About this fly-tying novice class.

We are happy to announce that the Masterclass Novice Level Fly Tying—the 2-day course—is offered again throughout the winter months from January 2026 through March 2026. It is for all ability levels but is catered towards those just beginning their journey in this art form. We teach techniques and procedures that apply to all fly patterns. 

All classes are supplied with all the tools and materials. There is no need to pre-purchase a fly-tying kit at an additional cost for the course. All tools and materials are provided for each student. 

These classes are excellent "Birthday, Christmas, and Anniversary" gifts for the outdoors person in your life. As a GAIA-certified fly-tying instructor, Gary Hanke is pleased to offer the following class.

"The object of this program will be to teach, in a practical manner, the Art of Fly Tying at a "Novice/Beginner Level.”

For this fly-tying program, we will provide you with quality materials and tools for free, including all hooks, materials, and fly-tying tools. With these supplies, you can tie many different fly patterns by using any of the successfully proven Western patterns we will teach as a base set of flies.

Each pattern has been selected to illustrate a basic fly-tying procedure and tying technique applicable to hundreds of other fly patterns. Remember that although the patterns taught in this course are excellent flies, learning the procedures and techniques illustrated by these patterns will make you a fly tier. These procedures and methods are carried over from one fly pattern to the next. Once each procedure or process is mastered, you can tie various fly patterns by simply varying the materials and the order of the techniques and procedures. (Overcome the domino effect!)

It is always a good idea to try out a variety of fly-tying tools and vices before purchasing those that best suit your needs and your budget. We provide 5 different types of vices and a variety of fly-tying tools for you to work with while learning how to tie flies. There is no need to pre-purchase a fly-tying kit for our class. This is a large saving, and the end result puts you into tools and materials that will fit your needs.

Upon request, we can assemble a fly-tying tool kit to fit your budget. 

Includes

Certificate of Achievement

Fly Tying Manual (PDF Format-email required) $40.00 savings. (This is a living document that is 100 + pages currently)

**Private, club, association, and corporate classes are available upon request**

** All courses are nonrefundable**

Gold Medal Experience and Unbelievable Value

This course is necessary for anyone interested in becoming a fly tier or simply sharpening their skills. Gary has decades of experience and has ties all over the world. He is passionate about this history and doing things the proper way. Was fly tying for me when I signed up for this course with a friend? I needed to gain experience, as well as materials and tools. Gary provides everything you need for the course, including the opportunity to try out different vices and tools.  All you have to do is show up. With the two full days of training with a certified instructor and all the materials and tools you need, it would be hard to get a better bang for your buck. Gary has helped me discover a new passion that will last a lifetime.

Heath F.

Please do post a review if you take our fly-tying course. All comments are welcomed.