Posted on April 2nd, 2025
Fin Flutter
Author: Myles Honda
June Fly Tying Class: Royal Trude
Jun 11 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
The fly for the June fly tying class is the Royal Trude. Participants will need black thread.
The Royal Trude is a classic, versatile attractor fly pattern known for its bold appearance and ability to float well in rough water, featuring a calf hair wing, golden pheasant tail, peacock body, and a heavy brown hackle. We use it to imitate caddis and ants, as well as a general attractor. The royal trude is still one of the most versatile attractors in the west.
There will be a sign-up sheet at the monthly club meeting the week prior to this fly tying class (June 4th). Greg will also be present at the May club meeting with the sign up sheet.
If you are unable to sign up at the club meeting, Greg can be reached for sign-ups at (831) 239-8780
The class will start at 6:30pm, doors open at 6:15pm.
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.
| Date | Fly | Excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Jun 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Royal Trude |
The fly for the June fly tying class is the Royal Trude. Participants will need black thread. There will be a sign-up sheet at the monthly club meeting the week prior to this fly tying class (June 4th). Greg will also be present at the May club meeting with the sign up sheet. If you are unable to sign up at the club meeting, Greg can be reached for sign-ups at (831) 239-8780 The class will start at 6:30pm, doors open at 6:15pm. |
Posted on April 7th, 2025
May Fly Tying Class: No Mess Mouse
May 14 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
Mouse patterns are becoming popular for bass and even trout fisherman. This is an easy fly to tie and good size. Please bring brown 6/0 thread. If you don’t have this thread, bring another 6/0 and there will be a Sharpie pen to color your thread. If you are a beginner, which we always welcome, there will be thread, vice, and tools for you to use. Please sign up at the club meeting or call me with at least 24 hours notice. 831-234-6515. As always the class is free and all materials provided. We never seem to have enough table lights, so if you have one, please bring it.
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.
| Date | Fly | Excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Royal Trude |
The fly for the June fly tying class is the Royal Trude. Participants will need black thread. There will be a sign-up sheet at the monthly club meeting the week prior to this fly tying class (June 4th). Greg will also be present at the May club meeting with the sign up sheet. If you are unable to sign up at the club meeting, Greg can be reached for sign-ups at (831) 239-8780 The class will start at 6:30pm, doors open at 6:15pm. |
Posted on November 11th, 2024
April Fly Tying Class: Cicada
Apr 09 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
Cicadas are a large insect, are not aquatic, and hatch out in spring throughout the United States. They end up in the water on windy days in particular, but also, they are very poor pilots and are hatching out in the trees around rivers and streams. Trout and bass truly love these bugs. They’re made out of foam so are a high floaters. For those going to the Green River you will want to have a few of these in your box. It may be just a little too early for the cicadas to be out, but the fish have not forgotten about them.
As always, the class is free and materials provided. If you have black six on thread do bring it. We welcome you beginners and have vice and tools and thread for you to borrow. Sign ups are important so that enough material is there for those attending. Please sign up at the next club meeting or call me no later than the day before the class. 831-234-6515.
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.
| Date | Fly | Excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | May 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | No Mess Mouse | Mouse patterns are becoming popular for bass and even trout fisherman. This is an easy fly to tie and good size. Please bring brown 6/0 thread. If you don’t have this thread, bring another 6/0 and there will be a Sharpie pen to color your thread. If you are a beginner, which we always welcome, there will be thread, vice, and tools for you to use. Please sign up at the club meeting or call me with at least 24 hours notice. 831-234-6515. As always the class is free and all materials provided. We never seem to have enough table lights, so if you have one, please bring it. |
| Jun 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Royal Trude |
The fly for the June fly tying class is the Royal Trude. Participants will need black thread. There will be a sign-up sheet at the monthly club meeting the week prior to this fly tying class (June 4th). Greg will also be present at the May club meeting with the sign up sheet. If you are unable to sign up at the club meeting, Greg can be reached for sign-ups at (831) 239-8780 The class will start at 6:30pm, doors open at 6:15pm. |
Posted on November 11th, 2024
March Fly Tying Class: Poppers
Mar 16 10:00 AM @
It’s time to get ready for the bass and bluegill season with some of these top water creations. This is a two day class that is a very artsy crafty and beginners should feel comfortable in attending. All the materials will be provided including the thread. Vises and tools will be available for beginners. There is limited space, so only sign up if you are committed to attend and do so no later than March 11. You can sign up at the club meeting or by calling me at 831-234-6515
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.
| Date | Fly | Excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Apr 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Cicada | Cicadas are a large insect, are not aquatic, and hatch out in spring throughout the United States. They end up in the water on windy days in particular, but also, they are very poor pilots and are hatching out in the trees around rivers and streams. Trout and bass truly love these bugs. They’re made out of foam so are a high floaters. For those going to the Green River you will want to have a few of these in your box. It may be just a little too early for the cicadas to be out, but the fish have not forgotten about them. |
| May 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | No Mess Mouse | Mouse patterns are becoming popular for bass and even trout fisherman. This is an easy fly to tie and good size. Please bring brown 6/0 thread. If you don’t have this thread, bring another 6/0 and there will be a Sharpie pen to color your thread. If you are a beginner, which we always welcome, there will be thread, vice, and tools for you to use. Please sign up at the club meeting or call me with at least 24 hours notice. 831-234-6515. As always the class is free and all materials provided. We never seem to have enough table lights, so if you have one, please bring it. |
| Jun 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Royal Trude |
The fly for the June fly tying class is the Royal Trude. Participants will need black thread. There will be a sign-up sheet at the monthly club meeting the week prior to this fly tying class (June 4th). Greg will also be present at the May club meeting with the sign up sheet. If you are unable to sign up at the club meeting, Greg can be reached for sign-ups at (831) 239-8780 The class will start at 6:30pm, doors open at 6:15pm. |
Posted on November 11th, 2024
RS 2
The RS 2 is a small delicate pattern that simulates a mayfly or midge insect. It is most commonly used trailing behind a small dry fly as a dropper. It will sink about 1 to 4 inches below the surface. Set up if you see a rise anywhere near the dry fly. This fly works best in a spring creek or tailwater fishery. This is one more you can add to your box if you are going to the Green River next month. This is a very simple fly to tie. The directions are written in detail.
HOOK: TMC 101 sizes 16–20. Crimp barb.
THREAD: Gray 8/0, 12/0 for a small hooks. Attached 1/3 back on shank. Thread wraps to 2/3 back on shank.
TAIL: Muskrat guard hairs Hold tips of approximately 5–8 hairs. Pull fuzzy under fur toward hide. Slip scissors down shaft of guard hairs, then cut near hide. Lay on top of shank, tips extending about hook length beyond shank. Make five touching wraps of thread toward rear of shank. Slowly and carefully using tips of scissors, cut out all but two of the thicker longer guard hairs near shank. If they are uneven, pull the shorter to the rear using pliers, then slowly pull guard hair forward so that the tales equals shank length. Make five more touching thread wraps forward. Raise butt ends and cut near shank. Tie down butt stubs.
BODY: Muskrat under fur. Cut small chunk from very close to hide. Remove any guard hairs. Make dubbing by pulling fibers apart and putting back together many times forming a loose homogeneous fuzzball. Apply very small amount of dubbing to thread. Wrap thread to rear of shank. Dub a narrow tapered body forward to one eye length behind eye. Trim stray hairs close to body.
WING: CDC gray. Select two similar sized feathers, one for size 20 hooks. Lay on top of one another with curves matching. Holding onto tips, stroke, other barbs in opposite direction. Lay on top of shank with tips extending to rear of hook. Tie and place with 4 touching wraps backward. Holding tips upward, pull stem forward until tips are mid shank. DO THIS SLOWLY. Make four more thread wraps to secure. Cut stem close to thread wraps. NOTE: Save feather for more flies.
THORAX AND HEAD: Muskrat under fur. Apply very small amount of dubbing to thread. Make one or two wraps backward onto wing so it ends up 2/5 back on shank. Dub forward in one or two wraps. Remove any extra dubbing. Whip finish forming head. Cut thread. Cut short any stray hair fibers.
Posted on February 16th, 2025
Fin Flutter
Posted on February 16th, 2025
Date: February 12, 2025
Time: 6:30pm (doors open at 6:15pm)
Place: Aptos Grange Hall
Posted onFebruary Fly Tying Class: Gino’s Midge Emerger
Feb 12 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
This mayfly emerging fly pattern can be used throughout the United States. For those going to the Green River fishout in April, it is being recommended by a particular guide named Gino who has guided there for many many years. As always, the class is free and materials provided. if you have black 8,0 thread do bring it. For you beginners, there our vices and tools for you to use. You are always welcome to try your hand at flying. Sign ups are important which you can do at the February club meeting or by calling me at 831-234-6515. Please allow at least 24 hours to prepare materials. Elaine
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.
| Date | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
 | Mar 15 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Poppers - Day 1 |
| Mar 16 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Poppers - Day 2 |
| Apr 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Cicada |
| May 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | No Mess Mouse |
Posted on November 11th, 2024
Fin Flutter
Posted on December 26th, 2024
December Fly Tying Class: BWO Thorax Style
Dec 11 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
This dry fly pattern is an adult mayfly. These insects hatch all over the United States, very readily in the spring and summer. The “BWO” stands for blue wing olive. If you are one of the people going to the green river in April, this fly is an absolute must. We will be tying the fly in a size 16, so bring your glasses, magnification if you have it and a table light. The club has quite a few lights, but usually not enough to go around. As always, the class is free and all materials are provided. If you have black 6/0 thread do bring it. We love to have beginners and have equipment for you to use and plenty of instruction. Also, don’t forget to sign up at the club meeting or call with at least 24 hours notice. 831-688-1561 or 831-234-6515. Elaine
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.
| Date | Fly | Excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Feb 12 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Geno’s Midge Emerger | This mayfly emerging fly pattern can be used throughout the United States. For those going to the Green River fishout in April, it is being recommended by a particular guide named Gino who has guided there for many many years. As always, the class is free and materials provided. if you have black 8,0 thread do bring it. For you beginners, there our vices and tools for you to use. You are always welcome to try your hand at flying. Sign ups are important which you can do at the February club meeting or by calling me at 831-234-6515. Please allow at least 24 hours to prepare materials. Elaine |
Posted on November 11th, 2024
Wits Foam Emerger – Pearl
The primary food source for trout in the winter time are midges. This pattern is an emerger that will float in the surface film due to the foam post. The body will hang down into the water. The directions are written for a size 16 hook. Adjust materials, accordingly.
HOOK: Daiichi 1130, TMC 100 or similar lightweight wire scud hook. Crimp barb.
THREAD: White 6/0. Attach 2 eye lengths behind eye. Wrap to halfway around bend of hook with touching wraps. Then back to tie in. Repeat once or twice depending on size of hook. (see photo)
BODY: Pearl Krystal Flash. Tie to top of shank with touching thread wraps back to two thread wraps from end of prior thread wraps. Then thread wraps back to tie. Cut excess. Wrap flash forward with touching or slightly overlapping wraps. Tie off, cut excess. Apply glue to entire body. Allowed to dry. Then cut white thread.
THREAD: Black 6/0. Attach 2 eye lengths behind eye.
POST: 2mm White Foam. Cut very narrow strip. Then point at one end. Attach pointed end behind eye with remainder of strip forward. Fold back and tie down leaving loop (see photo). Cut excess. Tie down butt end. Apply small amount of glue. Allow to dry.
THORAX: Peacock Herl. Attach behind post. Make dubbing loop. Twist to form chenille. Wrap generous thorax. Tie off, cut access. Half hitch under post behind eye to tie off. Cut thread. Small amount of glue to tie off.
NOTE: Moisten body before fishing to aid its sinking into water.
Posted on October 15th, 2024
November Fly Tying Class: Colorado King Caddis
Nov 13 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
This dry fly pattern for trout can be tied in sizes 8 to 18, so will work in a great variety of places. I particularly like one of the larger sizes for using in the Rocky Mountains. We will use a larger hook for the class. This is not a difficult fly to tie so you beginners should feel comfortable participating. The fly includes peccary, which is seldom used for tying flies. You more experienced tyers should find the technique using this material interesting. As always all the materials are provided and if you have 6/0 black thread, please bring it. We welcome you beginners and have equipment for you to use. Please sign up at the club meeting or call me at 831-234-6515.
Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.
| Date | Fly | Excerpt | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Dec 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | BWO Thorax Style | This dry fly pattern is an adult mayfly. These insects hatch all over the United States, very readily in the spring and summer. The “BWO” stands for blue wing olive. If you are one of the people going to the green river in April, this fly is an absolute must. We will be tying the fly in a size 16, so bring your glasses, magnification if you have it and a table light. The club has quite a few lights, but usually not enough to go around. As always, the class is free and all materials are provided. If you have black 6/0 thread do bring it. We love to have beginners and have equipment for you to use and plenty of instruction. Also, don’t forget to sign up at the club meeting or call with at least 24 hours notice. 831-688-1561 or 831-234-6515. Elaine |
Posted on October 17th, 2024
Fin Flutter
Posted on October 15th, 2024