Classes with the Experts:

Thursday 9:00-5:00

Advanced Fly Casting Class with Gary Borger & Mac Brown: The advanced fly casting class is for those who wish to improve their “game” when fly fishing. The class is a full 8 hours long and limited to 8 people. Necessary gear includes a 6 to 8-weight rod with a bright colored long belly fly line (such as the Scientific Anglers Expert Distance). The leader should be 7 ½’ to 8’ long. A notepad for taking notes is encouraged to get the most out of the class. You will receive fly casting media such as book, DVD, and first class instruction. Class registration is $625. Where else can you take a class with fly fishing educators with a combined 81 years of teaching experience?

Learn the concepts by understanding the practical and comprehensive casting instruction to take you to the next level. Master a relaxed delivery, throw all types of loops, and increase your distance casts. The presentation fishing casts will enable you to master the concepts as well as the execution of multiple types of layout casts. These are the ones that help you catch more fish!

Dr. Borger is one of the world’s foremost fly fishing educators. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been a fly fisher since 1955, and has taught classes and lectured internationally on all aspects of fly fishing for trout and salmon since 1972. He has written 10 best-selling books on fly fishing. Gary pioneered fly fishing video instruction with his release of “Nymphing” in 1982. Since then, he has appeared in four videos for the 3M Company; and in cooperation with the of Fly Fishers International, produced the environmental video “Where The Trout Are.” His video production company has produced an additional 17, internationally acclaimed videos in the “Skills of Fly Fishing Series.”

Mac Brown is the owner of Mac Brown Fly Fish and Fly Fishing Guide School in Western NC. Mac created the first full-time fly fishing guide service in Western North Carolina in 1987. The first Delayed Harvest on the Upper Nantahala River in early 1993 was also a result of his efforts. Mac was an Associate Professor at Western Carolina University, teaching the Fly Fishing Program at the collegiate level. Mac Brown is the author of “Casting Angles”, a fly casting handbook for those on the journey of understanding the mechanics of the cast. Mac is a member of many conservation organizations.

They are both active participates in Fly Fishing Shows, FFI Conclaves, and clubs around the globe doing presentations on casting, fly tying, or fishing tactics. As professional instructors and educators, they have helped tens of thousands of beginners through advanced anglers. Learn to become more proficient in the art of fly casting and fly fishing through building a strong foundation of understanding basic concepts.

The class’s objective is to facilitate and share drills, tips, and most importantly share the understanding of modern fly casting. Everyone’s personal journey constantly is enhanced by viewing things over time. Tradition has many gems to take into the future. Evolution is pushing it ahead by conveying what has been introduced in defiance of tradition.

Gain an understanding and appreciation for various rod loading along with the concept of “less is more” in regards to loop efficiency. Once this becomes clearer, there is a light-bulb moment for the student. This equates to greater efficiency for making fly casts while on the stream. Advanced. You MUST register in advance. Click HERE to register. For more information call 814-443-3638.

Friday 2:00-4:30pm

Next Level Casting with Sheila Hassan: This class is geared toward those with some casting and fishing experience, looking to improve their overall casting techniques. Topics covered include loop control, accuracy, handling the wind, and learning or improving the double haul.

Presentation Fly Casting for Fishing with Mac Brown: Presentation fly casting for fishing covers the important fly casts used when fishing for all types of fish species. All levels.

The Art of Nymph Fishing with Jason Randall: With the focus on presentation, this hands-on class emphasizes a systematic approach to the different methods of nymph fishing, showing when, where and how to best use each. All levels.

Secrets for Hunting Large Trout 101 with Landon Mayer: This exciting new class with Mayer is designed for anglers of all skill levels and covers how to find fish by reading water and sight fishing rivers and still waters. Don’t miss out on the closet thing to a guided trip as this class will fill up fast. All levels.

Stillwater Essentials with Phil Rowley: Stillwater Essentials introduces you to the charms stillwater fly fishing offers while removing the mystery and misconceptions many associate with stillwater fly fishing. This comprehensive workshop will teach you what rods, lines and reels you need and why. We will also cover retrieves, fly selection, which fly styles to choose for different situations, entomology, watercraft options and much more. All levels.

Tying and Fishing Wet Flies with Steve Culton: Watch Steve tie classic North Country spiders, winged, and wingless wet flies that trout can’t resist, and learn how to rig and fish them. The course also covers basics like leader construction, fly selection, where to fish wet flies, and how to fish them. All levels.

Spring Creeks – Flies and Techniques for Success with Jake Villwock: Join Jake Villwock as he walks you through being successful while fishing a spring creek. Jake will share some of his key tips on how he became successful fishing these technical creeks. He will go over everything from correct approach, fly section, fish behavior, lines and terminal tackle and much more. All levels.

Saturday 8:30-11:00 and 2:00-4:30

Comprehensive Euronymphing With Jason Randall and Josh Miller: If you’re relatively new to Euronymphing, welcome to this fun and effective method. You’ll love catching more fish! If you’re a more seasoned euronympher, you’ll be excited for the opportunities to raise your game. All levels.

Saturday 8:30-11:00am

Casting Strategies with Gary Borger: This demo/clinic focuses on the skills of casting as a means of delivering the fly at all distances with rods of all flexes and weights. Intermediate.

Women Only Casting with Sheila Hassan: One of our most popular classes. This very special class will be limited to eight lucky women. Beginner to intermediate.

Practical Nymphing with Ed Engle: Learn foundation techniques that are crucial to success in a variety of nymphing situations. Always filled–Register Early! Revised and updated in 2021. All levels.

Stillwater Strategies and Tactics for Eastern Stillwater with Phil Rowley: In this workshop, you will learn how eastern lakes differ from those in the west. Specific rod recommendations and line choices. How to target fish located in deep water. Presentation tactics, leader setups, including droppers. How and when to use attractors. Covering water using loch-style techniques to cover water, along with common food sources and recommended fly selections. All levels.

Secrets for Hunting Large Trout 101 with Landon Mayer: This exciting new class with Mayer is designed for anglers of all skill levels and covers how to find fish by reading water and sight fishing rivers and still waters. Landon leaves no stone unturned in his teaching passion to give back on and off the water.

Tying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites with Tim Cammisa: These are the flies competitive fly fishers are using now, so you’ll learn how to tie them, plus the reasoning behind why they work. After breaking down the tying steps, fishing and rigging tips will be discussed, allowing you to
leave the class with a better understanding of how and why these flies outproduce others. Basic tying experience required.

The Ultimate Saltwater Fly Fishing Clinic with Capt. Bruce Chard: Gain from an in-depth breakdown of all things salt in this valuable saltwater fly fishing “how to” seminar. Hosted by one of the top salt water fly fishing instructors in the industry, FFI Master Certified Casting Instructor Capt Bruce Chard will host you on a journey deep into the world of technical saltwater fly fishing. All levels.

Saturday 2:00-4:30pm

An In-Depth Review of Basic Casting Mechanics to Help You Catch More Fish with Dusty Wissmath: In this class, we will review both basic and advanced casting mechanics. All Levels.

Increase Your Distance with Mac Brown: Increase your overall fly casting efficiency with greater distances with ease. This class will help you to define what is exactly needed for accomplishing greater distances with ease. All skill levels.

Fly Fisher’s Evolution with George Daniel: George explains his favorite tactics and rigging for nymphing, streamer, and dry fly approaches. All Levels.

Beyond Cast & Strip: Presentation Flies for Stripers with Steve Culton: Learn how to tie presentation flies – flies that create the illusion of life even when at rest – and how and where to present them. Intermediate.

Reading the Waters with Alice Owsley: In this technical presentation, Montana guide, Alice Owsley will cover topics on where fish live with changing temperatures, water levels and seasons. All Levels.

Mastering Small Waters: Advanced Methods with Frank Burr: This presentation/class will introduce you to Advanced Methods to use when fishing Small Waters. All levels.

Cutting Edge Fly Fishing: Contemporary Advancements in Dry Fly and Nymph Fishing with Devin Olsen: Description coming soon. All levels.

Sunday 8:30-11:00am

The Perfect Cast with Gary Borger: Casting and mending are essential skills for the fly fisher, and in this class they are covered in clear and concise detail. All Levels.

Perfecting Drift & Presentation with Aerial Mends by Mac Brown: Learn aerial mends for greater line control on the stream. An aerial mend is the first step getting comfortable with rod movement after the casting stroke. It greatly will enhance your overall presentation on the stream. This class is tailored for all skill levels and requires you to bring your fly rod.

Fly Fisher’s Evolution with George Daniel: George explains his favorite tactics and rigging for nymphing, streamer, and dry fly approaches. All Levels.

Tying and Fishing Flies for Eastern Stillwaters with Phil Rowley: Do you fly fish lakes in eastern North America? Join Phil as he shows you how to tie some of his top fly patterns for eastern stillwaters. As you tie alongside Phil, you will learn how to tie a cross-section of his proven patterns and, perhaps most importantly, how to fish them. What lines to use and when, retrieves and presentation, when to fish them, what leader setups, and other tips and tricks Phil uses whenever he fishes lakes across North America. Students will receive pattern recipes and images along with specific leader formulas. Students must have basic fly-tying knowledge is required. Please bring your vise, basic tools (scissors, bobbin, whip finisher etc.) and a dubbing twister if you have one. Phil provides everything else, including hooks and materials.

Fly Tying with Joe Cordeiro: Learn all tying techniques to design the flat wing flies and other striper patterns. Joe is the man with flat wing and one of the most entertaining fly tying instructors. Intermediate.

Advanced Tactics for Smallmouth with Jake Villwock: Sit down with Jake as he talked about all the finer details on becoming a successful smallmouth bass angler. He will teach you everything from correct leader set ups, to when and why to choose flies, seasonal strategies, and how to look behind the season for reasons why. All levels.

Flies for the Underhatch with Bob Lindquist: This course will teach you to read riseforms and choose the proper presentation and tie the pattern to up both your catch rate and size. Bob, author and Delaware River guide, will follow up a segment on reading riseforms. Intermediate and up.

Knots & Rigging for Trout with Tim Flagler: This class will cover many of the knots needed as well as different rigs used for dry fly, dry dropper fishing, indicator nymphing, Euro-nymphing, and streamer fishing. This class is a must to help you rig quicker and more effectively! All levels.

Sunday 2:00-4:30pm

Casting with Alice Owsley: An advanced casting class for men and women where Alice, a professional guide and instructor, will help you learn the casting techniques that will improve your long and short fly presentations. Intermediate

Single handed Spey Casting with Christopher Rownes: Open up New Water with Ease with Single handed Spey casting. In this class I will guide you towards single handed Spey casting with changes in direction enabling to reach fish that others cant. Intermediate.

