September 29th, 30th and October 1st, 2023
Mims, Florida and Titusville, Florida
Join Flip Pallot, Brian Flechsig and Blane Chocklett for a very special weekend event. Held at Flip's house in Mims, Florida and the Renzetti Company Factory in Titusville, Florida. Fly Tying, Stories, Fly Fishing Tips, more Stories... We promise you, this will be a weekend that you will never forget!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
You should plan on arriving in Orlando during the day on Friday, September 29th (or earlier if desired) and renting a car. The festivities will begin around 6:30PM at Flip's house in Mims so give yourself enough time to get from Orlando (or Daytona), get situated in your hotel room and grab a quick bite to eat.
Friday night, the group will meet at Flip's house around 6:30PM for check-in and meet-and-greet. Around 7:00 PM we'll have an official orientation and go over the plan for the weekend. We'll then have some more Frigate Reserve Rum, tell some stories and wrap things up around 9:00PM.
On Saturday, we'll convene at 9:00AM, at the Renzetti Company Factory, located just a few miles South in Titusville, and get the ball rolling.
Saturday's seminars and discussions will include:
• "Designing and Tying Flies that Trigger Strikes"- presentation by Blane
• Tying a Jerk Changer Fly with Blane
• Tying the new Flippin' Bonefish Fly and the Flippin' Shrimp- with Brian
• "My favorite flies" presentation by Flip and introduction to Bendback style flies
• Lunch - Subs and fixin's
• Tying the famous Prince of Tides Bendback - with Flip
• Tying Gummy Minnow style flies as well as a Spoon Minnow- with Blane
• Rods, Reels and Lines discussion with Flip, Brian and Blane
• Fly Casting Demonstrations by Flip, Brian and Blane
Of course, they will be teaching all kinds of tips, tricks and techniques to make you a better fly tyer as you go through these patterns. And... did we mention stories?
*Please note that this will be a fairly "advanced" fly tying classes. It will be assumed that all participants are decent tyers and not beginners. These classes are designed to make good tyers into excellent tyers.
The day will wrap up there at Renzetti around 5:00PM and you can head back to your hotel and enjoy some supper and the evening.
Sunday morning we will again meet at Renzetti at 9:00AM and get started right away! Sundays classes and topics will include:
• Tying Flip's favorite Bonefish Flies (carp variations by Brian)
• Leaders 101 discussion - Having the proper tool to deliver these flies - with Brian
• Tying the Craw Changer fly with Blane
• Lunch on the Traeger Grill prepared by Brian and Flip
• New and Easy Enrico style Baitfish Flies - with Brian
• Q&A and Stories with Flip, Brian and Blane
• Group Photos and Closing
From 3:00 - 3:30PM we will close the school, take some group photos and dismiss the group. You can then head to the airport or back to your hotel, depending on your travel arrangements.
*If anyone is interested in doing some fishing while in Florida, on either end of the trip, Brian and Flip have mentioned that they would be happy to put you in touch with some good local guides. Just let us know and we'll be happy to pass along the information.
Included in this trip: Happy Hour and Orientation on Friday night, School, Lunch on Saturday, School and Lunch on Sunday. All hooks and materials to tie the flies.
Not Included in this trip: Transportation to Mims, Florida, Lodging, Fly Tying Vise and Basic Tools as well as a recommended thread selection.
"Brian, Blane and I will transform you into better fly tyers and better fly anglers... Period. Not to mention... A ton of fun will be had along the way!"- Flip Pallot
Flip Pallot
He’s been there. Done that. And not only gotten all the t-shirts, he’s been on a bunch of them too. That’s what happens when you’re a fishing legend – and there’s no other way to describe Flip Pallot.
Ever since the day he peeled off his banker’s suit and switched to Bermuda shorts, Flip’s been writing his own script in life. For 12 years he was in non-stop demand as a fishing guide and guru in Florida’s Keys and Glades. When a hurricane wiped him out, he switched rigs and founded Hell’s Bay Boatworks which continues to thrive today. Next it was TV stardom as host of the groundbreaking Walker’s Cay Chronicles. And, later, a turn as a best-selling author.
And every step of the way, Flip’s good humor, great insight and unparalleled passion for fishing have defined his success.
Brian Flechsig
Joining Flip will be the founder and owner of one of the largest fly fishing outfitters in the country, Brian Flechsig of Mad River Outfitters. Brian is the host of the wildly popular Mad River Outfitters YouTube Channel , author, fly designer and a veteran instructor. Not to mention, of course, he's a world-class saltwater angler with over 30 years of experience.
