Classes and Clinics.
Keep an eye out for the classes and clinics we will be offering.
At the Albemarle Angler the only thing our professional staff love more then fishing themselves is introduce people to the sport and helping anglers improve their skills. The wonderful world of fly fishing has so many different facets. For some, it can seem overwhelming. Our guides/instructors are experts in every aspect. Whether you have never touched a fly rod or are an advanced angler wanting to fine tune your skills. Our instructors are patient, professional and will explain things clearly so you come away from each class with understandable and useful knowledge. Our classes and clinics are a great way to get introduced to the sport or take your skills to another level.
A group of happy ladies from one of last years ladies only classes.
January and February, Saturday morning fly tying classes.
Saturday classes start at 10:00am and end around 12:00pm. Classes are free to attend. Please, be sure to call and signup. Space is limited to 10 participants. Vices and tools are provided free of charge if needed. Materials are not included. Below you will find the patterns and materials list. If you need materials we recommend purchasing them a day or two before the class or coming to the class early and having the featured tier help you pick them out.
Saturday,
Midge, Hook size, 16-18 either curved or straight nymph. Beads, 5/64″ gold, silver or black. Wire, small, gold or silver. Thread, 3/0-6/0 black, red or cream.
Saturday,
Woolly Bugger, Hook size, 6-8 streamer hook. Beads, 3/16″ gold or black/nickel. Chenille, black and or peach. Hackle, grizzly. Marabou, black and or peach. Wire, small silver or gold. Non-hackle option, Cactus chenille, Med black and or peach. No hackle needed.
Saturday,
Pheasant Tail, Hook Size, 14-16 nymph. Beads, 7/64″ gold. Pheasant tail any color. Peacock herl natural. Wire, copper small.
Saturday,
Elk Hair Caddis, Hooks, 14-16 dry fly. Elk hair tan. Dubbing tan. Hackle, tan or white. Wire, gold small.
Saturday,
Kreelex. Hook size, 4,6,8 streamer. Eyes, dumbbell any color small, med or large depending on hook size. Kreinik, copper, gold, silver.
Saturday,
Poppers. Hook size, 2,4, surface seducer or B10’s. Popper heads, Double Barrel, small, Med, Lrg. Marabou any color. Grizzly saddle or schlappen any color.
Saturday,
Clouser Minnow. Hook size, 2,4 streamer or saltwater. Eyes, dumbbell to match hook size. Buck tail, two different colors of your choice.
Saturday,
Crayfish. Hooks, 4,6, streamer hook. Eyes, dumbbell to match hook size. Chenille, color to match crayfish tail. Legs, color to match.