The Art of Nymph Fishing with Jason Randall: With the focus on presentation, this hands-on class emphasizes a systematic approach to the different methods of nymph fishing, showing when, where and how to best use each. All levels.

Euro Nymphing from A-to-Z with Tim Cammisa: During this interactive class, Tim discusses his approach to fishing with nymphs, the stage in which most trout feed the most. All Levels.

Vertical Presentation and Sink Rates for Nymphing with Frank Burr: This presentation/class will cover sink rates for different types of beads and other weights for Nymphing. Learn techniques, methods and how to apply them to maximize you nymphing success!! All levels.

Note: Most tying classes require some tying experience and others may require more. Ask us when you call. Beginners are welcome, but be prepared for more than basics. All students must bring their own tying vise, tools, lamp if needed, and a sampling of materials. Most classes will provide adequate materials for the patterns being taught. If a class is canceled, you will be notified 5 days prior to the show and permitted to switch or receive a refund.

All classes will be held indoors.

Casting Classes: Bring your own rod, reel & line.

Fly Tying Classes: Bring your own lamp, vise, tools & a basic selection of materials. To insure quality instruction class size is limited. Call us for more class descriptions or availability. Classes will fill and close, so register early. The tuition charge of $85 includes admission to the show for that day. There are no refunds unless the class is canceled. You MUST register in advance. Click HERE for more info or to register. For more information call 814-443-3638.

Seminars:

Friday

Catch Room
10:15 Steve Culton – Finding Small Stream Nirvana
11:30 Tim Flagler – What Trout Like to Eat & Flies to Feed Them (newly revised/updated)
12:45 Devin Olsen – Going Micro: the Benefits of Spanish Style Euro Nymphing Leaders
2:00 Jim Freda – New Jersey’s Striped Bass, Catch shorts to true trophies, Raritan Bay to Island Beach State Park
3:15 Frank Burr – Ultralight Fly Fishing
4:30 Gary Edwards – Finding and Catching Lake Ontario Steelhead

Release Room
9:45 Philip Rowley – Strategies and Tactics for Eastern Stillwaters
11:00 Landon Mayer – Learn how to Fish. One Fly to Catch All Your Fish
12:15 Mac Brown – What Conditions and Observations Tell Us
1:30 George Daniel – The Devil Fishes Mono
2:45 Josh Miller – Dry Dropper 2.0
4:00 Bob Lindquist – Seasons on the Delaware

Strike Room
10:30 Jake Villwock – Smallmouth Bass on the Fly
11:45 Jason Randall – If 90% of the Trout are Caught by 10% of the Anglers, How Do You Reach the Upper Ten Percent?
1:00 Gary Borger – Presentation
2:15 Jeff Currier – Streamer Tricks for more & Larger Trout
3:30 Ed Engle – Offbeat Tactics that Catch Trout
4:45 Mathew Lourdeau – Translating Small Stream Skills to Big Water

Saturday

Catch Room
10:15 Devin Olsen – Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers
11:30 Jason Randall – What Trout See and Why it Matters
12:45 Tim Flagler – The Secrets of the Ken Lockwood Gorge
2:00 Ed Engle – Fishing Small Flies 1.5
3:15 Philip Rowley – Approaching a New Lake
4:30 Tim Cammisa – Rising to the Occasion: Mastering Dry Flies and Emergers

Release Room
10:00 Mac Brown – Improve Your Presentations
11:15 Josh Miller – Dry Dropper 2.0
12:30 Pat Dorsey – Tips to Elevate Your Fly Fishing Game to the Next Level
1:45 Gary Borger – Fishing the Film
3:00 Landon Mayer – Seeing is Believing: Sight Fishing Secrets for Dries, Nymphs, and Streamers
4:15 Jake Villwock – Staying ahead of Changing Conditions

Strike Room
9:45 Steve Culton – Wet Flies 101
11:00 Frank Burr – Vertical Presentation and Sink Rates for Nymphing
12:15 George Daniel – Today’s Streamer Angler
1:30 Jim Freda – New Jersey’s Striped Bass, Catch shorts to true trophies, Raritan Bay to Island Beach State Park
2:45 Jeff Currier – Fly Fishing for Carp – a 20lb Fish Near Home
4:00 Mike Heck – Spring Creeks – Fish Smarter Not Harder

Sunday

Catch Room
10:00 Tim Cammisa – Euro Nymphing: Get Your Flies in the Zone!
11:15 Ed Engle – 25 Ways to Elevate Your Trout Game
12:30 Jason Randall – Where Trout Are; Beyond Reading the Water
1:45 Pat Dorsey – Fly Fishing Tailwaters
3:00 Mike Heck – Spring Creeks – Tips & Tricks from a Pro

Release Room
10:15 Bruce Chard – Saltwater Fly Fishing the World
11:30 Landon Mayer – Successful Seasons: Year Round Tips for Catching Quality Trout on the Fly
12:45 George Daniel – The Devil Fishes Mono
2:00 Gary Borger – Fishing the Non-Hatch Times
3:15 Bob Lindquist – Flies For The Underhatch

Strike Room
9:45 Jeff Currier – The World’s Best Trout Destinations
11:00 Frank Burr – Small Waters: Advanced Methods
12:15 Tim Flagler – Night Fishing
1:30 Philip Rowley – The Power of Attraction
2:45 John Field – Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass

*talks subject to change

Featured Fly Tiers:

Friday
10:15 Jonny King – Matching the Hatch for Mayflies and Caddis
11:30 George Daniel – Guide Streamers
12:45 Landon Mayer – Guide Flies: Midge Patterns for Tough Trout
2:00 Pat Dorsey – Proven Western Patterns that Work Out East
3:15 Thomas Baltz – The Catskill Dry Fly
4:30 Joe Cordeiro – Techniques for Tying the Flatwing Fly

Saturday
10:00 Pat Dorsey – Tying and Fishing Tailwater Flies
11:15 Philip Rowley – Fly Patterns for Eastern Stillwaters
12:30 Ed Engle – Tying Small Nymphs & Emergers
1:45 Tim Cammisa – Tying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites
3:00 Tim Flagler – Mottled Magic – Mixing Colors for More Effective Flies
4:15 Thomas Baltz – Parachute Details

Sunday
10:00 Ed Engle – Tying Small Dries
11:15 Jonny King – Saltwater Baitfish Using Newer and Better Materials
12:30 Tim Cammisa – Guide Flies: Simple Flies for Smart Fish
1:45 Tim Flagler – An Introduction to Tying Tube Flies
3:00 Jake Villwock – Mastering the Crayfish

*schedule subject to change

Casting Demonstrations:

Friday
Pond 1
10:15 Jeff Currier – Casting in the Wind and the Double Haul
12:15 Sheila Hassan – All About Hauls
2:15 Gary Borger – Casting Strategies
4:15 Alice Owsley – Presentation Casts

Pond 2
11:15 Mac Brown – Perfecting Drift & Presentation with Aerial Mends
1:15 Andy Mill – Tips on Saltwater Casting
3:15 Christopher Rownes – Modern Double Hand Casting

Saturday
Pond 1
10:15 George Daniel – Back to Basics
12:15 Mac Brown – Increase Your Distance
2:15 Sheila Hassan – Versatile Casting
4:15 Landon Mayer – Mastering the Short Game: Casting Tips for Fish at Close Range

Pond 2
9:15 Jeff Currier – Fly Casting 101
11:15 Gary Borger – The Perfect Cast
1:15 Andy Mill – Tips on Saltwater Casting
3:15 Christopher Rownes – Single Handed Spey: Open up New Water with Ease

Sunday
Pond 1
10:15 Landon Mayer – 3 Step Casting Tips to Fool More Fish
12:15 Alice Owsley – Three Building Blocks for Better Casting
2:15 Jeff Currier – Improve Your Dry Fly Presentation

Pond 2
11:15 George Daniel – Fishing Casts
1:15 Brian Okeefe – Distance, Wind and Big Flies – Power Casting
3:15 Peter Kutzer – Different Rods Different Cast

*schedule subject to change

African Waters

5-night fly fishing trip for two at the breathtaking Makhangoa Community Camp in Lesotho, South Africa’s premier sight-fishing lodge and dry-fly fishery.

This incredible prize includes:
Guided fly fishing on pristine waters teeming with wild trout. Catering to keep you fueled for adventure.An unforgettable stay at a lodge known for its stunning scenery, rich culture, and unparalleled fishing experience.

Grand Prize Trip Value: $6650.00

www.africanwaters.net

Destination Theater:

Friday
ROOM A
11:00 The Farmington River: Southern New England’s Blue Ribbon Trout Stream – Steve Culton
12:00 Fly Fishing Martha’s Vinyard – Abbie Schuster
1:00 Exploring the Upper Connecticut River with Points North Outfitters – Pittsburg, NH – Bill Bernhardt & Paul Starring
2:00 Fly Fishing Ponds and Lakes for Trout – Tactics, Flies and Where to Go – Lou Zambello
3:00 Favorite Flies of the Rangeley Lakes Region – Bob Romano
4:00 Permit on Fly the Ultimate High!- with Capt. Bruce Chard

ROOM B
11:00 Wild River – The Fabled Alagnak River of Bristol Bay, Alaska – Wayne & Jacob McGee
12:00 Big Land Fishing Lodge – Labrador, Canada: Atlantic Salmon & Trout – Rob French
1:00 Fly Fishing for Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Char and Grayling on the Kanektok River, Alaska – Paul Jacob
2:00 Fly Fishing the Louisiana Coast – Big Fish Bonanza – Capt. Pete Scafaru
3:00 Montana Fly Fishing – When is the Best Time? – Pierce Oja
4:00 Storied Waters of Northern Patagonia – Tim Flagler

ROOM C
11:00 Labrador Igloo Lake – Monster Brookies-Craig/Steve Gillingham
12:00 Translating Small Stream Skills to Big Water – Matthew Lourdeau
1:00 Iceland Fly Fishing Adventure – Mr Fish Partner
2:00 The History of Brown Trout on the Battenkill: When, Where and by Whom the 1st Battenkill Brown Trout Were Stocked – Doug Lyons
3:00 Nunavik and Labrador: Fly Fishing in the Untamed Far North – Paul Ostiguy
4:00 The Great Flies of the Adironacks – Robert W. Streeter

