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Social Time and the Opening Ceremony

November 5

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 

Exhibitor Day
 

November 6

11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

 

Live Auction


November 6

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 PM

 

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Casting

Conservation

Destinations

Fly Fishing Skills

Fly Tying

Leadership Development

Rod Building

FFI Women Connect

Casting

11/6/2021

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CAST13 Live from Pasadena Casting Club! Teach the Teacher

Seminar
Presenter(s):  Dok Arvanites/Pasadena Casting Club

Description:  Learning to teach is a lifelong process. If you are interested in improving your teaching skills, have a look. We will cover techniques and tips for teaching individuals and groups, as well as diagnostic and correction ideas, regardless of your teaching experience.


Conservation

11/5/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

C01 The Angling Commitment to Bristol Bay, Alaska

Conservation
Presenter(s):  Meghan Barker

Description:  Whether you've never heard of the proposed Pebble mine or you've been part of the fight to stop it for the last 20 years, this presentation will cover what's at stake in southwest Alaska, and the latest update on the status of the mine that has threatened the most prolific sockeye salmon fishery on the planet.  Attendees will leave with a clear call to action for how they can help ensure that Bristol Bay is protected for current users and future anglers.


11/5/2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

C02 Sometimes to Save a River You Have to Buy It

Conservation
Presenter(s):  Jim Cox

Description:  Western Rivers Conservancy conserves rivers in the Western U.S. for the benefit of fish wildlife and people.  The program will explain how WRC purchases properties from willing sellers and will highlight recent and past projects in Oregon, California, Colorado, Idaho and Washington State on some outstanding fly fishing streams.


11/6/2021

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

C03 How Fly Fishing Can Help Georgia Trout Conservation Effort

Conservation
Presenter(s):  Vladimer (Lado) Sakvarelidze

Description:  There will be a story of how the fish population has suffered in Georgia for last few decades; how the government tries to find solutions by creating protected areas and national parks where a lot of things are restricted, including recreational fishing. The program will be about the effort to argue that permitting fly fishing first on some of the national parks and after organizing permit and license based recreational fishing on all public lands will actually help Georgia's conservation effort and will help bring life to rivers phase by phase.


11/6/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

C04 Florida Keys Initiative

Conservation
Presenter(s):  Ross Boucek

Description:  The Florida Keys Initiative funds and conducts science to identify stresses on bonefish, permit, and tarpon populations along with stresses their habitats may face. We use that scientific research to advocate for policy or cultural changes to protect the fish and improve habitats.


Destinations

11/5/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

D05 Owens Valley Warmwater

Destination
Presenter(s):  Jarrett Coons

Description:  This program will introduce fly anglers to the variety of warmwater fishing and the tactics and gear for success in the Owens Valley.  I will shed light on the overlooked bass, carp, and sunfish fisheries of the Southeastern Sierra.


Friday, 11/5, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

D08 Fishing for Amazon Peacock Bass

Destination
Presenter:  Dr. Paul Reiss, PhD

Enjoy an educational seminar about the world’s largest aquatic wilderness and the amazing fishes within it. The presentation will include an insightful explanation of how this amazing place came to be and why it’s so different from anything we temperate zone dwellers know.

We’ll learn about the make-up of the almost 3,000 species inhabiting these strange and unique waters. Then, we’ll focus on the Amazon’s fierce gamefish species and how to go about experiencing the excitement of catching them on the fly.

Paul Reiss is an experienced Amazon guide. A PhD program has built his understanding of fish behavior, while a lifetime of angling has honed his fishing knowledge.


11/5/2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

D01 Fly Fishing in Taiwan

Destination
Presenter(s):  Kai Hsun Chen (Cash Chen)

Description:  This program is telling more people what can catch in Taiwan by fly fishing.  I hope more people will want to visit this charming and beautiful island.


11/6/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

D02 Fly Fishing in Japan

Destination
Presenter(s):  Masao Sakaguchi

Description:  Introduction of the overview of fly fishing in Japan. Presenting successful examples of Catch and Release programs on Yugawa (spring creek), in Nikko and some issues, then develop alternatives to improve it for the future.   Please join this program, if you might be interested or  planning to visit & fish  in Japan.


