L.L.Bean Fly Tying Series

Join our fly-tying experts and learn how to tie some of the most effective flies for both salt and freshwater.

Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings through April 1, 2026. THIS IS THE FINAL CLASS OF THE SERIES.

Each night we offer a Beginner Class from 5-6:30pm followed by an Intermediate Class from 7-8:30pm. Please do not sign up for both.

Registration opens one week prior to each class at 8:00 am on this site/eventbrite.

INTERMEDIATE CLASS REQUIRES SOME FLY TYING SKILLS. All materials provided. Free!

Intermediate Class, Week 19

Coachman Caddis. The Coachman Caddis is a dry fly pattern that imitates adult caddisflies skittering or resting on the water’s surface. Combining the classic Royal Coachman’s flashy elements with the silhouette of a caddis, it uses peacock herl, elk hair, and vibrant accents to catch a trout’s eye in both fast and slow water. Its buoyancy and visibility make it especially effective during evening caddis hatches or in riffled runs. It should be fished with a natural dead drift or slight twitch to mimic the erratic movement of real caddisflies.

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