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.

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.

No experience necessary for the Beginner Class. All materials provided. Free!

Beginner Class, Week 17

Slumpbuster. The Slumpbuster is a streamer pattern that imitates baitfish, leeches, or sculpins—high-protein prey that attract aggressive strikes from large trout and other predators. Its dense conehead, flashy underbody, and soft, flowing zonker strip give it a realistic profile and erratic swimming action. This fly draws attention by pushing water and reflecting light, making it especially effective in deeper pools, off-color water, or low-light conditions. It should be fished with a strip-and-pause retrieve or swung through current, targeting structure and drop-offs where big fish lie in wait.

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