Join us for Day 3 of the FFI Virtual Expo 2022

11:00 AM 601 Basic Approach To Fishing For Striped Bass For The Wading Fly Fisher
11:00 AM 602 Off Shore Fly Fishing Opportunities for Tuna, Yellowtail and Dorado
11:00 AM 603 Meat Whistle & Klinkhammer
11:00 AM 605 The Mayfly
11:00 AM 606 Understanding Fly Lines and Leaders
11:00 AM 607 A New Challenge: The Learning Center's Single-Hand Spey Ladder and the MCI SH Spey Tasks
11:00 AM 608 Dubbing Brushes and Tying the Game Changer
11:00 AM 609 Fly Fishing Skills II: A Discussion of Fly Fishing Skills for Experience Fly Fishers
11:00 AM 628 Choosing the Correct Deer Hair for Spinning or Stacking
12:30 PM 604 Let's Make Some Fishy
12:30 PM 610 Fly Tying Basics for Beginners
12:30 PM 611 Bass and Bluegill Flies
12:30 PM 629 Tenkara:  Targeting and Landing Big Fish
3:00 PM 425 Virtual Video Casting Analysis Using OnForm
2:00 PM 537 Bruce Chard on Saltwater Fly Fishing presented by Larry Gibbs Speaker Series 
3:30 PM 626 Blane Chocklett on Fly Tying presented by Larry Gibbs Speaker Series 
4:00 PM 533 Fishing Every Trout Fly in Your Box
4:30 PM 630 A Conversation About Flies with April Vokey
5:00 PM 612 Casting to Keys Tarpon with Tomo Higashi and Capt. Brian Helms
5:00 PM 613 Fly Fishing Injuries - An overview of injuries, etc. that may occur when fly fishing
5:00 PM 614 Maine's Heritage Brook Trout Lakes and Ponds
5:00 PM 615 Atlantic Salmon Fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
5:00 PM 616 Stream Anatomy, Fish Behavior and Habitat
5:00 PM 617 Tying My Favorite Trout Flies
5:00 PM 618 Woven Body Caddis Larva
6:30 PM 619 My Favorite Hokkaido
6:30 PM 620 Managing Quill Wings
6:30 PM 621 Hand Tied Leaders
6:30 PM 622 Fly Fishing Knots
6:30 PM 624 Teaching Workshop for Casting Instructors
6:30 PM 627 New Bendback Saltwater Flies
7:00 PM 426 Classic Salmon Fly Techniques
7:00 PM 623 Single Spey Tasks on the MCI Exam - How to Prepare

11/6/2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  602 Off Shore Fly Fishing Opportunities for Tuna, Yellowtail, and Dorado

Presenter:  Michael Schweit

Description:  If you have ever wanted to experience off shore, multi-day fly fishing trips in an affordable format, this program is for you! I will talk about fishing out of San Diego, California from July through October. You never know what we be out there!

Tracks: Destination, Saltwater

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  603 Meat Whistle & Klinkhammer

Presenter:  Tim Papich

Description:  Tim will demonstrate various techniques for tying in a post for the parachute flies, klinkhammers and other flies.

Tracks: Tying Demo, Trout

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  604 Let's Make Some Fishy

Presenter:  Sandra Carpenter

Description:  Sandra will teach you how to make earrings out of flies, earrings out of pop cans and bracelets out of used fly line.

Tracks: FFI Women Connect

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  605 The Mayfly

Presenter:  Mike Morphew

Description:  This session is for fly tyers of all ages and expertise.

Tracks: Tying Demo, Trout

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Course Number & Title:  606 Understanding Fly Lines and Leaders

Presenter:  Jim Hund

Description:  This will be an in-depth presentation on fly lines and leaders.  The fly line portion will cover line construction, line tapers, head anatomy sinking and sink tip, line care, etc.  The leader portion of the class will cover leader anatomy, materials (floro/mono), hand-tied vs manufactured, leader formula, leader types, etc.  This program is designed for anglers of all levels of experience.

Tracks: Casting, Fly Fishing Skills, Trout, Warmwater

Class Fee:  $45

11/6/2022

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  607 A New Challenge:  The Learning Center's Single-Hand Spey Ladder and the MCI SH Spey Tasks

Presenter:  Russ Carpenter (CI), Rick Williams (MCI, THMCI)

Description:  In this two-hour virtual presentation, we'll introduce the new 2-level Single Hand (SH) Spey Skills Development Program.  The program will introduce the new SH Spey Program and the SH Spey tasks in Level 1 and Level 2, and how they sequence up the more challenging SH Spey tasks in the CICP's Single-Hand Master Exam.  We'll give an overview of Single Hand Spey casting, including appropriate rods and lines for the Skill Levels, definitions, and some drills that will help develop SH Spey Skills.  Participants will be emailled supporting materials.

