New England Fly Tyers

08/05/2026

First Rod Building class (this series) was a success Monday night. Led by David Manseau the students picked grips (reemed them to fit blank) and rod blanks. They learned to epoxy grips reel seats and butts to the blank. They also learned that Isopropyl alcohol is their best friend when they're epoxying. Once they had the Bottom blank finished with grip and reel seat they set to the side to dry. Onto finding the spine! Once that was done the tip top was placed and the spacing completed for eye placement. The students then picked color of thread for their wraps. Then they placed blanks on Hand Wrapping Rack/Tool (especially hand made by our own Tom Lee) and the placement of eyes and wrapping began!

07/26/2026

New England Fly Tyers will offer a summer rod building class. This class is limited to 8 students and will be held at Singletary Rod &Gun in Oxford. Sign up on our website:

August Fly Rod Building Class! – New England Fly Tyers https://share.google/B2p4fRxTe5ofxTM5r

newenglandflytyers.org

Build Your Own Custom Fly Fishing Rod! 🎣

New England Fly Tyers is hosting a Fly Rod Building Course starting Monday, August 3rd — and spots are very limited (just 8 students)!

Over 3 Monday evening sessions (6–9pm), you’ll learn everything you need to build a custom fly rod from blank to finished product: finding the spine, attaching grips and reel seat, wrapping guides, applying color preserver, and finishing. All components and materials are included — you just show up.

📅 Mondays: Aug 3, Aug 10, Aug 17 (if needed) 🕕 6:00–9:00 PM

Home / News / August Fly Rod Building Class!August Fly Rod Building Class!🎣 Build Your Own Custom Fly Fishing Rod! 🎣New England Fly Tyers is hosting a Fly Rod Building Course starting Monday, August 3rd — and spots are very limited (just 8 students)!Over 3 Monday evening sessions (6–9pm), ...

07/26/2026

Hard Merchandise…
Great day on the ocean!! Huge variety of fish caught!!
CaptDave Marciano

06/21/2026

🎁 Last-Minute Father's Day Gift Idea: Give Him a Rod He Built Himself 🎣

Skip the tie and socks this year — give Dad an experience he'll be using on the water for years to come.

Our Rod Building Course kicks off Monday, August 3, 2026, at Singletary Rod & Gun Club (300 Sutton Ave, Oxford, MA). Over three Monday evening sessions (6–9pm), he'll build his own custom 9ft 5wt rod from the blank up.

🛠️ Hands-on, small-group instruction

📅 Aug 3, 10 & 17 (most students finish in two sessions!)

👥 Limited to just 8 students

💵 $100

Spots are filling up — only a few left! Grab his seat today and tell him Happy Father's Day from all of us at New England Fly Tyers:
👉 https://newenglandflytyers.org/product/rod-building-course-august-2026/

06/21/2026

To all the Dads, Stepdads, Grandfathers and great grandfathers, to the foster and adoptive dads to the mentors, coaches, and father figures…to all the incredible men of our club who teach and inspire, we see you and appreciate you and are wishing you a VERY Happy Father’s Day ❤️

06/07/2026

August Fly Rod Building Class!

🎣 Build Your Own Custom Fly Fishing Rod! 🎣

Taught by our own David Manseau!

New England Fly Tyers is hosting a Fly Rod Building Course starting Monday, August 3rd — and spots are very limited (just 8 students)!

Over 3 Monday evening sessions (6–9pm), you'll learn everything you need to build a custom rod from blank to finished product: finding the spine, attaching grips and reel seat, wrapping guides, applying color preserver, and finishing. All components and materials are included — you just show up.

📅 Mondays: Aug 3, Aug 10, Aug 17 (if needed)
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM

📍 Singletary Rod & Gun Club, 300 Sutton Ave, Oxford, MA

Register here 👉

06/07/2026

Shoutout to Bobby Benoit & Dave Manseau and the set-up crew!

We wanted to take a moment to give a huge thank you to Bobby Benoit, who went above and beyond to help make this weekend’s Deerfield BBQ such a success.

Bobby handled most of the food prep, hauled his grill out to the river, and even baked cupcakes for everyone. He also made sure Bernie was able to make the trip and spend the day with us.

A big thank you as well to Dave Manseau, who stepped up and helped Bobby with the food prep and everything that goes into pulling off an event like this.

We’re fortunate to have so many great people in this club, and events like this don’t happen without members willing to put in the work behind the scenes. The Deerfield outing wouldn’t have been the same without their efforts.

Thank you- Bobby, Dave and set-up crew, for helping make it a memorable day for everyone!!

06/07/2026

Deerfield Outing…

The forecast had us wondering if the annual BBQ would be another washout this year, but Mother Nature came through and delivered a perfect day on the river.

We had a great turnout. It was awesome to just kick back, catch up, and eat some great food by the river.

Thanks to everyone who made the drive, brought food, and helped out. Good water, good food, and great company!

Tight lines!!! Drop your pictures in the comments.

06/07/2026

I just wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the wonderful things our club is up to!

A few of our members recently volunteered for Casting for Recovery, and it was hands down one of the most fun and rewarding experiences. From the morning laughs and breakfast searches to gearing up and getting those rods ready, the energy was incredible.

There is nothing quite like sharing the water, guiding, and witnessing the healing power of fly fishing firsthand. We went there to give back, but we left with our hearts completely full. So proud of our crew!