ROOM D
11:00 Iceland – The Secrets of the North – Matthias Hakonarson
12:00 Florida Keys Spring Tarpon Fishing – Alan Caolo
1:00 Labrador: Land Where the King Salmon Still Reigns – Bob Lindquist
2:00 Seasons on the Delaware – Bob Lindquist
3:00 Fly Fishing for Pelagics in the Darien Lodge – Alberto Mejia
4:00 Bonefish in Paradise – Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board

Saturday
ROOM A
10:00 The Farmington River: Southern New Englands Blue Ribbon Trout Stream – Steve Culton
11:00 Wild River – The Fabled Alagnak River of Bristol Bay, Alaska – Wayne & Jacob McGee
12:00 Fly Fishing Martha’s Vinyard – Abbie Schuster
1:00 Favorite Flies of the Rangeley Lakes Region – Bob Romano
2:00 Bonefish Academy – with Capt. Bruce Chard
3:00 Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass – John Field
4:00 Hunting for Trophy Brown Trout on the Battenkill (or elsewhere): Observation, Approach, Presentation and Pattern – Doug Lyons

ROOM B
10:00 Advanced Small Stream Tactics – Mathew Lourdeau
11:00 Labrador Igloo Lake – Monster Brookies-Craig/Steve Gillingham
12:00 Big Land Fishing Lodge – Labrador, Canada: Atlantic Salmon & Trout – Rob French
1:00 Exploring the Upper Connecticut River with Points North Outfitters – Pittsburg, NH – Bill Bernhardt & Paul Starring
2:00 Fly Fishing the Androscoggin and Merrimack Rivers of NH – Dave Kolesar
3:00 Nunavik and Labrador: Fly Fishing in the Untamed Far North – Paul Ostiguy
4:00 Join Us in Canada to Fish the Remote Waters of Northern British Columbia – Tim Flagler

ROOM C
10:00 Angler’s Paradise: Bonefishing in South Caicos with Adventures by Salterra – Bibo Jayne
11:00 Seasons on the Delaware – Bob Lindquist
12:00 Fly Fishing the Louisiana Coast – Big Fish Bonanza – Capt. Pete Scafaru
1:00 Montana Fly Fishing – When is the Best Time? – Pierce Oja
2:00 The Science Behind Fly Fishing (casting and fish management) – Karin Miller
3:00 Fly Fishing for Pelagics in the Darien Lodge – Alberto Mejia
4:00 Iceland Fly Fishing Adventure – Mr Fish Partner

ROOM D
10:00 Tenkara: From Setup to Landing Big Fish – Karin Miller
11:00 Iceland – The Secrets of the North – Matthias Hakonarson
12:00 “Pull the Plug?” Core Concepts in Wilderness Medicine – Captain Jason Moore, PhD
1:00 Fly Fishing for Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Char and Grayling on the Kanektok River, Alaska – Paul Jacob
2:00 Iceland – Midnight on the Arctic Circle – Gylfi Kristjansson
3:00 Fishing Safety: Your Life Is Worth It – Art Howe
4:00 Trout Bum to Saltwater Slayer – Capt. George Sylvestre

Sunday
ROOM A
10:00 Montana Fly Fishing – When is the Best Time? – Pierce Oja
11:00 Fly Fishing Martha’s Vinyard – Abbie Schuster
12:00 Sight-Fishing for Giant Great Lakes Carp – Alan Caolo
1:00 Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass – John Field
2:00 Favorite Flies of the Rangeley Lakes Region – Bob Romano
3:00 Wet Flies 101 – Steve Culton

ROOM B
10:00 The Great Flies of the Adironacks – Robert W. Streeter
11:00 Wild River – The Fabled Alagnak River of Bristol Bay, Alaska – Wayne & Jacob McGee
12:00 Saltwater Fly Fishing: Things to Consider if New to It & How to Make the Most of Your Trip – Karin Miller
1:00 Exploring the Upper Connecticut River with Points North Outfitters – Pittsburg, NH – Bill Bernhardt & Paul Starring
2:00 Permit on Fly the Ultimate High!- with Capt. Bruce Chard
3:00 Trico’s: When, Where and How to Fish the White Winged Curse – Doug Lyons

ROOM C
10:00 Bonefish in Paradise – Bahamas Out Islands Promotion Board
11:00 Labrador Igloo Lake – Monster Brookies-Craig/Steve Gillingham
12:00 Fly Fishing for Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Char and Grayling on the Kanektok River, Alaska – Paul Jacob
1:00 Fly Fishing the Androscoggin and Merrimack Rivers of NH – Dave Kolesar
2:00 Nunavik and Labrador: Fly Fishing in the Untamed Far North – Paul Ostiguy
3:00 Fly Fishing for Pelagics in the Darien Lodge – Alberto Mejia

ROOM D
10:00 Fishing Safety: Your Life Is Worth It – Art Howe
11:00 Iceland Fly Fishing Adventure – Mr Fish Partner
12:00 Labrador: Land Where the King Salmon Still Reigns – Bob Lindquist
1:00 Angler’s Paradise: Bonefishing in South Caicos with Adventures by Salterra – Bibo Jayne
2:00 Steelhead on the Lake Erie Tributaries – Tim Flagler
3:00 Fly Fishing the Louisiana Coast – Big Fish Bonanza – Capt. Pete Scafaru

*talks subject to change

Front Range Anglers

The River House Lodge

Experience an unforgettable 4-night, 3-day fishing adventure for two anglers at our exclusive lodge. Your stay includes full board accommodations, with guided fishing on a shared boat, as well as all necessary flies, breakfast, and lunch provided. Enjoy access to the lodge’s luxurious amenities, including a spa and indoor activities such as horseback riding. Dates are subject to availability. Please note that both local and international airfare are not included.

www.riverhousepatagonia.com/en/

Grand Prize Value: $8,000

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival:

One night only, Saturday, March 15, at 6:00pm. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance. Click HERE to purchase advance tickets.

Fly Fishing Show Learning Center:

Fly Fishers International (FFI) hosts the Fly Fishing Learning Center with fly tying, casting instruction and other fly fishing information and is free to show attendees. The FFI Learning Center is a good place for a beginner or to advance the skills of all fly fishers. Stop by and get acquainted!

Live, from the Show Floor!

Fly Fishing Journeys, Rob Giannino will present live podcasts throughout the show. Come see interviews, ask questions and more in the Live Podcasting Booth.

- Women’s NETworking Social @ The Fly Fishing Show-Lancaster – Saturday March 15, 2025
- Kick-off 8a.m. – 9a.m.
Registration – Annual Women’s NETworking Social/Activities – March 15, 2025 in Lancaster, PA
Women who want to attend the Women’s NETworking Show need to complete the following to participate:
Pre-purchase The Fly Fishing Show, Lancaster, PA Ticket – Enters participants for a prize drawing
Register for the Women’s NETworking Social
OPTIONAL – Pre-purchase a Fly Fishing Film Fest Ticket – this enters participants for another prize drawing.

Women of all experience levels are invited to join us for an opportunity to:

- - connect with other women interested in networking, learning about fly fishing or building on fly fishing skills, and experiencing The Fly Fishing Show – Lancaster together!
  - go on a pre-show VIP tour to learn about the show and scope out your day’s adventure
  - Win randomly drawn door prizes and grand prizes – check registration page for details entering for grand prizes
  - Increase knowledge and skills, all while shopping around for great deals on gear, outdoor art, clothing, and more!
  - Click HERE for complete schedule.

Classes with the Experts:

*Sign-up for each class/clinic is limited
*Receive Individualized tips, techniques, and instruction
*Questions answered by your celebrity expert
*Improve your casting, tying, or techniques to catch more fish!
Click HERE for details and to register

More TBA

Tarpon Town Lodge

Enjoy a 4-night, 3-day fishing and lodging experience for two anglers, with double occupancy accommodations. This package is valid during available dates in summer 2025, offering an unforgettable angling adventure at the renowned Tarpon Town Lodge.

Value $5,700

www.tarpontown.com

Classes with the Experts:

Thursday 9:00-5:00

Advanced Fly Casting Class with Mac Brown & Christopher Rownes: A once-in-a-lifetime experience to learn and understand practical and comprehensive techniques that will take you beyond the next level. Advanced. Premium Class Fee. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Friday 8:30-11:00

Perfecting Drift and Presentation with Aerial Mends with Mac Brown: Learn aerial mends for greater line control on the stream. An aerial mend is the first step getting comfortable with rod movement after the casting stroke. It greatly will enhance your overall presentation on the stream. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Friday 2:00-4:30

Beyond the Basics, taking your casting to the next level with Sheila Hassan: This class is geared toward those with some casting and fishing experience, looking to improve their overall casting techniques. Topics covered include loop control, accuracy, handling the wind, and learning or improving the double haul. Intermediate. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Fundamentals of Euronymphing with Jason Randall: This course lays a solid foundation, beginning with gear, leaders, rigging and flies, but then prepares you for the river with the right approach and cast. We’ll share advanced topics such as micro-leaders, mono-rigs, new products, new concepts in fly design. This course offers much for the beginner and expert angler alike, and so is open to all skill levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Learn to Tie and Mimic Estuary Baitfish- “Flatwing” Style with Joe Cordeiro: Learn to tie a single feather flatwing “silverside” pattern, a Multi feather ‘mummychog” pattern and a favorite for the May springtime striper bait the saltwater “grass shrimp”. Intermediate. Click HERE for more info and to register.

