Laguna Madre Fly Fishing Association

2008

Fly Tying Schedule

Purpose

The purpose of this schedule is to provide individuals with an opportunity to learn fly tying techniques. The flies we tie serve two purposes:  1. to learn fly tying techniques and 2. to learn to tie effective patterns that can be used on our local inshore species.  Because of escalating gas prices, the venues will be made available at convenient locations (eg., Port Isabel, Brownsville, Harlingen).  Larry's sessions are on Wednesday and Rey's are on Tuesday's. 

 

Changes to Schedule

Check this schedule often because the dates may be changed to accommodate Larry's fishing schedule and Rey's teaching schedule.

 

How to Sign Up

Please contact the instructor through e-mail or phone if you are planning to attend.  The sessions will be limited to no less than three individuals or to no more than 10.  Please contact the instructor if there is a change in your plans to attend. 

 

Brownsville Location (Rey Ramirez - reyram49@gmail.com or 956-639-3426)   MAP 

Port Isabel Location (Larry Haines - saltyflyshop@sbcglobal.net or 956-943-1785)  MAP

 

Overview

A variety of flies will be tied based on interest and level of expertise.  Usually two flies are tied per session.  Basic fly tying sessions will be provided approximately every six months to introduce beginners to fly tying. 

 

Cost

The cost of the sessions would be only to purchase hooks and materials. I would think that $2.50 per session would be reasonable.  That's the cost of two flies.  The sessions are free if you bring your own materials.  The recipe below gives you an idea of the materials you will need to bring.  You can begin collecting materials slowly.  Its a good idea to bring your own tools, but some will be available, as well as, vices.

 

Fly Tying Schedule

The schedule will be posted at http://www.redfishonthefly.com/Tying.htm.

 

Date Time  Location Description of Session  or Fly

Recipe

 Level of Expertise  Instructor

5/27/08 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

6:30 -8:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UTB, Brownsville, EDBC 2.232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Fly Tying Skills and Bead Head Wooly Bugger

 

This is a beginner's class.  We will learn basic skills such as securing the thread on the hook, palmering, weighting the fly, whip finishing, etc.

 

      

Bead-head Wooly Bugger

  • Mustad 9772 3 x Nymph Hook, #8

  • Metal Bead

  • Marabou, black

  • Flash, pearl

  • Chenille, black

  • Saddle Hackle, black

  • 140 denier thread, black

 Basic Rey Ramirez
6/4/08 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 7-9 p.m. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The Shop, PI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Puglisi Mullet and Puglisi Crab

These two patterns are excellent fish catchers due to the life-like motion of the EP fibers.  Some say that the material is somewhat difficult to work, but after the session, you'll be an expert at tying these realistic patterns.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Puglisi Mullet
  • Mustad 34007 or equiv., Size 2
  • Thread---- Flat waxed [white]
  • Body material--White, or Polar Bear EP Fibers, Olive Minnow EP Fibers,
    Flash-----Ice Wing Fiber pearl red hue.
  • Eyes--3-D red 3/16"
  • Weight-----Lead wire
     

Puglisi Crab

  • Mustad 34007 or equiv., Size 4
  • Thread-----Flat waxed [brown]
  • Body material-------Brown EP Fibers
  • Legs-----Brown Sili-legs
  • Eyes------black mono.
  • Weight-----Cyclops 5/32 any color.
  • Mouth parts------Fluf from base of brown or orange feather
  • Weed Guard------20lb. hard mason
 Intermediate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Larry Haines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Open            

 

6/17/08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

6:30 -8:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

UTB, Brownsville, EDBC 2.232

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Clouser Minnow and Gurgler

You'll have the water column covered with these two classic traditional patterns.  Easy to tie and a must to have in your fly box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clouser Deep Minnow, chartreuse/white

  • Mustad 3407, #2

  • 140 denier thread, black

  • dumbell eyes

  • pearl crystal flash

  • chartreuse and white bucktail (other color combinations: brown/tan, brown/white, gray/brown)

 

 

 

Gurgler

  • Mustad 34011, #2

  • Brown bucktail

  • Eyes (optional)

  • pearl crystal flash

  • pearlescent estaz or large crystal chenille

  • closed cell foam, light color

  • 210 denier thread, color to match foam

  

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Rey Ramirez

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Open            
6/24/08  6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  UTB, Brownsville, EDBC 2.232   VIP Popper
  • Gamakatsu B106, #4
  • Flash material: Flex floss and crystal flash
  • Deer body hair, contrast foam color
  • Closed-cell foam, 6 mm
  • Doll Eyes
  • Super glue

Tying instructions are found at http://www.lagunamadre.net/flies.htm

 

Beach Bug

  • Mustad 34007, #2
  • Thread, red 140 denier
  • Dumbell eyes, extra small, red
  • Calf tail
  • Grizzly hackle, rootbeer or brown
  • Rubber legging, red barred
  • Squirrel tail
  • Head cement

Tying instructions are found at http://www.flyfishinsalt.com/techniques/fly-tying-bench/qs-beach-bug-39237.html

 

 

 

 Basic  Rey Ramirez
6/25/08 7-9 p.m. The Shop, PI     Intermediate Larry Haines 
Open            
7/16/08 7-9 p.m.  The Shop, PI       Intermediate  Larry Haines
Open            
7/29/08 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. UTB, Brownsville, EDBC 2.232   Pending suggestions. Basic Rey Ramirez
8/6/08 7-9 p.m. The Shop, PI     Intermediate Larry Haines
Open