Fly Tying Class – Santa Cruz Fly Fishing Club

Posted on November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 by Myles Honda

December Fly Tying Class: BWO Thorax Style

by Barry Burt

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	Gino's Midge Emerger	TBD

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Posted on November 11th, 2024

Posted on November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 by Myles Honda

May Fly Tying Class: Dahlberg Diver

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman

No upcoming events scheduled - check back soon!

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

No upcoming events scheduled - check back soon!

	Date	Fly	Excerpt

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Posted on November 11th, 2024

Posted on November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 by Myles Honda

April Fly Tying Class: Cicada

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman

Apr 10 6:30 PM @

Looking ahead we will be tying a nymph that has been around for a long long time. It’s a great fly for beginners.

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	Dahlberg Diver	TBD

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Posted on November 11th, 2024

Posted on November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 by Myles Honda

March Fly Tying Class: Poppers

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman

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	TBD
	May 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Dahlberg Diver	TBD

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Posted on November 11th, 2024

Posted on November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 by Myles Honda

February Fly Tying Class: Gino’s Midge Emerger

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman

Feb 14 6:30 PM @

This fly originated in England, and became extremely popular until they outlawed because it was too successful. It is now becoming very popular in the states, and having the same results including at Pyramid Lake. We will be having a club fish out there in early April so be sure and bring a few of these flies with you. It’s tied in a variety of ways and we will be tying one that was particularly successful at Pyramid this last year. For those of you who are new to our club, the classes are always free with materials provided.For people who are new to fly tying, tools, vices, and thread are made available. For those who have thread bring white flat waxed nylon or similar. Our annual fundraiser of Salmon and big ralffle on the 3rd of February is taking the place of our club meeting so you will need to sign up by calling or emailing me. 831-234-6515, coookin@gmail.com

MARCH FLY TYING CLASS: We will be doing our annual popper class and space is limited. It will be held the weekend of March 16 and 17th at my home. Two days are required, each about four hours, due to drying of paints and epoxies. No particular fly tying skill is needed for this class. If you wish to attend this class, you can sign up now to assure your place. Do call if you have questions.

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

Date	Fly	Excerpt
Mar 15 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Poppers - Day 1	TBD
Mar 16 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Poppers - Day 2	TBD
Apr 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Cicada	TBD
May 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Dahlberg Diver	TBD

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Posted on November 11th, 2024

Posted on October 17, 2024October 30, 2024 by Myles Honda

November Fly Tying Class: Colorado King Caddis

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman

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

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Posted on October 17th, 2024

Posted on September 18, 2024October 2, 2024 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

October Fly Tying Class: Adachi Clouser

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman

Oct 09 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
October Fly Tying Class: Adachi clouser

Our club member, Tommy Polito, is having much success in both the surf and forebay catching stripers using this fly.. He is also finding other fish species are attracted to the fly as well. There have been many requests for our club members to have a class for tying clousers, so I’m glad to make that happen. Please, as always, sign up at the next club meeting or call 831-234-6515. The class is always free and materials are provided. If you have flat wax nylon white, do bring it and some will be available to borrow We welcome you beginners and have equipment for you to use. ~Elaine

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

	Date	Fly	Excerpt
	Nov 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Colorado King Caddis	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.
	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

Date

Fly

Excerpt

Nov 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Colorado King Caddis

Dec 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

BWO Thorax Style

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Posted on September 18th, 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024August 27, 2024 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

September Fly Tying Class: Punk Perch

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman

Sep 11 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange

Our class this month will feature a stillwater pattern for trout. If you’re going to Mammoth, you’ll want to have a few of these with you to fish Crowley. It’s a relatively easy fly to tie, so if you were thinking about learning to tie flies, come on down. We always have equipment available for people to borrow. All materials are provided and if you have black 8/0 and red 6/0 thread do bring them. The red will only be used for the head, so several bobbins will already have the red thread on them to share.

