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Welcome to Hatch Match'r Fly & Tackle of Maple Ridge, BC

Fly Tying Classes for March

For all classes you must call to book your spot... (604)467-7118

**All classes are held in the learning center at Hatch Match'r**

#1 Beginner Fly Tying ..March 6th 2-4:30 pm

Learn the basics. Identify tools and their use; how to start thread, half hitch, whip finish,tying off materials and basic fly construction. The class is aimed at novice tyers with little or no fly tying experience. We will tie 2 patterns and walk thru step by step. ALL MATERIALS SUPPLIED. Bring your own tools. (vise,scissors,thread etc)

Cost: FREE

#2 Intruder Steelhead Flies ..March 13th 2-4:30 pm

**You must be at least an intermediate to advanced tyer**

Join Rob Haliday for a fun afternoon as he demonstrates how to tie these beautiful steelhead patterns. Rob has tied hundreds of these patterns and knows exactly what goes into building an Intruder that Steelhead can't resist. You are more than welcome to tie a pattern with Rob and he will walk you thru the fly step by step.

**Please bring your vise, tools and these materials with you.**

-25 mm waddington shanks or Mustad # 34011 hooks

-20-30 pound fire line for "stinger" and DNE #2 hooks

-Yak hair for tail -dubbing (rear bump) - spey hackle

-lady amherst tail -ostrich herl -pear braid or small chenille

- schlappen or guinea or pheasant rump for the collar

- bead chain or lead eyes - long saddle hackles

All these materials will be colours of your choice. Bring these materials from home or purchase them from the shop.

Cost: $5.00

#3 Intermediate Fly Tying ..March 20th 2-4:30 pm

Join Randy as he teaches how to tie 3 of his all time favorite flies for fishing the Interior Lakes.

#1-Randy's Damsel -#2 Randy's Pheasant Tail -#3 Ken's Humpy

**Please bring your vise, tools and these materials with you**

-Mustad c53s #8 hooks or Tiemco 2312 #8- Olive marabou -Pheasant tail (good center tail with long fibers)- Mustad 9671 #8 hooks

- small black bead chain for eyes- small copper wire

- dark brown polypropylene yarn- dark brown rabbit strip

- peacock herl- hen rump feathers (church windows)

Cost: FREE

Cutthroat Opportunities Throughout B.C.

with Tom Johannesen

Friday April 9th 6:30-9:00 pm

Saturday April 10th 1:00-3:30 pm

Cost: $30.00 per person

**Must pre-register by calling (604)467-7118**

Hatch Match'r is very privileded to have nabbed one of the best known fishing personalitys in B.C.. Tom has been an avid fly tier and fly-fisherman in beatiful British Columbia for over thirty years. Writing and guest hosting fishing programs for television have been part of the interests that fuel Tom's passion. To date well over one hundred of Tom's articals have been published in Canadian outdoor magazines including B.C. Sport Fishing, BC Outdoors, Outdoor Edge, Canadian Fly Fisher,Home Waters, Reel Angler and Island Fisherman. Excursions and writing assignments began on the Lower Mainland and have since taken Tom throughout BC in search of new and more exciting fisheries to photograph and write about. Writing on specific techniques and aquatic life helps the readers better understand the many mysteries involved in becoming an avid fly-fisher. Over the past ten years Tom has been guest speaker at numerous fly clubs, schools and outdoor events on the Lower Mainland and always enjoys sharing his experiences in the world of fly-fishing with kids and anyone else that has an interest in the sport he loves.

The presentation will cover:

-Gear for specific locations

-Fly selection for any and all water conditions

-Productive times and locations to find Cutthroat Trout

-Learn how to beach fish Sea Runs, fish backwaters, lakes and rivers.

-Open floor to answer any questions you may have

Don't wait seating is limited..Book Your Spot Today!

Advanced Stillwater Strategies

with Todd Oishi

Saturday April 17th 9:00am- 3:30pm

Cost: $50.00 per person

**Must pre-register by calling (604)467-7118**

Hatch Match'r is once again thankful to welcome our good friend and a fellow fishing fanatic to our shop. Todd, a stillwater specialist is very active and involved in the world of competetive fly-fishing. At the Canadian National Fly Fishing Championships: Todd won the individual Gold Medal in 2005; the individual Bronze medal in 2009; as well as three Team Gold Medals in the past five years. He has competed internationally a total of ten times as a member of the Canadian National Fly Fishing Team for the North American, Commonwealth and World Fly Fishing Chanpionships. He served as the captain of Team Canada at the 2009 Commonwealth Fly Fishing Championships in Scotland. Now Todd is revealing some of his secrets that have made him one of the top competetive fly fishermen in the world.

The "Advanced Stillwater Strategies" course is designed for intermediate and advanced fly fishers (beginners are also welcome). This one-day advanced fly fishing course is packed full of invaluable information that will improve your overall fly fishing abilities and knowledge of our sport. Todd will teach you a series of highly effective floating and sinking-line techniques that will significantly improve your chance of hooking and landing greater numbers of fish. Your time spent in the classroom with Todd will not only increase your overall angling success, but will allow you to approach your favorite stillwaters with a whole new approach and a much greater level of confidence.

Seating is limited...Book Your Spot Today!!

FLY CASTING LESSONS

HatchMatch'r is pleased to welcome

MARK WALD to our team.

Mark is a certified Fly Casting instructor with years of teaching experience. No matter what your skill level...there is a lesson for you.

Contact Mark @ 604 475-0419