How to Fish Crab Flies and Other Essential Flats Patterns for Consistent Sight-Fishing Success with Alan Caolo: Techniques and tackle for presenting crab flies and other essential patterns is the focus. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Stillwater Essentials with Phil Rowley: Stillwater Essentials introduces you to the charms stillwater fly fishing offers while removing the mystery and misconceptions many associate with stillwater fly fishing. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Tenkara Class: The Whole Shabang! with Karin Miller: This 2.5hr class will cover everything from rod set up, line choice, casting, fish management and landing. You will walk away will a solid foundation and skills to feel confident on the water. This class is for beginner as well as more experienced tenkara anglers that want to improve upon their skills or push themselves to the next level of understanding. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Saturday 8:30-11:00am

Increase Your Distance with Mac Brown: Increase your overall fly casting efficiency with greater distances with ease. This class will help you to define what is exactly needed for accomplishing greater distances with ease. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Stillwater Strategies and Tactics for Eastern Stillwater with Phil Rowley: In this workshop, you will learn how eastern lakes differ from those in the west. Specific rod recommendations and line choices. How to target fish located in deep water. Presentation tactics, leader setups, including droppers. How and when to use attractors. Covering water using loch-style techniques to cover water, along with common food sources and recommended fly selections. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Practical Nymphing with Ed Engle: Learn foundation techniques that are crucial to success in a variety of nymphing situations. Always filled–Register Early! Revised and updated in 2021. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

The Art of Nymph Fishing with Jason Randall: Whether you’re new to fly fishing or a seasoned veteran, honing your nymph fishing skills is the fastest way to catch more fish. With the focus on presentation, this hands-on class emphasizes a systematic approach to the different methods of nymph fishing, showing when, where and how to best use each. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Secrets for Hunting Large Trout 101 with Landon Mayer: This exciting new class with Mayer is designed for anglers of all skill levels and covers how to find fish by reading water and sight fishing rivers and still waters. This is the closest thing to a full guided trip on the water! All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Knots & Rigging for Trout with Tim Flagler: This class will cover many of the knots needed as well as different rigs used for dry fly, dry dropper fishing, indicator nymphing, Euro-nymphing, and streamer fishing. This class is a must to help you rig quicker and more effectively! All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Saturday 2:00-4:30

Women Only Casting with Sheila Hassan: One of our most popular classes. The $95 tuition includes admission to the show in the morning. This very special class will be limited to eight lucky women. Bring your own rod, reel, and line. Beginner to intermediate. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Reading Beaches to Enable Successful Strategies and Tactics, Day or Night with Alan Caolo: This class examines many common beach types and structures to provide the essential knowledge to find more fish and catch them consistently. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Tying and Fishing Wet Flies with Steve Culton: Watch Steve tie classic North Country spiders, winged, and wingless wet flies that trout can’t resist, and learn how to rig and fish them. The course also covers basics like leader construction, matching the hatch, fly selection, where to fish wet flies, and how to fish them. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Wiggle Tail Bass Fly with Adam Hortenberry: Learn to tie the Wiggle Tail and how to fish it. Intermediate tying skills needed. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Vertical Presentation and Sink Rates for Nymphing with Frank Burr: This class will cover sink rates for different types of beads and other weights for Nymphing. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Flies for the Underhatch with Bob Lindquist: This course will teach you to read riseforms and choose the proper presentation and tie the pattern to up both your catch rate and size. You will learn how to tie and fish proven patterns that catch the trout with PhDs. Intermediate and up. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Sunday 8:30-11:00am

Single-Handed Spey Casting with Christopher Rownes: Open up New Water with Ease with Single handed Spey casting. In this class I will guide you towards single handed Spey casting with changes in direction enabling to reach fish that others cant. Intermediate. Click HERE for more info and to register.

The Ultimate Saltwater Fly Fishing Clinic with Capt. Bruce Chard: Gain from an in-depth breakdown of all things salt in this valuable saltwater fly fishing “how to” seminar. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Beyond Cast & Strip – Presentation Flies for Stripers with Steve Culton: Learn how to tie (Steve will demo) presentation flies – traditional New England-style flies that create the illusion of life even when at rest – and how and where to present them. All Levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Secrets for Hunting Large Trout 101 with Landon Mayer: This exciting new class with Mayer is designed for anglers of all skill levels and covers how to find fish by reading water and sight fishing rivers and still waters. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Fundamentals of Euro Nymphing with Jason Randall: Dive into euronymphing and discover why it’s revolutionized fly fishing!! This course offers much for the beginner and expert angler alike, and so is open to all skill levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Mastering the Art of Dry Fly Presentation with Frank Burr: This class will cover several topics in detail including Aquatic Entomology for fly fishing with emphasis on the Dry Fly including dry fly selections that work best for different types of waters and locales. All levels. Click HERE for more info and to register.

Note: Most tying classes require some experience and others may require more. Ask us when you call. Beginners are welcome, but be prepared for more than basics. All students must bring their own tying vise, tools, lamp if needed, and a sampling of materials. Most classes will provide adequate materials for the patterns being taught. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified 5 days prior to the show and permitted to switch or receive a refund.

All classes will be held indoors.

Casting Classes: Bring your own rod, reel & line.

Fly Tying Classes: Bring your own lamp, vise, tools & a basic selection of materials.

To insure quality instruction class size is limited. Call us for more class descriptions or availability. Classes will fill and close, so register early. The tuition charge of $95 includes admission to the show for that day. There are no refunds unless the class is cancelled. You MUST register in advance. Click HERE for more info and to register. For more information call 814-443-3638.

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

One night only, Friday, January 17 at 6:30. Tickets are $20 at the door or $12 in advance or with a paid Fly Fishing Show admission for that day. Click HERE for advanced tickets.

Fly Fishing Show Learning Center:

Fly Fishers International (FFI) hosts the Fly Fishing Learning Center with fly tying, casting instruction and other fly fishing information and is free to show attendees. Fly tying focuses on young attendees, but all ages are welcome. Tying sessions begin every 30 minutes during periods of high demand; “when you get there” during periods of lighter attendance. There are usually three casting classes per day taught by FFI Certified Casting instructors, 11am, 1 and 3pm. Sign-up for each casting class at the FFI booth. These classes are limited to 10 students and are about 1 hour long. Fly rods provided. For more experienced fly fishers, an instructor will individually video your cast and evaluate it with suggestions for improvement. The FFI Learning Center is good place to advance the skills of all fly fishers. Stop by and get acquainted!

For more experienced fly fishers, an instructor will individually video your cast and evaluate it with suggestions for improvement. The FFI Learning Center is good place to advance the skills of all fly fishers. Stop by and get acquainted!

Classes with the Experts:

*Sign-up for each class/clinic is limited
*Receive Individualized tips, techniques, and instruction
*Questions answered by your celebrity expert
*Improve your casting, tying, or techniques to catch more fish!
Click HERE for more information and to register.

Curious about Tenkara?

Stop by Zen Tenkara’s booth where Karin Miller, Owner and Founder of Zen Tenkara will be offering “Quick & Dirty” demos at 11:00am each day at the Zen Tenkara booth.
Come by to learn and ask your questions!

Antique Gear Evaluations with Hoagy Carmichael:

You may know Hoagy from his rod making days, and the bamboo rods that he produced. He did also write a few books, and will be bringing Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 of the Grand Cascapedia books that can be bought and signed at his booth – #P15. His main focus this year is fly reels, lots of them, with names like Hardy Bros., vom Hofe, Meek and Walker. He will also have many Hardy fly boxes and other unusual fly tackle.

Live, from the Show Floor!

Fly Fishing Journeys, Rob Giannino will present live podcasts throughout the show. Come see interviews, ask questions and more in the Live Podcasting Booth.

Wet Net Outfitters

Valid for ONE FULL DAY of expertly guided fly fishing on the SW Montana stream of choice. Winner will be treated to a pair of nice hats, a delicious shore lunch and a few bad jokes throughout the day. Trip is to be used in 2025 unless an agreement is made with Wet Net Outfitters. One winner for each of the seven Fly Fishing Shows.

Total Value: $2,175

www.wetnetoutfitters.com

Seminars:

Friday
Catch Room
11:30 Jason Randall – Where Trout Are; Beyond Reading the Water
1:00 Landon Mayer – Successful Seasons: Year-Round Tips for Catching Quality Trout on the Fly
2:30 Jeff Currier – Introduction to Saltwater Fly Fishing
4:00 Ed Lombardo – Fishing the Dry Fly on Some of New England’s Best Trout Streams

Release Room
10:30 Bob Lindquist – The Underhatch: Flies & Techniques
12:00 Philip Rowley – The Water Wolf, Pike on the Fly
1:30 John Field – Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass
3:00 Frank Burr – Vertical Presentation and Sink Rates for Nymphing
4:30 Steve Culton – Wet Flies: Fishing Under the Hatch

Saturday
Catch Room
10:00 Jeff Currier – Streamer Tricks for more & Larger Trout
11:30 Tim Flagler – What Trout Like to Eat & The Flies to Feed Them (newly revised)
1:00 Landon Mayer – Learn how to Fish. One Fly to Catch All Your Fish
2:30 Ed Engle – Offbeat Tactics that Catch Trout
4:00 Ed Lombardo – How to Fly Fish for Striped Bass on Some of New England’s Best Tidal Rivers

Release Room
11:00 Bob Mallard – Fly Fishing Maine
12:30 Alan Caolo – Fly Fishing Estuaries – The Right Place to Start Out in Salt Water
2:00 Philip Rowley – Strategies and Tactics for Eastern Stillwaters
3:30 Jason Randall – What Trout See and Why it Matters

Sunday
Catch Room
10:15 Alan Caolo – Sight-Fishing for Striped Bass
11:45 Jason Randall – If 90% of the Trout are Caught by 10% of the Anglers, How Do You Reach the Upper Ten Percent?
1:15 Jeff Currier – Fly Fishing Warmwater – Bass, Pike, Carp and More
2:45 Mac Brown – Understanding Fish Behavior

Release Room
10:00 Tim Flagler – An Introduction to Trout Spey
11:30 Ed Engle – 25 Ways to Elevate Your Trout Game
1:00 Landon Mayer – Seeing is Believing: Sight Fishing Secrets for Dries, Nymphs, and Streamers
2:30 Philip Rowley – Approaching a New Lake

*Talks subject to change

Featured Fly Tiers:

Friday
11:30 Scott Biron – New Trolling Patterns for Spring
1:00 Tim Flagler – An Introduction to Tying Tube Flies
2:30 Steve Culton – Matching the Hatch with Wet Flies
4:00 Landon Mayer – Guide Flies: Midge Patterns for Tough Trout

Saturday
10:00 Alan Caolo – Special Flies for Northeast Fall Blitzes
11:30 Steve Culton – Farmington River Favorites
1:00 Ed Engle – Tying Small Nymphs and Emergers
2:30 Joe Cordeiro – Techniques for Tying the Flatwing Fly
4:00 Philip Rowley – Fly Patterns for Eastern Stillwaters

Sunday
10:30 Philip Rowley – Damsels in Distress: Three Must-have Damsels Flies for Bass, Trout, and Toothy Critters
11:45 Tim Flagler – Mottled Magic – Mixing Colors for More Effective Flies
1:00 Ed Engle – Tying Small Dry Flies
2:15 Alan Caolo – Tying the Sparkgler

*Talks subject to change

Casting Demonstrations:

Friday
11:00 Sheila Hassan – Versatile Casting
12:30 Jeff Currier – Casting in the Wind and the Double Haul
2:15 Ed Lombardo – Fly Casting A to Z, Beginners to Advanced
4:15 Christopher Rownes – Single Handed Spey

Saturday
10:00 Ed Lombardo – Fly Casting A to Z, Beginners to Advanced
11:45 Jeff Currier – Improve Your Dry Fly Presentation
1:30 Mac Brown – Increase Your Distance
3:15 Landon Mayer – 3 Step Casting Tips to Fool More Fish

Sunday
10:30 Jeff Currier – Fly Casting 101
12:00 Sheila Hassan – All About Hauls
1:30 Landon Mayer – Mastering the Short Game: Casting Tips for Fish at Close Range
3:00 John Field – Cure Casting Faults

*Talks subject to change

Frontiers Travel

A trip for two shooters to Pica Zuro or La Dormida Lodge (based on availability) to experience world-class dove hunting in Cordoba, Argentina. As the new “dove shooting capital of the world,” the Cordoba Province in Argentina provides a year-round population of doves that must be seen to be believed! David Denise Wingshooting operates the finest lodges in the region. Guests enjoy exceptional shooting terrain, expertly trained guides, fantastic culinary experiences complemented with fine Argentine wines, comfortable accommodations, state-of-the-art equipment, and even an on-site masseuse! There are many shooting opportunities in Argentina, but these lodges provide a level of service and a commitment to quality that is unmatched in South America.

