Virtual Fly Tying Lessons
Virtual Fly Tying Lessons
LEARN TO TIE FLIES THAT CATCH FISH!
Take your fly fishing to the next level by learning to tie your own flies in the comfort of your own home or group space. These virtual fly-tying lessons can be customized for fly tiers of all skill levels, from novice to expert.
Each session provides step-by-step instruction on tools, materials, and tying techniques, with a focus on practical patterns that consistently catch fish. Lessons move at your pace, ensuring you gain confidence and the knowledge to keep tying at home.
Lessons can be customized to your interests, including panfish, bass, trout, or seasonal patterns, and can focus on beginner fundamentals or advanced skills such as foam flies, hair bugs, streamers, dry flies, or specialty techniques.
We are excited to offer personalized virtual fly-tying instruction. Using online video conferencing services like Google Meet and Zoom, we can provide one-on-one or group fly-tying lessons. The online instruction uses multiple high-definition cameras that allow you to clearly see what’s going on at the vise, as well as off-vise material preparation. This style of learning will enable you to ask questions in real time and even have your work critiqued as you work alongside the instructor.
The lessons can be personalized to meet your needs, including basic instruction for beginner tiers, advanced techniques, or instructions for tying specific patterns. Fly-tying lessons are offered as individual lessons or a multi-session comprehensive course.
Classes are scheduled at a mutually agreed-upon time and are generally an hour in length unless otherwise specified.
If needed, materials can be provided. Students receive a 10% discount on materials.
Lessons are recorded so you can refer back to them later.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Bart Lombardo is a passionate fly angler and educator known for making fly tying easy to learn and fun for anglers of all experience levels. As an instructor, he combines clear, step-by-step instruction with real-world fishing insight, helping students understand not only how to tie effective flies but also when and why they work. His lessons are relaxed, hands-on, and tailored to each tier’s goals, whether someone is picking up a bobbin for the first time or refining advanced techniques. Students leave his classes with practical skills, confidence at the vise, and flies ready to fish—along with a deeper appreciation for the craft and creativity of fly tying.
Bart has been teaching fly tying for decades and is widely recognized for sharing his expertise with anglers throughout the region. He regularly appears as a featured tier at major events, including The Fly Fishing Show, The International Fly Tying Symposium, and the Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, along with numerous other shows across the Mid-Atlantic.
Bart previously served as the lead fly-tying instructor at Orvis in Princeton, NJ, and continues to teach classes at South Branch Outfitters and for several Trout Unlimited chapters. An accomplished commercial fly tier, he ties patterns for warmwater, coldwater, and saltwater species and brings extensive hands-on teaching experience to every class.
Bart is also a Pro Team member for Regal Vise, Semperfli Fly Tying, Solarez UV Resins, Ewing Hackle, Renomed Fly Tying Tools and Flymen Fishing Company.
CLASSES OFFERED
Beginer Lessons
Beginner lessons can be structured as individual lessons or comprehensive courses.
Intermediate/Advanced Lessons
Are perfect for individuals or groups who would like to learn new techniques or specific fly patterns.
Group Lessons
We offer group lessons for any level of fly tier for your fly fishing club or group.