
We are a small Branch of the Fly Dresser’s Guild, with a wide range of ages and experience. We meet at the The Baskerville in Shiplake 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 Baskerville.
Latest Updates
04/02/2025
Fly Tying Session Thursday 6th February 2025
Apologies for the late reminder…
Programme
We meet for Fly Tying at The Baskerville Arms in Shiplake this Thursday 6th February as usual 07:00 -21:30.
The Baskerville, 7 Station Rd, Lower Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3NY thebaskerville.com
This Week
We are tying…
Trout and Grayling - Klinkhåmer (Dressing)
Salmon and Sea Trout - Torrish Tube Variants (Dressing - PDF)
As regards the Torrish – Peter thought that it should have a Silver body – but there seem to be many variants with Gold bodies – so take your choice. Probably gold will be better for peat-stained rivers (North of Inverness), while Silver works better in clearer water free stone rivers (R Wye).
FDG Silver Award - Ginger Quill
For those that have no seen it – please refer to our draft tying programme for the rest of 2025
Next Week - Thursday 6th February
We are tying…
Trout and Grayling - March Brown (Dressing)
Salmon and Sea Trout - Gold Willie Gunn Tube Variants
FDG Silver Award - Dark Olive
Of course, you are more than welcome to tie your own choice of fly or simply come for a drink and chat.
British Fly Fair International (BFFI)
A reminder that the BFFI is at Stafford Showground on Sat 8th / Sun 9th Feb.
Well worth visiting to watch some fantastic fly tyers in action.
The national FDG AGM will be held at 16:00 on sat 8th Feb at the Fair.
Auctions of Angling Items
Angling Auctions in Stockbridge – on Sat 5th Apr 2025 – high end items – their catalogue is an eye watering drool re prices….
Mullock Jones in Telford – on Sat 19th March – some high prices but less high end
04/02/2025
26/01/2025
Fly Tying Session Thursday 30th January 2025
Wet and stormy weather - ideal for fly tying…
Programme
We meet for Fly Tying at The Baskerville Arms in Shiplake this Thursday 30th January as usual 07:00 -21:30.
The Baskerville, 7 Station Rd, Lower Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3NY
thebaskerville.com
This Week
We are tying…
Trout and Grayling - Klinkhåmer (Dressing)
Salmon and Sea Trout - Silver Stoat - double / tube (Dressing - PDF)
FDG Silver Award - Dark Watchet
For those that have no seen it – please refer to our draft tying programme for the rest of 2025
Next Week - Thursday 6th February
We are tying…
Trout and Grayling - Klinkhåmer (Dressing)
Salmon and Sea Trout - Torrish tube variants
FDG Silver Award - Ginger Quill
Of course, you are more than welcome to tie your own choice of fly or simply come for a drink and chat.
British Fly Fair International (BFFI)
A reminder that the BFFI is at Stafford Showground on Sat 8th / Sun 9th Feb.
Well worth visiting to watch some fantastic fly tyers in action.
06/01/2025
Thames Valley Fly Dressers - Trout Fly Group February 2025 Dressing
The 'February fly' for those members who wish to join the Trout Group.
The March Brown
Details to be found on Page 170 of the Fly tying bible.

All enquires to Geoff (Trout group leader)
05/01/2025
Thames Valley Fly Dressers - Trout Fly Group January 2025 Dressing
The 'January fly' for those members who wish to join the Trout Group.
Klinkhammer
Tying details to be found on page 62 of the Fly Tying Bible.

All enquires to Geoff (Trout group leader)
2025 Calendar
We meet on the first and last Thursday of every month
2nd January 2025
AGM
30th January 2025
6th February 2025
27th February 2025
6th March 2025
27th March 2025
3rd April 2025
24th April 2025
1st May 2025
End of tying season dinner / social
4th September 2025
25th September 2025
2nd October 2025
30th October 2025
6th November 2025
27th November 2025
4th December 2025
11th December 2025
Mid winter dinner / social