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

	Date	Fly	Excerpt
	Oct 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	October Fly Tying Class: Adachi clouser	Our club member, Tommy Polito, is having much success in both the surf and forebay catching stripers using this fly.. He is also finding other fish species are attracted to the fly as well. There have been many requests for our club members to have a class for tying clousers, so I’m glad to make that happen. Please, as always, sign up at the next club meeting or call 831-234-6515. The class is always free and materials are provided. If you have flat wax nylon white, do bring it and some will be available to borrow We welcome you beginners and have equipment for you to use. ~Elaine
	Nov 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Colorado King Caddis	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.

Date

Fly

Excerpt

Oct 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

October Fly Tying Class: Adachi clouser

Nov 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Colorado King Caddis

Posted on August 19th, 2024

Posted on July 16, 2024July 22, 2024 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

August Fly Tying Class: Sierra Bright Dot

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman

Aug 14 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange

Summer and fall are the best times to use this trout fly. It’s best used in small streams where the water is not real turbulent. The Sierras are great for this fly. It also works well in stillwater and quiet parts of rivers.
The class is free and materials provided. If you have 8/0 black thread, please bring it. As always, bring your vice and tools.

For you beginners, there will be what you need to participate and you are always welcome and encouraged to come. Be sure to bring prescription glasses and if you have magnification, bring that as well.

Sign ups are important so that the amount of material will be adequate. You can do that at the club meeting or calling by the day before the class. 831-234-6515 or 831-688-1561.

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

	Date	Fly	Excerpt
	Sep 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	September Fly Tying Class: Punk Perch	Our class this month will feature a stillwater pattern for trout. If you’re going to Mammoth, you’ll want to have a few of these with you to fish Crowley. It’s a relatively easy fly to tie, so if you were thinking about learning to tie flies, come on down. We always have equipment available for people to borrow. All materials are provided and if you have black 8/0 and red 6/0 thread do bring them. The red will only be used for the head, so several bobbins will already have the red thread on them to share.
	Oct 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	October Fly Tying Class: Adachi clouser	Our club member, Tommy Polito, is having much success in both the surf and forebay catching stripers using this fly.. He is also finding other fish species are attracted to the fly as well. There have been many requests for our club members to have a class for tying clousers, so I’m glad to make that happen. Please, as always, sign up at the next club meeting or call 831-234-6515. The class is always free and materials are provided. If you have flat wax nylon white, do bring it and some will be available to borrow We welcome you beginners and have equipment for you to use. ~Elaine

Date

Fly

Excerpt

Sep 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

September Fly Tying Class: Punk Perch

Oct 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

October Fly Tying Class: Adachi clouser

Posted on July 16th, 2024

Date: July 10th

Time: Doors Open at 6:15pm

Place: Place: Aptos Grange, 2555 Mar Vista Dr, Aptos 95003

Posted on June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

CDC Jig Style Hairs Ear Nymph

by by Instructor Jesse Collins

Description of Fly: This is my favorite all around nymph pattern. It is very versatile and has accounted for many large trout around the US. From central Pennsylvania spring creeks, Appalachian mountain streams, Putah Creek and Hamilton Branch in California, to the Beaverhead River in Montana…it just produces fish. It is perfect in smaller sizes for picky spring creek fish and in larger sizes it makes a great point fly for czech style nymphing. The jig head keeps the hook riding up which keeps the hook point sharper and reduces snags. The CDC collar traps bubbles and looks very buggy. This is a great all around pattern for mayflies, smaller stoneflies, and even caddis pupa.

Class is free

Provided: All materials except thread (some will be available for beginners), instructions, demonstration, and helpful assistance.

Bring: Olive, pink, or grey 70 denier or 8/0 thread, vise, tools, magnification, and glasses as needed. (some will be available for beginners) who are always welcome.

