Pub Night Friday January 30th at 7:30 pm

Where: Bo Diddley's Pub right across the street from Bower Mall (south end of Red Deer)

When: Friday January 30th at 7:30 pm

Phil Rowley will be there to visit with everybody!

Materials to Bring to the Euro Nymphing Workshop with Phil Rowley on January 31st!

Hi Gang!

Can you please try to bring the following material along with you to the Euro Nymphing Workshop with Phil Rowley! If you are having trouble finding any of these materials, I am sure that we can do some sharing at the workshop!

UTC 70 Red

UTC 70 Shrimp Pink

UTC 140 Olive

UTC 70-Black

UTC 70-Olive

.030" Lead Wire

3X or 4X Tippet (for ribbing)

Mirage Opal Mylar-Medium

Mirage Opal Mylar-Small

Copper Wire (Fine or Small)

Gold Wire (Fine or Small)

Black Flashabou

Fine Silver Wire

Dubbing Wax

Parasol Emergers and a CDC Caddis Dry Fly Pattern with Tim Maley

Twenty Two fly tiers came out tonight and learned to construct parasol emerges with Tim Maley. It is neat to see a very unique way to present a fly just under the surface. The fly is attached to an antron/yarn parasol that allows the fly to be fished just under the surface. You can use this technique for just about any emerging mayfly or caddis.

We ended the tying session by tying an excellent CDC Caddis pattern that is a real winner!

Thanks Tim for the very cool idea. I hope we get some feedback as to how this pattern made out on the water this upcoming fly fishing season!

Just a few reminders:

1. The Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition is on this weekend at Spruce Meadows in Calgary. Take a look at their website for a list of presenters. This exposition is usually full of great displays, presenters and product to purchase!

2. The Euro Nymphing Workshop with Phil Rowley still has 6 spots available. Let Bob Vanderwater know if you would like to attend!

I will post some materials that you will need for the workshop. Mostly thread. If you cannot find the materials, I am sure you can share with another person attending the workshop!

3. Next Monday we will be doing a chironomid session. The cost of next week's Fly Tying Monday is  $5.00. You will get some extra thread to take with you at the end of the session. Try to bring an extra bobbin if possible next week!

Building a pheasant tail parasol emerger.

Pheasant Tail Parasol Emerger

Thread: Green or black 8/0 thread

Hook: Mustad 3906 size 14 or 16

Parasol: Antron or macrame cord

Attaching parasol: 8 pound tippet

Tail: Pheasant Tail

Rib: Copper wire

Body: Pheasant tail

Thorax: Peacock herl

Legs: Pheasant

Emerging Caddis Parasol

Thread: Green or black 8/0 thread
Hook: Mustad 3906 size 14 or 16
Parasol: Antron or macrame cord
Attaching parasol: 8 pound tippet
Body: Olive semi seal
Wing: Swiss straw
Thorax: Olive semi seal
Legs: Olive mallard flank

CDC Caddis Dry Fly

Thread: 8/0 Olive

Hook: Standard dry fly hook sizes 14-16

Body: Olive antron

Wing: Tan CDC

Thorax: Olive antron

Hackle: Grizzly

The gang at work!