Main Line Fly Tyers 

Philadelphia's Oldest Fly Tying Club

Learn Fly Tying and Stream Tactics 

2008-2009 Class Information and Schedules

The MLFT club offers two classes for beginning through advanced fly tyers and fly fishers. Both classes are held twice a year. There is a fall session starting in October and the winter session starts in January.  The classes are sponsored by the  Upper Moreland Parks and Recreation Dept. call 215-659-3100 ext.1039 to register. The tying class has multiple instructors available and ready to teach and coach beginners, novice, intermediate and advanced tyers. The Tactics and Strategy class includes particular tips for fishing the Upper Delaware River.

FLY-TYING $42.

The class meets on Thursdays and includes 6 class sessions at the Upper Moreland High School, Room 411.

Fall Class: Sep. 25th thru Nov. 11th (no class on Oct. 9th) at HS Rm. 411 7:00-9:00

Winter Class: Feb. 5th thru Mar. 3rd at HS Rm. 411 7:00-9:00

Instructors: Sam Vigorita & Dave Shillington, Main Line Fly Tyers Club

If you’re interested in fly-fishing and fly-tying, this is the course you’ve been waiting for. Don’t wait; be ready for opening day. Learn how to create wet flies, dry flies, nymphs, streamers, and bass bugs. Suggestions for tools and materials will be given at the first class. Advanced instruction will also be available for experienced tyers wishing to advance their fly-tying skills. 

To register call the Upper Moreland Parks and Recreation Dept. at 215-659-3100 x1039 or 267-607-1038

Or download the registration form (<- click to download) and mail it along with payment.

FLY-FISHING TACTICS/STRATEGIES $42.

The class meets on Tuesdays and includes 5 class sessions at the Upper Moreland High School, Room 806

Fall Class: Oct. 7th thru Nov. 18th (no classes Oct. 21 and Nov. 4) in Rm. 806 from 7:00-9:00pm

Winter Class: Feb. 3rd thru Mar. 3rd in Rm. 806 from 7:00-9:00pm

Instructor: Sam Vigorita, Main Line Fly Tyers Club

Improve your skills and catch more fish! Learn how to "read" the waters of a trout stream. Find out where fish live, how to approach them, and how to catch them. Know what they feed on and learn the types of flies to use at different times of the year. Become a better fisherman and reduce your chances of coming up empty. The instructor is one of the area's most successful trout anglers and has logged literally thousands of hours fishing and instructing on East Coast trout and salmon waters.

To register call the Upper Moreland Parks and Recreation Dept. at 215-659-3100 x1039 or 267-607-1038

Or download the registration form (<- click to download) and mail it along with payment.

Upper Moreland High School
3000 Terwood Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
 DIRECTIONS:
Take PA Turnpike to Exit 343 (old# 27) - Willow Grove, take left exit fork to 611 South
At third traffic light turn left onto Fitzwatertown Rd. Fitzwatertown Rd. becomes Terwood Rd. After 1/4 mile, make a right onto HS grounds

 

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