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The FFI Fly Tying Group was started by the FFI leadership at the 2007 Conclave (now called International Fly Fishing Fair) in Livingston, Montana.

It is a group of, by, and for fly tiers. The goals of the group are to develop fly tying at the local, regional, council, national, and international levels. Although we have a Board of Governors, we actually "govern" nothing. We are just tiers who have volunteered our time to serve the interests of tiers all over the US and internationally, too. The name was chosen by the IFFF leadership so that

our name is similar to the Board of Governors of the Casting Group. If you are interested in volunteering, visit our projects page where we will be posting information throughout the year. Our board meetings are held once each year at the International Fly Fishing Fair, and it is open to all members. Please check back for the exact date and time, as well as details about our Tiers' and Liars' BBQ event.

09/01/2025

Who can I challenge to take part in the Saltwater fly tying award program?

12/01/2024

Pair heading out

12/15/2023

A Whipfinisher can be a tricky tool
This video may help you learn how to use it

Fly Fishers International Fly Tying Group Tool Tip Video on How to use a Whipfinish Tool

12/01/2023

CDC Loop Wing Emerger tied with a Light and Dark Moose Mane Hair.
The Light and Dark Moose Mane Hairs when tied together give the abdomen a segmented look. Using the Peacock Herl for the Thorax gives life as the CDC Feathers tied in as Loop give the look as if the wings are coming out, and the CDC will float in the water surface.
Materials:
Hook Caddis Pupae Emerger Hook sizes 12 to 20
Thread: Black 6/0
Abdomen: 2 strands of Moose Mane, one dark and one white
Thorax: Peacock Herl
Wing: CDC feathers tied in a loop.

11/21/2023

Attention all Fly Tiers - present and future!
Starting Tuesday, November 28th, the FFI Fly Tying Group will kick off an Online Tying Skills Demo Series to be held 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. This series is not your typical fly pattern demonstration, but focus on enhancing tying skills and abilities!

The featured tiers will share their knowledge and guide through essential techniques to improve your precision, efficiency, and creativity in fly tying. Whether you're a seasoned tier or just starting, there's something valuable for everyone.

The first episode in the series features Mike Kelly from Project Healing Waters. He will be demonstrating the various way to use dubbing materials on various flies; The SHWAPF, the Casual Dress, the Waterhen Bloa, and the RS2 fly. The demonstration will be online using Zoom.

Topic: FTG Fly Tying Techniques - Ways to use Dubbing Materials
Date: Nov 28, 2023
Time: 5PM PT | 6PM MT | 7PM CT | 8PM ET

For the Zoom link go to:
https://www.flyfishersinternational.org/FFI-Online

November 28th, the Fly Tying Group is sponsoring an Online Fly Tying Techniques demonstration. The instructor for the class is Mike Kelly from Project Healing Waters. He will be demonstrating the various way to use dubbing materials on various flies; The SHWAPF, the Casual Dress, the Waterhen Bloa,...

11/15/2023

Fly Tying Group Annual Meeting
November 29
8pm Eastern Time

Meeting ID: 848 8392 3405
Passcode: 357159

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09/28/2023

The flies for the 4th Annual FFI Fly Tying Challenge were a selection of Dave Whitlock flies. The participants had to tie the following: Red Fox Squirrel Nymph, Dave’s Hopper, Whitlock Mouse Rat, and the Whitlock Matuka Sculpin.

Let’s start with our Third Place Winner who comes from the state of Florida, Joel House. Our Second place winter comes from the state of Louisiana, Leon Cuccia. Leon and Joel will receive Second and Third place award certificates.

There was clearly one person who stood out, making this again a truly international contest. Agniezka Kubale won first place. That name should sound familiar it is because she won last years contest in 2022 contest. The Kubale family come from Poland. Congratulations Agniezka! Agniezka will receive a Norvise - Rotary Fly Tying Vise from our sponsor NOR-VISE, a medal and certificate
The Overall Winner Flies:

09/21/2023

Some photos from the Fly Tyers Rendezvous in Branson, MO this fall, lots of fun for those in attendance. Make plans for next year, we will post up plans as they happen.

09/12/2023

Rendezvous in Branson, Missouri. There are no rules except you are required to have fun!

Here are the activities we have planned to make your show successful:

EVENT LOCATION: Lion’s Community Center, 1015 E. State Highway 76, Branson, MO

Activities for Thursday, 9/14:

Tiers and Vendors can setup their tying table and vendor tables beginning at 2pm. NOTE: the facility will be locked at close of each day, so you are able to leave your tying station set up overnight throughout the event.
At 5pm to 6pm we will have the Tiers Dinner.
At 6pm we will have the Fly Box Swap
Bring all donated fly boxes and raffle items to the Tiers Dinner and give to Rick Haness.
Reminder! There will be no alcoholic drinking or smoking on the Lions Club premises!
You can pickup your Tier's Pack (which will include name tags, table tents, ordered shirts, hats, Texas Tenor's Tickets, etc) from Patty Lueken at the Tiers Party.

Activities for Friday, 9/15:

Doors open at 8am for setup
Tying Demonstrations start at 9am and continue to 5pm.
Raffles start at 9am to 12noon and then from 1pm to 4pm
Live Auction start at 6pm to 615pm
Breakfast (8am) and lunch (12 noon) will be available for purchase
Leave for Texas Tenors Concert at 615pm (see Fred DuPre' for directions)

Activities for Saturday, 9/16:

Doors open at 8am.
Demonstration Tying starts at 9am
Raffles from 9am to 12 noon.
Breakfast (8am) and lunch (12 noon) will be available for purchase
Rendezvous over at 5pm.

09/07/2023

Learn how to tie the Ginger Quill
The Mandatory fly for the Silver Fly Tying Skill Award

The Ginger Quill belongs to a set of dry fly patternsincorporating feather quill material for the body construction.Over time, many variations have been popu...

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Who Are We?

The Fly Tying Group of Fly Fishers International (FFI) is dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and support of the art of fly tying as a historic element of the fly fishing experience. Archiving historic documents, development of educational and instructional materials, teaching and demonstrating the use of materials and tying techniques are fundamental to perpetuating the art of fly tying for anglers who fish with the artificial fly.

The Fly Tying Group publishes a quarterly newsletter, Tying Times, that is intended to inform members of its most current activities; as well as share information with our members that may be useful to them in their fly tying activities. Important functions are those that are open to all members at the annual meeting, rendezvous, workshops and fly tying demonstrations during Annual Fly Fishing Fairs. A Fly Tying Skills Awards Program has been implemented to encourage and assist members to improve and expand their fly tying skills. The Video Library shares information from some of the best fly tiers in the world tying their favorite fly patterns in a visual format. We continue to develop informational materials for sharing with FFI Clubs, Councils and members for use in their fly tying and teaching events. Many of these materials are available on the FFI website. Much of what the Fly Tying Group does revolves around sharing and teaching so that all members may help us achieve our purpose of preserving the art of fly tying and the fly fishing experience.