The Package Includes:
Meet and greet service at the Cordoba Airport
3-nights double occupancy accommodations
All meals and beverages while at the lodge
Guided dove hunting for 3-days (2 full days and 2 half-days on either end)
Retail Value: $2,550 per person (total value of $5,100)
Not Included:
Airline transportation
Gound transfers from airport to lodge and return ($495.00 per person)
Shells, gun rental, licenses ($320.00 per person) and permits as required
Staff tips
And any items of a personal nature such as telephone calls, gift purchases, spa treatments, etc.

Terms and Conditions:
Trip must be taken within one year of this event date, and is subject to availability. Once the recipient selects a date and confirms his/her reservation, the normal cancellation and responsibility clauses will be in effect.
Additional Shooters:
Bring the friend group! A special promotional rate is available should the recipient be interested in expanding the party to more than 2 people. Subject to availability.

Please Contact Elaine at Frontiers Travel for more information.

www.frontierstravel.com

Grand Prize Value: $5,100.00

Chile Trout

Unforgettable 7 days / 6 night all inclusive fishing program for one angler. Enjoy world-class fishing and spectacular landscapes in one of the most pristine regions of the world.

What’s included: Accommodation, all meals and beverages (including house wines and local beer), guides and ground transportation.

What’s Not Included: Airfares, personal expenses and gratuities.

Value of prize: $6,190

www.chiletrout.com

Water Master Standard Kodiak Package

The Water Master Kodiak Raft Package was designed to meet the needs of our most demanding customers in the most demanding situations. The Kodiak Raft features a pointed bow and stern and large tubes that increase stability, weight capacity (750lbs), and rowing efficiency. The Kodiak Raft packs into a dry bag backpack that you can take anywhere, even on a commercial flight. Water Master offers an arsenal of accessories that add to the versatility of these crafts including an anchor system, motor mount and even an attachable floor. The Grand Prize winner receives a Water Master Kodiak raft, upgraded Caviness oars, high back seat, foot pump, patch kit, and dry bag backpack. All Water Master rafts also include a lifetime warranty

All Water Masters come with a lifetime warranty.

Total Value: $1,795.00

www.bigskyinflatables.com

Tailwaters Lodge

A two night stay at Tailwaters Lodge Osprey Cabin for 2 guests. Osprey boasts outstanding views of the mountains in northeast Tennessee as well as the South Holston River all to be enjoyed sitting on the covered deck with a fire crackling in an outdoor fireplace. This cabin comes equipped with a well-appointed kitchen, complimentary coffee, a gas grill, and outdoor fireplace. Staying at Tailwaters Lodge also gives anglers access to 540′ of river frontage on the tailwaters just below the South Holston Dam, a prime spot for wade or float fishing for wild brown trout and plentiful rainbow trout.

Total Value: $659.00

www.tailwaterslodge.com

Fly Fish Guanaja

This package is for one person to enjoy a full week of fly fishing at Flyfish Guanaja Lodge, located on the island of Guanaja in the Bay Islands of Honduras. As a premier fly fishing destination, this lodge targets bonefish, tarpon, and permit, making it perfect for anglers. Flyfish Guanaja Lodge is family-friendly, offering something for everyone, including exceptional flats fishing, world-renowned diving and snorkeling—all away from the typical tourist crowds. It’s a laid-back, safe haven with breathtaking beauty, ideal for relaxing and unwinding in one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets.
The package includes seven nights’ stay and six days of guided fly fishing, with all meals provided at the lodge. Please note that flights, transfers to Guanaja, tips, beverages, and any extra activities are not included. You will share a boat and room with another angler, so feel free to bring a friend or make a new one. This prize is for one angler only.

Prize Trip Value: $4,750

www.flyfishguanaja.com

4Corners Costa Rica

4Corners Costa Rica

Exclusive 6 day/5 night expeditions for 4 throughout Costa Rica with all transport, meals, lodging and fishing included. The perfect family or couples getaway. Day 1 – Arrive into San Jose, travel 45 minutes to our 10 acre coffee farm with pool and hottub. Day 2 – Travel 2 hours to Volcano, relax in hot spring river at base of volcano. Day 3 – Full day float for machaca (cousins for piranhas) Day 4 – Return to coffee farm, visit nearby waterfall Day 5 – Departure from San Jose back to USA

Prize Value: $9,995.00

www.4cornerscostarica.com

Iceland Outfitters

Iceland Outfitters is pleased to present a USD $20OO gift certificate that can be utilized for all fishing excursions with Iceland Outfitters, in Iceland in 2O25.
Have you ever envisioned the thrill of fishing in Iceland? This USD 2OO0 voucher brings you one step closer to realizing that dream, providing an opportunity to explore the pristine rivers of the country. Iceland is renowned for its diverse range of Atlantic salmon, brown trout, and Arctic char. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring natural landscapes of Iceland white embarking on an unforgettable fishing expedition. With Iceland Outfitters as your trusted companion, anticipate a remarkable and rewarding fishing experience that wit[ leave you with Lifetime memories.

Trip Prize Value: $2,000.00

www.icelandoutfitters.com

Fish Partner

Highland Lodge for 3 days for a single angler: 3 days/3nights all inclusive stay at Fish Partner’s Highland Lodge with a single room and private guide.

Prize Value: $6375.00

www.fishpartner.com

Belize River Lodge

4 Nights/3 Days Belize River Lodge Fishing Package for Two Anglers. BRL Fishing Package

Includes: Round trip airport (BZE) transfers in Belize, accommodations, air conditioning in rooms,hair dryers, toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, lotion & soap), daily housekeeping, all meals – including a box lunch, soda & drinking water, guided fishing, skiff & fuel. BRL Fishing Package Does

Not Include: Airfare to & from Belize, fishing equipment & tackle, Belize Fishing License. (US$25.00 per angler, per week), alcoholic beverages, tips to guides and staff, Belize Departure Tax (Already included in airline ticket or paid at Airport, approximately US $73.50 per person)

Total prize value of: $6,400

www.belizeriverlodge.com

Rio Manso Lodge

Rio Manso Lodge

Enjoy one week nestled near the Chilean border in the heart of Northern Patagonia, Rio Manso Lodge offers an unparalleled fly fishing adventure. Imagine casting your line to catch big, healthy trout in crystal clear waters, without encountering another person all day. In Nahuel Huapi National Park, you’ll find miles of both still and moving waters with minimal fishing pressure. Delight in exceptional fly fishing, luxuriate in elegant yet cozy accommodations, and savor extraordinary cuisine—all amidst pristine waters and lush forests. Our dedicated staff ensures your Patagonian experience is nothing short of spectacular. With a variety of fishing opportunities, from big dry flies and weighted streamers to tiny emergers, nymphs, and spinners, we adapt to different times of the season and throughout the day. Experience the full spectrum of fly fishing in the serene environment of Patagonia.

Total Value: $7,000

www.riomansolodge.com

ATA Lodge

ATA Lodge

One week stay at ATA Lodge based on availability during the 2025 season. Not included – tips, fishing license and travel round-trip from home to from King Salmon Alaska.

Prize Trip Value: $7,500

www.atalodge.com

Nervous Waters

A trip for 2 people to Karanda Dorado – 5 nights and 4 days of fishing. The trip includes all guiding, 5 stars lodge accommodations based on shared room & boat/guide, all meals, and all beverages (open bar). The winner will be responsible for their own airfare, fishing licenses, ground transfers to and from the airport, and gratuities.

Grand Prize Value: $9,500.00

www.nervouswaters.com

Fly Fishing Show Special Events:

BACK AGAIN:

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

World premier of the IF4 film festival held here at the Fly Fishing Show in Denver! One night only, Friday, February 21 at 6:30. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance. Click HERE for tickets.

The Denver Women’s Showcase:

a weekend program devoted to women-centered discussions, presentations, learning opportunities and networking. The Showcase is free with your entry to the Fly Fishing Show and will feature a diverse schedule of presentations.

Join us Sunday at noon in the Women’s Showcase area for our 3rd Fashion Show, seamlessly blending fashion and angling. Explore top brands such as Catchflo, Simms, Yellow Sally Fly Fishing, Fishewear, Miss Mayfly, and more. After the show, enjoy light refreshments from our sponsors and exclusive deals from participating brands.

Classes with the Experts:

*Sign-up for each class/clinic is limited
*Receive Individualized tips, techniques, and instruction
*Questions answered by your celebrity expert
*Improve your casting, tying, or techniques to catch more fish!
Click HERE for details and to register

Returning Special Musical Guest: Dave Blackburn:

Don’t miss our special musical guest Dave Blackburn. He will be playing a special mid day lunch set and for a feature “happy hour” act prior to the screening of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival. Dave Blackburn grew up in western PA where his home river was the Raystown Branch of the Juniata. He was introduced to fly-tying at age 9 by a sixth grade teacher. He was schooled by both Messiah College, along the Yellow Breeches Creek, and the Letort Run. He transferred to West Virginia University where he received his BS in Forest Resource Management while working seasonally for the USFS in the Cloud Peak Primitive Area of Wyoming as a wilderness guard. He took piano lessons as a child and later applied his ear for music to bluegrass banjo when he got his first banjo at age 17. His banjo mentors include Earl Scruggs, J.D. Crowe, Pete Wernick and Bela Fleck. He achieved early notoriety in his banjo playing by earning several ribbons at banjo contests in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. His longtime WVU roommate inspired him to add singing to his repertoire, where they formed the group the Skeenes Brothers, later becoming part of the Trapper Canyon Stringbusters based in Greybull, Wyoming. He settled on the banks of the Kootenai River in NW Montana where he pioneered the area’s first fly fishing guide service in 1982. Kootenai Angler now includes 5 river-front log cabin rentals along with a fly shop, the River Bend restaurant and a large outdoor music venue where the Kootenai River “Runs Through It”. Dave travels throughout the country as a speaker where he entertains with his unique combination of fly-fishing and bluegrass music. His current band, the Sheldon Mountain Boys, recently released their first album entitled “Thirty Years on the Mountain”.

