February Fly Tying Night - Kreelex

Join us every 4th Thursday as we gather to tie flies, share tips, and connect with fellow fly fishing enthusiasts!
This event is free, but space at the tying table is limited - please RSVP at info@ncriversandridges.com to save your seat! Everyone is welcome to attend, socialize and watch - even if you are not tying.
For beginners interested in tying fundamentals, stop by Carolina Mountain Sports before the event. Shop owner Richard Griggs is happy to help share the basics of tying to get you started.
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This month, we are tying the Kreelex streamer and an Articulated Kreelex.
Bring your vise, tools, and materials. If you don’t have everything you need, no worries, materials will be available for purchase on-site at Carolina Mountain Sports and we'll have some on hand as well. Drinks available for purchase at Wine Maestro next door to bring over to the meetup!
Details:
When: February 26, 2026 6:30PM
Where: Carolina Mountain Sports
What to Bring: Your vise, tools, and materials (or purchase on-site). See below for materials list.
Extras: Drinks available next door at Wine Maestro

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For the Kreelex, you'll need...
- #4 B10S

- Dumbbell eyes
- 140D/8 ot thread
- MFC fish flash
- Zap Gap, or head cement of some sort

For the Articulated Kreelex, you'll need...
- #4 & #6 B102

- Conehead - Medium - Silver/Gold, or color of choice
- 30lb mono (option to use old butt sections of leader or metal wire)
- Same Flash as above
- Gold Polar Chenille
- Head Cement
- Junction Bead
As always, substitute materials/sizes/colors however you like, or with whatever you have on hand that still does the trick.