11/6/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

D06 Owens Valley Warmwater

Destination
Presenter(s):  Jarrett Coons

Description:  This program will introduce fly anglers to the variety of warmwater fishing and the tactics and gear for success in the Owens Valley.  I will shed light on the overlooked bass, carp, and sunfish fisheries of the Southeastern Sierra.


11/6/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

D07 Fly Casting Tips for Fishing in Patagonia

Destination
Presenter(s):  Martín Aylwin

Description:  Have you ever wanted to fish in Patagonia? Did you fish there already with no effective results?  If the answer is yes, this program is for you.  We will review the most important aspects of fly casting and equipment that you need to know to fish in the paradise-like rivers and lakes of Patagonia.


11/6/2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

D03 Fly Fishing on the Korean Peninsula

Destination
Presenter(s):  Changwook Chung Chaugi

Description:  I'll introduce fly fishing culture in Korea and for Korean native trout to those who are interested in tiny streams and Lenok.


11/7/2021

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

D04 Fishing the Far East Brown Drake Hatch (on Lake Akan on Hokkaido Island)

Destination
Presenter(s):  Tsutomu Tanaka

Description:  I will introduce typical fly fishing at rivers and lakes in Japan, with 2 mayflies in early season and in late season.  The two mayflies look like March Browns and Green/Brown Drakes in the U.S.  I will focus on recommended tackles and flies.


 Fly Fishing Skills

11/5/2021

10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

FFS03 Stream Anatomy, Fish Habitat, and Fish Behavior

Fly Fishing Skills Seminar
Presenter(s):  Barry Webster

Description:  Barry will discuss various aspects of stream anatomy (pools, runs, riffles, etc), how that stream structure affects fish habitat and behavior.


11/5/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FFS05 How to Select and Purchase Your First Fly Rod

Fly Fishing Skills Seminar
Presenter(s):  David Hooper

Description:  This program is designed to introduce the beginning fly angler to fly rod basics including lengths, weights, grips, backing, lines, leaders, and tippets.  Program will cover purchasing and vendor selection.


11/5/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FFS04 Entomology 101 - On the Water & In Your Fly Box

Fly Fishing Skills Seminar
Presenter(s):  Peter Stitcher

Description:  Join Aquatic Biologist Peter Stitcher for a journey through the life cycles of aquatic trout foods on the water and in your fly box.  In this talk the participant will learn the defining characteristics of Midges, Mayflies, Caddis Flies and Stoneflies on the water and the different types of fly patterns that we tie to match each as they progress through their lives.  We will also discuss how to identify each of the major trout foods as they fly over the water just by observing their distinctive flight patterns.   After this talk, the participant will be able to quickly and easily identify the naturals on the water, and match the hatch!


11/5/2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FFS10 Fly Fishing with Kids; Balancing the fishing/motherhood role on the river & getting kids involved.

Fly Fishing Skills Seminar
Presenter(s):  Kastine Coleman and Mary Ann Dozer

Description:  We will talk about the joys and challenges of taking your kids to the river.  Tips for teaching the basic cast & modifications for younger kids.  Roll casts for tight fishing conditions and as a key cast for kids to learn.  Tips for making the fishing trip enjoyable and memorable.  We'll learn some skills to do off river to get kids interested.


11/6/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FFS09 How to Match the Hatch in 2 Minutes

Fly Fishing Skills Seminar
Presenter(s):  Peter Stitcher

Description:  Join Aquatic Biologist and Fly Fishing Geek Peter Stitcher as he guides you through the P.A.U.S.E. Method of matching the hatch, highlighting the 5 areas where the day’s menu is written on and around the river.  Then, using the observation made on the water, the participant will learn how to prioritize that information and M.A.T.C.H. the samples to the best fly patterns.


11/6/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

WC05 Demystifying Mayflies

Fly Fishing Skills Seminar
Presenter(s):  Ann Miller

Description:  This program is for the intermediate skilled (and above) angler who wants to learn more about how to identify mayfly hatches. It includes a handy print out that will help anglers to split mayflies into one of four categories for helpful identification in the field.


11/6/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FFS20 The Spirituality of Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing Skills Seminar
Presenter(s):  Jody Martin and Bruce Williams

Description:  This program, intended for fly fishers of all levels, addresses the “why” of fly fishing:  the reasons for, and what we derive from, the sport.  The healing, therapeutic, mentoring, and spiritual aspects of fly fishing are discussed, with examples of programs that employ fly fishing as a form of healing.


