Class Schedule
Join us for free Zoom tying classes on Thursday evenings and in-person Saturday meetings in Sisters, Oregon.
Free Zoom Tying Classes
Our 20 Zoom classes are held on Thursday evenings throughout the winter months of December through April. These classes are FREE and open to the public — no membership required. A Zoom link for each class is posted on our blog each week as a reminder.
When
Thursday evenings, December – April
Cost
Free — open to the public
Total classes
20 classes per season
How to join
Zoom link posted on the blog each week
| # | Month | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December | Soft Hackles — varieties, materials, colors, and how to fish them |
| 2 | December | Dry Flies — classic surface patterns and presentation techniques |
| 3 | December | Nymphs — sub-surface patterns for trout and steelhead |
| 4 | January | Caddis Fly — larva, pupa, and adult imitations |
| 5 | January | Midges — tying small patterns for selective fish |
| 6 | January | Mayflies — matching the hatch with accurate imitations |
| 7 | January | Streamers — baitfish and leech patterns for big fish |
| 8 | February | Stonefly — nymph and adult patterns for Pacific Northwest rivers |
| 9 | February | Steelhead Flies — bright, flashy patterns for winter steelhead |
| 10 | February | Lake Flies — stillwater patterns for trout and bass |
| 11 | February | Hopper & Beetles — terrestrial patterns for summer fishing |
| 12 | March | Drake Patterns — large mayfly imitations for the famous hatches |
| 13 | March | COF Winter Patterns — guild signature patterns for the season |
| 14 | March | Classic Wet Flies — traditional patterns that stand the test of time |
| 15 | March | Ants & Beetles — ant fall patterns and beetle imitations |
| 16 | April | Alderfly — imitating this important Pacific Northwest hatch |
| 17 | April | Tying Proportions & Techniques — getting the details right |
| 18 | April | Materials & Tools — what to buy and how to use them |
| 19 | April | Member Showcase — share your favorite patterns and techniques |
| 20 | April | Season Wrap-Up & Preview — looking back and planning ahead |
In-Person Saturday Meetings
Face-to-face club meetings are held once a month in the winter months on Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Sisters, Oregon. Meeting dates are announced to club members by email. Members attending in-person are asked to pay a $5.00 material fee.
- When: Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST
- Where: Sisters, Oregon
- Frequency: Once a month, winter months
- Material fee: $5.00 per meeting
- What's provided: Hooks, materials, and pattern sheets for all flies tied
- Tools: Tools and vises available to use, or bring your own
Questions? Contact Us
Contact Sherry for meeting dates and Zoom links.