Join us as we gather to tie flies, share tips, and connect with fellow fly fishing enthusiasts!
This event is free, but space at the tying table is limited - please RSVP at info@ncriversandridges.com to save your seat! Everyone is welcome to attend, socialize and watch - even if you are not tying.
For beginners interested in diving into some tying fundamentals, stop by Carolina Mountain Sports before the event. Shop owner Richard Griggs is happy to help share the basics of tying to get you started.
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This month we're tying a "Crazy Dad", a great fly to wrap up your smallmouth summer. This fly is an easy tie, so they're quick to whip up and won't break your heart if you get hung up on the bottom. Plenty of wiggling and movement with this pattern's materials to make even the most stubborn fish bite! And they're great for a variety of species.
Bring your vise, tools, and materials. If you don’t have everything you need, no worries, materials will be available for purchase on-site at Carolina Mountain Sports. Drinks available for purchase at Wine Maestro next door to bring over to the meetup!
Details:
When: August 28, 2025 6:30PM
Where: Carolina Mountain Sports
What to Bring: Your vise, tools, and materials (or purchase on-site). See below for materials list.
Extras: Drinks available next door at Wine Maestro
Materials:
Orange and olive coloring work great for this fly. Listed below are materials that you can find at Carolina Mountain Sports, or substitute with similar materials you may already have on hand.
Hook: TMC 200R #4-#8
Thread: 3/0 or 6/0, color to match (brown or rust)
Eyes: silver, bronze dumbbell (hourglass) eyes small-med
Body: options include Sparkle Leech Dubbing, Wapsi Crawdub Whitlock SLF Pattern Blend (brown, rust, orange), Squirrel SLF Spiky Dubbing
Legs: Sili Legs (brown, orange will do)
Wing: Bucktail, kiptail or deer hair
A dubbing spinner is a good tool for this pattern.
As always, substitute materials/sizes/colors however you like, or with whatever you have on hand that still does the trick.
We can’t wait to see you there!
