Flies for Ontario Bronzebacks w/ Ken Collins - Sat Mar 1st, 2pm
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Event Type: In-Person only
Location: Drift Outfitters & Fly Shop - 199 Queen St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 1S2
Flies for Ontario Bronzebacks!
Ken Collins is one of Ontario's best known and respected fly fishing guides, having appeared on many fly fishing tv series, you've probably enjoyed taking in some of his fishing tips during your Saturday morning viewing! Ken specializes in all manner of fish species but has a real affinity for smallmouth bass, you're not going to want to miss this one!
Time-on-the-water, fly fishing guiding and instructing over the past more-than-a-few decades has given Ken insight to see that our Bronzeback fly fishing is top notch! Smallmouth bass live in numerous habitats throughout the province and with the right presentation and fly, even the pickiest fish will strike. They really do have a weakness for feathers and fur.
A successful fly usually boils down to the level of the water column bass are willing to feed at. You do need to be prepared with offerings that will work at different levels of the water column. The good news is that a handful of proven effective "guide style" flies will get the job done. The best flies are easy to tie with readily available materials and they flat out catch fish on the surface, in the depths and swimming in between.
Angling/guiding has taught Ken over the years two key factors of fish catching. First being that " movement = life = food", so if your fly patterns does not have built in movement, it will not be overly effective. Movement needs to come from the fly as well as your presentation for top results. This tying session will involve patterns that have proven movement built in!
Also, you need to put your fly where the fish are. If you are not loosing flies to the bottom or other fish hiding structures you are probably not getting as many fish tug-o-wars as you should. So patterns that are easy to tie, and occasionally can be left behind, are key to many top anglers successes. This session will show you a few patterns that you can quickly fill your fly box with without breaking the bank or staying at the vise any longer than necessary.
Come learn to tie durable, effective bass flies that will help you target the great bronze bombers found in Ontario's waters with Ken, a long-time smalljaw addict!
Each student will receive all materials needed to tie 4 proven patterns and will get to take home the flies they tie. Students must have some tying experience for this class. Students must provide their own fly tying vise and tools.
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 materials for all flies, Students must provide their own fly tying vise and tools. Unless specified otherwise required tools include vise, scissors, bobbin holder, & whip finisher.
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 14 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.
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