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2025 Introductory Fly Tying Course (4 Weeks): WEDNESDAY Nights – January 8,
15, 22, February 5, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

This class will be led by Mark Utter and will focus on the basic skills and techniques
necessary to tie fresh water flies, and as such is intended for those people who have
either never tied a fly before or have made some attempts but not had any formal
instruction. We will spend time (especially the first night) discussing topics like
equipment selection (vises, scissors, etc.), materials selection, and more. We will focus
on establishing fundamental skills that will help you tie many types of flies and different
patterns.

You will receive a word document and a set of power point charts prior to the first class
that will cover many of these topics, and serve as a reference for you in the
weeks/months/years to come. If you don’t have your own tools and/or materials, we will
provide them for the first class.

You will learn to tie the following flies:
Zebra Midge
Hare’s Ear
Soft Hackle
Wooly Bugger

These patterns cover key foundational techniques that will translate to a variety of
patterns that you can tie going forward.
We will plan to hold the classes in person at the clubhouse at the Del Mar Beach Club in Solana Beach.

Your cost for this course will be $30.00/person payable to GSF.

Mark will send out the materials list in advance of the first class so you can obtain any
materials you may need. Mark will also inform Stroud’s and The Fly Stop of our materials
list so they can have them available for you to purchase if necessary.
We have a limited number of club-owned tying vises and tools, so if you register and
need gear, or if you have any questions please email Mark ASAP
at markdutter@outlook.com.

Note that Mark will be encouraging you to do homework, as it will definitely improve
your tying skills.