NAFF Beginner Fly Tying Classes

ASUMH Ozarks Regional Arts Council Conference Room at the Vada Sheid CDC

Classes will be on 4 Mondays from 6pm-8pm

Jan. 12th; Jan. 26th; Feb. 2nd; Feb.9th

NAFF is again hosting a Beginners Fly Tying Class. as part of the ASUMH Community Education Program.  

This is a class for beginners to teach the basic principles of fly tying. Students will tie two each of two different flies at each class, all of which can be used on our local rivers. All tools and materials are provided by the North Arkansas Fly Fishers. A mentor will be available on a one-to-two or one-to-one basis.  

The class will be taught by Dave Boyer and Mike Tipton. They as well as our mentors are members of NAFF in good standing, and have experience teaching this and other classes.  Most importantly, all are active fly fishermen/women with a minimum of twenty years experience in the sport, and on our local waters. These are well seasoned individuals who love the sport with a willingness to share their knowledge and experience. In addition, mentors are on hand to assist the students as they ty the subject fly.

The class will be held on Mondays in January and February, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm, specifically January 12, 26, February 2, and 9, and will be held in the Ozarks Regional Arts Council Conference Room at The Sheid on the ASUMH campus. Class is $27.00, and includes a one year membership in NAFF. If the student is already a member, their membership will be extended a year.

If you are interested in taking the class, or know someone who is, register on line with ASUMH at ASUMH Fly Tying Class Registration and then search on fly tying.

NOTE - you will be registering and paying for this class directly through the ASUMH website, not the club's website.

NAFF Winter Outing

Rockbridge Rainbow Trout & Game Ranch

Friday, Jan. 2nd, 2026

8am - ???

Member's Only Event

We’ll kick off the new year with an outing to Rockbridge on Friday, January 2. John Berry traditionally led New Year’s Day trips, but after considering the universal January 1 condition— “general recovery”—we’ve granted everyone a 24-hour grace period. You’re welcome!

Rockbridge is best described as Dry Run Creek for grown-ups: heavily stocked, wonderfully managed, and full of trout that have absolutely no intention of surrendering quietly. These are big, thick-shouldered rainbows that fight like they’ve got somewhere better to be. To maintain the Dry Run spirit, Mike Tipton has already done his part by sacrificing three Tenkara rods in previous attempts to convince Rockbridge trout to behave. The trout, for the record, were unmoved.

Rockbridge is a pay-to-play fishery. The half-day, catch-and-release access: $135 + tax. NAFF will cover half the cost for this official club outing. (Your Treasurer has been informed and is breathing into a paper bag). This is a Member's Only event, you MUST register no later than Dec. 31st, 2025 and the cost will be $70/person.

Half-day is loosely defined at Rockbridge—particularly in winter—so don’t be surprised if we get a bit of “generous interpretation” on fishing hours.



You must register and pay in advance via the NAFF website. On the day of the outing, everyone meets at the main lodge at 8:00 AM to check in and pick up permits.

Food & Fellowship - We’ll wrap up with a tailgate-style meal, timing dependent on fish cooperation and rod breakage count.

This is Member's Only event, please assure you are signed into the website (upper right hand corner) and click on the link below to register:

2026 Club Winter Outing - Rockbridge