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SUMMARY:Tying Shad Flies with Gary Metras
DESCRIPTION:Every spring shad make their annual migration up the Connecticut River and into its bigger tributaries like the Deerfield\, Westfield and Chicopee rivers. These fish are ton of fun to catch on the fly. \nTo get you ready for this year’s run\, Gary Metras is teaching a class at the Deerfield Fly Shop on April 23 at 3 pm on tying flies to target shad.  Gary will lead the class through three proven patterns. Class fee: $25. All materials will be supplied for the class. Bring your own vise\, tools and thread. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Call 413-397-3665 or email brian@deerfieldflyshop.com \n 
URL:https://deerfieldflyshop.com/event/tying-shad-flies-with-gary-metras/
LOCATION:Deerfield Fly Shop\, 8 Elm St.\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tying
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SUMMARY:Winter Flies for the Swift River with Gary Metras: a Two-Week Class
DESCRIPTION:The Swift River below the Quabbin Reservoir is well known for its demanding trout. This river presents a unique set of challenges for the fly angler\, and you often need specific flies to meet those challenges. The Deerfield Fly Shop is proud to present the Best Winter Flies for the Swift River with Gary Metras\, who will lead you through a few of his favorite patterns for the tricky fish of the Swift River. This two-part fly-tying class takes place on consecutive Sundays  and will help you with the techniques needed to tie the smaller flies often required for success on the Swift in the winter. The first class will cover subsurface flies and the second will tackle dry flies. Gary will share some of his strategies for fishing these flies. Gary is past president of the Pioneer Valley Trout Unlimited and has taught the chapter’s tying classes for 15 years. He is an excellent angler and tyer and has been fishing the Swift every week for the past twenty years. \nPre-registration is required—call the shop at 413-397-3665 or email brian@deerfieldflyshop.com. This class consists of two three-hour sessions that will take place here at the shop on Sunday\, February 5 at 3 pm and Sunday\, February 12 at 3 pm. The fee is $50 total for both classes and will include materials for the flies to be tied. Bring your own vise\, tools and thread (Veevus 16/0 in a variety of colors recommended—the shop has plenty in stock).
URL:https://deerfieldflyshop.com/event/winter-flies-for-the-swift-river-with-gary-metras/
LOCATION:Deerfield Fly Shop\, 8 Elm St.\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tying Classic Streamers
DESCRIPTION:Tying Classic Streamers with Bob Olszewski\n\nLearn how to tie classic trout streamers with renowned local fly tyer Bob Olszewski. Bob will guide students through the construction of two classic streamers\, first a Black Ghost and then on to a more complicated Grey Ghost. This two-hour class will cover material selection and the techniques necessary for tying these beautiful\, and effective\, streamers. With the skills acquired in the tying of these two patterns\, you should then be able to tackle most any classic streamer.\nThis class is geared toward intermediate to advanced tyers\, All materials for the flies to be tied will be provided. In addition\, material kits will be given to each student to tie three more of both the Black and Grey Ghosts on your own. Bring your own vise\, tools and thread. Some equipment may be available with advanced notice. The class costs $40 and runs from 3:30 to 5:30 on Sunday\, January 15. Class is limited to 10 students. Pre-registration is required. Email brian@deerfieldflyshop.com or call the shop at 413-397-3665.\n\nInstructor: Bob Olszewski started tying flies in 1976.  In 1983\, he started the Sugarloaf Tackle Company. His classic streamers and trolling flies have been available for purchase here at the Deerfield Fly Shop for many years\, in addition to many other stores over the years in the area. For many years Bob coordinated and taught the Basic Fly Tying class at Greenfield Community College for what was then the Deerfield/Millers chapter of Trout Unlimited. He has also coordinated numerous fly tying nights at a variety of local venues. Many very skilled fly-tyers in our area can trace their roots back to a class or fly tying night with Bob\, so come join the ranks!
