The Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited is again offering its Beginning Fly Tying course. This popular class fills up fast—and it’s a great Christmas gift.

Guided one-on-one by experienced instructors, students will tie nine different trout flies that are effective in area tailwaters and in the mountains. Techniques learned will enable participants to tie many other flies as well.

The course is limited to a maximum of 12 students. Six classes are scheduled for Thursday evenings, 7-9, from Jan. 15 through Feb. 26 (no class on Feb. 12), at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 158 W. Norris Road, Norris.

Cost is $125 including an illustrated manual, all materials and, for newcomers, a free one-year membership to Trout Unlimited. Tools will be loaned free of charge to students who don't have their own. Class proceeds benefit the Clinch River Chapter's conservation and youth education projects.

For more information or to sign up, contact Buzz Buffington, buzz.buffington@gmail.com or (865) 463-7167.