Fly Tying is directly related to the Education mission of Trout Unlimited. We use fly tying to teach people about natural resources, entomology, and of course how trout relate to their primary food source. We use fly tying as a social event, as a way to connect with youngsters and adults alike. Most of all, we do it because it's fun. You can see some of our ongoing projects below.
The Monthly Fly Swap
Where scores of intrepid TU fly tyers crank out flies each month, and then trade patterns during the monthly meeting.
Let's use the last month of the season to finish up the Casting for Recovery work. Some tyers are already done!
The Annual Fly Tying Classes
Our annual winter fundraising and social event at the Keene Rec Center. We use this as a fundraiser, as a social event, and of course to improve our own skills. And it keeps us busy on those cold winter nights...
2008 Session Materials
Intermediate Handout (updated March 13, now complete.)
BOOKS! I've started to place the collected wisdom as it relates to books on a separate page. Right now I've got some Technique books listed, but the list is growing. If you click through and order any of these books, the Chapter will get a small rebate - and it doesn't cost you any more. Check it out here.
George's Clouser Crayfish.
I happened across some good instructions for tying the Crayfish here. (Thanks to Rodney Chun and the Peninsula Flyfishers (CA).
The classes are OVER! Thanks to everyone who participated. We all had a great time, and raised a bit of money for the chapter to boot. See you all next winter!! - Lar
Casting for Recovery
"enhance the lives of breast cancer survivors by offering no-cost retreats tailored to promote and support mental and physical healing, shared experiences, and the hope that comes from learning new skills."
Groups of 14 women at a time attend retreats all over the USA, and by the way, they need FLIES! We can help. The Chapter will be purchasing 14 fly boxes, and we need to fill them with flies. You can help by signing up for a pattern and making 14 flies. More to come. In the meantime, check out castingforrecovery.org.
CFR Flies are due the last meeting of the year, on MAY 22nd!
| Wooley Bugger (Pink) | 8 | Grace Goodenough |
| Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear | 14 | Lew Derby |
| Mickey Finn | 14 | Tal Gregory |
| Partidge and Green, Caddis | 12 | George Walthour |
| Caddis Pupae | 14 | Jim Bothwell |
| Mickey Finn | 8 | Jim Sullivan |
| Black Nose Dace | 8 | Mike Elkavitch |
| Sparkle Caddis Pupae | 14 | Larry Antonuk |
| Bead Head Peacock Nymph | 14 | Mike Maynard |
They're all done, and shipped off!
The boxes are two section, compartments in the bottom, foam on top boxes.
July 23, 2008. UPDATE! I received a nice letter from Selene Skoug at CFR in Manchester, thanking us for our donation. Give it a read here.
