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Title: | Fly Tying |
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Long Title: | Fly Tying |
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Course Description: | Introduces the student to the elements of fly tying including equipment selection and use, materials and techniques to tie a wide variety of lies. Basic entomology of insects and life cycle stages imitated by the flytier will be discussed. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 1/31/07 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | CMC |
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Status Notes: | Was PED 228, changed 1/17/13 effective 201410 CFE |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Students will be able to identify the stages in insect life being imitated by the tied fly
II. Students will be able to identify and use a variety of fly tying tools
III. Students will be able to identify and select appropriate fly fishing hooks for a variety of flies
IV. Students will be able to identify and select appropriate fly tying materials for a variety of flies
V. Students will be able to demonstrate various methods of attaching materials to the hook in the correct proportions
VI. Students will gain an understanding of the nomenclature of fly tying
VII. Students will develop the ability to tie a variety of flies
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Matching the ¿hatch¿
A. Dry flies
B. Nymphs
C. Streamers
D. Other common imitations
II. Common fly tying materials
A. Hooks
B. Feathers
C. Fur
D. Thread, wire, floss, tubing
E. Foam and other synthetics
F. Metal and glass beads
III. The tools of fly tying
A. Rotary and non-rotary vises
B. Tying tools
C. Desk organization and lighting
IV. Methods
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