Fly Tying Class – 2026

The Western Mass Fly Fishermen’s club (WMFF) fly-tying classes are designed to educate adults and children through our free fly-tying classes.

The classes will begin on Thursday January 8^th and continue every Thursday evening until February 26^th. 

The classes are held from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. at the Ludlow Elks Club, 69 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA.

All classes are directed by Mr. Terry Connolly. He is supported by many of the experienced club members who assist the students with “hand’s-on” guidance whenever necessary.

 The classes are open to the general public. There are NO costs to the students, the only stipulation is that whenever there are youth involved (10 years and older), that they be chaperoned by an adult family member.  All materials and tools are supplied for the class. If you have your own tools, feel free to bring them! Students are expected to start with the first class and progress through each week gaining knowledge and new techniques. If you have some experience and looking to improve your skills, please sign up for the classes.

Space is limited – registration is required

Please show up for the first class at 6:45 PM.

 QUESTIONS?  Please contact John Lawor at 413-579-1994 or by email at jlawor@wmffclub.org

The course agenda and flies that will be tied are:

Class 1. January 8^th Discussion on fly tying tools, tie the Woolly Worm

Class 2. January 15^th Gray Hackle, Brown Hackle

Class 3. January 22^th Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear Nymph, Tellico Nymph

Class 4. January 29^th Black Ghost w/bucktail, Woolly Bugger black

Class 5. February 5^th Mickey Finn, Black Ghost w/feather wing

Class 6. February 12^th Hornberg tent wing, Hornburg flat wing

Class 7. February 19^th Pheasant Tail, Lead Wing Coachman

Class 8. February 26^th Royal Coachman dry, Adams dry

 The last class is followed by a Graduation Certificate Ceremony

NOTE: One can find fly fishing and tying books at your local library using the universal Dewey Decimal System:  799.1 – 799.4