Posted on June 14th, 2024

Date: Wednesday, June 12

Time: Doors open 6:15 PM, class begins at 6:30

Place: Aptos Grange Hall

Posted on May 29, 2024 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

X-Caddis

by Elaine Cook - fly tying chairman

This dry fly caddis pattern was featured last month as the fly of the month. If you tied this on your own Great, and if you’d like some further instruction come join the class. This class will feature how to handle deer hair as a wing. Greg Foy will be the instructor and I will be there to assist as my foot is still healing and limits my mobility. As usual, the class is free and all material materials are provided. If you have tan 6/0 or 8/0 thread do bring it. For you beginners tools and vises are available to borrow. Please sign up at the club meeting or call, with at least 24 hours notice, either Greg at 831-239-8780, or Elaine at 831-234-6515

Posted on May 29th, 2024

Date: May 8, 1924

Time: Door is open at 6:15 PM, class begins at 6:30

Place: Aptos Grange Hall

Posted on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Foam beetle

by Elaine Cook - fly tying chairman

As we all prepare for trout fishing this spring and summer, terrestrials are important to have in your box. Be sure to sign up for the class by calling me at 831-234-6515, or you can sign up at the main club meeting. It’s important to have at least 24 hours notice so that material packets can be made. As always, the class is free, materials are provided, and tools and vises are available for beginners. If you have black 8/0 thread, please bring it. This will be a great class for beginners as well. A couple of twists for more experience tiers who want to see something a little different and a little more realistic.

Posted on April 24th, 2024

Date: April 10

Time: Doors open at 6:15 PM, class begins at 6:30 PM

Place: Aptos Grange hall

Posted on March 27, 2024 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

AP nymph

by Elaine Cook - fly tying chairman

This fly was created by Andy Puyans back in the 1960s. He was a well-known fly tyer and this pattern has been successfully used for decades in waters that hold mayflies. If you are planning to fish Los Padres Reservoir or Lake Almanor, be sure to have a few of these with you. It can be tied in sizes 10 to 18 and for our class we will be using a size 10 hook, an easy size to handle. Our fly tying classes are always free and materials provided. For beginners, who are always welcome, vices and tools are available. If you have black 6/0 thread please bring it. You can sign up for the class at the club meeting or call me, with at least 24 hours notice, at 831-234-6515.

Posted on March 27th, 2024

Posted on March 1, 2024 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

March Fly Tying Class: Poppers

Mar 16 10:00 AM @
March Poppers Class! -2024

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

	Date	Fly	Excerpt
	Apr 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	AP nymph	Looking ahead we will be tying a nymph that has been around for a long long time. It’s a great fly for beginners.

Posted on March 1st, 2024

Posted on January 25, 2024January 26, 2024 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

February Fly Tying Class: Booby Fly

Feb 14 6:30 PM @
The Booby Fly - feb 24

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

	Date	Fly	Excerpt
	Mar 16 - Mar 17 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	March Poppers Class! -2024	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
	Apr 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	AP nymph	Looking ahead we will be tying a nymph that has been around for a long long time. It’s a great fly for beginners.

Posted on January 25th, 2024

Posted on December 27, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

January Fly Tying Class: Trout Nugget

Jan 10 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
Trout Nugget - January Fly Tying Class

Trout Nugget was supposed to be in the December class, but the material did not arrive in time. So it will now be part of the January class.

We welcome beginners and provide them with tools, thread and advice. It’s always helpful to bring magnification and a table lamp. Some lamps are always provided, but not enough to go around usually. Elaine Cook will be teaching. Sign ups are important and can be done at the September club meeting or calling Elaine at 831-234-6515. Please allow at least 24 hours notice ahead.

Posted on December 27th, 2023

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Posted on December 27, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Thank you to instructors

by Elaine Cook - Fly time chairman

To all of you who have attended the fly tying classes in 2023, so glad you attended and enjoyed the camaraderie and fun of tying flies. A special thank you goes to those who instructed classes for me: Tom Eckert, who tied a damselfly nymph, Greg Foy who tied a red copper, Jerry McKeon, who did a chubby Chernobyl and Kathy Powers who offered a wiggle tail. I look forward to providing fly tying classes for all of you who are interested in want to attend in 2024. Lots of great fly patterns are being planned.

