Nothing is more satisfying to a fly fisher than to fool a trout or other species with a fly he or she has tied.. Learning to tie your own flies adds a whole new dimension to the sport.
We have a very active group of tiers who meet monthly to swap ideas, stories, tell lies and generally enjoy each other company. Each session features a member teaching the group a new fly, usually one to match the season or one the teacher swears will be the killer fly on the next club outing.
We love to have new members join the group. To help you get started we have fly tying vises, tools, books and materials you can borrow to test your interest before investing.
Members can call or email Jim Snodgrass for more information. His contact information is listed in the club roster in the Members Only section of this website.
Click This Month’s Fly to review the fly being tied at the current month’s fly tying session.
One of the benefits of membership is an active, experienced fly tying group that meets monthly. The group is open to all members and welcomes new and experienced tiers.
Each month a group member volunteers to teach a fly. Often it is one that can be used during an upcoming club trip or outing.
The tying instructions should be all you need to replicate the fly at your tying bench.
Clicking the name of the fly in the list below will take you to the complete instructions. If you have questions about tying the fly or suggestions for improving the pattern, please contact the tying instructor listed with the fly. You will find the phone number and email address in the roster in the Members Only section of this website.
The fly tying group meets monthly at the Odd Fellows Hall, 520 Dana St., San Luis Obispo 93401. Contact Jim Snodgrass (see roster for phone and email address) for more information. The map below gives you directions. Please join us.
FLY & TYING INSTRUCTIONS | TYING INSTRUCTOR |
Jim Snodgrass | |
Paul Crafts | |
Paul Crafts | |
Jim Snodgrass | |
Jim Snodgrass | |
Terry Croxton | |
Paul Crafts | |
Rich Chubon | |
A.P. Nymph | Jim Snodgrass |
Skip Morris with Rich Chubon | |
Paul Crafts | |
Art Chapman | |
Ray Belnap | |
Mike Powers | |
Art Chapman | |
Jim Crescenzi | |
Paul Crafts | |
Art Chapman | |
Paul Crafts | |
Paul Crafts | |
Jim Snodgrass | |
Paul Crafts | |
Jim Crescenzi | |
Jim Crescenzi |
This Lost Coast Outfitters video is an intro explaining leaders and tippets; how tapered leaders are fabricated, mono vs. fluorocarbon, and how to use leaders best with various types of water.
This is the Orvis Learning Center website on Fly Fishing Knots that shows clear easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step instructions as to how to tie various knots. I’d suggest the Non-Slip Mono Loop, Nail Knot, Surgeon’s Knot and Orvis Knot (as distinguished from the Orvis Tippet Knot) for your review.
Please note all teachers are on vacation.
There is nothing more exciting and satisfying than catching a trophy trout on a rod you built or a fly you tied. Periodically, one of our volunteer experts organizes a class on building a fly rod. Members have built traditional trout rods, switch rods for swinging flies to steelhead, rods as gifts for their grandchildren, rods to contribute to the club for our silent auction, and even a rod to be included in the club equipment loan program.
Join the club and let's fish!
Address
Santa Lucia Fly Fishers
P. O. Box 166
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
info@santaluciaflyfishers.com