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Programs & Seminars, Pas

Welcome to
Pasadena, CA

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:
TBA


Seminars:

SATURDAY
CATCH ROOM

10:00 Jay Murakoshi – Baja Fly Fishing Adventures
11:30 Gary Borger – Fishing the Film
1:00   Ed Engle – Offbeat Tactics That Catch Trout
2:30   John Sherman – Fly Fishing for California Stripers
4:00   Ernie Gulley – Crowley Lake Midge Fishing Tactics

RELEASE ROOM
10:30 Maggie Merriman – Reading Trout Streams
12:00 Lee Baermann – Fly Fishing Southern California Surf
1:30   Richard Bean – Streams of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino  
                                Mountains
3:00   Conway Bowman – Carp on the Fly

SUNDAY
CATCH ROOM

10:00 Conway Bowman – Mako Sharks on the Fly
11:30 Gary Borger – Nymphing
1:00   John Sherman – Fly Fishing for California Stripers
2:30   Ed Engle – Offbeat Tactics That Catch Trout

RELEASE ROOM
10:30 Maggie Merriman – Basic Entomology for Trout Fishing
12:00 Lee Baermann – Fly Fishing Southern California Surf
1:30   Richard Bean – Streams of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino
                                Mountains
3:00   Ernie Gulley – Crowley Lake Midge Fishing Tactics


Featured Fly Tyers:

SATURDAY
10:00 Ben Furimsky – Terrestrials, A Guide’s Choice
11:15 Bill Blackstone – Tying Realistic Flies
12:30 Jay Murakoshi – Simple Crease Fly and Other Bait Fish Patterns
1:45   Lee Baermann – Southern California Surf Flies
3:00   Gary Borger – Spinning Flies

SUNDAY
10:30 Ben Furimsky – Terrestrials, A Guide’s Choice
11:45 Ed Engle – Tying Small Flies
1:00   Bill Blackstone – Tying Realistic Flies
2:30   Gary Borger – Spinning Flies


Casting Demonstrations:

SATURDAY
10:00 Daniel Galhardo-An Introduction to Tenkara
11:15 Simon Gawesworth – Spey and Two-Handed Casting
1:15   Gary Borger - Presentation
3:15   Ed Engle – Casts to Catch Difficult Trout

SUNDAY
10:00 Daniel Galhardo-An Introduction to Tenkara
11:15 Simon Gawesworth – Spey and Two-Handed Casting
1:15   Gary Borger - Presentation
3:15   Jeff Currier – Fly Casting 101


Classes with the Experts:

SATURDAY 8:30-11
Introduction to Fly Casting with Gary Borger:
  Learn the basic steps of becoming  a proficient caster that will highly improve your fly fishing enjoyment and success. Beginning to Intermediate – Cost $75
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 - $75

SUNDAY 8:30-11
Introduction to Fly Casting with Gary Borger:  Learn the basic steps of becoming a proficient caster that will highly improve your fly fishing enjoyment and success. Beginning to Intermediate – Cost $75
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 - $75
Fly Tying Deer Hair Patterns with Jay Murakoshi: 
Learn how to spin and stack deer hair for your favorite fresh and saltwater flies. Intermediate - $75

SUNDAY 2-4:30
FOR WOMEN ONLY Casting with Maggie Merriman: Laugh and learn with a real pro and great teacher. A very popular class for beginning-intermediate gals. Cost - $75

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:

Saturday
10:00  Fly Fishing Tactics for Success in the Eastern Sierra
                -Joe Contaldi, Room A
           Fly Fishing in Utah-Spencer Higa, Room B 
           Alaska’s Salmon & the Flies That Take Them
                -Cecilia "Pudge" Kleinkauf, Room C
11:00  Mako Sharks on the Fly-Conway Bowman, Room A
           Dry Flies and Solitude: Fishing Montana's Kootenai Country
                -Dave Blackburn, Room B 
           Women in fly fishing-Cecilia "Pudge" Kleinkauf, Room C
12:00  Calicos on the Rocks-Al "Q"/ Bill Matthews, Room A
           The Henry's Fork and Surrounding Waters-Rich Paini, Room B 
           Complete Guide to Billfish on Fly-Jake Jordan, Room C
1:00    A Stillwater Classroom: Lake Davis-Bill Forward, Room A
           Alaska's Rainbow Heaven-David Taylor, Room B 
           Extreme Florida Keys Tarpon on Fly-Jake Jordan, Room C
2:00    Improve Your Fishing Photograph-Jeff Currier, Room A
           Top Saltwater Destinations-Ian Davis, Room B 
           Fly Fishing the Black Canyon-Ben Olson, