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Orange Stick

by Elaine Cook – fly tying chairman

Here’s a fly that is super easy to tie. It’s also super effective in the surf.
1. HOOK: TMC 5263  size 6.  Crimp barb.
2. THREAD: Red 6/0.  Attach behind eye. Touching wraps to 1/3 back on shank. Then forward to two eye lengths behind eye.
3. EYES: Silver bead chain, small or medium size, Loctite glue or similar. Cut bead chain into 2 ball sections. Attach to top of shank with multiple crisscross wraps, then circular wraps around underside of balls, pull tight, then repeat several times. Apply glue. Position thread above hook point.
4. TAIL: Orange spooled Antron.  Using a 3 inch piece, cut in half and stack on top of one another. Tie in center of bundle with two thread wraps. Fold forward strands to rear. Tie in place back to rear of shank. Cut tail length equal to 1/2 hook shank.
5. BODY: Orange medium sized chenille.  Remove fibers from 1/4 inch of center of threads. Tie threads to top of shank. Reposition thread to in front of bead chain eyes. Wrap chenille forward with close touching wraps up to bead chain eyes.
USING SNUG WRAPS: Wrap chenille forward between top of eyes, then down on far side of shank, then under shank to near side, then back over top between eyes, then down on far side of shank, then forward under shank between eyes. Tie off behind hook eye. Cut thread. Apply glue to tie off threads.

Posted on March 9th, 2025

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May Fly Tying Class: No Mess Mouse

by Elaine Cook - Fly Tying Chairman



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
Royal TrudeJun 11 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmRoyal Trude

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.

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Posted on November 11th, 2024