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Fly Tying Workshop

May 20, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Please join us at our regular fly tying workshop held on the third Thursday of each month from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. We meet at the Port Royal Sound Foundation classroom located at 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie on the banks of the Chechessee River.

This month’s fly is a pattern by Bob Popovics, a 2014 inductee into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame.

Ultra Shrimp- Bob Popovics designer

  • Hook: Size 4 to 8 Saltwater Hook (Daiichi 2546, Tiemco 810)
  • Thread: Tan monocord or clear mono
  • Mouth: Super Hair (color to match your shrimp) Green, White, Clear, Tan, Pink
  • Eyes: 30 lb. mono and adding a drop of UV Resin or crab eyes
  • Flash: Pearl Krystal Flash
  • Underbody: Two strips of .030 lead free wire
  • Body: UV dubbing color to match shrimp. (Pearl, Green, Tan, Pink)
  • Back: Super Hair
  • Shellback: Thick UV Resin (Solarez) or Glow in the Dark for muddy waters or night fishing) 
  • Legs: Brown or tan hackle

This month’s presenter will be the Chairperson of our Fly Tying Committee, Ken Prager, an accomplished, expert fly tyer and frequent contributor.  Don’t forget a craft light and your tying gear.   Please note:  As a precaution against the spread of COVID19, we will require the use of facial masks and will be practicing social distancing.

Questions? Contact Ken at 610-999-9897

Details

Date:
May 20, 2021
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Sea Island Fly Fishers
Email
tom.onisko@seaislandflyfishers.org
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Venue

Port Royal Sound Foundation
310 Okatie Hwy
Okatie, SC 29909 United States
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