Winter is coming and that’s OK. Some good fishing is still to be had in the winter. But now that your fly boxes are mostly empty, winter is also the best time to restock them. So instead of just buying your flies, how about honing your tying skills or learning to tie?
There is just no better way to enhance your fly fishing experience than to hook up on a fly you tied yourself!

I understand that there are some “go to” flies that are better left to the experts, and size 24’s just disappear between my big fingers. But that still leaves plenty of flies that you could tie yourself. That’s why we have built a great tying program here at the Covey to help you learn or improve your skills at any level.

It’s a great experience for every fly fisher to at least get a basic fly tying experience. Then there are just some flies that everyone should tie because they are so simple, like the San Juan Worm, or a Glo-Bug (egg), or a Zebra Midge.

If you've never tied flies or just haven’t perfected your technique then make that a winter goal. At Angler’s Covey we have 4 ways to help you fill your fly boxes:

1. A free 101 Fly Tying class
2. 2-day Discover Fly Tying Basics class for $75
3. Weekly One Fly Classes for $25
4. Thursday Open Fly Tying Night. Free

Check our calendar for dates, time and availability.

This is a chance for you to make the first steps in learning how to tie a fly. This brief introduction will give you a taste of the entry level skills you need to learn fly tying. You will learn how to use all of the essential tools, basic materials and their uses, then on to the basic knots and lashings. Finally you will get to tie your first fly! Just think of the fun and money you can save if you can make a few of your own flies. If you’re new to fly fishing, or if you have been a fly fisher for sometime but have not learned to tie, this is the class for you.

Cost: FREE!
Location: Angler's Covey
Dates: Every Saturday (See Calendar for exceptions) (also on Registration Form)
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Materials: Provided

Our Complete Introduction to Fly Tying 

There is nothing more exhilarating than landing your first fish on a fly you tied yourself.

Want to learn how?

Come learn how to tie flies with Angler's Covey premier tying instructor Stan Benton. Stan teaches an intensive complete introductory class to fly tying.  This class is a two evening class, 3-4 hours each.  You will come away with the skill and confidence to tie your own flies.

What you will learn:
 Stan will begin the class by teaching all the needed basic techniques, such as hook placement, starting thread, tie points, and whip finishes. You will work with and learn about over 30 different natural and synthetic materials. Throughout the class you will learn how to use almost 20 different tying techniques.

After this class you can continue to improve your skills by putting them into practice by taking the next step and signing up for our One Fly Classes. These classes will focus on one fly or technique each night. Click here for available classes and times.

Cost: $75
Location/Times: Classroom 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Angler's Covey 2 classes, 3-4 hours each
Date: January 8th & 9th / Febuary 13th & 14th / March 12th & 13th  Seats are limited; sign up soon.

Welcome to our new weekly fly tying class. These workshops are going to provide weekly instruction on specific patterns, styles, and techniques. Interested in tying a Copper John? How about learning how to use different dubbing techniques? Take one or take them all.  We will have many of our premier local tiers and occasional special guests.

Cost: $25
Location/Times: Classroom 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Angler's Covey.
Date: Weekly on Wednesdays.  See Calendar for dates and class
Prerequisite: The Discover Fly Tying Class or previous experience tying flies. This is not a beginners' class.

This is an "open to the public" night to come and tie with other folks, share and learn new techniques, tips and tricks.  You never know who might show up. You can bring your own equipment or use the tools we have at the shop, or just watch other tiers. The store will stay open later so you can stock up on materials for the new skills learned. Watch for weekly specials on tie nights! 

Call or email for more information 719-471-2984 info@anglerscovey.com

Thursday Nights 6pm - 8pm

No Registration Required

'We may say of angling as Dr. Boteler said of strawberries: "Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God never did"; and so, if I might be judge, God never did make a more calm, quiet, innocent recreation than angling.' - Izzak Walton