THE HERTFORDSHIRE BRANCH OF THE FLY DRESSERS GUILD
TYING SYLLABUS 2020/21
Check out our programme for the next tying season
Our syllabuses for beginner, intermediate & advanced groups are designed to cater for all abilities.
Any member wishing to attempt the tying of any particular fly, will always be welcome to have a go at any level any month.
All tying classes start at 8pm.
It is important that the tyer collects methods just as he collects materials. Whether or not the tyer exactly follows the methods is not as important as the skill and knowledge gained by the process. Darrel Martin
FLY TYING ON ZOOM
We have started a series of monthly fly tying demonstrations for members via Zoom.
The first one featured 'Quick & Effective Flies'.
The rest of the series are;
Achieving Consistency in your Fly Tying - a discussion
Dry Flies
Nymphs
Wets
Catskill Dries
C.D.C.
For more details of the flies being tied please see the 'Programme & Events' page.
FDG SYLLABUSES
The Guild Awards Scheme is an opportunity for members to test their fly-tying abilities against a national standard at their own pace and ultimately receive a recognised award. The scheme is meant to be informative, enjoyable and to encourage co-operation and camaraderie amongst those taking part.
Participation is entirely voluntary. No member is under any obligation to take part.
In essence participants are required to tie three examples of each fly, which are then assessed on quality as individuals and a group of three. These flies are picked to demonstrate particular skills and a consistency of technique.
If you have any questions please see Ian or Regan.
More details and advice can be found on the F.D.G. website .
Bronze Award
Grey Goose Buzzer
Wet Soldier Palmer
Black Pennell
Dry Pheasant Tail Variant
Cat’s Whisker Lure
Silver Award
Blue Charm
Dark Watchet
Ginger Quill
Dark Olive
Klinkhammer Special
Czech Nymph
Gold Award
Beltra Badger
Woven Nymph
Invicta
Colonel Fuller
Muddler Minnow
Royal Wulff
Sar Mul Mac
Grayling Award
(which can be attempted once you have the silver award)
Gammarus
Scud
Pink & Purple Peril
Caddis
Reverse Parachute Fly
Tup’s Indispensable
SILVER & GOLD AWARDS
As well as the bronze award syllabus above, I have also attached the silver & gold award syllabuses