On the Swing, Wet Flies for Trout and Steelhead with Marty Howard

Description

• Saturday Morning March 23rd, 8:30am – 12:00pm
• Location – Conference Room 3
• Please Bring Fly Tying Tools, Thread and a Portable Lamp

In this workshop Marty will teach you how to integrate progressive fly tying techniques to improve the performance of flies fished on the swing. An intermediate fly tying skill level is recommended, but if you can whip finish a fly and have a desire to learn, this course is for you. This is a follow along fly tying workshop, you will need a vise, tools, and a spool of tying thread. All other materials will be provided. The techniques learned can be easily incorporated into trout, steelhead, and even bass flies. Marty understands fly tying is not easy, no need to be intimidated. His fly tying classes have a fun and positive learning environment. So, if you tie flies and live for the tug, you won’t want to miss this opportunity.

Marty Howard has been active in the fly fishing industry for over forty years. You could easily say he has had a lifelong passion for teaching the art of fly fishing. Teaching anglers how to tie flies has been a focus of Marty’s from the beginning. He is a published author. You can find his work online, in magazines, and in books. His book, co-authored with Dec Hogan, Steelhead Fly Tying Art and Design, has helped thousands of fly tyers improve their skills. Marty was inducted into the Utah Fly Fishing Hall of Fame back in 2018, builds bamboo fly rods and guides fly fishing trips on his local waters. He is currently serving as the president of his local fly fishing club, the Heber Valley Fly Casters. More on Marty Howard can be found at:  https://wasatchexpo.com/martyhoward/