11/6/2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WC08 Safety on the Water

Fly Fishing Skills Seminar
Presenter(s):  Susan Utterback

Description:  This program is for anyone that wants to go over the basics of safety on the water.  Everything from wading boots to bear spray.  This will be an interactive discussion.  Come join in.


11/7/2021

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

FFS14 Traditional Tanago Fishing, Micro Fishing World in Japan

Fly Fishing Skills Seminar
Presenter(s):  Yasushi Suzuki

Description:  Yashushi will introduce Japan’s traditional Tanago fishing that is probably the smallest miniature fishing in the world.  Tackles, line, other accessories, and tackle box are small, developed in the Edo period, over 300 years ago.  Also, Tanago streams are very small, flowing in Japan’s rural landscape.


Fly Tying

11/5/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FTD02 Johnson's Creek Leach

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Chris Johnson

Description:  This is a key warmwater pattern from Chris Johnson's guide box.  It is also effective for coldwater fish.  The Creek Leech is a leech/creature imitation and an Umpqua signature pattern for 2022.


11/5/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FTD04 Sherry's "Hackle Handle" Technique

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Sherry Steele

Description:  Sherry has developed a new technique for handling hackle that makes it easier, simpler and more efficient to control hackle fibers as you tie flies.


11/5/2021

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FTD61 Royal Coachman Hairwing

Fly Tying Seminar
Presenter(s):  Gretchen and Al Beatty

Description:  This is a seminar to learn about mixing hair with hackle dry flies.


11/5/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FTD01 Bream Reaper

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Dutch Baughman

Description:  This pattern is designed for a jig hook.  It has proven effective for may species.


11/5/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FTD05 Johnson's Mimic Hopper

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Chris Johnson

Description:  This is Chris Johnson's newest hopper pattern, and it is currently available to the public through Umpqua.  This fly utilizes natural materials for maximum realism and superior floatation.


11/5/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FTD06 Chocolate Thunder

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Greg Frick

Description:  Greg Frick will demonstrate this small mayfly emerger pattern.


11/5/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FTD07 Adams Dry Fly

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Mike Swederska

Description:  Mike Swederska will demonstrate how to tie the Catskill Adams Dry Fly.


11/5/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FTD08 Casual Dress

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Barry Webster

Description: 


11/5/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FTD09 Ewan-E-Dunn

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Greg Frick

Description:  Greg Frick will demonstrate this size 18 to 22 Mayfly Adult pattern.


11/5/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FTD10 Orange Partridge Soft Hackle

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Jack R Gillis

Description:  Jack Gillis will demonstrate this simple soft hackle wet fly pattern.


11/5/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FTD03 Dave's Hopper

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Jerry Coviello

Description:  Dave's Hopper is an excellent terrestrial pattern for summertime fishing.  It imitates a grasshopper and floats well because of the deer hair head.  Jerry will go over how to spin deer hair and tie the pheasant tail fiber legs.


11/5/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FTD11 Simple Foam Beetle

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Bill Houk

Description:  This is a great first fly. A good trout pattern for late summer or panfish all summer long. Uses materials available at craft shops or left over peacock and hackle feathers.


11/5/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FTD13 Skittering Caddis

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  James H Ferguson

Description:  This dry fly caddis is constructed of deer hair spun on the hook and trimmed to caddis shape.


11/5/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FT09 Working with Deer Hair:  Hair Selection

Fly Tying Seminar
Presenter(s):  Michael George

Description:  You will learn to choose hair and learn where the specific hair is located on the animal.


11/5/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WC04 Classic Maine Streamers, Carrie Stevens Creator for the Ladies

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Peggy Brenner

Description:  Peggy Brenner will demonstrate the Pink Lady, Carrie Stevens last creation on record, and also the Pink Ghost.  This will introduce the gals to some of Carrie's most successful flies.


11/5/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WC04 Classic Maine Streamers, Carrie Stevens Creator for the Ladies

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Peggy Brenner

Description:  Peggy Brenner will demonstrate the Pink Lady, Carrie Stevens last creation on record, and also the Pink Ghost.  This will introduce the gals to some of Carrie's most successful flies.


11/5/2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FT07 Taming Elk Hair  A Stimulating Experience

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Jerry Coviello


11/5/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FTD12 Rusty Rat

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Jack R Gillis

Description:  Jack Gillis will demonstrate this hairwing Atlantic salmon fly pattern.


11/5/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FTD15 Tan North Fork Special

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Kathy Crofts

Description:  Tied slightly different than Tim Wade's North For Special, this fast sinking super buggy version is highly effective in fast water, especially for brown trout.


11/5/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FTD16 Mohawk Minnow

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Ron Mayfield

Description:  This deer hair fly can mimic many types of baitfish and works very well in both warm water and saltwater.  Ron will be showing a deer hair technique he calls "flaring hair" that is different than spinning.


11/5/2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FTD19 Adams Special

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Paul Johnson


11/5/2021

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

FTD20 BWO Special

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Paul Johnson


11/5/2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FTD62 Wonder Wing Parachute Dry Fly Demo

Fly Tying Seminar
Presenter(s):  Al Beatty

Description:  Swept back hackle wing dry fly.


11/5/2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FTD21 Sparkle Dun

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Cheryl Cline

Description:  Connect with Alaska's grayling over and over with this fly.  They are not too picky but this is a sure thing to catch their eye.  Picture a clear creek with flashing dorsals all around your feet.


11/5/2021

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FTD22 Balanced Leech

Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Cheryl Cline

Description:  From silver salmon to monster trout, many fish react to this scrumptious style of swimming leech.  Follow, follow, follow, lunge.


11/6/2021

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FTD23 Royal Coachman Wet Fly

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Ralph Rhoades

Description:  Ralph Rhoades will demonstrate this wet fly tied with Golden Pheasant tippets, peacock herl, floss, hen hackle, and duck quills.


11/6/2021

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FTD24 Hippie Stomper

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Tim Papich

Description:  Tim Papich will demonstrate this foam dry fly developed by Andrew Grillos.  This fly is a good overall attractor.  The pattern uses a foam cutter for the beetle body, peacock, and deer hair.


11/6/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FTD26 Warm Water Flies Part 1

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Fred DuPré

Description:  Fred DuPré will be tying four one-hour programs and will tie two flies per program for a total of eight flies.  The flies will be ones used in local Texas waters.  All flies will be warmwater flies for bass, bluegill, rios, white bass, and carp.


11/6/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FTD27 Black Gnat

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Ralph Rhoades

Description:  Ralph Rhoades will demonstrate this wet fly tied with starling and peacock herl.


11/6/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FTD28 Warm Water Flies Part 2

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Fred DuPré

Description:  Fred DuPré will be tying four one-hour programs and will tie two flies per program for a total of eight flies.  The flies will be ones used in local Texas waters.  All flies will be warmwater flies for bass, bluegill, rios, white bass, and carp.


11/6/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FTD29 Orange Partridge Soft Hackle

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Katherine Burns

Description:  Kathy Burns will tie a standard soft hackle pattern that can be fished as a wet or dry fly and imitates a caddis or mayfly.


11/6/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FTD63 Triple D Dry Flyt

Fly Tying Demonstraion
Presenter(s):  Deighan Cherry

Description:  Deighan Cherry will demonstrate this damsel dry fly.  Deighan is a young angler and fly tyer who has been tying since she was 5.


11/6/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FTD32 Biot Bug Evolutions

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Scott Sanchez

Description:  Scott Sanchez will modern variations on the productive Biot Bug stonefly nymphs.  This pattern also works for other insects. Learn how to use this versatile fly design to create effective patterns.


11/6/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FTD33 Art Flick's the Hendricksons Dry, Wet, Dark and Light

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Bill Houk

Description:  Art Flick proposed in his book, The Streamside Guide to Naturals and Their Imitations, you could get by with fifteen patterns.  Of course, when you read the text, you discover he was stretching this frugality of fly patterns a bit. He would indicate you could tie light and dark and dry and wet variations of the same pattern.  He also recommended two or more sizes for each pattern.


11/6/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FTD34 Tying Tiny Flies

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Richard Rohrbaugh

Description:  Richard Rohrbaugh will show how easy and quick it can be to tie tiny flies.  He will demonstrate the balck wing baetis cripple, midge emerger, and zelon midge patterns during this one hour session.


11/6/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FT15 Tools I Use for Working with Deer Hair

Fly Tying Seminar
Presenter(s):  Michael George

Description:  I will show you the tools I use for working with deer hair and how to use them.


11/6/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FTD36 Tim Wade's North Fork Special

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Kathy Crofts

Description:  This fast sinking buggy nymph gets deep in fast water where trout like.  Since its creation over twenty years ago, the North Fork Special has been highly effective in hooking trout worldwide.


11/6/2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FTD38 Basic Patterns

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Bill Reisbick and Rodney Bryan

Description:  Bill Reisbeck will demonstrate basic fly patterns.


11/6/2021

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FTD40 Sparkly Mole

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Cheryl Cline

Description:  This fly is a simple favorite Southern California surf fly for August when the sand crabs are abundant.  The Sparkly Mole rolls in the breakers and settles in the holes.


11/6/2021

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FTD41 Psycho Prince

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Cheryl Cline

Description: 


11/7/2021

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

FTD42 Quill Body No-Hackle Dun

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Eric Austin

Description:  This is an easy to tie no hackle for tough fish on flat water.  Both the PMD and Sulphur versions will be covered.  A great dry fly in the East and West.


11/7/2021

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FTD45 Gussied Up Lighting Bug

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Paul Johnson


11/7/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FTD46 Tying the Colonel Fuller Classic Wet Fly with Married Wings

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Eric Austin

Description:  An introduction to married wing flies featuring one done in the Bergman style.  A beautiful fly, and fun to tie!


11/7/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FTD47 Warm Water Flies Part 3

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Fred DuPré

Description:  Fred DuPré will be tying four one-hour programs and will tie two flies per program for a total of eight flies.  The flies will be ones used in local Texas waters.  All flies will be warmwater flies for bass, bluegill, rios, white bass, and carp.


11/7/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FTD48 Purple Prince Charming

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Paul Johnson


11/7/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

FT19 Caddisflies:  Tying and Fishing the Cycle

Fly Tying Seminar
Presenter(s):  Tim Cammisa

Description:  When the hatch is on, it’s time to get serious, and in this presentation, Tim gives you a When the hatch is on, it’s time to get serious, and in this presentation, Tim gives you a key on, helping you to select the correct patterns and fishing techniques to more accurately imitate the caddisflies and catch more trout!


11/7/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FTD43 Picket Pin

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Dutch Baughman

Description:  The Picket Pin is a classic fly pattern developed in the early 1900s.  This fly has evolved as a dry fly, wet fly, or as a streamer for many species.


11/7/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FTD49 Warm Water Flies Part 4

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Fred DuPré

Description:  Fred DuPré will be tying four one-hour programs and will tie two flies per program for a total of eight flies.  The flies will be ones used in local Texas waters.  All flies will be warmwater flies for bass, bluegill, rios, white bass, and carp.


11/7/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FTD50 Hare's Ear Guide Choice

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Greg Frick

Description:  Greg Frick will demonstrate this heavy mayfly nymph pattern.


11/7/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

WC10 Lime Trude

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Gretchen Beatty

Description:  Gretchen Beatty will show how to tie the hair wing Trude style dry fly.


11/7/2021

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

WC11 What Fly to Tie On

Seminar
Presenter(s):  Mary Ann Dozer

Description:  Ever find yourself confused or intimidated by selecting what fly to tie on to entice a fish to take, or feel like selecting flies.  You will walk away with a framework that allows you to select the best fly for the fishing situation and when you hear others talk about flies, it won't sound like a foreign language.


11/7/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FT22 How to be a Fly Tying Instructor and Demonstrator

Fly Tying Seminar
Presenter(s):  Dave Duffy, Paul Beckmann, Scott Sanchez, Jerry Coviello

Description: 


11/7/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FT23 Multiple Techniques to Place the Hair on the Hook

Fly Tying Seminar
Presenter(s):  Michael George

Description:  In this class you will learn to stack hair on the top and bottom of the hook, tie multiple layers of hair to create a layered look, create lines, dots, spots, and eyes, create eyes with deer hair, and other techniques using deer hair.


11/7/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FTD52 Purple Prince

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Greg Frick

Description:  Greg Frick will demonstrate this beadhead stonefly or mayfly nymph pattern.


11/7/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

FTD53 Leadwing Coachman

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Ralph Rhoades

Description:  Ralph Rhoades will demonstrate this wet fly tied with tinsel, peacock herl, hen hackle, and duck quill.


