Specialty fly-tying classes offered at Silver Bow

FISHING — Nothing makes more sense in really dismal weather than looking forward by getting cozy with a fly-tying bench.

Silver Bow Fly Shop in Spokane Valley, 924-9998, offers fly tying instruction for beginners on up.  Here are two specialty classes coming up:

Steelhead Fly Tying 101 — Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. Learn how to tie effective steelhead patterns for our region.

Cost: $50. Instructor: Mark Poirier.

Fly Tying Level II - Beyond the Basics — Jan. 13-14 at 6 p.m.  Learn six effective trout patterns to help you move beyond basic fly tying skills.

Cost: $50. Instructor: Dave Dana.