There was a HOW NJ Fly Tying Session planned for Saturday Feb 21 2015. I decided to stop by and learn something! This was the second Fly Tying session coordinated by Tom Dwyer and the Bayshore saltwater flyrodders club. They donated their time knowledge, equipment, and materials to give veterans and volunteers whom were interested in attending get out of the house during a cold winter. This event is part of an effort to entertain and just hang out with the veterans we assist during the winter as we can’t get out fishing.

I met up with Sean Gavin a friend and volunteer at his house to join him for the other half of the drive south to the Neptune NJ American Legion. We arrived just before 1 PM and everyone was happy to see us as the feeling was mutual. There was ten of us total in attendance. I think there would have been more attendees if there wasn’t snow in the forecast. By 2 PM it was snowing but time flew by learning how to tie flies! Learned the Clouser Minnow then went on to tie a few teasers for Fluke fishing.
The time went incredibly fast. The next thing I knew we were packing up. It’s a lot of fun creating a lure or in this case a fly. I honestly cant wait to catch fish with them! The guys said we have the bug now. Once you start its impossible to stop!

After we left the Legion went back to Sean’s house and tied a few more flies and hang out. I now need to purchase some more items on top of the tools and materials i purchased a few weeks ago with Justin and Sean at  the store.

Below is a video of my First Clouser Minnow!!

I have to say thanks for all of the knowledge and pointers! Im looking forward to passing time during these freezing winter months creating my own fishing tackle and honing my skills!