Location: Drift Outfitters - 199 Queen St E, Toronto
Event Type: In-Person only
Join local expert Nick Roman to learn to tie some of his favourite backcountry brook trout flies! These have been tested all over including in Algonquin Park. For those who have come to Nick's classes in the past, you'll know that he always brings great insights not only into the tying but also how to fish them!
Most southern Ontario anglers associate brook trout fishing with tiny spring fed creeks filled with eager small trout. Once you head north of Algonquin provincial park what you typically think of brook trout will be challenged. Northern Brookies are predators looking for a big meal. You’d probably be better off bringing your smallmouth bass box than any small stream trout box.
Nick has been fishing the Ontario backcountry for two decades and is looking forward to sharing his modern adaptions of brook trout patterns for targeting our native char in the North.
Each student will receive all materials and tools needed for the duration of the class and will get to take home the flies they tie. Students should have some tying experience for this class.
Classes are roughly 2 hours in length but may vary depending on the ability of the class.
Please note: Pre-Booking 24 hours in advance is mandatory, walk-ins are not accepted
Tools and Materials:
We provide the tools, vise, and materials you will need for the duration of the class.
F.A.Q’s
Q: Can I bring my own tools?
A: If you wish to bring your own tools to the class, please do!
Please ask, in advance, if any other tools are needed if you wish to bring your own as individual tying classes may vary in equipment needs.
Q: Can I keep the flies that I tie?
Yes, you get to keep the flies you tie during the class for your own use!
Q: Can I just watch?
Yes, you can, but the same fees still apply for attendance.
Q: Can I take video or photographs of the class, or particular techniques?
The entire class – no. Particular techniques – go right ahead, but keep them for personal use only, and do not post them on social media, or online.
Q: My child wants to get started into fly tying, can I sign them up?
Yes, you can, we love seeing youth get into fly tying!
Children and youth under the age of 16 are required to be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian, no exceptions. Children under the age of 8 years are not permitted in these classes.
Cancellation Policy:
3 days or more before the class – a full refund will be issued
Up to 72 hours before class – no refund will be issued
If we do not receive any bookings 48 hours before the start time of a lesson we will cancel the lesson without other notice.
