This season we will be meeting on scheduled Tuesday evenings from September through May. One Tuesday each month will be a social tie we call the "Tie One On", which is held at a different local establishment each month. Please see schedule below. Tuesday nights are the opportunity to learn something new! Typically, one of our members will teach us how to tie a new fly pattern...or demonstrate a new technique. Several times a year, "celebrity" fly tyers and other fly fishing experts join us to share their knowledge and expertise. Past guests have included prominent tyers such as A.K. Best, Bob Clouser, Oliver Edwards, April Volkey, Pat Cohen, Gunnar Brammer, and Kelly Galloup.. We also welcome speakers of local interest; in fact, you just might learn how to find Muskies on the Fox River (yes, our Fox River)! If you are interested in joining us, please fill out an application and return to: DRiFT P.O. Box 5028 Wheaton, IL 60189.
This fly is a version of a shrimp (squimp) and can be used as a bonefish or redfish pattern in a shallow flats area. Cast in front of the bonefish (the distance depends on the speed and movement of the fish) and watch for the fish to move into view of the fly, give small strips to imitate a shrimp avoiding the fish to entice a strike. Use a "strip set" when you feel a solid take by the fish. Hold on tight and let it run!
Materials:
#4, 6 Salt Water Hook- Gamakatsu SL45 Bonefish hook
Thread: UTC 140 Brown
Orange Ice Dub
Tan Arctic Fox
Brown / Orange Hot Legs
Small Dumbell Eyes- Chartreuse
Rootbeer Cactus Chenille- Large
Gold Krystal Hackle
Pearl Krystal Flash
UV clear or Head Cement
College of Dupage
Room TEC-1038B
Join DRiFT for a casual evening of tying and socializing at the Sturdy Shelter Brewery in Batavia!
Bring your vise, tools and whatever materials you want to refill you fly boxes, knock out a few for the Tie-A-Thon or try something new!
10 Shumway Ave,
Batavia, IL 60510