November 15, 2022
Submitted by Jim Craig
FATC kicked off its 2022 fly-tying season Tuesday night with a blockbuster beginner class at the Chesterfield Presbyterian Church Commons facility. The class was taught by long-time FATC member Terry Seaton. Ten enthusiastic beginners were mentored by eleven experienced tyers. Our experienced guys sat with and provided the new tyers with one-on-one, personal coaching as Terry had them practice each skill and tie each fly.
Terry is a great fly tyer and an awesome educator. He had the perfect combination of skills to transform our beginners into proficient fly tyers in just two hours. Terry came with all the materials organized into bags for each tyer and the experienced guys allowed the new tyers to use their tools for the evening. During those two hours, the beginners learned thirteen fly-tying skills and tied three flies: the wooly bugger, the crackleback and the P&P midge pupa.
The beginners learned skills that will make them better fly fishers, and they are now fully prepared to join the rest of our fly-tying classes. Our experienced tyers picked up a few tips and enjoyed the opportunity to share their passion for this hobby in a personal way. That’s what makes FATC so special.
The FATC fly-tying season is off and running through April 2023. Our next tying session is November 29th. Check the FATC calendar for details and dates. Hope to see you there.
