Programs | Atlantic Salmon Fly International

Friday

Description

9:30am – 11:30am

Steven Fernandez – Creativity in Fly Tying

Discussion on the aspects of creativity that one can introduce into fly tying. Bringing in references and examples of aesthetic production from outside the world of fly tying, such as art, architecture, and music.

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Jerome Molloy – Tying Hair-wing Salmon Flies

A presentation on the techniques used in tying effective hair-wing salmon flies.

2:30pm – 4:30pm

Garren Wood – Kumihimo - Gathering of Threads

Kumhimo translates to ‘gathering of threads’ and has been being used in Japan for well over 1,000 years. This presentation will look into how to incorporate kumihimo into fly tying, including materials, techniques, and patterns.

Saturday

9:30am – 11:30am

Jeff Dickey – Historical accuracy vs modern methods

Discussion on tying for historical accuracy and methods vs. modern methods, materials and look. Discussions on the use of substitute materials, glue, wax, etc.  Aesthetics of the fly; challenging oneself; creating something both useful and beautiful.

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Matt Bagshaw – If it’s not married, it’s mixed

A demonstration on how to interpret, assemble, and tie mixed wing flies; with a specific look at the numerous wings described in Francis Francis’ work, “A Book on Angling”.

2:30pm – 4:00pm

Paul Little – The Rachis reconstruction method for winging Dee and Spey flies

How the process of mounting materials (Bronze Mallard, turkey and other soft materials) can be improved on Dee and Spey flies. The techniques will be explained and demonstrated and a couple of complete flies dressed.

Sunday

9:30am – 11:30am

Hunter Bachand – Tools of the Trade:  tools to tie better salmon flies

A demonstration of the various tools used in fly tying, and how to use them to improve the quality of your salmon flies.   Additional instructions on buying, or making specialty tools.

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Gary Tanner – Fishing for Salmon on the Miramichi

A presentation on the beauty of fishing the spring, summer and fall seasons on the Miramichi, including gear, flies, and of course, the fish.

Friday		Description
9:30am – 11:30am	Steven Fernandez – Creativity in Fly Tying	Discussion on the aspects of creativity that one can introduce into fly tying. Bringing in references and examples of aesthetic production from outside the world of fly tying, such as art, architecture, and music.
12:00pm – 2:00pm	Jerome Molloy – Tying Hair-wing Salmon Flies	A presentation on the techniques used in tying effective hair-wing salmon flies.
2:30pm – 4:30pm	Garren Wood – Kumihimo - Gathering of Threads	Kumhimo translates to ‘gathering of threads’ and has been being used in Japan for well over 1,000 years. This presentation will look into how to incorporate kumihimo into fly tying, including materials, techniques, and patterns.
Saturday
9:30am – 11:30am	Jeff Dickey – Historical accuracy vs modern methods	Discussion on tying for historical accuracy and methods vs. modern methods, materials and look. Discussions on the use of substitute materials, glue, wax, etc. Aesthetics of the fly; challenging oneself; creating something both useful and beautiful.
12:00pm – 2:00pm	Matt Bagshaw – If it’s not married, it’s mixed	A demonstration on how to interpret, assemble, and tie mixed wing flies; with a specific look at the numerous wings described in Francis Francis’ work, “A Book on Angling”.
2:30pm – 4:00pm	Paul Little – The Rachis reconstruction method for winging Dee and Spey flies	How the process of mounting materials (Bronze Mallard, turkey and other soft materials) can be improved on Dee and Spey flies. The techniques will be explained and demonstrated and a couple of complete flies dressed.
Sunday
9:30am – 11:30am	Hunter Bachand – Tools of the Trade: tools to tie better salmon flies	A demonstration of the various tools used in fly tying, and how to use them to improve the quality of your salmon flies. Additional instructions on buying, or making specialty tools.
12:00pm – 1:30pm	Gary Tanner – Fishing for Salmon on the Miramichi	A presentation on the beauty of fishing the spring, summer and fall seasons on the Miramichi, including gear, flies, and of course, the fish.