Bamboo Rod Building Demonstrations:

The origins of fly fishing began with fisherman using rods made only from what nature provided. Casting and catching a fish with a rod made from bamboo, “the lovely reed”, is something to be experienced! Visit the BAMBOO ROD DEMONSTRATION BOOTH to see how these rods are crafted. We might intrigue you to begin your own bamboo rod building journey!

Live Art Demonstration:

Come find out about Gyotaku, (魚拓, from gyo “fish” + taku “stone impression”) the traditional Japanese method of printing fish and capturing the story of their catch. This practice dates back to the mid-1800s and is fabled to have settled the timeless debate about catching the biggest fish between samurai. A limited number of attendees with be able to learn about and create their very own Gyotaku fish print with renowned artist, Travis Krause. Demos will be in booth 268 at 1:30 and 3:00 daily.

Live Paintings with Fly Rods by Zach Otte:

On Friday and Saturday I will be painting with my fly-rod brushes, transforming in an hour and a half a blank canvas into a riverscape.
I have lived and guided around the world for two decades, and I will demonstrate how I combine my varied influences while painting with brush heads mounted to broken fly rods.
I will donate the finished pieces to Casting For Recovery and Project Healing Waters. River and scene suggestions are welcomed in advance. If I use your photo as a reference, I’ll give you a canvas print.

To submit an image, contact Zach through one of the below:

Insta: zach.otte
FB: Zach Otte Art
Web: zachotteart.com
email: zach@zachotteart.com

Live, from the Show Floor!

Fly Fishing Journeys, Rob Giannino will present live podcasts throughout the show. Come see interviews, ask questions and more in the Live Podcasting Booth.

The Gnomes Traveling Rod Show:

In 2023 The Gnomes travelling rod show will be celebrating its 22th anniversary and it is being done with a massive expansion that we have been working on for 5 years. The display has grown to 14 sets of shadow boxes from 10 sets and covers from the mid 1700’s up to the present. The evolution of the fly rod is shown in this display in a way that is not done anywhere else in the world. The “Gnomes Traveling Rod Show” is the first traveling museum dedicated to the fishing rod and it has traveled from Colorado to most parts of the US and has been a featured display at Museums across the country including the “Catskill Fly Fishing Heritage center” and the state museum of Idaho and the Museum of western history in Craig Colorado to name a few. It has traveled to TU and FFF conventions and fund raising efforts across the country, The display contains extremely rare rods showing the evolution of the tool over two hundred years and it contains some of the rarest most oddball rods ever made. The “GTRS” has been a part of the Fly Fishing Show family for a long time and we are extremely humbled to share the museum with our fellow anglers. A huge thanks to the Furimsky’s for helping in so many ways, please come by the museum and bring any old tackle you need appraised, it is a Free service of the Fly Fishing Show and Gnomish Rod Works.

Fly Fishing Show Learning Center:

Fly Fishers International (FFI) and the West Denver Trout Unlimited host The Fly Fishing Show Learning Center with fly tying, casting instruction and other fly fishing information and is free to show attendees. Fly tying focuses on young attendees, but all ages are welcome. Tying sessions begin every 30 minutes during periods of high demand; “when you get there” during periods of lighter attendance. Fly rods provided.
The FFI Learning Center will have expanded offerings this year. In addition to casting and fly tying education for all ages, instruction will be available for knot tying, rigging and choosing a fly. The FFI Learning Center is good place to advance the skills of all fly fishers. Stop by and get acquainted!

Curious about Tenkara?

Stop by Zen Tenkara’s booth where Karin Miller, Owner and Founder of Zen Tenkara will be offering “Quick & Dirty” demos at 11:00am each day at the Zen Tenkara booth.
Come by to learn and ask your questions!

More TBA!

Fly Fishing Show Special Events:

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

One night only, Friday, January 24. Doors open and pre-party at 6:00, films start at 6:30. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance or with a paid Fly Fishing Show admission for that day. Click HERE for advanced tickets.

Fly Fishing Show Learning Center:

Fly Fishers International (FFI) hosts the Fly Fishing Learning Center with fly tying, casting instruction and other fly fishing information and is free to show attendees. The FFI Learning Center is a good place for a beginner or to advance the skills of all fly fishers. Stop by and get acquainted!

Classes with the Experts:

*Sign-up for each class/clinic is limited
*Receive Individualized tips, techniques, and instruction
*Questions answered by your celebrity expert
*Improve your casting, tying, or techniques to catch more fish!
Click HERE for details and to register

Live, from the Show Floor!

Fly Fishing Journeys, Rob Giannino will present live podcasts throughout the show. Come see interviews, ask questions and more in the Live Podcasting Booth.

FLY FISHING TREASURES DISPLAY AND TACKLE EVALUATION:

Steve Woit, author of “Fly Fishing Treasures” will display antique fly fishing tackle at the show and will be available to provide identifications and evaluations of antique tackle including rods, reels, flies, and other fishing-related items.
This “Antiques Road Show” type display and evaluation feature will provide Fly Fishing Show attendees an opportunity to learn more about the history and craftsmanship of our sport, the sport with the most equipment associated with it.
Steve Woit will also be on hand to sign copies of his book “Fly Fishing Treasures: The World of Fly Fishers and Collecting”, which includes 30 interviews with leading collectors, experts, museum and club curators, tackle manufacturers, auctioneers and traders and dealers of antique, vintage and collectible fly fishing tackle. In its 348 pages, Fly Fishing Treasures includes over 800 color photographs, the largest collection of images of antique and collectible fly rods, fly reels, flies, ephemera and accessories currently in print. Steve will be joined by noted collector and rod historian Jerry Girard, who will do fly rod valuations.

Steve has written a number of articles related to antique fly tackle collecting for magazines and journals such as AntiqueWeek, Classic Angling, Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors, and the Yale Anglers’ Journal. Steve has also written a regular “Cast From The Past” column for Moldy Chum, as well as articles for Hatch, MidCurrent, Dun Magazine, and others. More information at: www.flyfishingtreasures.com

More TBA

After the Show: The International Fly Fishing Film Festival. One night only, Friday, January 31 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance or with a paid Fly Fishing Show admission for that day. Click HERE for advanced tickets.

FFly Fishing Show Learning Center: Fly Fishers International (FFI) hosts the Fly Fishing Learning Center with fly tying, casting instruction and other fly fishing information and is free to show attendees. The FFI Learning Center is a good place for a beginner or to advance the skills of all fly fishers. Stop by and get acquainted!

Classes with the Experts:

*Sign-up for each class/clinic is limited
*Receive Individualized tips, techniques, and instruction
*Questions answered by your celebrity expert
*Improve your casting, tying, or techniques to catch more fish!
Click HERE for more information and to register.

Curious about Tenkara?

Stop by Zen Tenkara’s booth where Karin Miller, Owner and Founder of Zen Tenkara will be offering “Quick & Dirty” demos at 11:00am each day at the Zen Tenkara booth.
Come by to learn and ask your questions!

Live, from the Show Floor!

Fly Fishing Journeys, Rob Giannino will present live podcasts throughout the show. Come see interviews, ask questions and more in the Live Podcasting Booth.

Fly Fishing Show Special Events:

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

One night only, Saturday, February 15. Doors open and pre-party at 5:30, films start at 6:00. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance or with a paid Fly Fishing Show admission for that day. Click HERE for advanced tickets.

Fly Fishing Show Learning Center:

Fly Fishers International (FFI) hosts the Fly Fishing Learning Center with fly tying, casting instruction and other fly fishing information and is free to show attendees. The FFI Learning Center is a good place for a beginner or to advance the skills of all fly fishers. Stop by and get acquainted!

Classes with the Experts:

*Sign-up for each class/clinic is limited
*Receive Individualized tips, techniques, and instruction
*Questions answered by your celebrity expert
*Improve your casting, tying, or techniques to catch more fish!

Click HERE for details and to register.

Curious about Tenkara?

Stop by Zen Tenkara’s booth where Karin Miller, Owner and Founder of Zen Tenkara will be offering “Quick & Dirty” demos at 11:00am each day at the Zen Tenkara booth.
Come by to learn and ask your questions!

Live, from the Show Floor!

Fly Fishing Journeys, Rob Giannino will present live podcasts throughout the show. Come see interviews, ask questions and more in the Live Podcasting Booth.

Fly Fishing Show Special Events:

BACK AGAIN:

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival.

One night only, Friday, February 28, at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 in advance. Click HERE to purchase advance tickets.

Fly Fishing Show Learning Center:

Fly Fishing International (FFI) hosts the Fly Fishing Learning Center with fly tying, casting instruction and other fly fishing information and is free to show attendees. Fly tying focuses on young attendees, but all ages are welcome. Tying sessions begin every 30 minutes during periods of high demand; “when you get there” during periods of lighter attendance. There are usually three casting classes per day taught by FFI Certified Casting instructors, 11am, 1 and 3pm. Sign-up for each casting class at the FFI booth. These classes are limited to 10 students and are about 1 hour long. Fly rods provided. For more experienced fly fishers, an instructor will individually video your cast and evaluate it with suggestions for improvement. The FFI Learning Center is good place to advance the skills of all fly fishers. Stop by and get acquainted!

Classes with the Experts:

*Sign-up for each class/clinic is limited
*Receive Individualized tips, techniques, and instruction
*Questions answered by your celebrity expert
*Improve your casting, tying, or techniques to catch more fish!
Click HERE for details and to register

Live, from the Show Floor!

Fly Fishing Journeys, Rob Giannino will present live podcasts throughout the show. Come see interviews, ask questions and more in the Live Podcasting Booth.

