Fly Tying Expo
A fundraiser FEATURING LOCAL TALENT.
SVATU and Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop proudly co‑host the annual Fly Tying Expo—an action‑packed celebration of creativity, skill, and community. Featuring expert tyers from Northern Colorado and across the state, this Expo offers an up‑close, hands‑on experience you won’t find anywhere else. Attendees can engage one‑on‑one with accomplished tyers, ask questions, and learn firsthand the patterns, techniques, and tips behind their most effective flies.
With more than 30 tyers showcasing an incredible variety of patterns, the Fly Tying Expo is a fast‑paced crash course designed to spark ideas, sharpen skills, and inspire your next day on the water.
The Fly Tying Expo also serves as an important fundraiser supporting the Chapter’s conservation and outreach work. Flies tied during the event are generously donated by the tyers and offered through bucket draws, and the Expo features a silent auction with guided trips and high‑quality fishing‑related items.
Proceeds from the event support:
Youth programs that introduce kids to fly fishing and foster an understanding of healthy watersheds
Habitat improvement and restoration projects on St. Vrain Creek
Community education focused on the value of healthy streams and thriving trout habitat
Join us for a day of learning, connection, and impact—where fly tying fuels conservation.
2026 EXPO
WHEN | january 31st
WHERE | the moose
ADMISSION | $20 online and at the door
doors open | 12:30pm
Food and beverage available for purchase at venue
2026 Tyer lineup
Jonathan Antunez | Austin Carlson | Scott Drake | Rod Dufour | Chuck Esch
Tom Flanagan | Phil Iwane | Stephen Johnson | Dan Kloster | Barbara Luneau
John Majerus | Alexandra Martin | Chase Martin | Tony McColl | Mark McMillan
Teryll Monroe | Mike Myers | Eric Pettine | Pretka Tyler | Mark Rayman
Jane Ruetherford | Micheal Ringus | Steve Rogers | Dick Shinton | Fran Silva-Blayney
Marty Staab | Rick Takahashi | Anh Thai | Cat Toy | Vanessa Vacha-Louis
Susan Underwood | James Ushiyama | Frank Whispell | Janine Whispell | Lydia Wickizer
Tom Ziegler