Sharp & Gentles Fly Tying Club
The club was formed by Bert Sharp in 1957 where Bert taught his fly tying of Clyde style flies and had published two books “lets fish the Clyde” and ” lets fish again” he died 1984. clydestyleflys.com
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The instructor of the fly tying class became the club’s first Secretary who, as a teacher and Youth Centre warden, encouraged a number of youngsters to join the club, some of who remain as members to this day. The committee took the view from the outset that it would be essential to have a…
We are an established Fly Tying club now based in Brinscall nr. Chorley, meeting the first & third Tuesday in the month throughout the year from 7:00pm – 9:30pm at: St Joseph’s Community Social Club, School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8QP Our core aim is to provide a club where members come to tie flies….
Aimed primarily at beginners and improvers, the class was well received by those who attended it. Now into its second year, the class meets every Thursday night, throughout the trout close season. The class looks at different patterns, materials, processes and techniques involved in creating a wide variety of flies for use and experimentation…