John Shaner
Endwell, NY 13760
717-371-9950
jps38acm@aol.com
Subjects:The most popular presentation is: "Spiders and Soft Hackles: Traditional Flies in a Modern Context". It includes history, development, tying, and fishing of the flies and can tailor the presentation to focus on either a fly tying or a fishing perspective. Another presentation that has been well received is called "Fishing in England: The Chalk Streams and Beyond" which encompasses the history, traditions, flies, and fishing on famous English rivers such as the Test, Itchen, Eden, and Eamont. This is a great show for mixed audiences and banquets, etc. An interactive presentation about rigging and tackle. "Reel to Fly: an Integrated System from Backing to Tippet". Learn about fish fighting strategies and show some interesting and often overlooked ideas about tackle and how it actually works.
Geographic Locations: NY, PA, NJ, CT, MA, and VT
Fees: $150 for nearby destinations and $250 - $350, overnight, depending on travel distance.