Posted on December 27th, 2023

Posted on November 29, 2023November 30, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

December Fly Tying Class: Trout Nugget

Dec 13 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
Trout Nugget - December Fly Tying Class

Posted on November 29th, 2023

Posted on October 26, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

November Fly Tying Class: Wiggle Worm

Nov 08 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
Wiggle Worm - November Fly Tying Class

Our fly this month was originated by Jay Fair many years ago, and he’s considered one of the best stillwater fly fisherman there has been in Northern California. He passed away a number of years ago, but his flies and the materials that he developed are sought after even today. This is an easy fly to tie and is thought to be one of the most effective lake and pond fly patterns around. As always, the class is free and materials provided. If you have a black, six ought thread, please bring it, some will be available for beginners. You beginners ought to plan on attending this class, and tools and vises are available for you to use. Kathy Powers will be conducting the class this month. She is one of the most skilled fly tires we have in the club and loves to share her knowledge and skills with others. Signing up for the class, which is needed, can be done at the November club meeting or by calling Kathy at 831-316-2451 or myself, Elaine, at 831-234-6515 and no latter than 24 hours before the class.

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

Date	Fly	Excerpt
Dec 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Trout Nugget - December Fly Tying Class	All club members are welcome!
Jan 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Trout Nugget - January Fly Tying Class	All club members are welcome!
Feb 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	The Booby Fly - feb 24	This fly originated in England, and became extremely popular until they outlawed because it was too successful. It is now becoming very popular in the states, and having the same results including at Pyramid Lake. We will be having a club fish out there in early April so be sure and bring a few of these flies with you. It’s tied in a variety of ways and we will be tying one that was particularly successful at Pyramid this last year. For those of you who are new to our club, the classes are always free with materials provided.For people who are new to fly tying, tools, vices, and thread are made available. For those who have thread bring white flat waxed nylon or similar. Our annual fundraiser of Salmon and big ralffle on the 3rd of February is taking the place of our club meeting so you will need to sign up by calling or emailing me. 831-234-6515, coookin@gmail.com MARCH FLY TYING CLASS: We will be doing our annual popper class and space is limited. It will be held the weekend of March 16 and 17th at my home. Two days are required, each about four hours, due to drying of paints and epoxies. No particular fly tying skill is needed for this class. If you wish to attend this class, you can sign up now to assure your place. Do call if you have questions.
Mar 16 - Mar 17 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	March Poppers Class! -2024	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
Apr 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	AP nymph	Looking ahead we will be tying a nymph that has been around for a long long time. It’s a great fly for beginners.

Posted on October 26th, 2023

Date: October 11

Time: Doors open @ 6:15. Class @6:30

Place: Aptos Grange Hall

Posted on September 26, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

October Caddis

by Elaine Cook flytying instructor

As the name implies, the October caddis is an insect that hatches out during October. It is particularly prolific on the upper Sacramento River. But can be found in many other places including the Merced River just outside Yosemite. If you are a beginner, you are definitely welcome and vices and tools will be available for you to use. The classes are free and materials provided. Students are encouraged to bring orange 6/0 thread or 120 denier. Thread will be available for beginners, please note if you don’t have orange thread, bring a white or light colored thread and we can use a sharpie to color it. Sign ups are important so that enough material is available for all that attend. Sign up at a club meeting or call Elaine at 831-688-1561. Please allow 24 hours advance notice.

Posted on September 26th, 2023

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

September Fly Tying Class: Barry Smelt

Sep 13 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
Barry Smelt

Here we are getting ready for the Fishout in October at the forebay. Of course, the forebay can be fished anytime from now to into it November. As always, the class is free, and all materials are provided, except for the thread which will be white: flat wax nylon, Big Fly, monocord or similar. We welcome beginners and provide them with tools, thread and advice. It’s always helpful to bring magnification and a table lamp. Some lamps are always provided, but not enough to go around usually. Elaine Cook will be assisting beginners. Sign ups are important and can be done at the September club meeting or calling Michael at 831-234-2244 or Elaine at 831-234-6515. Please allow at least 24 hours notice ahead.