URL:https://deerfieldflyshop.com/event/tying-classic-streamers/
LOCATION:Deerfield Fly Shop\, 8 Elm St.\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tying
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SUMMARY:Low Country Redfish
DESCRIPTION:The endless waters surrounding Charleston\, SC\, are teeming with redfish. In the fall\, these hard fighting fish come into the shallow marshes on the flood tides–those occasional high tides that are higher than average–where they can be found tailing for the shrimp and crabs knocked off their safe perch among the reeds by the advancing tide. Some of the flats the fish come into are only covered in water a couple times a month\, yet the slowly cruising redfish seek these areas out and casually tail their way through the spartina grass in search of their next meal. This is a truly magical time of year in an amazing fishery. \nWe have secured some of the best guides in the area for three days of targeting these redfish during prime flood tides on October 11 to 13. Each day\, we will be two anglers and one guide per boat as we center our trips around the peak of the morning high tide when these tailing fish are most visible and most susceptible to a well presented fly. We will have some off-tide fishing that can also be terrific as well as reds like to come up into skinny water at lower tides. \nRedfish are powerful fish. Most fish are in the three to ten pound range but we will have shots at larger fish as well. Because they are up in skinny water and face constant danger from predators like dolphins in addition to anglers\, these fish can be very cautious and demand a stealthy approach and delicate cast. Flies are generally moderately weighted crab and shrimp patterns that can be cast effectively on six to eight weight rods. When hooked\, redfish are some of the strongest fighting fish\, pound for pound–more than enough sport on an eight weight. \nWhen we are not on the flats looking for tails\, we will be staying in an Air B and B near all our launch points. We will also be a short Uber ride to downtown Charleston\, which is a thriving city with great restaurants\, shopping and nightlife\, not to mention all the history (the first shots of the Civil War were fired in Charleston Harbor) and natural beauty of the area. \nCost for this hosted trip is $2100 per angler and includes three days of guided flats boat fishing\, tip for the fishing guides\, three nights lodging\, some local transportation\, and communally prepared breakfasts and lunches for the three days of fishing. Airfare to Charleston\, dinners and beverages are not included. \nFor more on flood tide redfishing\, check out this great primer on Gink and Gasoline. \nPlease call the shop at 413-397-3665 or email brian@deerfieldflyshop.com for more information or with any questions.
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SUMMARY:Bass Camp 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Deerfield Fly Shop is excited to partner with Jay Aylward and the Handmade Angler to bring you Bass Camp 2022! This three-day bass on the fly extravaganza runs Friday\, August 12\, through Sunday\, August 14\, and includes  3 guided float trips\, 2 nights of lodging (double occupancy) at the Deerfield Inn\, a casting clinic\, 2 breakfasts\, 2 lunches\, solar hoodie\, gratuity\, gear\, and tax. All this for $995 per person! The camp is limited to eight anglers. Call the shop at 413-397-3665 or email brian@deerfieldflyshop.com to register or for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, August 12th\n\n\n\nFriday kicks off this 3-day event with a casting workshop led by Jim Dowd. Jim is a Federation of Flyfishers Certified Casting Instructor and a really great guy. He has helped many of us here at the shop develop our casts and his teaching skills are top notch. This workshop includes personalized instruction on fly casting through hands-on experience at a course set up on a big lawn. Jim will cover the different casts used for bass fishing and how to increase your accuracy at distance. Following our clinic\, dinner can be enjoyed at the Inn or one of the many local spots nearby. Post dinner you can take your casting learnings to a casting challenge which can be enjoyed as a competitive game or just for fun.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, August 13th\n\n\n\nSaturday consists of two fishing sessions\, one in the morning and one in the evening. This is broken up so we are on the water for the best Largemouth action. The guides will meet you at the Inn and will be bringing breakfast sandwiches and coffee. We will spend the early morning on Largemouth water\, where we will work on morning largemouth techniques through fishing for these solitary ambush hunters. We will stop mid-day for a siesta and lunch (provided). We all will reconvene post early-dinner\, and spend the evening fishing to Largemouth through the Magic Hour and into the dark.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, August 14th\n\n\n\nSunday consists of a full day Smallmouth float on one of our local rivers. Again the guides will show up with breakfast sandwiches and we will caravan to different stretches of Smallmouth water.  We will practice topwater and subsurface techniques to catch these excellent fighters.\n\n\n\nLunch will be provided boatside and camp will conclude at the end of this float.