Brian and Flip began working together well over 20 years ago when they filmed a mess of episodes of the Walker's Cay Chronicles together. A solid friendship was easily formed and the two men began teaching schools like this at various locations. They also conducted many trips together including their famous "Florida Sampler Trips". As Flip will tell you himself.. "Brian is one of the finest instructors in the fly fishing industry today and you will be glad to work with him."
Brian and Blane have also been working together closely for many years and have developed a solid friendship along the way. They have done a mess of filming together and plan on much more in the future. This will be the first of many Brian and Blane "events'' to come.
Blane Chocklett
Guide, fly designer, author, Blane grew up fishing the small mountain streams near his home in Blue Ridge, Virginia. As a youngster, he started a guiding service and, in the late 1990's, opened Blue Ridge Fly Fishers in Roanoke, Virginia. Blane has worked for years to create fly patterns that have all the intricate nuances of flies with the strike-generating action of conventional lures. His fly patterns have revolutionized the fly shop industry! No other way to put it.
Over a decade ago, Blane returned to the river where he now owns and operates his guide service specializing in float trips for Musky, Smallmouth Bass, Stripers, Trout and many other species. Blane also hosts trips at home and abroad. He is the Southeastern Field Editor for Fly Fisherman magazine as well as a brand ambassador for some of the industry's top brands: Patagonia, Temple Fork Outfitters, Scientific Anglers, Costa, Yeti, Sightline Provisions, Renzetti, Adipose Boatworks and Hog Island Boatworks.
Andy & Lily Renzetti
The Saturday and Sunday classes will be hosted by our great friends and sponsors, Lily and Andy Renzetti of the Renzetti Company. The classes will be held at their factory in Titusville, Florida, just a short drive from Flip's house.
Since the early 1970's, Renzetti has been manufacturing some of the finest fly tying vises and tools available. Andy Renzetti is credited with creating the world's first true rotary fly tying vise, that literally changed fly tying forever! Originally founded in Pennsylvania, they moved the company to Titusviille in 1996. Renzetti Inc. currently employees 11 associates, including Andy, Lily and their 25 year old son. They have a well trained, wonderful, caring staff that makes everything possible. Their primary business is the manufacturing of the finest fly tying and rod building equipment in the world, but they also provide engineering and manufacturing services to many other industries around the country. Renzetti, Inc. owns many patents and trademark and was again, the first fly tying vise manufacturer to offer a True Rotary Vise
We cannot thank these folks enough for hosting and sponsoring this very special event. We could not do this without their friendship, their support... and their vises!
This weekend will kick-off on Friday night at Flip's house in Mims, Florida. Mims is located about 45 miles East of Orlando. We will of course provide you with the address and directions on where to be for the festivities on Friday night.
Saturday and Sunday classes will be held at the Renzetti Company Factory located in nearby Titusville, Florida. Once again, special thanks to these fine folks for helping us and hosting the classroom portions this event in their facility.
Will be best to fly into Orlando and rent a car. You will need to get to Flip's house as well as back and forth from your hotel, and then to the Renzetti Factory on Saturday and Sunday. We will be providing recommendations on local lodging as well for your convenience.
Any questions? Please give a call to Brian Flechsig at the shop and he'll be happy to help!
Flip, Brian and Blane's "Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Weekend"
Included in this trip: Happy Hour/Meet and Greet on Friday night, School, and Lunch on Saturday, School and Lunch on Sunday. All hooks and materials to tie the flies.
Not Included in this trip: Transportation to Mims, Florida, Lodging, Fly Tying Vise and Basic Tools as well as a thread selection (recommendations will be provided)
Event Cost: $2000 per student
Event is limited to 14 anglers. A full detailed Info packet will be sent upon sign-up that will contain equipment listing, travel info and etc.
Call us at 614-451-0363 if any questions whatsoever!
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Mad River Outfitters and the Renzetti Company Present:
Flip, Brian and Blane's "Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Weekend"
September 29, 30 and October 1st, 2023
Held at Flip's house in Mims, Florida and the Renzetti Company Factory in nearby Titusville, Florida
This event is limited to only 14 Students
Very, very special THANKS to the fine folks at Renzetti for allowing us the use of their premises for the Class portions of this very special weekend.
REGISTER HERE!