All Classroom Classes are Friday March 13, 2026
Class #F11 9:30AM-11:00AM Classroom 1 Fee -$15.00 Seats = 30 students
The Art and Science of Reading Stillwater -Mark Williamson
I will discuss the components/parts of Stillwater, levels/depths of water, definitions, and components of the different zones. I also look at different issues regarding fish such as sound smell, taste, color will affect fishing. I will share different keys when looking out over a vast piece of water. Things like drop-offs, springs, foam-lines and more. I will explain the “Black Hole Syndrome” This presentation will enlighten you on many of the things that you may have heard regarding Stillwater.
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Class #F12 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Classroom 1 Fee: Free Presentation Seats = 30 students
Women Connect – Robin Healy
Women Getting together with lunch snacks included.
Robin Healy will be leading this get together and presenting an overview of the FFI Women Connect and more.
Classroom online registration is closed. Please sign up at the expo for open slots in classes.
Class #F21 9:30AM-11:00AM Classroom 2 Fee -$15.00 Seats = 6 students
Dry Fly Tying - Mark McKenzie
Mark will step you through Tying Effective Dry Files for Western Rivers
Intermediate to advanced tyers, bring your own vices & tools, all materials will be supplied. Blue Wing Olive (Thread body, Split tailed dry fly with unique materials)
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Class #F22 11:30AM-1:00PM Classroom 2 Fee: #15.00 Seats = 30 Students
Contact (Euro) Nymphing – Tim Quinton
Tim will cover the background, basics, and how to get started in this very effective form of nymphing. We’ll dive into the equipment requirements and techniques necessary for successful Contact Nymphing.
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Class #F31 9:30AM-11:00AM Classroom 3 Fee -$15.00 Seats=15 students
Tying Michael T's Percolator – Michael T, Williams
Demonstrates/instructs many basic skills in the process of tying a well-proven pattern.
Michael T’s Percolator has caught 18 species of fish since inception 25 years ago.
Instructor will provide all materials necessary for class…..limited to 15 Students.
Michael T Williams has been a feather mechanic for 71 years.
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Class # F13 1:00PM-3:00PM Classroom 3 Fee: $15.00 Seats = 10 Students
Tying the Expo 2026 Signature Fly – John Kreft
John Kreft will be teaching his RiverKeeper Soft Hackle Cripple.
This fly pattern is designed to imitate a mayfly cripple; a mayfly whose wings are a silhouette of the wing on the surface film or “stuck” during emergence. John will also be covering the details of how to fish this fly.
Class is for Experienced Tyers. Bring vise, tools, thread. Other materials provided.
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Class #F41 9:30AM-12:30 Classroom 4 Fee $15.00 Seats = 5 students
Saltwater Fly Tying – Lenny Moffo
I guided full time for 33 years in the Florida Keys. I was asked to do a class on Salt Water Fly Tying. Many of the flies that I tie can be used here in Oregon. Bring your own vise, tools, 2 bobbins, Materials will be supplied.
Maybe you're planning a trip to a destination. My proposal is that if you're interested in this class you call me or text me ahead of time and let me know what you would like to learn. So we don't waste time.
Capt. Lenny... (305) 395-1537 lennymoffo@gmail.com
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Class # F42 1:00PM – 3:00PM Classroom 4 Fee: Free Seats= 30 Students
FFI Fly Tying Instructor Program – Dutch Baughman & Jack Gillis
Fly Fishers International (FFI) Fly Tyers Group (FTG)
The FFI Fly Tying Group has developed a very special Program to help fly tiers become better fly tying instructors. This program will be presented by Dutch Baughman, Chair, FFI Fly Tying Instructor Program. The Program provides a wealth of high-quality fly tying instructional resources free of charge, to all fly tyers. The Program also provides an opportunity for a Fly Tying Instructor to pursue 2 of 3 recognition as an Endorsed Fly Tying Instructor from the FTG Board of Governors. The NW Fly Tying Expo will host a special workshop introducing the complete Fly Tying Instructor Program, presented by Dutch Baughman, Chair, Fly Tying Instructor Program. “Walk-ins” are welcome to attend, and the workshop is free, but to help us assure we have enough Program Materials to hand out, please register for the workshop.
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