More TBA

Classes with the Experts:

Thursday 9:00-5:00

Advanced Fly Casting Class with Gary Borger & Mac Brown: The advanced fly casting class is for those that wish to improve their “game” when fly fishing. The class is a full 8 hours long and limited to 8 people. Necessary gear would include a 6 to 8-weight rod with a bright colored long belly fly line (such as the Scientific Anglers Expert Distance). The leader should be 7 ½’ to 8’ in length. A notepad for taking notes is encouraged to get the most out of the class. You will receive fly casting media such as book, DVD, and first class instruction. The cost is $625.00 for the class. Where else can you take a class with fly fishing educators that make up a combined 81 years of teaching experience?

Learn the concepts by understanding the practical and comprehensive casting instruction to take you to the next level. Master a relaxed delivery, throw all types of loops, and increase your distance casts. The presentation fishing casts will enable you to master the concepts as well as the execution of multiple types of layout casts. These are the ones that help you catch more fish!

Gary Borger is one of the world’s foremost fly fishing educators. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been a fly fisher since 1955, and has taught classes and lectured internationally on all aspects of fly fishing for trout and salmon since 1972. He has written ten best-selling books on fly fishing. Gary pioneered fly fishing video instruction with his release of “Nymphing” in 1982. Since then he has appeared in four videos for the 3M Company; and in cooperation with the Federation of Fly Fishers, produced the environmental video “Where The Trout Are.” His video production company has produced an additional 17, internationally acclaimed videos in the “Skills of Fly Fishing Series.”

Mac Brown is the owner of Mac Brown Fly Fish and Fly Fishing Guide School in Western NC. Mac created the first full-time fly fishing guide service in Western North Carolina in 1987. The first Delayed Harvest on the Upper Nantahala River in early 1993 was also a result of his efforts. Mac was an Associate Professor at Western Carolina University teaching the Fly Fishing Program at the collegiate level. Mac Brown is the author of “Casting Angles” which is a fly casting handbook for those on the journey of understanding the mechanics of the cast. Mac is a member of many conservation organizations.

They are both active participates in Fly Fishing Shows, FFI Conclaves, and clubs around the globe doing presentations on casting, fly tying, or fishing tactics. As professional instructors and educators they have helped tens of thousands of beginners through advanced anglers. Learn to become more proficient in the art of fly casting and fly fishing through building a strong foundation of understanding basic concepts.

The classes objective is to facilitate and share drills, tips, and most importantly share the understanding of modern fly casting. Everyone’s personal journey constantly is enhanced by viewing things over time. Tradition has many gems to take into the future. Evolution is pushing it ahead by conveying what has been introduced in defiance of tradition.

Gain an understanding and appreciation for various rod loading along with the concept of “less is more” in regards to loop efficiency. Once this becomes clearer there is a light-bulb moment for the student. This equates to greater efficiency for making fly casts while on the stream. Advanced. You MUST register in advance. Click HERE to register. For more information call 814-443-3638.

More TBA

Note: Most tying classes require some tying experience and others may require more. Ask us when you call. Beginners are welcome, but be prepared for more than basics. All students must bring their own tying vise, tools, lamp if needed, and a sampling of materials. Most classes will provide adequate materials for the patterns being taught. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified 5 days prior to the show and permitted to switch or receive a refund.

Casting Classes will be held outside. All other classes will be held indoors.

Casting Classes: Bring your own rod, reel & line.

Fly Tying Classes: Bring your own lamp, vise, tools & a basic selection of materials.

To ensure quality instruction class size is limited. Call us for more class descriptions or availability. Classes will fill and close, so register early. The tuition charge of $90 includes admission to the show for that day. There are no refunds unless the class is cancelled. You MUST register in advance. Click HERE to register. For more information call 814-443-3638.

Classes with the Experts:

Friday 9:00-5:00

Advanced Fly Casting Class with Gary Borger & Mac Brown: The advanced fly casting class is for those that wish to improve their “game” when fly fishing. The class is a full 8 hours long and limited to 8 people. Necessary gear would include a 6 to 8-weight rod with a bright colored long belly fly line (such as the Scientific Anglers Expert Distance). The leader should be 7 ½’ to 8’ in length. A notepad for taking notes is encouraged to get the most out of the class. You will receive fly casting media such as book, DVD, and first class instruction. The cost is $625.00 for the class. Where else can you take a class with fly fishing educators that make up a combined 81 years of teaching experience?

Learn the concepts by understanding the practical and comprehensive casting instruction to take you to the next level. Master a relaxed delivery, throw all types of loops, and increase your distance casts. The presentation fishing casts will enable you to master the concepts as well as the execution of multiple types of layout casts. These are the ones that help you catch more fish!

Gary Borger is one of the world’s foremost fly fishing educators. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been a fly fisher since 1955, and has taught classes and lectured internationally on all aspects of fly fishing for trout and salmon since 1972. He has written ten best-selling books on fly fishing. Gary pioneered fly fishing video instruction with his release of “Nymphing” in 1982. Since then he has appeared in four videos for the 3M Company; and in cooperation with the Federation of Fly Fishers, produced the environmental video “Where The Trout Are.” His video production company has produced an additional 17, internationally acclaimed videos in the “Skills of Fly Fishing Series.”

Mac Brown is the owner of Mac Brown Fly Fish and Fly Fishing Guide School in Western NC. Mac created the first full-time fly fishing guide service in Western North Carolina in 1987. The first Delayed Harvest on the Upper Nantahala River in early 1993 was also a result of his efforts. Mac was an Associate Professor at Western Carolina University teaching the Fly Fishing Program at the collegiate level. Mac Brown is the author of “Casting Angles” which is a fly casting handbook for those on the journey of understanding the mechanics of the cast. Mac is a member of many conservation organizations.

They are both active participates in Fly Fishing Shows, FFI Conclaves, and clubs around the globe doing presentations on casting, fly tying, or fishing tactics. As professional instructors and educators they have helped tens of thousands of beginners through advanced anglers. Learn to become more proficient in the art of fly casting and fly fishing through building a strong foundation of understanding basic concepts.

The classes objective is to facilitate and share drills, tips, and most importantly share the understanding of modern fly casting. Everyone’s personal journey constantly is enhanced by viewing things over time. Tradition has many gems to take into the future. Evolution is pushing it ahead by conveying what has been introduced in defiance of tradition.

Gain an understanding and appreciation for various rod loading along with the concept of “less is more” in regards to loop efficiency. Once this becomes clearer there is a light-bulb moment for the student. This equates to greater efficiency for making fly casts while on the stream. Advanced. You MUST register in advance. Click HERE to register. For more information call 814-443-3638.

More TBA

Note: Most tying classes require some tying experience and others may require more. Ask us when you call. Beginners are welcome, but be prepared for more than basics. All students must bring their own tying vise, tools, lamp if needed, and a sampling of materials. Most classes will provide adequate materials for the patterns being taught. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified 5 days prior to the show and permitted to switch or receive a refund.

All classes will be held indoors.

Casting Class: Bring your own rod, reel & line. Because of limited space please bring either a single hand rod , switch rod or short Spey rod ( 12.5’ or smaller ). A floating weight forward line is required, Scandinavian heads are ok . Please do not bring sinking lines or Skagit lines .

Fly Tying Classes: Bring your own lamp, vise, tools & a basic selection of materials. To insure quality instruction class size is limited. Call us for more class descriptions or availability. Classes will fill and close, so register early. The tuition charge of $85 includes admission to the show for that day. There are no refunds unless the class is cancelled. You MUST register in advance. Click HERE to register. For more information call 814-443-3638.

Classes with the Experts:

Thursday 9:00-5:00

Advanced Fly Casting Class with Gary Borger & Mac Brown: The advanced fly casting class is for those that wish to improve their “game” when fly fishing. The class is a full 8 hours long and limited to 8 people. Necessary gear would include a 6 to 8-weight rod with a bright colored long belly fly line (such as the Scientific Anglers Expert Distance). The leader should be 7 ½’ to 8’ in length. A notepad for taking notes is encouraged to get the most out of the class. You will receive fly casting media such as book, DVD, and first class instruction. The cost is $625.00 for the class. Where else can you take a class with fly fishing educators that make up a combined 81 years of teaching experience?

Learn the concepts by understanding the practical and comprehensive casting instruction to take you to the next level. Master a relaxed delivery, throw all types of loops, and increase your distance casts. The presentation fishing casts will enable you to master the concepts as well as the execution of multiple types of layout casts. These are the ones that help you catch more fish!

Gary Borger is one of the world’s foremost fly fishing educators. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been a fly fisher since 1955, and has taught classes and lectured internationally on all aspects of fly fishing for trout and salmon since 1972. He has written ten best-selling books on fly fishing. Gary pioneered fly fishing video instruction with his release of “Nymphing” in 1982. Since then he has appeared in four videos for the 3M Company; and in cooperation with the Federation of Fly Fishers, produced the environmental video “Where The Trout Are.” His video production company has produced an additional 17, internationally acclaimed videos in the “Skills of Fly Fishing Series.”

Mac Brown is the owner of Mac Brown Fly Fish and Fly Fishing Guide School in Western NC. Mac created the first full-time fly fishing guide service in Western North Carolina in 1987. The first Delayed Harvest on the Upper Nantahala River in early 1993 was also a result of his efforts. Mac was an Associate Professor at Western Carolina University teaching the Fly Fishing Program at the collegiate level. Mac Brown is the author of “Casting Angles” which is a fly casting handbook for those on the journey of understanding the mechanics of the cast. Mac is a member of many conservation organizations.

They are both active participates in Fly Fishing Shows, FFI Conclaves, and clubs around the globe doing presentations on casting, fly tying, or fishing tactics. As professional instructors and educators they have helped tens of thousands of beginners through advanced anglers. Learn to become more proficient in the art of fly casting and fly fishing through building a strong foundation of understanding basic concepts.

The classes objective is to facilitate and share drills, tips, and most importantly share the understanding of modern fly casting. Everyone’s personal journey constantly is enhanced by viewing things over time. Tradition has many gems to take into the future. Evolution is pushing it ahead by conveying what has been introduced in defiance of tradition.

Gain an understanding and appreciation for various rod loading along with the concept of “less is more” in regards to loop efficiency. Once this becomes clearer there is a light-bulb moment for the student. This equates to greater efficiency for making fly casts while on the stream. Advanced. You MUST register in advance. Click HERE to register. For more information call 814-443-3638.

More TBA

Note: Most tying classes require some tying experience and others may require more. Ask us when you call. Beginners are welcome, but be prepared for more than basics. All students must bring their own tying vise, tools, lamp if needed, and a sampling of materials. Most classes will provide adequate materials for the patterns being taught. If a class is canceled, you will be notified 5 days prior to the show and permitted to switch or receive a refund.

