Author Archive: St.Paul Fly Tiers

January Fly of the Month

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Rainbow Warrior | Justin Bowman

HOOK:  #12-#18 Firehole Sticks 320
THREAD:  UTC 70 Denier Flo Pink
TAIL: 3-4 pheasant tail fibers
BODY: Veevus pearl tinsel
THORAX: Rainbow scud dub
BEAD: Gold tungsten to size

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Tying Big Flies with Synthetics

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For our monthly program on February 6th, Brian Smolinski, owner of Lund’s Fly Shop in River Falls, will be giving a fly tying demonstration. Brian’s demonstration will be on tying musky flies with synthetics. We will also be having a few surprises and give-aways. This is one you’ll not want to miss. Watch your emails and Facebook for more info.

These are the type of flies Brian will demonstrate:

 

Please make sure to check out our web site and Facebook page for other upcoming fly tying-related events and tradeshows in the area.

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Fly Fishing Film Tour Mpls

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2 shows  4 pm and 7 pm

Parkway Theater
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sat, Mar 7th at 4:00 PM
$20.00

Sat, Mar 7th at 7:00 PM
$20.00

DISCOUNT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:

THE FLY ANGLER
MEND PROVISIONS
BOB MITCHELL’S FLY SHOP

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FLY SHOP!

 

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December Fly of the Month

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Dark Cahill Wet | Nate Gubbins

HOOK:  #14-#22 Daiichi 1530 wet fly heavy
THREAD:  UTC 70 denier brown
TAIL: Stacked brown hen neck fibers
BODY: Tan hares ear dubbing
THROAT/COLLAR: Brown hen hackle or partridge
WING: Wooduck flank

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River Falls Fly Fishing Festival

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Riverview Ballroom, University Center, UWRF Campus | February 28, 2020

Doors open at 5:00 PM. Film begins AT 7:00 PM.

Hosted By: R4F – River Falls Fly Fishing Festival

All Proceeds go to the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust

Tickets will be available at Lund’s Fly Shop, Ace Hardware (River Falls) and, if quantities allow, at the door on the day of the event.

For information about this screening, please contact host at andy@graygoatflyfishing.com. For questions about IF4™ or the presentation email info@flyfilmfest.com.

Here’s link with more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2492784150995301/

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NOTICE: January 2nd is our Annual Business Meeting.

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NOTICE: January 2nd is our Annual Business Meeting.

We will be voting on board members and officers, and discussing outing and other suggestions for the new year. If you would like to be on the board or nominate others for the board, please talk to a current board member.

Officers ( 1 year term):
President (Open): Tony Stifter 1-year
Vice President (Open): Nate Gubbins 1-year
Treasurer (Open): Tom Muellner 1-year
Secretary (Open): Greg Meyer 1-year

Board Members (3-year term):
Joel Ebbers, (Open) 3rd year
Del Kauss, 1st year
Eddie Rivard 2nd year

Nominees:
Randy Mark
Mike Lundborg

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Intro to Fly Tying Class

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Introduction to Fly Tying Class  | Thursdays, January 9  to February 27  |   6-9:00 pm

SP Fly Tiers will be offering a multi-week introduction to fly tying class from January 9th to the end of February, in the same area as our normal club meetings. This class is open to the public, and will be taught by some of the best and most experienced tiers in the Club. All skill levels are welcome, limited to 12 students. The cost will be $50, which includes materials and club membership.

The overall goal of this class will be to impart the basic techniques used to tie almost any commonly encountered fly, and to provide a solid foundation for advancing your fly-tying skills.  Upon completion of the class, the students should be able to tie functional and durable flies, that fish as well as – or better – than they look.

Contact Tony Stifter at: stpaulflytiers@gmail.com to added to the list or if you have any questions.

You can also visit the Fly Tying Class web page for more details and information:

Introduction to Fly Tying Class

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READING MUSKY WATER | December 12th | Stephen Wisner

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Our December 12th meeting will feature Stephen Wisner owner and guide of Eau Claire Fly Anglers. His presentation will be from 8-9:00 or so.

Stephen’s presentation will focus on identifying musky holding water in rivers. He will also answer any questions about musky rods, lines, leaders and flies, or any question that folks might have about musky fly fishing, specifically in rivers.

Stephen Wisner first cast a fly rod in 1973. Since then, he has logged thousands of days fishing. At 18, he began guiding trout fishing on the Henry’s Fork in Idaho and Madison River in Montana. He moved to Eau Claire in 1995 and discovered the thrill of chasing smallmouth bass and musky on area rivers. Stephen is a patient teacher and loves sharing his years of fishing knowledge with anglers of all skill levels.

We meet every Thursday at Gulden’s, with social hour from 6:30 to 7:30, followed by open tying (except on program nights). Some Thursdays we will have beer ties at Summit Brewery, or other local establishments. Guldens may have booked the room on short notice to other groups. Make sure to watch Club emails, our Facebook page, and web site for more info.

Our Thursday Meetings (except holidays and special events):

Gulden’s Bar & Restaurant
2999 North, US-61,
Maplewood, MN 55109

https://goo.gl/maps/7NYeUoADPbbPLYzu9

Best,

St. Paul Fly Tiers

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November Fly of the Month

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Pheasant Tail Nymph | Jay Johnson

HOOK:  #14-#22 Tiemco 3761 nymph hook
THREAD:  UTC 70 denier brown
TAIL: 3 Pheasant tail fibers
ABDOMEN: 3-5 Pheasant tail fibers wrapped
THORAX: Peacock herl (Note: can sub UV peacock ice dub)
RIB: UTC small Copper wire
WING CASE: 3-5 Pheasant tail fibers

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October Fly of the Month

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Smallmouth Popper  |  Bob Feiker

HOOK: TMC 8089 or Mustad CK52S popper hooks #2
THREAD:  6/0 black Uni or Veevus 100 Denier GSP
HEAD: Blue popper foam cylindar, with back cut at 45 deg angle
EYES: Googly Doll Eyes
COLLAR: Medium estaz or crystal chenille in color to match
TAIL: Blue/White Marabou with grizzly hen and/or blue/white bucktail. Add some polar flash or krystal flash accent.
LEGS (Optional): Round rubber or Sili-legs to match

 NOTE: Change colors to fill your box. Yellow, white, frog green, black, and chartreuse are excellent choices!

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