2010 Fly Fishing & FlyTying Class Schedule.  

The classes will be held at White Clay Outfitters, 403 Louviers Drive, Newark, Delaware 19711.  All fees will be due in advance.   Due to the limited class size, class seats will be provided on a first come-first served  basis for paid participants.   All tying materials needs for the class are included in the fee.

1-on-1 Tying Classes are held by appointment so that you can arrange a class around your busy schedule.  These classes allow the student, beginner or experienced, to go in any direction, whether it be learning the basics, a new technique, or a specific pattern.  All 1-on-1 classes are $40.00 to $50.00 per night for the two hour class.  The cost will be dependent on the subject matter and associated materials being used.   All classes must be scheduled and paid for at least 24 hours in advance.  If the offered nights conflict with your schedule, special arrangements may be made be contacting Doug or Ken.

Beginners group classes are taught on Tuesday nights from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  This class may have up to six students, and it is taught by professional fly tyer and designer, store manager,  Doug Janiec.

Group Classes are welcome.  Whether you're part of a group of friends or have a spouse, son or daughter, we will provide a class specific to your needs. 

USEFUL TOOLS

.  Beginners and advanced tyers alike need the best tools they can afford.  You need the following quality tools :

   >  Sharp, fine pointed scissors for cutting fine materials.  Also a second pair of general purpose scissors.  Never cut wire or hard materials with your fine points.

    > Whip finisher - we suggest using a Materelli as it is designed to do the job better. 

   > Hackle pliers- one that holds a hackle securely.  Many good one are available but we like the Griffin rotating one, especially when using a rotary style vise.

   > Bodkin - for delivering head cement to secure a finished head, and for picking out thorax legs on buggy nymphs.  Make your own or buy one, but be sure the handle is not round or it will roll around your bench!

 
 
 
TIPS AND TIDBITS
 

Some additional tools to buy we find productive:

   > Beadzer - to handle cyclops beads or others.  This tool makes the job easier to mount beads on the hook.

   > Portable light source.  We like the white natural light produced by "Daylight and Ott Brand".

   > Magnum hair stacker - this new "jumbo" style allows you to cut and stack more hair at one time - saving time and getting your bucktails off your bench while tying.

White Clay Outfitters -Newark, Delaware, 19711- flyfishing, flytying, custom rod building, classes,  local art......More than just a fly shop
 

403 Louviers Drive, Newark,  Delaware 19711 (GPS 645 Papermill Road) in the Shoppes at Louviers directly across from Bank of America.