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

Date	Fly	Excerpt
Oct 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	October Caddis - Fly Tying Class	All club members are welcome!
Nov 08 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Wiggle Worm - November Fly Tying Class	All club members are welcome!
Dec 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Trout Nugget - December Fly Tying Class	All club members are welcome!
Jan 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Trout Nugget - January Fly Tying Class	All club members are welcome!
Feb 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	The Booby Fly - feb 24	This fly originated in England, and became extremely popular until they outlawed because it was too successful. It is now becoming very popular in the states, and having the same results including at Pyramid Lake. We will be having a club fish out there in early April so be sure and bring a few of these flies with you. It’s tied in a variety of ways and we will be tying one that was particularly successful at Pyramid this last year. For those of you who are new to our club, the classes are always free with materials provided.For people who are new to fly tying, tools, vices, and thread are made available. For those who have thread bring white flat waxed nylon or similar. Our annual fundraiser of Salmon and big ralffle on the 3rd of February is taking the place of our club meeting so you will need to sign up by calling or emailing me. 831-234-6515, coookin@gmail.com MARCH FLY TYING CLASS: We will be doing our annual popper class and space is limited. It will be held the weekend of March 16 and 17th at my home. Two days are required, each about four hours, due to drying of paints and epoxies. No particular fly tying skill is needed for this class. If you wish to attend this class, you can sign up now to assure your place. Do call if you have questions.
Mar 16 - Mar 17 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	March Poppers Class! -2024	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
Apr 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	AP nymph	Looking ahead we will be tying a nymph that has been around for a long long time. It’s a great fly for beginners.
Aug 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Sierra Bright Dot	Summer and fall are the best times to use this trout fly. It’s best used in small streams where the water is not real turbulent. The Sierras are great for this fly. It also works well in stillwater and quiet parts of rivers. The class is free and materials provided. If you have 8/0 black thread, please bring it. As always, bring your vice and tools. For you beginners, there will be what you need to participate and you are always welcome and encouraged to come. Be sure to bring prescription glasses and if you have magnification, bring that as well. Sign ups are important so that the amount of material will be adequate. You can do that at the club meeting or calling by the day before the class. 831-234-6515 or 831-688-1561.
Sep 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	September Fly Tying Class: Punk Perch	Our class this month will feature a stillwater pattern for trout. If you’re going to Mammoth, you’ll want to have a few of these with you to fish Crowley. It’s a relatively easy fly to tie, so if you were thinking about learning to tie flies, come on down. We always have equipment available for people to borrow. All materials are provided and if you have black 8/0 and red 6/0 thread do bring them. The red will only be used for the head, so several bobbins will already have the red thread on them to share.
Oct 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	October Fly Tying Class: Adachi clouser	Our club member, Tommy Polito, is having much success in both the surf and forebay catching stripers using this fly.. He is also finding other fish species are attracted to the fly as well. There have been many requests for our club members to have a class for tying clousers, so I’m glad to make that happen. Please, as always, sign up at the next club meeting or call 831-234-6515. The class is always free and materials are provided. If you have flat wax nylon white, do bring it and some will be available to borrow We welcome you beginners and have equipment for you to use. ~Elaine

Posted on August 24th, 2023

Posted on July 25, 2023July 25, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Chubby Chernobyl – August Fly Tying Class

Aug 09 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange

This fly just works. It makes a great hopper/dropper top fly and it catches fish on it’s own. No dry fly hackle or other expensive materials and it can be tied and just about any color. We’ll be tying this one in purple which is probably my favorite version. It’s also not too difficult to tie making it great for beginners.

Purple, black or dark thread in 6/0 or 70 denier works well but anything close will do. I’ll have some extra thread. Another thing to bring, if you have it is super glue. All materials provided. Please bring your vise and tools but if you need anything, let me know.

No need to RSVP.

Hope to see you there! Jerry

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

	Date	Fly	Excerpt
	Sep 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Barry Smelt	Guest instructor: Michael Sherwood
	Oct 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	October Caddis - Fly Tying Class	All club members are welcome!

