyer. Once these techniques are properly mastered, the student should be able to tie most anything. Topics covered include proper use and maintenance of tools, proportioning of the fly, wrapping hackles, soft hackle techniques, dubbing, weighting flies, streamers, spinning deer hair and basic dry flies. Patterns tied include many B.C. favourites such as the Carey Special, Doc Spratley, Baggy Shrimp, Hares Ear Nymph, Goddard Sedge, Tom Thumb, Dark Cahill and the Mickey Finn.

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CXI Warmwater Tying 101top

Join us for this one day workshop designed to teach the best commercial techniques and productive patterns for any Warm Water Destination and Christmas Island.

This advance class will teach you modern and up to date tecquniques using epoxy, UV resin, tubing and modern material to make that perfect fly. We will cover patterns for Bonefish, Triggerfish, Giant Trevally and other warm water game.

Maximum: 9 students

Cancellation: 14 days prior to start date for full refund or to reschedule

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GT & Baitfish Fly Tyingtop

Join us for this one day workshop designed to teach the best commercial techniques and productive patterns for any Warm Water Destination and Christmas Island.

This advance class will teach you modern and up to date tecquniques using epoxy, UV resin, tubing and modern material to make that perfect fly. We will cover patterns for Bonefish, Triggerfish, Giant Trevally and other warm water game.

Maximum: 9 students

Cancellation: 14 days prior to start date for full refund or to reschedule

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Bass Tying Secretstop

Full Day workshop focused on tying effective fly patterns for local and Okanagan Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.

Wet flies and top water poppers will be tied in simple and creative ways. Plus, learn to paint with the Copic Airbrush system, stencil with Sharpies, "Foil" and more. All to create foam bodies to imitate frogs, mice, and wounded baitfish.

Some of the patterns you will tie are the Green Chorizo, Fettuccini Mouse, Articulated Deep Zonker, Bass Slider, and more.

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