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SUMMARY:George Daniel Contact Nymphing Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Over the past five to ten years\, contact or Euro-style nymphing has made a lot of noise in the world of fly fishing and for good reason: it is VERY effective. However\, it can be as confounding and confusing as it is effective because it requires a host of new techniques and alternative rig set-ups to the indicator nymphing or dry fly fishing many of us are more familiar with. \n\n\n\nThe Deerfield Fly Shop is very proud to present a virtual workshop from perhaps the most preeminent educator in the sport\, George Daniel\, to help guide you through the ins and outs of contact nymphing\, from rods\, reels and lines to leader set ups and fly patterns to the techniques you will want to try on the water. See the full outline below for more details about the workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Zoom-based class will run on Thursday March 24 at 7 pm. The presentation itself will last 90 minutes and George will field all your questions afterwards. Cost is $50. Email brian@deerifeldflsyshop.com or call 413-397-3665 to register. Class space is limited. \n\n\n\nGeorge Daniel is the lead instructor at the legendary Penn State University fly fishing program started by George Harvey and run by Joe Humphries for many years. He is a two-time US National Fly Fishing Champion and member of several US teams to compete at the World Championships. He has coached both the men’s and youth national teams. You may recognize him from the cover of the recent Fly Fisherman magazine where\, in addition to other publications\, he has written numerous articles and he is also the author of three books\, including two focused on nymphing. A highly sought after guide and instructor—he is booked solid through 2023—we are lucky to have George teaching a class for us here at the Deerfield Fly Shop. \n\n\n\nGeorge Daniel Contact (aka Euro) Nymphing Workshop \n\n\n\nEssential Tools \n\n\n\n\nTraditional Rods versus European Style Nymphing Rods\nLine Options (traditional taper\, euro line\, mono rigs)\nSighter/Indicator\nLeaders (tapered versus level)\nPatterns\n\nPatterns Suggestive versus Imitative\n\n\nTop Euro Nymphs\n\n\nUn-weighted with shot\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Nymphing Concepts \n\n\n\n\nWhat contact nymphing is and what contact nymphing isn’t.\nIdeal tightline conditions versus non-ideal\n\n\n\n\nEssential Rigging \n\n\n\n\nDiscussion of Leader Design (universal versus condition specific)\nSingle Fly vs. multiple flies\nWeight Placement (heaviest fly placement\, split shot\, putty)\n\n\n\n\nThree Presentation Types (Where/When) \n\n\n\n\nDrifting:\nDredging\nSwinging\n\n\n\n\nFour Principals of Casting and Presenting Nymphs \n\n\n\n\nSquare\nFlip/Cast\nLead/Swing Out Flies (180* to target)\nSquare to Target and Repeat\n\n\n\n\nReading The Drift (Too Much Slack\, Too Much Drag\, Natural Drift) \n\n\n\nConcept of Two Speeds \n\n\n\nSetting The Hook \n\n\n\nDeveloping Contact Approach for Various Water Types/Scenarios (targets\, rigging\, casting\, and presenting) \n\n\n\n\nRiffle\nRun\nPool\nPocket Water\nSkinny Flats
URL:https://deerfieldflyshop.com/event/george-daniel-contact-nymphing-virtual-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Tying New England Trout Flies with Rich Strolis
DESCRIPTION:Though perhaps best known for his streamer patterns\, Rich Strolis has also developed numerous nymph and dry fly patterns that flat out catch trout. On Saturday\, March 5\, at 9 am\, Rich will share some of these in a Zoom class presented by the Deerfield Fly Shop. In this six-hour class\, he will lead you through a selection of time-tested patterns that have proven effective here in New England and beyond. With a few alterations in color and size\, these patterns should cover a majority of your insect hatch matching needs in New England throughout the course of the season. Limited to ten students\, Rich will teach this class as he does his in person classes–going step by step through each fly and waiting for all tyers to complete each step and answer all questions before moving on.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe class will require an advanced beginner to intermediate level of tying skill\, but will provide information and insights valuable to the most experienced of tyers as well. Rich will lead the class step by step through some of his best insect patterns as well as some other flies that have proven effective over the years\, including: Shucked Up Emerger\, R-F Caddis\, Dust Bunny Winter Stone\, Morgan Midge Variation\, Classified Caddis Pupa\, DDT Nymph\, Quill Bodied Jig\, and Shimmer Stone. Other patterns may also be tied if time allows.\n\n\n\nStudents should have their own vise and tools\, including scissors\, dubbing whirl\, bobbin and whip finish tool in addition to a compliment of threads in a variety of colors (in size 70 and 140 denier or 8/0 and 6/0—all thread and tools are available at the Deerfield Fly Shop). All materials will be provided in kits that Rich himself will put together and mail to all participants prior to the class. Bring an open mind and any questions you might have. Rich will go over hook choices\, material choices and substitutions and most importantly\, how to effectively fish these patterns.\n\n\n\n\n\nTuition for the class is $125 and includes the material kits. Advanced registration with payment in full is required by Feb. 23. Contact brian@deerfieldflyshop.com or call 413-397-3665 to register. This class is limited to 10 students and will fill up quickly!\n\n\n\nFrom right down the road in Connecticut\, Rich Strolis honed his craft as a guide on the Farmington and Housatonic Rivers and then shifted to commercial fly tying as his patterns started to gain national attention as consistent fish producers. He has fished his patterns all over the world and continues to torment the big browns of the Housatonic and Farmington! He is a signature designer for the Montana Fly Company and is on the pro staff at Thomas and Thomas as well as Regal Vise. The author of the well-received book Catching Shadows: Tying Flies for the Toughest Fish and Strategies for Fishing Them as well as numerous articles in the fly fishing magazines\, Rich is a sought after tyer and educator\, so we are very pleased to have him here at the Deerfield Fly Shop.
URL:https://deerfieldflyshop.com/event/tying-new-england-trout-flies-with-rich-strolis/
LOCATION:Deerfield Fly Shop\, 8 Elm St.\, South Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
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