Beginning Fly Tying with Paul Eagan (4) Wednesday nights at 6:30pm Nov. 29 - Dec. 20, 2006

The leaves are turning color and the days are getting shorter. This time of year we have less time to fish and if you have a passion for this sport like I do the dark cold evenings of winter can be filled with cozy times in your pajamas and slippers, sipping hot coffee at your vise, spinning thread, feathers, hair, and all sorts of materials around a hook. This can be fun and relaxing, or it can be confusing and frustrating. The clinic will cover fundamental procedures and techniques you need to know. They will enable you to tie well-constructed and productive flies. We will also cover basic knowledge you will need when selecting materials and tools for your fly tying endeavor. We will tie several old standard flies, and some new innovative patterns, including Mike Mercers infamous Micro May Fly Nymph. The selected patterns will demonstrate the basic techniques needed for a foundation to build upon for years of wonderful adventures in fly tying. You need no prior experience for this class. We will start with explaining how to put the hook in the vise and end with the whip-finish. In addition, you don’t need to buy any expensive tools or materials. GBF has loner vises available with a fully refundable deposit of $20. And all the materials used in class will be provided. This clinic will be held on four (4) consecutive Wednesdays starting November 29th and ending on December 20th. We will meet in the clubhouse (Folsom Lake Activity Center) at 6:30pm.  The class will run until 8:30.  The cost of the class is $30 to cover materials and club participation fee.  This clinic is limited to eight members and filled very fast the last time, so sign up early and mark your calendars.  For more information on this clinic or loaner vises please call me at 916-640-5126 or e-mail me Paulegan81@aol.com Thank you all again for allowing me the opportunities to give something back to the sport that has brought so much joy and relaxation into my life. Paul Egan

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