Tracks: Casting

Class Fee:  $50

11/6/2022

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  608 Dubbing Brushes and Tying the Game Changer

Presenter:  Jerry Coviello

Description:  This workshop will show how to create dubbing brushes from polar fiber and EP Fibers using an Oasis Dubbing Brush Bench.  Then take the brushes and tie a Game Changer using Articulate Shanks.

Tracks: Fly Tying for All Fish, All Waters

Class Fee:  $50

11/6/2022

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  609 Fly Fishing Skills II:  A Discussion of Fly Fishing Skills for Experience Fly Fishers

Presenter:  Dutch Baughman

Description:  This workshop is designed for individuals who are experience fly fishers.  This workshop will include discussion of many fly fishing skills, to include:  Catching Skills, Line Management, Casting, Fly Selection, Fly Line System, Knots and Rigging, Stream Anatomy, Fish Behavior and Habitat, Rise Forms, Reading Water and the Water Column, and much more.

Tracks: Fly Fishing Skills, Trout, Warmwater

Class Fee:  $100

11/6/2022

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Course Number & Title:  610 Fly Tying Basics for Beginners

Presenter:  Bill Reisbick

Description:  This demo is for Youth and Beginners.  Bill will demonstrate the Wooly Bugger, Cooper Lake Nymph, and Blue Dun Dry Fly.

Tracks: Tying Demo, Trout, Warmwater

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Course Number & Title:  611 Bass and Bluegill Flies

Presenter:  Fred DuPré

Description:  Fred will be tying several warmwater flies that are proven catchers of bass and bluegill.

Tracks: Tying Demo, Bass, Wamwater Species

Class Fee:  $40

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11/6/2022

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  425 Virtual Video Casting Analysis Using OnForm – Part B

Presenter:  Willy George

Description:  This casting workshop is designed for all casting skill levels and casting instructors.  This is a two-part workshop via Zoom:  Part A is on Friday and Bart B is on Sunday.  Students are expected to attend both days to benefit from the instruction.  On Friday, we will cover key elements of the casting stroke and introduce a video casting analysis tool called OnForm.  Volunteers who want to have their casting technique analyzed will take videos of their casts on Saturday using a free version of the OnFrom app that the instructor will send them.  Then on Sunday, the entire student group will listen to feedback with a Master Casting Instructor while watching the on-screen analysis of the casting videos using the OnForm app.  This workshop will teach innovative ways to improve both your casting and teaching.

Tracks: Casting for All Fish, All Waters

Class Fee:  $100

11/6/2022

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  533 Fishing Every Trout Fly in Your Box

Presenter:  Jonathan Walter

Description:  This presentation is an intersection between casting and fishing skills. It is meant for beginners and intermediate anglers and will cover basic approaches to casting and fishing different size flies. There will be an emphasis on leader configuration as it relates to presentation v. control and will briefly cover casts to be used. Students are welcome to bring questions and share how they have solved problems of casting different size flies.

Tracks: Casting, Fly Fishing Skills, Trout

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  612 Casting to Keys Tarpon with Tomo Higashi and Capt. Brian Helms

Presenter:  Tomonori Bill Higashi, Capt. Brian Helms

Description:  Keys tarpon require special mindset and skills.  Capt. Brian Helms, a young captain that is successful in big tournaments, will share wisdom in the video footage, and Tomo Higashi give pointers from the instructor's perspective.  A great preparation course for those who are considering the entry.

Tracks: Casting, Destination, Saltwater

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  613 Fly Fishing Injuries - An overview of injuries, etc. that may occur when fly fishing

Presenter:  David Drez Jr., MD

Description:  This will be a PowerPoint presentation with pictures illustrating injuries common and not so common that may occur when fly fishing.

Tracks: Casting, Fly Fishing Skills

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Course Number & Title:  614 Maine's Heritage Brook Trout Lakes and Ponds

Presenter:  Emily Bastian

Description:  Maine is the last stronghold for wild native lake- and pond-dwelling brook trout in the United States, accounting for more than 90% of the reamining intact populations.  The number one threat to these native trout is invasive fish introductions, both game and bait species.  Approximately 585 of Maine's self-sustaining brook trout lakes and ponds are protected under the State Heritage Fish law.  A citizen driven legislative action, the law prohibits stocking and the use of live fish as bait.  This program is designed for anyone who loves brook trout and is interested in efforts to protect and preserve remaining native populations.