11/7/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FT18 Three Ways to Tie a Parachute Fly:  Adams Parachute

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Jerry Coviello

Description:  Fly tying has many techniques to do the same thing.  This presentation will go over three ways to tie a parachute fly using the Adams Parachute Fly as the model.


11/7/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FTD54 Griffith's Gnat

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Bill Reisbick and Rodney Bryan

Description:  Bill Reisbeck will demonstrate the standard Griffith's Gnat pattern.


11/7/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FTD55 Wally Wing Caddis

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  James H Ferguson

Description:  This caddis fly is tied using a scud type  hook, snowshoe rabbit hair for the underwing, and Wally Wing style wings form mallard flank.


11/7/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FTD56 Amy's Ant

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Tim Papich

Description:  Tim Papich will demonstrate this foam dry fly developed by Jack Dennis.  This fly is a good overall attractor.  The pattern uses a foam cutter, peacock, and deer hair.


11/7/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FTD58 Leisenring Spider

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Ralph Rhoades

Description:  Ralph Rhoades will demonstrate this modern classic wet fly tied with Partridge hackle and Hare's Ear dubbin.


11/7/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FTD59 Rattle Mullet

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Ron Mayfield

Description:  This pattern mimics the mullet bait fish that is prevalent in the Gulf of Mexico and Southern Atlantic.  It incorporates a rattle into the design to fill out the fly so it pushed more water and can be easily felt.


11/7/2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FTD44 Woven Body Caddis Larva

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Jerry Coviello

Description:  Jerry Coviello will show how to weave the Woven Body Caddis Larva.  He does not know if having a two-toned body makes a difference when fishing nymphs, but some fly anglers swear that it works as a trigger to attract fish.  Jerry likes how it looks, and the natural insect does not have one color but a few different shades.  This fly will sink quickly and can be used for high stick nymphing in pocket water.


11/7/2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FTD60 Woolly Bugger

Fly Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Bill Reisbick and Rodney Bryan

Description:  Bill Reisbeck will demonstrate the standard Woolly Bugger pattern.


Leadership Development

11/5/2021

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

L01 Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc.

Leadership Development Seminar
Presenter(s):  Todd Desgrosseilliers

Description:  Learn about Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing which is dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings.


11/5/2021

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

L02 Local Activities in Japan to Share Fly Fishing Enjoyment with Younger Generations

Leadership Development Seminar
Presenter(s):  Katsutoshi Tsukimoto

Description:  Currently, our local club members and I are enjoying fly fishing activities, but we are very sorry that we have not joined FFi yet as an affiliate club.  At our local streams are usually very small/tiny although they have beautiful Japanese native trout like Yamame, Amago, and Char, so fishing is always very tough.  We sometimes take beginner fly-fishers to those streams, and enjoy fishing together with them.  Today’s my presentation will cover:  hard climbing and walking through heavy bushes to access streams, variety/diversity of Char family as target fish, fun of Bento of Japanese “mobile” outdoor lunches, and unpleasant small bugs in warm climate environment.


11/6/2021

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

L03 What we are doing in Japan as a JFFA (an affiliate club of FFI)

Leadership Development Seminar
Presenter(s):  Shuichi Furusawa

Description:  We teach children and beginners how to enjoy fly fishing. The basic philosophy is to convey the appeal of fly fishing to those who are interested in fishing and environmental protection activities and to have fun among members. Here, I would like to introduce our original activity to you.


11/6/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

L04 FFI Operations - How FFI Headquarters Supports This Vast Network of Volunteers

Leadership Development Seminar
Presenter(s):  Rhonda Sellers

Description:  The program will provide an overview of how FFI HQ supports this network of volunteers who have assembled to accomplish FFI's mission of preserving the legacy of fly fishing for all fish, all waters.  There will be lots of time to ask questions and share information.


11/6/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

L05 The State of FFI

Leadership Development Seminar
Presenter(s):  Patrick Berry

Description:  Patrick Berry will present the State of FFI.  Come find out the exciting directions that FFI is going.


11/7/2021

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

L08 Youth Panel

Leadership Development Seminar
Presenter(s):  Carl Crawford

Description:  We'll interview a panel of young anglers (some who have come through SWCFFI Youth programs), discussing the importance of fly fishing in their development, their educational pursuits and aspirations and how we may broaden opportunities for other youngsters.

