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About Us

Texas Flyfishers is dedicated to the promotion and growth of fly fishing. Education is a key factor in helping members improve their skills, knowledge, and enjoyment of the sport. We offer a full range of learning opportunities for our members.

Fly Tying Classes

Each year, beginning in early January, we offer our beginners course. Fundamentals of attaching fur, feathers, and synthetic materials to the hook to make a tasty-looking fly are taught by some of the club's highly talented tiers. The course lasts for eight weeks, after which you should be able to create flies for just about any fishing adventure. There is a modest charge for classes. Materials are provided for an additional fee.

Immediately following the beginners course, we offer the intermediate course. Here's where you can polish those skills you already have and learn some of the tricks used by professional tiers. There is a modest charge for the classes, and participants generally provide their own materials.

Occasionally, we offer special classes for advanced tiers. Be sure to check the Calendar page for announcements.

For information about tying classes including dates of the next class, see the Tying Class page or contact education committee chairman Frank Schlicht, 281-392-5296.

Fly Casting Classes

Federation of Fly Fishers certified casting instructor David Lemke took over the casting program onlyabout six months ago, but what an impact he's had. He completed a survey of members's interests in casting instruction, completed an outline for the casting program, and has already conducted a beginners program and two clinics, one on hauling and the other on presentation casts. For details on what David has programmed look at the Plan for Casting Classes. If you have any questions contact David at 713-502-1809 or dlemke@sbcglobal.net .

The Fly Fishing Academy

This is a comprehensive course aimed at beginning and novice fly fishers that covers a bit of everything to get you started in the sport. There are classes to familiarize you with the gear, teach you to tie knots and set up your equipment; classes on fresh and salt water fly fishing techniques; casting classes. After the basics classes there are outings to fresh and salt water locations with instructors so you can put your new skills to work. There is a modest charge to enroll in the Academy

For information about the Academy, contact education committee chairman Frank Schlicht, 281-392-5296.