Fly Tying

The top handcrafted fly fishing flies in the state were honored in the Fly Tying Competition, judged August 10, prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.

The winning flies are on display in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Building through the conclusion of the Fair.

Complete results are below:

JUNIOR DIVISION

Streamer

1) Cruz Coorough, North Liberty

Open

1) Cruz Coorough, North Liberty

ADULT DIVISION

Dry Fly

1) Kevin McVey, Ankeny

2) David Weesner, Ames

3) Richard Zieger, Lamoni

Wet Fly/Nymph

1) Mark McConnell, Pella

2) David Weesner, Ames

3) Mini Skjordal, Des Moines

Streamer

1) Kevin McVey, Ankeny

2) Mark McConnell, Pella

3) Adam Weber, Des Moines

Open

1) David Weesner, Ames

2) Adam Weber, Des Moines

3) Kevin McVey, Ankeny

EXPERT DIVISION

Dry Fly

1) CJ Klenske, Dubuque

2) Larry Niday, Knoxville

Wet Fly/Nymph

1) CJ Klenske, Dubuque

2) Mike Jacobs, Monticello

Streamer

1) Larry Niday, Knoxville

2) CJ Klenske, Dubuque

Open

1) Larry Niday, Knoxville

2) CJ Klenske, Dubuque