Fly tying, rod building, and fly casting classes and lessons

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Great Lakes
Fly Shop

4426 Regent Street
Duluth, MN 55804
218-740-3040

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Mon-Sat
9 am- 5pm

Sunday
Noon to 5pm

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Fly Tying Classes 

We are currently offering basic fly tying classes on Wednesday nights from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM from November to February.  Each class is comprised of three two-hour sessions, and new classes generally start on the first Wednesday of each month.  Classes consist of basic instruction in the use of some commonly used fly tying tools as well as tying many well established patterns. Learn to tie in a friendly, comfortable environment with others looking to explore this fascinating hobby.  Tying will be focused on two types of  soft hackles, prince nymphs, woolly buggers, royal wulffs and adult caddis. Come and enjoy coffee and dounuts and get a great introduction to a very intriguing pastime that can easily last a lifetime.

  • Cost:  $35.00 per student.  All materials used are included in this cost, and class participants will have a nice assortment of classic flies to bring home when it's all done.  Please call early to restrister, seats to go fast!! 

Take a Kid Fly Tying Sessions

We will be offering free fly tying clinics for kids on Saturdays beginning in January.  This is an open door fly tying session to be enjoyed by the parents as well as kids.  PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. WE ARE LIMITED TO SIX STUDENTS. There will be basic instructions on tools, vise set-ups, todays tying materials and of course tying some flys. It will happen on every Saturday with no program guide just tie what you like or learn from instructors or parents.  We will start around noon and end around 2:00 or 3:00, or when you feel like leaving. This is an opportunity for young fly tyers to meet other fly tyers and just to have a good time and get into the art and sport of fly tying.  See you there!!!   

 

Rod Building Instruction

 

  We offer a variety of kits for many different rod configurations, and rod building instuction is offered on a personal basis. There is no time restraint, allowing customers to work on their rod projects when time allows.  We provide complete, hands-on instruction to help in rod construction, handle and reel seat placement, guide alignment, thread wrapping and finish application. All tools and fishing material are covered in the cost of the class. Classes commence in the winter!!

  • Cost:  $35.00 per rod and $15.00 for additonal rods

 

 

Casting Clinics

 Our casting clinics will be starting up on the 4th of June with the first class Friday evening from 6:00 PM to around 9:00 PM. Cost is $55.00 per student. Rod and Reel provided. Please bring waders. Casting fundamentals and informatin will include how to properly cast in a comfortable manner and laying out the fly line straight.  Executing a Roll cast. Bending the wrist is a no-no, why? Casting to targets. Mending on rivers and using any indicator. Executing a single haul and tying the proper knots. I will also touch on what rod is best for you and what lines work the best for your particular situation. I will have these clinics every Monday and Friday in the month of June. Weather permitting. Cheers. See you there.

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