At Hunter Banks we are fortunate to live in a historically rich fly fishing region. Many of the fly tying styles, techniques, and material usages seen in modern day flies took shape in nearby streams. This history and associated knowledge has been passed on through generations, from fly tier to fly tier, and many of our born and raised Western North Carolina team members are now passing on what they have learned.
While our team has an in-depth knowledge of the most productive patterns in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest, and the 4,000 plus miles of water within two hours of Asheville, their tying knowledge is not regionally limited. From fresh to salt water, dry fly to European Nymphing, red fish to musky, we have the tying knowledge and experience to help you hone any aspect of your tying.
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Upcoming Classes
Hunter Banks & SCOF Fly Tying Potluck
Tuesday, Februray 25, 2020 from 7pm to 9pm at Catawba Brewing South Slope
FREE
A casual evening of fly tying presented by Hunter Banks Fly Fishing and Southern Culture On The Fly. All material will be provided. Some additional vices will be available for those that need them but if you have your own please bring it. Everyone will be expected to bring one material for the potluck pile. A killer prize will be awarded to the winner of the potluck tying competition.
Introduction to Fly Tying
Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 6pm to 9pm
$20 - RSVP Required
Have you always wanted to learn how to tie flies? Dreamed of a day when you catch a fish on your own creation? Or have you purchased a starter tying kit but never understood how the collection of tools, threads, hooks and hair come together to build a fly? Whatever the case, we have an exciting new opportunity for you to learn the art of fly tying. We understand that the environment in which you are learning a new skill is nearly as important as the content that is being taught. This class will have a fun and relaxed atmosphere allowing you to feel comfortable and focus on learning. The cost is only $10 per participant and Hunter Banks will be providing all of the tools and material you will need for a fun night at the fly shop.
Hunter Banks & SCOF Fly Tying Potluck
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from 7pm to 9pm at Catawba Brewing South Slope
FREE
A casual evening of fly tying presented by Hunter Banks Fly Fishing and Southern Culture On The Fly. All material will be provided. Some additional vices will be available for those that need them but if you have your own please bring it. Everyone will be expected to bring one material for the potluck pile. A killer prize will be awarded to the winner of the potluck tying competition.
Introduction to Fly Tying
Thursday, Apirl 2, 2020 from 6pm to 9pm
$20 - RSVP Required
Have you always wanted to learn how to tie flies? Dreamed of a day when you catch a fish on your own creation? Or have you purchased a starter tying kit but never understood how the collection of tools, threads, hooks and hair come together to build a fly? Whatever the case, we have an exciting new opportunity for you to learn the art of fly tying. We understand that the environment in which you are learning a new skill is nearly as important as the content that is being taught. This class will have a fun and relaxed atmosphere allowing you to feel comfortable and focus on learning. The cost is only $10 per participant and Hunter Banks will be providing all of the tools and material you will need for a fun night at the fly shop.
Private Tying Lessons
2.5 hour evening weekly session for 6 weeks
$250
If you learn better in a one on one environment or are looking to take your tying to the next level, our 6 week private tying course will improve your tying skill immensely. Shane Buckner, who's been tying for nearly twenty years, will choose series of flies that will both challenge and catch fish when you hit the water!