We are a small Branch of the Fly Dresser’s Guild, with a wide range of ages and experience. We meet at the Cherry Tree Inn in Stoke Row near Henley at 19:30 - 21:30 on the first and last Thursday of each month from September to April. Our aim is to teach the art of fly dressing in a convivial atmosphere with like minded folk.
We welcome all levels of Fly Tiers, and run Fly Dressers' Guild Accredited training courses for Beginners, Intermediates, Experts and aspiring Instructors.
All are welcome to come along and make yourself known to the Secretary or Instructor, with no obligation. We will lend both equipment and materials to those who wish to try fly tying and guide you through their selection when you decide you wish to learn. As an added bonus you can sample the ales and hospitality of the Cherry Tree Inn.
Latest Updates
03/04/2024
Fly Dressing Thursday 4th April 2024 at the Cherry Tree Inn
We meet on Thursday 4th April at the Cherry Tree Inn in Stoke Row for a fly tying session from 19:15 - 21:30 as usual.
Salmon Fly Tying Group
We tie a ‘mini tube’.
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24/03/2024
Fly Dressing Thursday 28th March 2024 at the Cherry Tree Inn
The last Thursday of the month approaches again.
We meet on Thursday 28th March at the Cherry Tree Inn in Stoke for a fly tying session from 19:15 - 21:30 as usual.
Salmon Fly Tying Group
We tie a ‘wee double’ summer fly - the Crathie.
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Trout Fly Tyers
Last week the trout in Farmoor reservoir were still deep down and, despite being full of large black and dark green buzzers, seemed to be only interested in pink snakes. Buzzers at different depths did not tempt them.
Despite that, with the warmer weather they will start following buzzers up - so I suggest you tie some up or tie up some emergers - Diawl Bachs, etc.
Surrey FDG Auction
I have heard that the Surrey Branch is planning an auction of Fly Tying and Fishing items in October 2024.and Date TBC.
Boat Seat
I am looking for a second-hand folding swivel boat seat - the sort that clamps to a wooden boat seat and swivels for loch fishing.
If any of you have one surplus or know of a source - please let me (Peter Watson) know!
End of Tying Season - Thu 2 May
Any views on having a casting session on the Green in Stoke Row village, maybe followed by a meal in the pub? Please let us know... or we can just tie flies if it is wet.
2024 Calendar
Thursday 4th January 2024 (AGM)
Thursday 25th January 2024
Thursday 1st February 2024
Thursday 29th February 2024
Thursday 7th March 2024
Thursday 28th March 2024
Thursday 4th April 2024
Thursday 25th April 2024
Thursday 2nd May 2024 (Last meeting of the 2023/24 season)
2024-25 season begins on 5th September 2024