Tracks: Conservation, FFI Women Connect, Trout

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  615 Atlantic Salmon Fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Presenter:  Kastine Coleman, Terry Byrne

Description:  Newfoundland and Labrador is the most sought after destination for Atlantic salmon fishing.  It is home to over 60% of the scheduled salmon rivers in North America.  Let us show you and talk about the experience as we fly fish the rivers in our backyard.  This presentation includes excerpts from our TV show.

Tracks: Destination, Salmon

Class Fee:  $40

11/6/2022

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  616 Stream Anatomy, Fish Behavior and Habitat

Presenter:  Barry Webster

Description:  This presentation will discuss the features of a stream and how to locate fish within those features, how a fish's behavior and anatomy effect where they may be found within a stream.

Tracks: Fly Fishing Skills, Trout, Warmwater

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  617 Tying My Favorite Trout Flies

Presenter:  Paul Johnson

Description:  Join Paul Johnson as he demonstrates as many of his favorite trout flies that he can tie up in one hour.  He will tie up some dry flies and also a few nymphs.

Tracks: Tying Demo, Trout

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  618 Woven Body Caddis Larva

Presenter:  Jerry Coviello

Description:  I will go over how to weave the Woven Body Caddis Larva.  I do not know if having a two-toned body makes a difference when fishing nymphs.  I know some fly anglers swear that it works as a trigger to attract fish.  I do like 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.

Tracks: Tying Demo, Trout

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

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11/6/2022

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Course Number & Title:  620 Managing Quill Wings

Presenter:  Jerry Coviello

Description:  Tying in Quill Wings for dry flies and wet flies can sometimes be frustrating.  I will use three different flies to help you with learning how to secure quill wing sections to your dry fly and wet fly.  Flies in the seminar are Blue Dun Dry Fly, Leadwing Coachman Wet Fly, and the Henryville Special Caddis Dry Fly.

Tracks: Fly Tying, Trout

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

11/6/2022

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  621 Hand Tied Leaders

Presenter:  Bill Houk

Description:  This workshop is to demonstrate hand tying leaders:  traditional tapered leaders and several styles of Nymphing leaders.  The nymphing leaders will include a traditional tapered learder, a level leaders, and a "French style" short leaders.  We will be covering the types of leaders materials and the knots required.  This workshop is for anyone who wishes to add a new skill to their fly fishing experience.

Tracks: Fly Fishing Skills, Trout, Warmwater

Class Fee:  $45

11/6/2022

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Course Number & Title:  622 Fly Fishing Knots

Presenter:  Dutch Baughman

Description:  This workshop will present the knot tying techniques for 16 fly fishing knots.  The discussion will include tying techniques as well as explanation for why the knot does or does not work well.  Also an introduction of knot profiles.  A hands-on, follow along workshop.

Tracks: Fly Fishing Skills for All Fish, All Waters

Class Fee:  $50

11/6/2022

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Course Number & Title:  627 New Bendback Saltwater Flies

Presenter:  Scott Sanchez

Description:  Scott will be tying a Furled Bendback Shrimp and Bendback Feather Crab.  The adaption of the snag resistant bendback into these flies give the angler a versatile pattern that can be used for redfish, bonefish, stripers, or permit.

Tracks: Fly Tying, Saltwater

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

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11/6/2022

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  426 Classic Salmon Fly Techniques

Presenter:  Eric Austin

Description:  Three-part program is for intermediate or advanced tiers, or anyone who has tied for 2 or more years.  We will go through a variation of the Green Highlander from start to finish focusing on multiple ways to accomplish the same task.  Marrying and mounting wings will be featured, along with techniques for the mallard roof, topping manipulation, and much more.

Tracks: Tying Workshop

Class Fee:  $150

11/6/2022

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Course Number & Title:  623 Single Spey Tasks on the MCI Exam - How to Prepare

Presenter:  Mark Huber, Bruce Williams

Description:  Mark Huber and Bruce Williams will demonstrate the skills necessary to perform the single spey casts on the MCI exam, and suggest methods to master the required casting mechanics.

Tracks: Casting

Class Fee:  Free with Registration

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