Fly Tying – Cabela’s

Our Fly Tying Classes are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to attend.  Generally we tie one fly, but we tie it twice.  An instructor demonstrates, step-by-step, how to tie the fly with accompanying video on a big screen TV so students can see each step.

Tools and materials are provided at no cost, but if you have your own tools feel free to bring them.

Beginners are welcome.  There will be experienced tiers available to provide individual help.

This month, George Tipker will be tying the GT’s Brood X Cicada.

This is the year of the massive 17-year Brood X Cicada hatch, in and around our area. Full blown Cicada hatch summers are the best fishing times ever! Here’s a good article on Cicada’s in Kentucky https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef446 Pictures to right are the real thing (top) and my imitation. Note orange eyes and legs and big wings.

Materials Hook: Mustad Classic 79580 size 6 streamer hook 5XL long. Shank is approximately 1 inch. (between eye to bend) Thread: 3/0 or 210 denier, orange or rust color. Under body: Wooly bugger chenille, medium, black. Mid body: 2 mm orange strip. Approx 5/16” wide Upper body: 2 mm black foam strip(doubled). Approx 5/16” wide Eyes: Spirit River Barbell mono eyes, Hot Orange, large. Legs: Hareline fine round rubber legs, orange. (or any orange, brown and orange etc., rubber legs). Wings: midge flash, root beer/pearl with a few copper krystal flash strands mixed in. Hot spot marker: 1 mm orange foam.