NAFF Intermediate Fly Tying Class

August 30th, 2025 - 9:00am - 3:00pm

Food Bank of North Central Arkansas

Mountain Home, AR

NAFF is again hosting an intermediate level fly tying class. Our own Dave Boyer will again be teaching the class.

The goal is to introduce the intermediate tier to a better understanding of the materials and techniques used in construction of a fly. We will discuss proportions, materials and techniques to better construct a fly that is acceptable to a fish. We will cover dry flies, wet flies and streamers. Students need to have the basic tying techniques down and be able to whip finish.

The class will be held at the Food Bank on Saturday, August 30. Be there and ready to start at 9:00 a.m., and the class will be completed by 3:00 p.m. Sandwiches from Schlotzsky’s will be provided for lunch. Class is limited to 10 students. This class is for North AR Fly Fishers members only.  

Students must bring the following equipment.

Tools:

Tying vice, bobbin holder(s), scissors, bodkin, whip finisher, hackle pliers, hair stacker, tweezers, and a portable light if so desired. 

Thread:

Pale Yellow and Black in 70 and 140 denier or similar. A spool of GSP in about 100-150 denier, white.

The class is for NAFF Member's Only, there is no charge for the class, but registrtaion is REQUIRED and the class is limited to 10 students.

Please click here to register:

2025 NAFF Intermediate Level Fly Tying Class - 8/30/2025

You must be signed into the website to register for this class (upper right hand corner of the website). Click on the forgot password link if you can't remember your password.

NAFF Fishing Outing on the Spring River!

Join us for a great day on the water! The North Arkansas Fly Fishers will be heading to Bayou Access on the Spring River for a club fishing outing on August 21. We’ll meet at the access at 9:00 a.m., so bring your gear and be ready for some fun!

The club will be serving up brats, buns, condiments, and plenty of cold water. NAFF members are invited (but not required) to bring a side dish or dessert to share with the group.

For up-to-date fishing and wading conditions, check out Mark Crawford’s “Spring River Report” in this newsletter. You can also visit his blog at www.springriverfliesandguides.com.

It’s about a 1.5-hour drive, and Google Maps will guide you straight to the Bayou Access (look for “paved bayou access road”). Don’t let the winding gravel road after the end of the paved road discourage you, it’s all part of the adventure!

Please be sure to register on the NAFF website so we can get an accurate headcount for food and logistics.

We hope to see you there with a rod in hand and a smile on your face!

To assure we plan enough food, please register for the event at the link below. Because this is a Member's Only, you will need to be signed into the website to register:

NAFF Fall 2025 Outing