Next Up - Matt Rooney
Striped Bass Techniques and Tying Beast Fleyes
Matt is a Monmouth County based fly fisherman and fly tyer who’s spent his life chasing striped bass along the NJ surf. He specializes in tying hollow fleyes and beast fleyes, drawing inspiration from the work of Bob Popovics, Andrew Warshawer, Jason Taylor, and many other talented East Coast fly tyers. Carefully tied with attention to detail, Matt’s flies are trusted to catch large striped bass.
Spey Academy
Every year, Tight Lines hosts 2 or 3 spey academies where we teach the art of spey casting over a 2 day period. These 2 days incorporate learning all aspects of spey casting, from basics to advanced skills, line understanding and management and much more.
During the 2 days, enjoy a nights lodging, great food and cameraderie with a few fellow spey casters!
Our Location
Tight Lines is only a 25 minute drive from the GWB out of NYC and easily accessible from routes 46, 80, 280, 287, 23 and 3, along with the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
Tight Lines has an enormous selection of fly fishing and tying equipment along with an extensive fly selection and outfitting service.
We are open 7 days a week.
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Speakers & Tiers 2026
Cyclops Beads
Aquatalon Kingfisher Steelhead Hook ATH3100
2025-2026 Fly Tying Classes
RIO Scandi Short Shooting Head
Simms Sharkfin Buckle
New Products
Lively Legz Packets
Simms Tech Hoody - Artist Series
Tributary Chest Pack
Tributary Sling Pack
Simms Tributary Sling Pack
Simms M's Superlight Pant
SLF Poul Jorgensen Salmon & Steelhead Dubbing
Simms Challenger Jacket
Intro to Fly Fishing Class
Simms Tributary Vest
MFC Senyo Dirty Bird Dubbing