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Classes will be held at the Cameron Village shop from 6:30-8:30 P.M. Cost is $25 per class, with all materials provided. Payment in advance is required to reserve a place in each class. Call 919-833-1741 or sign up in the Raleigh Shop. New to Tying? The March 2nd or 4th class will be a brief introduction into fly tying and a prerequisite to following 3 classes which can be taken a la carte.

• March 2: Introduction & San Juan Worm, Wooley Bugger
• March 4: Introduction & San Juan Worm, Wooley Bugger
• March 9: Nymphs: Hare’s Ear, Pheasant Tail
• March 16: Dry Flies: Elk Hair Caddis, Thunderhead
• March 23: Saltwater: Clouser Minnow, Murdich’s Wiggler

Fly Tying Classes are also scheduled for Greenville & Winston-Salem

Redfish, Red Drum, Spot tails, Puppy Drum and Blue Tails are just a few of the names describing one of the most popular inshore gamefish saltwater anglers chase. Made famous, and almost extinct, by Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme’s recipe for blackened redfish these great fish have suffered years of abuse at the hands of the commercial fishing industry from Texas to North Carolina, where it is the state fish.

Join a few salty anglers on their journey as they uncover the good, the bad and the ugly facing this invaluable resource on North Carolina’s coast.

“Redfish Can’t Jump” Raleigh Showings
Wednesday, Feb 24
The Pour House Music Hall
224 South Blount Street

7:30 Doors open
8:00 Music from Jason Andre and friends
8:30 First showing
9:30 Second showing

Admission is $5 – you will be entered into a drawing to win some cool stuff.

Film trailer:

UNCW Continuing Studies Course

Learn about fishing opportunities in North Carolina, the appropriate gear for fly fishing and some of the skills required to get started. The three-part course covers:

March 3: Fly Fishing Gear – compare and contrast types of fishing in taking a closer look at the gear and discussing some of the many fly fishing destinations in the state.

March 10: Fly Tying – learn the basic techniques required to tie flies by completing one fly pattern.

March 17: Casting – a two-hour, hands-on session which covers the basic components of fly casting. (All equipment is provided. This session meets from 2 – 4 p.m.)

For 11 years, Tim Glover has managed the Great Outdoor Provision Co.’s Wilmington store. He began his fishing career early, learning to fish with his father on trips to the Outer Banks and by fishing in every farm pond within biking or walking distance from his home in Chapel Hill. Glover has taught numerous fly fishing classes, including courses on casting and fly tying.

$89 Osher Members; $99 Non-Member

Register Online – Deadline March 1

Classes will be held at the store from 7:00-8:45 P.M. on Tuesday evenings. Cost is $15 per class, with all materials provided. Classes are designed for beginners and for those wishing to take their skills to the next level. Each fly pattern we tie will be progressively more challenging as well as fun. Do you know the difference between a Bobbin and Bodkin? If not, then the first class will be a brief introduction into fly tying and a prerequisite to following five classes. The classes held in March may be attended a la carte. Payment in advance is required to reserve a place in each class. Call 336.727.0906 or sign up in the Winston Salem Shop.

• February 16: Introduction & San Juan Worm
• March 2: Trout – Hare’s Ear Nymph
• March 9: Trout – Hatch Matcher
• March 16: Trout – Elk Hair Caddis
• March 23: Trout – Midges, Midges, & Midges! (Topwater and Emergers)
• March 30: Small Mouth – The Mormon Cricket (Topwater)

Check out Fly Tying Classes in Wilmington & Greenville plus our Fly Fishing Class in Chapel Hill.

Film showings this weekend at the Charlotte Fly Fishing Show:

The Park (formerly Merchandise Mart)
Friday, Jan 29 @ 3 pm
Saturday, Jan 30 @ 2 pm

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Watch the trailer and learn more about the project here.

2009 Trip report from Josh Eddings (Greenville Staff):

Just got back from my first of two weeks on Little Corn Island, Nicaragua working with Manna Project International. The bonefishing was tough. Winds were kind of strong and the moon was full at mid-week so that made things weird. I did catch some bones though and found a lot more sight fishing than I had expected. I also caught 2 nice triggerfish on the fly and that was a ton of fun. They tail on the coral in about 6 inches of water and they are really fun to cast to.

I caught some jacks and yellowtails as well. I consider it a scouting trip and feel that I did really well considering I fished by myself. It is a beautiful place and there was only one other person on the whole island with a fly rod. Here are a few pictures:

Josh is also a part of the “Redfish Can’t Jump” film project.

Do you have a fishing/outdoor story to share? Send it to us & we’ll post.

Charlotte Manager, Rudy Hayden sent over this clip of his friend turning his Buffwear into a beanie/stocking cap. Get your Buff on…

Check out the current issue of thisisfly.com for an article out about “Redfish Can’t Jump“- A Documentary on the North Carolina Redfish.  This is Fly is a well-known online magazine that always has some cool stuff to read about.  Just go to the website and click on page 65.

Also noteworthy, the “Redfish Can’t Jump” release date is set for Thursday, January 21st in Wilmington.  The premiere will be hosted by City Stage at Level 5 in downtown Wilmington and the showing will begin at 8 pm. Admission will be $3 and you will be entered into a drawing to win some cool stuff. More on Facebook. Watch the trailer below:

Classes will be held at the store from 6:00-9:00 P.M. on Tuesday evenings. Cost is $25 per class, with all materials provided. Both classes are designed for beginners. Payment in advance is required to reserve a place in each class.

Greenville Classes

• January 19: Trout Patterns
• January 26: Saltwater Patterns
• February 23: Saltwater Patterns #2
  

Wilmington Classes

• February 2: Trout Patterns
• February 9: Saltwater Patterns

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Due to numerous requests, we’ve re-shot some video of the new Wilderness Systems Commander 120 to make it easier to see more of the cool features of this interesting boat. Join Gwen Crabtree (our Charlotte shop’s Boat Department Manager) and Tony Turner (the Wilderness Systems Factory Rep) as they go over some of the key features of the Commander 120. Also note that we are currently running a special promotion on the Commander 120, which Gwen will also cover in the video.

Video courtesy of Chris Wing

Earlier Coverage of the Commander 120 can be seen here.