sbeausol
01-25-2009, 06:18 PM
Manchester Library Saturday January 31st 12-4:30
'Let’s Go Fishing' introduction to fly tying. The class will cover the tools, materials, threads and hooks required for fly tying, a hands-on session on the basic steps, and a full fly tying session with nymph, wet fly, streamer and dry fly samples. The class is designed for adults; however children over twelve may attend if accompanied by an adult. All tools and materials will be provided; participants are encouraged to bring their own tools if they own them. Sponsored by the Merrimack River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the NH NH Fish and Game Department Aquatic Education Program, and the Manchester Libary.
PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Manchester www.manchester.lib.nh.us (http://www.manchester.lib.nh.us/) For more information, call Steve Viggiano at 624-6550 x 32
Cote’s Fly Shop Rod Building Class
Saturday March 7th 9am Fly Fish New Hampshire show Pelham NH
Learn how to build your own IM6 custom high-modulus graphite rod.
The class is 4 to 5 hours and includes the following: Explain procedure and fit rod grip. Assemble and glue on reel seat. Discuss guide placement and spline blanks. Do several practice wraps on provided blanks pieces. Learn how to place guides and instruction on inscriptions. Lecture on finishing of the blanks, the finer points of using flex coat epoxy, and the use of color preserver.
At the end of the class the student would still have to take the blank home and do the wraps. A rod wrapping bench is included in the cost of the course.
Blank Choices: For this class the prospective rod builders could choose from the following size rods to build:
6’ 3wt
6’ 6” 2/3wt
7’ 4wt
7’ 6” 4 or 5wt
8’ 4, 5, or 6wt
8’ 6” 5 or 6 wt
9’ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10wt
These would all be Cote’s Custom IM6 graphite rod blanks. High modulus blanks finished in translucent brown. These blanks build up to smooth powerful rods with excellent dampening ability. The cost of the class is $140.00 per student which includes: the rod bench, the blank, grade A cork, A-16SRB reel seat, Guide set, guide placement chart, and brown thread. Also included in the cost of the course is a single use package of rod finish. Up grades on the blanks or components (limited to store stock) are available, but arrangements must be made in advance directly with the Cote’s Fly Shop Please specify rod choice upon registering for this class.
For information e-mail gizmocpns@aol.com
Maryann Cote
Cote’s Fly Shop
508-892-3765
'Let’s Go Fishing' introduction to fly tying. The class will cover the tools, materials, threads and hooks required for fly tying, a hands-on session on the basic steps, and a full fly tying session with nymph, wet fly, streamer and dry fly samples. The class is designed for adults; however children over twelve may attend if accompanied by an adult. All tools and materials will be provided; participants are encouraged to bring their own tools if they own them. Sponsored by the Merrimack River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the NH NH Fish and Game Department Aquatic Education Program, and the Manchester Libary.
PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Manchester www.manchester.lib.nh.us (http://www.manchester.lib.nh.us/) For more information, call Steve Viggiano at 624-6550 x 32
Cote’s Fly Shop Rod Building Class
Saturday March 7th 9am Fly Fish New Hampshire show Pelham NH
Learn how to build your own IM6 custom high-modulus graphite rod.
The class is 4 to 5 hours and includes the following: Explain procedure and fit rod grip. Assemble and glue on reel seat. Discuss guide placement and spline blanks. Do several practice wraps on provided blanks pieces. Learn how to place guides and instruction on inscriptions. Lecture on finishing of the blanks, the finer points of using flex coat epoxy, and the use of color preserver.
At the end of the class the student would still have to take the blank home and do the wraps. A rod wrapping bench is included in the cost of the course.
Blank Choices: For this class the prospective rod builders could choose from the following size rods to build:
6’ 3wt
6’ 6” 2/3wt
7’ 4wt
7’ 6” 4 or 5wt
8’ 4, 5, or 6wt
8’ 6” 5 or 6 wt
9’ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10wt
These would all be Cote’s Custom IM6 graphite rod blanks. High modulus blanks finished in translucent brown. These blanks build up to smooth powerful rods with excellent dampening ability. The cost of the class is $140.00 per student which includes: the rod bench, the blank, grade A cork, A-16SRB reel seat, Guide set, guide placement chart, and brown thread. Also included in the cost of the course is a single use package of rod finish. Up grades on the blanks or components (limited to store stock) are available, but arrangements must be made in advance directly with the Cote’s Fly Shop Please specify rod choice upon registering for this class.
For information e-mail gizmocpns@aol.com
Maryann Cote
Cote’s Fly Shop
508-892-3765