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January 31 Fly Tiers' Round Table

George Cook
Free Steelhead Clinic
January 31, 10:00 am to Noon, Sunday Morning.
"Understanding Spey Lines and Their Seasonal Applications,
a presentation by one of the regions most respected Spey Masters, Mr. George Cook"
This program started at the Metal Head Christmas Party, last December.
The room was packed, and after more than an hour time ran out with more questions to be answered. Come to this program and your Spey Line Questions will be answered.
Hoh Bo Spey
 Charles St. Pierre Innovative northwest steelhead, salmon, and angler Charles St. Pierre has created several unique series of steelhead/salmon flies using a blend of natural and synthetic fly tying materials that combines a large silhouette with amazing lifelike action. Charles is much sought after as a spey casting instructor, and a member of the Sage pro staff. He is a regular celebrity instructor at the popular Alaska West Lodge. Charles is also one of the most successful fly designers for the Solitude Fly Company.
Free Fly Tying Party
January 31, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday Afternoon.
"Demonstrations by One Of the West's Most Renowned Steelhead Fly Tiers,
Mr. Charles St. Pierre"
This program centers on flies that work in rivers of the Northern Pacific Rim.
This program is best suited for experienced tiers.
Instructional demonstrations with big-screen TV
 in a custom made fly tying room with perfect lighting
and special teaching aides are provided for free.
 Please bring your own tools & materials,
or purchase them from our well-stocked inventory.
Refreshments will be served.  Bring snacks if you want to.
Everyone is welcome!
At: The Fly Fishing Shop, Welches, OR     503-622-4607
 

Mark Bachmann To Speak At Clackamas Fly Fishers Club
Mark Bachmann with a dorado... 
 February 16, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday Evening.
High Rocks Pub, Clackamas, OR
PowerPoint Presentation illustrating the dynamic saltwater fishery in the Sea of Cortez.
Over the past ten years Mark Bachmann & Patty Barnes have explored the Mexican Pacific Coast and the Sea of Cortez with fly rods. This presentation shows pictures of many species of beautiful fish and explores the equipment and techniques that caught them.

Nymph Fishing, a workshop with Rick Hafele and Dave Hughes.
Rick Hafele, author of Nymph Fishing Rivers and Streams
and
Dave Hughes, author of Nymphs for Streams & Stillwaters
Date: February 20, 2010
Time:  10am to 4pm with a lunch break from roughly 12:00 to 1:00
Location: The Fly Fishing Shop
Price (pre-registered): $50     (at the door): $60
Space is limited; pre-registration is recommended.  More Information

March 7 Fly Tiers' Round Table

Pacific Sardina
Free Fly Tying Party
March 7 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday Afternoon. 
"Tying Saltwater Streamers
(for bluewater fishing)"
Learn to tie: Deep Eyed Minnows & Epoxy Head Baitfish!

This program centers on flies that work in the Sea of Cortez & Mexican Pacific Coast.
The demonstrations by Mark Bachmann are best suited for experienced tiers.
Instructional demonstrations with big-screen TV
 in a custom made fly tying room with perfect lighting
and special teaching aides are provided for free.
 Please bring your own tools & materials,
or purchase them from our well-stocked inventory.
Refreshments will be served.  Bring snacks if you want to.
Everyone is welcome!
At: The Fly Fishing Shop, Welches, OR     503-622-4607

The Northwest Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo, March 12 & 13, 2010
Expo at the Linn County Fairground and Expo Center in Albany, Oregon.
Watch and talk to some of the best fly tyers at the largest fly tying demonstration in North America. Take classes on casting, tying techniques and fishing methods. See new products at vendor booths.

March 12th, 10am - 5pm
March 13th, 8am - 5:30pm

April 11 Fly Tiers' Round Table

Damsel Nymph
Free Fly Tying Party
April 11 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday Afternoon. 
"Tying Nymphs For Lakes"
This program is for new tiers and experienced tiers alike.
Instructional demonstrations with big-screen TV,
and all tying materials & hooks are free.
A custom made fly tying room with perfect lighting
and special teaching aides are provided.
You get to keep all the flies you tie.  
Please bring your own tools & tying thread if you have them.
If you don't have them, we will provide them.
Refreshments will be served.  Bring snacks if you want to.
Everyone is welcome!
At: The Fly Fishing Shop, Welches, OR     503-622-4607

May 2 Fly Tiers' Round Table

Salmon Fly
Free Fly Tying Party
May 2 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday Afternoon. 
 "Tying for the Salmon Fly Hatch (all stages)”
This program is for new tiers and experienced tiers alike.
Instructional demonstrations with big-screen TV,
and all tying materials & hooks are free.
A custom made fly tying room with perfect lighting
and special teaching aides are provided.
You get to keep all the flies you tie.  
Please bring your own tools & tying thread if you have them.
If you don't have them, we will provide them.
Refreshments will be served.  Bring snacks if you want to.
Everyone is welcome!
At: The Fly Fishing Shop, Welches, OR     503-622-4607
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May 14, 15 & 16
10th Annual Sandy River Spey Clave at Oxbow Park
This is the big-one, the Woodstock of Spey Casting Events!
The largest two-hand fly rod party in the Western Hemisphere!
At: Oxbow Park on the Sandy River!
The Sandy River Spey Clave
Sponsored by: The Fly Fishing Shop & Metro Parks
It's Free, except for Oxbow Park entry & camping fees.
Everyone is welcome!
Call for more info: 503-622-4607

Get your Trout Fishing PhD
With fly-fishing author and instructor Rick Hafele,
and a supporting cast of: Mark Bachmann, Josh Linn & Ron Walp
June 9, 10, & 11, 2010 on the Deschutes River
Rick Hafele
The Trout Fishing PhD program, sponsored by The Fly Shop in Welches, Oregon, is a unique opportunity to take your fly fishing skills to another level and do it in a secluded setting on a world class trout stream with a group of world class fly fishing instructors.
More Information

Date: June 9, 10, 11, 2010 
8 students only!
First come, first served. 

Price: $1250 per person.  Non-Refundable Deposit: $250 Balance Due: $1000 by 04/01/10

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Past Round Tables
Tying & Fishing Quill Body Hair Wing Duns
Tying & Fishing Small Basic Nymphs

Tying & Fishing Caddis Larva

Hexagenia May Flies
Understanding Caddis Hatches  
Tying The Big Stone Fly Dries  
Tying Zonkers


Local Fly Fishing & Conservation Clubs that deserve your support. 
Native Fish Society Stone Fly Maidens
Clark Skamania Fly Fishers Oregon Trout

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