Presenter

Subject Matter

Date/Time

Tom Maydew

Tom will kick off our season again. Tom is one of the best tyers around but his modesty won't let him admit it. He has the ability to look at a fly and tie it perfectly the first time. In addition to being an expert midge tyer, Tom ties some of the best soft hackle flies you've ever seen or fished with.

 The Best Damn Midges in Town (and other stuff, too) 

Oct 18

 Marty Staab

Marty ties some of the best flies we've seen. He has fished the Bighorn frequently over the years and has assembled an arsenal of patterns that knock 'em dead up there. Marty will have just returned from a Bighorn trip before his clinic, so you'll get the latest scoop.

Oct 25

Will Blair

This year, Will will show us his Tube Fly Mouse as well as other proven flies for big trout . Learn about how you can fish where there has been very little human impact: the waters of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.   

 The Best of Kamchatka 

Nov 1

Charlie Craven

Many of you are aware that Charlie recently released his first book, Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying. In addition to tying some of his signature patterns, Charlie will sign his book. This is a must-have addition to your angling library; even if you are an experienced tyer, you'll learn something from Charlie's book, and you'll pick up even more by seeing him in person.

 Charlie's Favorites

Nov 8 

 Rick Takahashi

Rick Takahashi is the originator of several innovative fly patterns (eg, Tak's Emergers, the Go2 series), and his articles, patterns and artwork have been published in many magazines and journals. You'll also usually see Rick tying at major fly fishing shows around the country. Another subject of Todd Hosman's new book, Rick has a book of his own in the works as well.

 Rick's Signature Flies

Mar 7, 2009 

 Mark Rayman

Mark specializes in simple, straightforward fly patterns that catch lots of fish. As always, he'll dazzle us with his tying skills. Mark is one of the featured Colorado tyers in Todd's Hosman's new book, Colorado Trout Flies, and he's one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet- always willing to share his patterns and advice based on years of fly fishing and tying experience.

Down to Earth Flies 

 TBA

Jay Zimmerman

CAN YOU SAY CARP? We're not sure what Jay will tie, but we'll bet there is at least one carp fly in there. Jay is an all-around fisherman who can tell you how to and what fly to fisg for just about any species- warm water, cold water or saltwater. Like several other of our clinic presenters, Jay's got a book about to be released.

Jay's Favorites

 TBA

Jon Spiegel

Besides managing a fly shop, Jon ties some very effective patterns of his own design that are shown in Todd Hosman's book. Jon's German heritage took him to Germany and Austria several years ago in pursuit of the wily braun forellen in their native habitat; perhaps we can get him to tell us about this memorable experience, too.

Jon's Favorites

TBA

Al Ritt

Al loves all aspects of fishing and hunting, but he really, really likes foam flies. Al runs the Laughing Grizzly Fly Tying Club, and has a large group of loyal followers. We'll see what he has to offer us this year, but whatever it is, it is sure to enlighten and entertain.

Al's Favorites

TBA

Dick Shinton

Dick has not written a book, has not appeared in one, nor does he have any plans for either. He'll tie some fly patterns that he relies on in his guiding, as well as some new patterns that he has tested in preparation for adding them to his guiding repertoire.

Dick's Favorites

TBA

Joe Johnson

Joe, our local fishing wunderkind, will relate his experiences as a member of the American Junior Team in the America Cup international fly fishing competition, and he will tie patterns that every tyer should have in her fly boxes.

Joe's Favorites

TBA

 Frank Drummond

Frank is about the best guide any of us knows. His many repeat customers and word of mouth requests are testament to that. Frank is always modest about his tying, but he'll show us some of the very effective patterns that he ties and uses- some of which are his own designs.

Frank's Favorites

 TBA

 Larry Renke

Larry is a terrific fisherman, excellent Laughing Grizzly guide and meticulous fly tyer. Larry is a very versatile tyer who can tie just about any pattern out there. He has experience fishing a wide variety of Colorado waters, both lakes and streams.

Larry's Favorites

 TBA

Mike Kruise

Mike successfully weaseled out of doing a presentation last year, but we have twisted his arm to do one this year. He hasn't given us a topic, but he does a lot of tailwater fishing, so maybe...

Mike's Favorites

 TBA

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