Ensuring the preservation, development and knowledge sharing of skills, techniques and practices in the art of Fly Dressing in the North West of England

Branch News

Updates on our branch meetings and broader engagements.

As well as monthly calendar events we also support local country shows and other external events

Next Month’s Meeting.

Our next meeting on the 21st of May will be a demonstration by David Palmer – Fly tying of traditional wet and dry flies. Former branch chairman Dave has a wealth of experience and there’s always great discussions, excellent patterns and useful tips and tricks along the way so be sure to attend it will be a great night.

April 24 Fly tying workshop – dry fly techniques, hackling/winging with Chris Watson

Our Tuesday meeting this month was a hands on Tying evening with Chris Watson demonstrating several dry flies and covering the many techniques required to tie them.
We had a good turn out for this step by step tuition and enjoyed a nice relaxed atmosphere, where members followed each procedure, along with plenty of time for questions and advice.

Left to right :  

Versatile Small Black Job. Jingler Variant. Poly Yarn Compara Dun.

Parachute Pheasant Tail.

Chairman Ian Crook was also on hand to help members with any requests for guidance.

So another successful evening enjoyed by all.

(  It is worth noting that future plans are afoot for “One to One”  tuition evenings, so something to look forward to for all members. )