Fly Tying
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Winter’s the right time for fly tying
It's gotten colder (finally) in North Texas. Tougher, maybe, to venture out on chilly mornings, but perfect for settling in behind a vise with a new fly pattern. And the best way to learn new patterns is in a group, like the ones in Tarrant County that offer...
Local Tying Venues
One of the best ways to improve and learn new tying skills as well as make new friends is to attend one of the tying events held in our area on a weekly basis. If you are a seasoned and experienced tyer, many of us would be glad to learn a new pattern or technique from you. If you are new to the whole mystifying ordeal of putting thread and feathers on a hook, do not be intimidated. Come and watch, enjoy a cold one, and catch up on recent fishing reports.
Arlington
El Fenix Mexican Restaurant, 4608 S. Cooper St. Arlington; 817-557-4309
DFW Vise Squad meets Thursday nights, with dinner and drinks starting at about 5:30 p.m. and tying about 6:30 p.m. This event is usually led by a rotating cast of FWFF members who provide materials, but require participants to provide their own vise and tools. It meets in a semi-private room.
Fort Worth
Orvis Fort Worth, 4601 West Freeway #310; 682-703-7675
Free, open fly-tying class on the second Tuesday of the month 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The store will supply materials and hooks. Guests are free to bring their own tools, vice and thread.
Grapevine
Grapevine Fly Fishing, 122 N. Main St., Grapevine; 720-453-6878
The second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. owner Michael Tulowitski leads a fly-tying class. All materials will be supplied. A class aimed at beginners is planned for fourth Wednesday of the month.
Online
The Roadkill Roundtable via Zoom
Free ZOOM demonstrations are hosted by Jack Gillis, FWFF past-president, and include experienced and well-known fly tyers, including Dutch Baughman, Fred DuPre’, Dave Boyer, Eric Austin, Al and Gretchen Beatty. Meetings start at 7 p.m. Contact Jack at jackgillis@outlook.com to register without cost.