This course is both an introduction to fly tying for students with little or no experience, as well as an advanced course for more experienced fly tyers. Students will learn to tie a variety of flies that will catch fish in northern Minnesota waters as well as Minnesota’s “Driftless Area.” A portion of each class will be devoted to basic food sources for fish, with a corresponding discussion about how to imitate such food sources with flies, and how to decide which fly to select in a particular situation. The students will be exposed to a variety of fly tying materials. Each student will tie and take home more than a dozen flies. Those who are able to master the flies scheduled for the course will receive instruction on tying more advanced patterns, or even coming up with new creations. Each student will receive a kit containing fly tying materials to tie a great variety of flies. A limited supply of fly tying tools is available for use by those students who do not own tools upon request. Students may bring their own tools or purchase a complete set through North House for an additional cost of $45 which must be ordered and paid for at time of registration. Please note, the $95 materials fee must be paid in full at the time of registration. In the event of a cancellation, this materials fee is non-refundable, but the materials can be mailed to the participant who is unable to attend upon request.