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Date: Sat., Dec. 27thTime 5-7pm
Level: Beginner
Fee: $40
Instructor: Jay Hall
Max person limit: 4
https://theflyfishingworkshop.com/products/beginner-woolly-bugger-class
* Classes are paid in-full at sign up. Cancellation Policy: No refunds for last-minute cancellations within 72 hours unless the seat is filled or the instructor cancels.
A Beginner Woolly Bugger Class teaches new fly tyers the fundamentals of creating this versatile streamer, focusing on basic techniques like starting thread, adding a marabou tail, wrapping chenille for the body, palmering hackle, and finishing the head, using larger, easier-to-handle hooks and materials that build skills for many other patterns, making it a perfect first fly to catch trout, bass, and panfish.
What You'll Learn:
Tools & Materials:
Introduction to essential fly tying tools (vise, bobbin, scissors) and basic materials (streamer hooks, thread, chenille, marabou, hackle).
Core Techniques:Starting the Thread: Securing your tying thread to the hook.
Tail: Tying in a marabou tail, often with flash for sparkle.
Body: Wrapping chenille or yarn to create a bulky, lifelike body.
Hakle: Palmering (wrapping) hackle around the body for movement and profile.
Finishing: Creating a durable thread head and securing it (sometimes with head cement or resin).
Versatility: Understanding how simple modifications (color, weight, flash) make the Bugger effective for many fish and conditions.
Why It's Great for Beginners:
Simplicity: Uses just a few materials and basic steps.
Effective: A highly productive fly that imitates many aquatic creatures, encouraging confidence.
Foundation: Mastering the Bugger teaches skills applicable to dozens of other flies, like the Elk Hair Caddis or Stimulator.
What You'll Do
Hands-on tying of one or two Woolly Buggers.
Learn to identify and use different colors and variations.
Get tips on how to fish them effectively in various waters.
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