The discussion will give insight as to how clubs can develop their own Youth programs.  Most importantly, these youngsters will inspire all viewers as to how important our work is in seeding the future development of our sport and environment!


11/6/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

L06 Youth Fly Fishing Education for Councils and Clubs

Leadership Development Seminar
Presenter(s):  Carol Anderson

Description:  This Workshop is provided for FFI Council or Club leadership who have interest in providing a youth fly fishing education program.  This workshop will provide guidelines to create and administer a youth fly fishing  program.


11/7/2021

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

L07 Youth Fly Fishing Education

Leadership Development Seminar
Presenter(s):  Carol Anderson

Description:  This Workshop is provided for youth and their parents or sponsors to learn the fundamental  fly fishing skills.  The workshop will provide a comprehensive array of fly fishing skills to include equipment, casting, fish habitat, fish behavior, knots, safety, etiquette, stream anatomy, and entomology.  The workshop will be fun.


Rod Building

11/6/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

MISC02 Rod Building Tips

Seminar
Presenter(s):  Paul Boals

Description:  Give tips and techniques for building your own rod.


Women Connect


11/5/2021

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

WC02 What is in Your Lunch Box? Healthy Ways to Fuel Your Fishing.

FFI Women Connect Seminar
Presenter(s):  Rachel Andras

Description:  Just like packing your chest pack for a day of fishing, you will need to pack FUEL and WATER to help you have the energy and stamina to hike into your favorite creek and fish all day.  We will discuss handy healthy foods, proper hydration, and tips to keep us on our A game of fishing.  Imagine having your healthiest self enjoying the thing that brings you amazing JOY.  How good would that feel?  You are all invited!


11/5/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WC04 Classic Maine Streamers, Carrie Stevens Creator for the Ladies

FFI Women Connect Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Peggy Brenner

Description:  Peggy Brenner will demonstrate the Pink Lady, Carrie Stevens last creation on record, and also the Pink Ghost.  This will introduce the gals to some of Carrie's most successful flies.


11/6/2021

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

WC06 Everyone Should Get in the Water…To Fish and To Protect!

FFI Women Connect Seminar
Presenter(s):  Judy Harris

Description:  Angling is a blast!  While FFI and other angling/conservation groups have been around for a while, not all of the new members stepping into the water understand the need to take steps to protect those waters that we love.  How do we involve our new members and communities understand the need to do more than just recreate?


11/6/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

WC05 Demystifying Mayflies

FFI Women Connect Seminar
Presenter(s):  Ann Miller

Description:  This program is for the intermediate skilled (and above) angler who wants to learn more about how to identify mayfly hatches. It includes a handy print out that will help anglers to split mayflies into one of four categories for helpful identification in the field.


11/6/2021

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

WC07 Fish Geometry - How It Helps You Play and Manage Fish

FFI Women Connect Seminar
Presenter(s):  Karin Miller

Description:  This program is for all anglers who want to improve their fish management skills by improving their understanding of fly rod dynamics and positioning.  Learn the three points concept and land more fish.


11/6/2021

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WC08 Safety on the Water

FFI Women Connect Seminar
Presenter(s):  Susan Utterback

Description:  This program is for anyone that wants to go over the basics of safety on the water.  Everything from wading boots to bear spray.  This will be an interactive discussion.  Come join in.


11/7/2021

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

WC09 Casting for Recovery

FFI Women Connect Seminar
Presenter(s):  Karen Kreft

Description:  Kathy will provide an overview of Casting for Recovery.


11/7/2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

WC10 Lime Trude

FFI Women Connect Tying Demonstration
Presenter(s):  Gretchen Beatty

Description:  Gretchen Beatty will show how to tie the hair wing Trude style dry fly.


11/7/2021

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

WC11 What Fly to Tie On

FFI Women Connect Seminar
Presenter(s):  Mary Ann Dozer

Description:  Ever find yourself confused or intimidated by selecting what fly to tie on to entice a fish to take, or feel like selecting flies.  You will walk away with a framework that allows you to select the best fly for the fishing situation and when you hear others talk about flies, it won't sound like a foreign language.


11/7/2021

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

WC12 How Tenkara Can Improve Your Regular Fly Fishing and Why Everyone Should Learn It.

FFI Women Connect Seminar
Presenter(s):  Karin Miller

Description: