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Welcome to
Marlborough, MA
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Learning Center by FFF:
Learn to tie your first fly, learn to cast, and make knots easy. The
Federation of Fly Fishers will be teaching kids from 8 to 80 on the
basics of fly fishing. Be sure to stop by their learning area on the
show floor during the show.
Author's Booth:
Friday
11:00 Alan Caolo
12:00 Rich Murphy/Bob Romano
1:00 Paul Rossman
2:00 Dick Brown/Dave Klausmeyer
3:00 Eric Stroup/Peter Nilsen
4:00 Sheila Hassan/Ed Engle
Saturday
9:00 Paul Rossman/Peter Nilsen
10:00 Sheila Hassan/Bob Popovics
11:00 Ron Merly
12:00 Eric Stroup/Dave Klausmeyer
2:00 Jeff Currier/Bob Romano
3:00 Alan Caolo/Rich Murphy
3:30 Lefty Kreh
4:00 Ed Engle/Dick Brown
Sunday
9:00 Bob Romano
10:00 Rich Murphy/Alan Caolo
11:00 Dave Klausmeyer/Peter Nilsen
12:00 Lefty Kreh
1:00 Jeff Currier/Eric Stroup
2:00 Sheila Hassan/Paul Rossman
3:00 Dick Brown/Bob Popovics
Seminars:
Friday
Catch Room
12:00 Captain Ray Stachelek – Catching Trophies in Trying Times
1:30 Eric Stroup – Catching Trout in Tough Conditions
3:00 Alan Caolo – Sight Fishing for Striped Bass
4:30 Bob Popovics – Bait Profiles
Release Room
11:30 Michael Mauri - Swing it Baby -Swing Fly Techniques
– Single and Double-hand
1:00 Rich Murphy – Effective Open Ocean Beach Striper Tactics
2:30 Ed Lombardo – Guiding Principles for Catching Bigger and More Trout
in New England Waters
4:00 Fishy Fullum – Creative Fly Tying
Saturday
Catch Room
11:00 Alan Caolo – Sight Fishing for Striped Bass
12:30 Ed Engle – Offbeat Tactics that Catch Trout
2:00 Lefty Kreh – Fly Fishing Tips
3:30 Jeff Currier – Four Seasons of the Yellowstone Trout Bum
Release Room
11:30 Ed Lombardo – Guiding Principles for Catching Bigger and More Trout
in New England Waters
1:00 Bob Popovics – Bait Profiles
2:30 Fishy Fullum – Creative Fly Tying
4:00 Dave Skok - Flyrodding the Ocean Speedsters
Sunday
Catch Room
11:00 Capt. Ray Stachelek - Catching Trophies in Trying Times
12:30 Ed Engle – Nymphing Fundamentals
2:00 Eric Stroup – Catching Trout in Tough Conditions
Release Room
11:30 Jeff Currier – Improve Your Fishing Photography
1:00 Lefty Kreh – Fly Fishing Tips
2:30 Alan Caolo – Sight Fishing for Striped Bass
Featured Fly Tyers:
FRIDAY
12:00 Dave Klausmeyer – Paraloops: the New Revolution in Emergers
1:30 Alan Caolo – Flies for Toothy Game Fish and How to Rig Them
3:00 Ben Furimsky – Terrestrials, A Guide’s Choice
4:30 Eric Stroup – Guide Flies – Simple, Quick and Effective
SATURDAY
10:00 Dave Klausmeyer – Paraloops: the New Revolution in Emergers
11:30 Michael Mauri – Tube Flies – Freshwater to Saltwater
1:00 Alan Caolo - Flies for Toothy Game Fish and How to Rig Them
2:30 Ed Engle – Tying Small Flies
4:00 Bob Popovics – Bucktail Deceiver and It’s Variations
SUNDAY
10:30 Bob Popovics – Bucktail Deceiver and It’s Variations
11:45 Dave Whitlock – Deer Hair and More
1:00 Joe Cordeiro – Striper Flies and Other Salty Patterns
2:15 Ed Engle – Tying Small Flies
Casting Demonstrations:
Friday
12:15 Ed Lombardo – Roll Cast, Single Haul, Load Cast and Reach Cast, plus
Correcting Mistakes
2:15 Sheila Hassan – All About the Hauls
4:15 Michael Mauri – Effective Overhead and Spey Casting
Saturday
11:00 An Introduction to Tenkara-Daniel W. Galhardo
11:15 Lefty Kreh – Correct Casting Steps
1:15 Michael Mauri – Effective Overhead and Spey Casting
3:15 Sheila Hassan – All About the Hauls
Sunday
10:00 An Introduction to Tenkara-Daniel W. Galhardo
10:45 Lefty Kreh – Correct Casting Steps
12:45 Sheila Hassan – All About the Hauls
2:45 Michael Mauri – Effective Overhead and Spey Casting
Special Casting Classes:
The Fly Fishing Show is always a core connector for fly fishing Professionals; The Federation of Fly Fishers use our events as a principal way of increasing the professional competence of their Certified Casting Instructors. They will be running testing for certification a Continuing Education Programs and an opportunity for others to get introduced to this growing practice.
Federation of Fly Fishers Testing for Certification:
--Masters Designation Testing- Friday , January 20th at 9:00 am.
( pre-registration requirement)
--Certified Casting Instructor Testing - Saturday , January 21st at 9:00 am
( pre-registration requirement)
Professional Casting Instructor Continuing Education Workshop:
Saturday, January 21st 1:00pm - 4:00pm ( pre-registration requirement)
How to get Going and Get Certified as an FFF Fly Casting Instructor:
Saturday, January 21st at 4:30 pm ( open to Show attendees)
Classes with the Experts:
FRIDAY only 6:00pm-8:00pm
Special Four Person Spey Class with Michael Mauri: Europe’s most
respected caster is here from Germany to teach only four lucky casters his Spey techniques. -FULL
SATURDAY 8:30am-11:00am
Practical Nymphing with Ed Engle: Learn the foundation techniques that are crucial to success in a variety of nymphing situations. Always filled-so don’t wait! All Levels - Cost $75 -FULL
Fly Tying with Eric Stroup: Tying Perfect Dry Flies –Catskills-Parachutes and Comparaduns. Intermediate $75
Fly Tying with Joe Cordeiro: Flat wings and other striper flies. Intermediate $75
Fly Tying with Vince Wilcox: Come learn how to tie flies from his upcoming book "Vince WIlcox's Naturally Artificial Signature Flies" - Lyons Press April 2012. The class will walk you through combining synthetic and natural materials to create more effective and durable flies that are sold in shops around the country and on streams everywhere. Included with the class fee is 6 signature flies for each student! Intermediate- Cost $75
SUNDAY 8:30am-11:00am
Practical Nymphing with Ed Engle: Learn
the foundation techniques that are crucial to success in a variety of
nymphing situations. Always filled-so don’t wait! All Levels - Cost $75
Fly Tying with Eric Stroup: Tying Perfect Dry Flies –Catskills-Parachutes and Comparaduns. Intermediate $75
Fly Tying with Michael Mauri: Tube Flies techniques. Fresh and saltwater patterns. Intermediate $75
The classes will be held in the Royal Plaza Best Western Hotel. The Spey class is in the Exhibit Hall. Check-in there at the ticket counter at 5:45. For all other classes, check-in at the hotel 15-30 minutes prior to the start of class. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified prior to the show and permitted to switch or receive a refund.
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.
Casting Classes: Bring your own rod, reel & line.
Fly Tying Classes: Bring your own 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
$75 includes admission to the show for that day. There are
no refunds
unless the class is canceled. You MUST register in advance.
Credit
cards accepted. To register or for more information:
866-481-2393.
Destination Theater:
Friday
11:00 Flyfishing the Rangeley Lakes Region of Western Maine
-Bob Romano, Room A
TENKARA – Japanese mountain stream fly fishing
-Daniel W. Galhardo, Room B
Fly-Fishing the Bahamas, Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish and MORE
-Prescott Smith and Bahamas Tourism, Room C
Fly Fishing Grand Lake Stream and the Surrounding Lakes
-Jeff McEvoy, Room D
12:00 Sight Fishing for Great Lakes Carp-Alan Caolo, Room A
Labrador Brook Trout-Colin McKeown, Room B
What's New in Fly Tying-Mike Hogue, Room C
Twin Bridges Montana- 4 Rivers Run Through It-Greg Smith, Room D
1:00 Fly Fishing the Upper Connecticut River-Lisa Savard, Room A
25 Years on the Alaska Peninsula-Jon Kent, Room B
Soft Hackles & Spiders: Flies, Ties and Techniques
-John Shaner, Room C
Extreme Florida Keys Tarpon on Fly-Jake Jordan, Room D
2:00 Four Essentials on the Fly-Dave Skok, Room A
Rapid River & Western Maine-Whit Carter, Room B
Catch More Atlantic Salmon-Jerome Farnsworth, Room C
Complete Guide to Billfish on Fly-Jake Jordan, Room D
3:00 Fly Fishing the Delaware-John Miller & John Dembech, Room A
Seasons on the McKenzie River Labrador-Paul Ostiguy, Room B
Bonefish Flies 2.0- The Next Generation-Dick Brown, Room C
Labrador Wilderness Fly Fishing-Robin Reeve, Room D
4:00 The "Playbook" of Nymphing-Aaron Jasper, Room A
Steelhead Fishing Pulaski NY & Great Lakes Tributaries
-Bob Shannon, Room B
Newfoundland Atlantic Salmon-Colin McKeown, Room C
Bonefishing the Islands of the Bahamas
-Earl Miller & Benjamin Pratt, Room D
Saturday
10:00 Flyfishing the Rangeley Lakes Region of Western Maine
-Bob Romano, Room A
Sight Fishing for Great Lakes Carp-Alan Caolo, Room B
Fly-Fishing the Bahamas, Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish and MORE
-Prescott Smith and Bahamas Tourism, Room C
Fly Fishing Grand Lake Stream and the Surrounding Lakes
-Jeff McEvoy, Room D
11:00 The "Playbook" of Nymphing-Aaron Jasper, Room A
Labrador Brook Trout-Colin McKeown, Room B
What's New in Fly Tying-Mike Hogue, Room C
Twin Bridges Montana- 4 Rivers Run Through It-Greg Smith, Room D
12:00 The Hatch & Body Language of Trout for Choosing the Right Fly
Pattern-Marla Blair, Room A
Soft Hackles & Spiders: Flies, Ties and Techniques
-John Shaner, Room B
Labrador Wilderness Fly Fishing-Robin Reeve, Room C
Extreme Florida Keys Tarpon on Fly-Jake Jordan, Room D
1:00 Fly Fishing the Upper Connecticut River-Lisa Savard, Room A
Rapid River & Western Maine-Whit Carter, Room B
Fly Fishing the Bahamas-Ian Davis, Room C
Complete Guide to Billfish on Fly-Jake Jordan, Room D
2:00 Fly Fishing the Delaware-John Miller & John Dembech, Room A
Seasons on the McKenzie River Labrador-Paul Ostiguy, Room B
25 Years on the Alaska Peninsula-Jon Kent, Room C
Bonefish Flies 2.0- The Next Generation-Dick Brown, Room D
3:00 Steelhead Fishing Pulaski NY & Great Lakes Tributaries
-Bob Shannon, Room A
Newfoundland Atlantic Salmon-Colin McKeown, Room B
TENKARA – Japanese mountain stream fly fishing
-Daniel W. Galhardo, Room C
Bonefishing the Islands of the Bahamas
-Earl Miller & Benjamin Pratt, Room D
4:00 Western Mass Float Trips-Dan Harrison, Room A
Sunday
10:00 The Hatch & Body Language of Trout for Choosing the Right Fly
Pattern-Marla Blair, Room A
What's New in Fly Tying-Mike Hogue, Room B
Bonefishing the Islands of the Bahamas
-Earl Miller & Benjamin Pratt, Room C
Complete Guide to Billfish on Fly-Jake Jordan, Room D
11:00 Rapid River & Western Maine-Whit Carter, Room A
25 Years on the Alaska Peninsula-Jon Kent, Room B
Labrador Brook Trout-Colin McKeown, Room C
Fly Fishing for Albies in the Cape Lookout Region of North
Carolina-Jake Jordan, Room D
12:00 Fly Fishing the Delaware-John Miller & John Dembech, Room A
Steelhead Fishing Pulaski NY & Great Lakes Tributaries
-Bob Shannon, Room B
Fly Fishing Grand Lake Stream and the Surrounding Lakes
-Jeff McEvoy, Room C
Bonefish Flies 2.0- The Next Generation-Dick Brown, Room D
1:00 Fly Fishing the Upper Connecticut River-Lisa Savard, Room A
Sight Fishing for Great Lakes Carp-Alan Caolo, Room B
Soft Hackles & Spiders: Flies, Ties and Techniques
-John Shaner, Room C
Twin Bridges Montana- 4 Rivers Run Through It-Greg Smith, Room D
2:00 The "Playbook" of Nymphing-Aaron Jasper, Room A
Seasons on the McKenzie River Labrador-Paul Ostiguy, Room B
TENKARA – Japanese mountain stream fly fishing
-Daniel W. Galhardo, Room C
Fly-Fishing the Bahamas, Permit, Tarpon, Bonefish and MORE
-Prescott Smith and Bahamas Tourism, Room D
3:00 Flyfishing the Rangeley Lakes Region of Western Maine
-Bob Romano, Room A
Newfoundland Atlantic Salmon-Colin McKeown, Room B
Labrador Wilderness Fly Fishing-Robin Reeve, Room C
Western Mass Float Trips-Dan Harrison, Room A
Talks subject to change and additions. Please check final schedule at the show.
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