Posted on July 25th, 2023

Posted on June 16, 2023June 28, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

July Fly-tying Class

Jul 12 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange

John Barr’s “Copper John” is our fly for this month’s class . This attractor fly has a stonefly nymph’s biot tail with a red wire body and a mayfly like thorax. The bead head and wire body help the fly sink to the bottom of the water column and hopefully grab the attention of some chunky opportunistic trout. Bring black 6/0 or 8/0 thread, other materials will be supplied. The club has tools to lend for beginners. I hope to see you there! My phone number is below, please text message or call to sign up.
Greg Foy – ph/txt: (831) 239-8780

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

Date	Fly	Excerpt
Aug 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Chubby Chernobyl	Guest Instructor: Jerry McKeon
Sep 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Barry Smelt	Guest instructor: Michael Sherwood
Oct 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	October Caddis - Fly Tying Class	All club members are welcome!

Posted on June 16th, 2023

Posted on May 31, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

– June Fly-tying Class

Jun 14 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
Damselfly Nymph

Damselflies will be featured this month and next for our fly tying classes. Adult in June and nymph in June. Trout, largemouth bass and bluegill will go for this particular insect. As usual, all the materials will be provided for the class, except for the thread, and no charge to participate. The thread this month olive 8/0 and bobbin. Some will be available to borrow. If you have a light colored thread, such as white, tan or yellow, you can bring it and we’ll color it with a sharpie pen. Tools and vices and thread are available for beginners, who are always welcome. It never hurts to bring a lamp and magnification. Sign up by contacting Tom Eckert best number 831-818-3801, email c_eckert1@comcast.net or at the June club meeting..

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

Date	Fly	Excerpt
Jun 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Damselfly Nymph	Guest Instructor: Tom Eckert
Jul 12 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Red Copper John	John Barr’s “Copper John” is this our fly for this month’s class .
Aug 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Chubby Chernobyl	Guest Instructor: Jerry McKeon
Sep 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Barry Smelt	Guest instructor: Michael Sherwood

Posted on May 31st, 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023April 25, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Adult Damsel – May Fly-tying Class

May 10 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange
Adult Damselfly

Damselflies will be featured this month and next for our fly tying classes. Adult this month in May and Nymph next month June. Trout, largemouth bass and bluegill will go for this particular insect. As usual, all the materials will be provided for the class, except for the thread, and no charge to participate. The thread this month will be 6/0 blue. Some will be available to borrow. If you have a light colored thread, such as white, tan or yellow, you can bring it and we’ll color it with a sharpie pen. Tools and vices and thread are available for beginners, who are always welcome. It never hurts to bring a lamp and magnification. Sign up at a club meeting, or call 831-688-1561. Allow at least 24 hours for material preparation. Please wear a mask. Thanks. Elaine.

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

Date	Fly	Excerpt
Jun 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Damselfly Nymph	Guest Instructor: Tom Eckert
Jul 12 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Red Copper John	John Barr’s “Copper John” is this our fly for this month’s class .
Aug 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Chubby Chernobyl	Guest Instructor: Jerry McKeon
Sep 13 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Barry Smelt	Guest instructor: Michael Sherwood

Posted on April 18th, 2023

Posted on March 23, 2023March 30, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Hex Mayfly Emerge

Apr 12 6:30 PM @ Aptos Grange

This fly will be very important if you’re planning to go to the fishout at Lake Almanor in June. The Hex also hatches in other waters in northeast, California at the same time. You will sure want to have a few if you are planning to head that way. This class is more advanced than usual, and will be difficult for beginners. If however you still wish to attend, that’s fine, there’s always something to learn. As usual, the class is free and materials are provided. sign ups are required so that adequate material will be there for everyone. If you have yellow six old thread, please bring it. There are vices and tools for beginners to borrow. Regarding Covid, I will be wearing a mask, and since we are close to one another, you may consider the same for yourself. If you are ill in any way, please stay at home. Thanks

