Join us for an evening of craft, conversation, and cold beers as you learn to tie the Backwater Bling—built for dirty water and cloudy skies. Its sculpted EP fiber body, craft fur tail, and fluttering sili legs throw light and movement with every strip. Loud, full of life, and packed with flash—this fly turns mud into mayhem.

Class is on 12/17/25 from 5:30pm till 7:00pm

What’s included:

• Hands-on instruction from an experienced fly tier
• All materials provided for tying two flies in class
• A take-home kit with enough supplies to tie three more
• Complimentary beers and light refreshments

Backwater Bling recipe:

• purple craft fur
• 2 strands of black crystal flash
• 2 purple sili legs 
• black EP fiber 
• purple EP fiber
• pink cactus chenille 
• purple palmer chenille
• 1 set of black bead chain eyes
• 1 size #2 saltwater hook

Whether you're new to tying or just looking to add a killer pattern to your lineup, this 90-minute session is built to inspire and equip. Spots are limited to 10 people; reserve yours today. If you don't have your own vise and tools we have 3 available, please email the store to reserve your tools once you book the class.