If you've always wanted to master the art of tying your own flies, now is the perfect opportunity. Join commercial fly tyer Erik Reinholz as he guides you through the complete fly-tying process, providing step-by-step instructions from start to finish. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, all levels are welcome!​​

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Feel free to bring your own materials or at least your fly tying vise and tools if you can bring them. I will have limited materials on hand.

 

 

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 - April 29th, 2026 - Rochester Public Library.  Fly patterns that will be tied as time allows will be the following.

 

Mickey Finn

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Hook:  Mustad 79580 Size 6 streamer hook or equivalent

Thread:  Black 6/O or 70 denier

Rib:  Oval silver tinsel

Body:  Flat silver tinsel size medium (12)

Wing:  Small bunch of yellow bucktail, over which is equal sized bunch of red bucktail, over which is larger bunch of yellow bucktail, equal in size to the first 2 bunches combined.​

Eyes:  (optional) Jungle Cock Eyes

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Black Nose Dace​

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Materials:

Hook:  Mustad 79580 Size 6 streamer hook or equivalent

Thread:  Black 6/O or 70 denier

Tail:  Red yarn

Body:  Flat silver tinsel size medium (12) or large (10)

Wing:  Small bunch of white bucktail, over which is equal sized bunch of black bucktail, over which is a bunch of brown bucktail all in approximate equal size and length.

Eyes:  (optional) Jungle Cock Eyes

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Light Edson Tiger​

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Materials:

Hook:  Mustad 79580 Size 6 streamer hook or equivalent

Thread:  Black 6/O or 70 denier

Tail:  Barred Woodduck Feather approximately 1/2 the length of the hook shank

Rib:  Copper Wire (optional for duribility)

Body:  Peacock Herl

Wing:  Bunch of yellow bucktail extending just past the bend of the hook, over which is red hackle barbules 1/2 the length of the wing.

Eyes:  (optional) Jungle Cock Eyes

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 - May 20th, 2026 - Rochester Public Library.  Fly patterns that will be tied as time allows will be determined.

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 - June 3rd, 2026 - Rochester Public Library.  Fly patterns that will be tied as time allows will be determined.

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