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
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