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

Date	Fly	Excerpt
May 10 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Adult Damselfly	Damsels are available to finish year round, but in the spring and early summer, they migrate to shore, crawl out on vegetation and structure, shed their shuck, and begin to fly around to mate.
Jun 14 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Damselfly Nymph	Guest Instructor: Tom Eckert
Jul 12 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Red Copper John	John Barr’s “Copper John” is this our fly for this month’s class .
Aug 09 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Chubby Chernobyl	Guest Instructor: Jerry McKeon

Posted on March 23rd, 2023

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Poppers Class

Mar 11 10:00 AM @ Elaine’s House
March Poppers Class!

March’s fly tying class is going to be a two day event on March 13 and 14th from noon until 3 pm each day at Elaine’s house. If you wish to attend, please sign up no later than March 4th. Call Elaine at 831-688-1561 or 831-234-6515. Allow 4-5 hours each day. You beginners to fly tying should feel comfortable doing this class. As always, the class is free and materials provided. Very strong thread, any color, such as flat waxed nylon or monocord will be needed. If you need thread, or tools and vise if you are a beginner, the club can loan them to you.

Posted on February 24th, 2023

Date: March 8th.(Wed.) AND March 11-12 (Sat. And Sun.)

Place: Aptos Grange Hall – – Elaine Cook's home.

Posted on February 22, 2023February 24, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

March fly-tying get togethers

by Elaine Cook – fly tying chairman

The club has 2 fly tying opportunities coming up in March. Both events are free as always. The first will be social tying drop-in at the Grange Hall Mar. 8th at 6:15 PM, for club members to tie anything they wish. No instruction but lots of great socializing, the opportunity to share fly patterns with one another, and of course to start filling your fly box for
the upcoming months. Bring your own tools, vices, light and materials. And a mask of course to be safe.

The second will be our annual popper class. The flies are designed for largemouth bass and bluegill fishing. Sign ups are required due to limited space at Elaine‘s home. This not a difficult class and beginners should feel comfortable to participate. 2 days are required due to the drying of epoxy and paints. And a one hour class on how to fish with for bass will be included. The class will be held on Saturday, March 11 and Sun. March 12. Each starting at 10 AM and running about five hours each. If you are interested and can commit to attending, it’s best to sign up early for the class often fills up ahead of time. Thread and materials will be provided as well as vice and tools for beginners. If you wish to attend, please sign up no later than March 4th. Call Elaine at 831-688-1561 or 831-234-6515

Posted on February 22nd, 2023

Posted on January 24, 2023January 26, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Trout Nugget class

Feb 08 6:15 PM @ Aptos Grange
Trout Nugget

This fly is designed to catch largemouth bass, large trout and even stripers. As always the class is free and all materials are provided other than thread. Some will be available to borrow. Bring cream 6/0 and brown 6/0 or 8/0. Tools and vises will be available for beginners, who are always welcome and receive much instruction. You can sign up at the club meeting or call Elaine with at least 24 hours notice at 831-688-1561. For safety, well fitting masks will be required by all.

Future tying classes. Dates and subject may change, please go to Fly Name to see more information.

	Date	Fly	Excerpt
	Mar 11 - Mar 12 10:00 am - 3:00 pm	March Poppers Class!	March’s fly tying class is going to be a two day event on March 13 and 14th from noon until 3 pm each day at Elaine’s house. If you wish to attend, please sign up no later than March 4th. Call Elaine at 831-688-1561 or 831-234-6515. Allow 4-5 hours each day.
	Apr 12 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Hex Mayfly Emerger	Come learn how to tie the largest mayfly in the world which will be important at the fishout at Lake Almanor in June.

Posted on January 24th, 2023

Date: March 8th.(Wed.) AND March 11-12 (Sat. And Sun.)

Place: Aptos Grange Hall – – Elaine Cook's home.

Posted on January 17, 2023February 22, 2023 by santacruzflyfishing_gia1ac

Upcoming fly-tying get togethers for March.

by Elaine Cook – fly tying chairman

Posted on January 17th, 2023