All classes will be held indoors.

Casting Classes: Bring your own rod, reel & line.

Fly Tying Classes: Bring your own lamp, vise, tools & a basic selection of materials.

To insure quality instruction class size is limited. Call us for more class descriptions or availability. Classes will fill and close, so register early. The tuition charge of $90 includes admission to the show for that day. There are no refunds unless the class is cancelled. You MUST register in advance. For more information call 814-443-3638. Click HERE for more details and to register.

Classes with the Experts:

Thursday 9:00-5:00

Advanced Fly Casting Class with Gary Borger & Mac Brown: The advanced fly casting class is for those that wish to improve their “game” when fly fishing. The class is a full 8 hours long and limited to 8 people. Necessary gear would include a 6 to 8-weight rod with a bright colored long belly fly line (such as the Scientific Anglers Expert Distance). The leader should be 7 ½’ to 8’ in length. A notepad for taking notes is encouraged to get the most out of the class. You will receive fly casting media such as book, DVD, and first class instruction. The cost is $625.00 for the class. Where else can you take a class with fly fishing educators that make up a combined 81 years of teaching experience?

Learn the concepts by understanding the practical and comprehensive casting instruction to take you to the next level. Master a relaxed delivery, throw all types of loops, and increase your distance casts. The presentation fishing casts will enable you to master the concepts as well as the execution of multiple types of layout casts. These are the ones that help you catch more fish!

Gary Borger is one of the world’s foremost fly fishing educators. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been a fly fisher since 1955, and has taught classes and lectured internationally on all aspects of fly fishing for trout and salmon since 1972. He has written ten best-selling books on fly fishing. Gary pioneered fly fishing video instruction with his release of “Nymphing” in 1982. Since then he has appeared in four videos for the 3M Company; and in cooperation with the Federation of Fly Fishers, produced the environmental video “Where The Trout Are.” His video production company has produced an additional 17, internationally acclaimed videos in the “Skills of Fly Fishing Series.”

Mac Brown is the owner of Mac Brown Fly Fish and Fly Fishing Guide School in Western NC. Mac created the first full-time fly fishing guide service in Western North Carolina in 1987. The first Delayed Harvest on the Upper Nantahala River in early 1993 was also a result of his efforts. Mac was an Associate Professor at Western Carolina University teaching the Fly Fishing Program at the collegiate level. Mac Brown is the author of “Casting Angles” which is a fly casting handbook for those on the journey of understanding the mechanics of the cast. Mac is a member of many conservation organizations.

They are both active participates in Fly Fishing Shows, FFI Conclaves, and clubs around the globe doing presentations on casting, fly tying, or fishing tactics. As professional instructors and educators they have helped tens of thousands of beginners through advanced anglers. Learn to become more proficient in the art of fly casting and fly fishing through building a strong foundation of understanding basic concepts.

The classes objective is to facilitate and share drills, tips, and most importantly share the understanding of modern fly casting. Everyone’s personal journey constantly is enhanced by viewing things over time. Tradition has many gems to take into the future. Evolution is pushing it ahead by conveying what has been introduced in defiance of tradition.

Gain an understanding and appreciation for various rod loading along with the concept of “less is more” in regards to loop efficiency. Once this becomes clearer there is a light-bulb moment for the student. This equates to greater efficiency for making fly casts while on the stream. Advanced. You MUST register in advance. Click HERE to register. For more information call 814-443-3638.

More TBA

Note: Most tying classes require some tying experience and others may require more. Ask us when you call. Beginners are welcome, but be prepared for more than basics. All students must bring their own tying vise, tools, lamp if needed, and a sampling of materials. Most classes will provide adequate materials for the patterns being taught. If a class is canceled, you will be notified 5 days prior to the show and permitted to switch or receive a refund.
All classes will be held indoors.

Casting Classes: Bring your own rod, reel & line.

Fly Tying Classes: Bring your own lamp, vise, tools & a basic selection of materials. To insure quality instruction class size is limited. Call us for more class descriptions or availability. Classes will fill and close, so register early. The tuition charge of $85 includes admission to the show for that day. There are no refunds unless the class is cancelled. You MUST register in advance. Click HERE to register. For more information call 814-443-3638.

Author’s Booth: TBA

*schedule subject to change.

Women’s Fly Fishing Showcase

Schedule of Events and Speakers: TBA

Adventure Theater: TBD

*Talks subject to change.

Destination Theater: TBD

Experience SET Fly Fishing’s Golden Dorado program, 7 nights of lodging and 6 full days fishing for Dorado. You will target this unique species in 2 different environments with international level accommodations. The program starts in Buenos Aires and includes charter flights. SET Fly Fishing runs 3 lodges for Golden Dorado, and each lodge offers a different experience. You will act surface patterns on the small channels and lagoons on a marsh environment. The most experienced anglers can take their chances targeting a true trophy at the Upper Parana River.

Prize Trip Value: $7,500

www.setflyfishing.com

Women’s Fly Fishing Showcase: TBA

Davidson River Outfitters

Two full days of guided fishing on the Dasvidson River private water for 2 people with Davidson River Outfitters and two nights lodging for 2 people.

Prize Trip Value: $1,700

www.davidsonflyfishing.com

7 nights/6 days of guided fishing for 2 anglers. Date of trip June 4-11, 2023. Fish the #1 Permit lodge in Belize, on a tropical island. Excitement guaranteed!

Total prize value of: $8,400

tarponcaye.com

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures:

$1500 gift certificate good toward any Yellow Dog Flyfishing trip.

Prize value: $1,500

www.yellowdogflyfishing.com

Ecuador Fly Fishing & Tucunare Lodge

Colombian Jungle Fishing Trip for Peacock Bass and Payara for one angler all inclusive package (shared room/boat) The trip is for 7 full days of fishing with a total of 9 days in Colombia.

Excludes International airfare, internal airfare, external operating expenses fishing equipment and lodge/guides gratuities. Shared Cabin and shared boat (Double Occupancy) Package.

Will need to be booked from January 2020-April 2021. Dates and restrictions may apply.

Double Occupancy Package

Prize Trip Value: $3,500

www.ecuadorflyfishingtours.com

Winner: Joseph LeFevre, Pleasanton

El Faro Lodge in Cuba – a new Untamed Angling Destination

6 full days fishing/7 nights for 2

All inclusive at the lodge plus transfers from Havana

Valid for 2020 season from May to late July – subject to current season availability

Total prize value of: $11,000

untamedangling.com

Winner: Scott Otvos, Pleasanton

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures

One (1) Flyfishing package and rod at Alphonse Island Resort in the outer atolls of the Seychelles for the week of May 1 – 8, 2021. Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures will work with the winner on all aspects of the trip for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to one of the greatest saltwater fisheries and programs in the world. Package includes seven (7) nights of accommodations and six (6) days guided fishing double occupancy, roundtrip charter flights between Mahe and Alphonse, and all meals at Alphonse Island Resort. Package does not include international flights to Mahe, gratuities, conservation levies, additional incidentals and hotels (if needed) and bar tab. Visit www.yellowdogflyfishing.com for more information.

Grand Prize Value: $11,000

www.yellowdogflyfishing.com

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Congratulations to winner Andrew Filion of Washington who attended the 2019 Lynnwood Fly Fishing Show!

Iceland Fishing Guide Trip – Land of Fire and Ice

If you are interested in a fishing trip with an experienced guide at your side and discovering Iceland, our extraordinary country of fire and ice, plan to fish with Iceland Fishing Guide! Enjoy a two-day fishing excursion in Iceland.

The trip will include: 2 Day fishing trip in Iceland for 1 person.

Includes: Fishing permits, lodging & guiding.

Grand Prize Trip Value: $2,500

www.icelandfishingguide.com

Congratulations to winner Ron Bane of California who attended the 2019 Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show!

Nervous Waters Fly Fishing for 1 (one) angler at Suindá Lodge

Fly fish for Golden Dorado at Suindá Lodge for 4 Nights/3 Days fishing near the town of Itatí, located in the Corrientes province, Argentina

NOT INCLUDED: Fishing license, transfer in/out of lodge

Prepare to be rewarded for the challenge with thrilling, adrenaline laced fishing, with the lodge offering soaring views of the sprawling river and its natural surroundings! It’s a short walk to the water, where you’ll spend your days exploring the Paraná’s most productive, structure rich sections for monster dorado.

Dorado are one of the most exciting and complete gamefish you’ll find anywhere. By complete we mean a perfect mixture of characteristics we appreciate as anglers: beauty and ferocity, acrobatic ability, complex behavior, and a little mystery.

Prize Trip Value: $3,800.00

www.nervouswaters.com

Congratulations to winner George Jaccoud of New Jersey who attended the 2019 Edison Fly Fishing Show!

Nervous Waters at Pira Lodge

1 Angler – 4 Nights/3 Days fishing at Pira Lodge (Golden Dorado) – Ibera Marshland, located in the corrientes province, Argentina

NOT INCLUDED: Fishing license, transfer in/out of lodge

Prize Trip Value: $3,800

www.nervouswaters.com

Golden Fly Fishing at Grand Slam Lodge for one

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Mike Baldino who attended the Edison Show!

Experience the Argentine Waters of Golden Fly Fishing!

7 nights and 6 days fishing at Golden Fly Fishing Grand Slam Lodge.

Prize is for one person, based on double occupancy.

Additional cost for single occupancy

Prize Trip Value: $3,750

www.goldenflyfishing.com

Nervous Waters at Chime Lodge for one person

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Chris Bozic who attended the Denver Show!

Fish for Brown and Rainbow Trout at Nervous Waters Fly Fishing Chime Lodge!
Enjoy the Chilean waters where one winner will enjoy their fishing experience for 4 nights and 3 days of fishing at Chime Lodge The lodge is located in Patagonia, Argentina.

Not included – fishing license, transfer in/out of lodge.

Prize Trip Value: $3,000
www.nervouswaters.com

Seigler Reels – Big Game Reel

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Aaron Brooks who attended the Lynnwood Show!

Seigler Reels

Winner will receive a Big Game Lever Drag fly reel. A fly reel capable of catching the largest GTs, Billfish, Tuna in the ocean. Mega carbon fiber drag stack produces 30+ pounds of drag. Preset allows you to set the drag and have micro adjustments with the lever. Dovetail reel seat and one tool take apart. Asymmetrical spool aids in line lay and structural integrity. Red White and Blue!

Reel Prize Value: $1,500

www.seigler.fish

Big Horn Angler

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Chris Cutler who attended the Denver Show!