Herts Branch Flydressers Guild Programme 2010/11

The main meetings start at 8.00pm, the fly tying classes at 8.30pm. Meetings typically finish around 10.30pm. There is a raffle during the main meeting of which prizes can include fly tying tools, materials, books etc. There is a £3.00 door entry fee for the main meeting and a £1.00 entry fee for the fly tying classes.

When there is a fly tying demonstration, it is displayed on a projector screen so everyone can see comfortably.

Next Meeting: Tying Demonstration: 13th September 2010


Sea Trout fly patternFly Tyinf Bobbin Holders

The first meeting of the new season - The new tying season begins once again in September and so far, members of the branch have had some great catches on fly patterns that they've tied themselves! Our membership secretary has already had Rainbow Trout of 11lb 4oz and 9lb 6oz from Ravensthorpe.

September's meeting is a demonstration by some very experienced fly tyers of the Branch - no news as to what will be tied as yet, so keep checking the programme for updates. You can also be kept up to date with the branch by checking out www.twitter.com/hertsflydresser.

Please arrive promptly for an 8.00pm start.


Membership to the Branch is available all year, but the subscription to the main Guild between November and August MUST be paid directly to them. See details on the main Guild's website.

13th September Tying Demonstration Branch Members
11th October Angling for Trust Daniel Williams - The Angling Trust
18th October Fly Tying Classes Novices, Intermediate and Advanced
Novices start part 1 of the 7 Part Course - Thread Control, tying a wire wound buzzer
8th November Guest Speaker - Tying Demonstration Roy Christie
15th November Fly Tying Classes Novices, Intermediate & Advanced.
Novice Course Part 2 - Controlling Synthetics & Marabou, tying a Chenille Nymph and a Poodle
13th December Guest Speaker - Tying Demonstration Charles Jardine
20th December Fly Tying Classes Novices, Intermediate & Advanced.
Novice Course Part 3 - Feather Fibre, tying a Pheasant Tail Nymph and a Black Cock Nymph
10th January '11 Tie Team - Members Tying Team Competition Experienced tyer teams with a Novice tyer in a friendly competition
14th February Mystery Meeting
21st February Fly Tying Classes Novices, Intermediate and Advanced
Novice Course Part 4 - Revisiting Feather Fibre, tying a Black & Peacock Spider and a Black Magic Spider.
14th March AGM  
21st March Fly Tying Classes Novices, Intermediate and Advanced
Novice Course Part 5 - Revisiting Synthetics & introducing Dubbing and Palmering, tying a Viva, Montanna and a Damsel Nymph
11th April Guest Speaker - Tying Demonstration Dave Wiltshire
18th April Fly Tying Classes Novices, Intermediate & Advanced.
Novice Course Part 5 - Revisiting Synthetics & introducing Dubbing and Palmering, tying a Viva, Montanna and a Damsel Nymph
9th May "Dressing Up to Go Out " Members - Ian Ruff (inventor of the Ruff's Raider) and Dave Provan tie patterns to use in May and June
16th May Fly Tying Classes Novices, Intermediate and Advanced
Final Part of the Novices Course Tying with wool and tie a Baby Doll and patterns from "Dressing Up to Go Out!".
13th June Casting Clinic Phil Barker - qualified fly-casting instructor and Roger Miles from the British Fly Casting Club

The Programme can change at short notice - for confirmation please email: hertsfdg_membership@bigfoot.co.uk or see www.twitter.com/hertsflydresser