We were asked as a group if we would be interested in tying up some panfish fly's for the kids that are learning to fly fish and taking the youth class at the Great Waters Expo. I thought it would be a good cause and be worth our while. So at our next meeting on March 14 (** no meeting March 7th unless you want to travel down to Dubuque Iowa). If you would like to participate and that would be helpful and appreciated, but not required or frowned upon if you don't. Totally your choice. The two flies we talked abut was the Panfish Popper (size 10) and the Wolly Bugger (size 8). I have added links to step-by-step instructions for these two flies. The goal would be a least 60 flies. That would give them at least 2 each (one of each). Last year they had 30 students.
I think the people that asked us will be asking other groups also to get them a good start.
(you are welcome to tie your own variations if you prefer)
(pictures and instruction courtesy of Paul Johnson)
Panfish Popper
Wooly Bugger
If the links don't work or you are having trouble, just email Scott directly and I will send them out to you (flytierscott@gmail.com)
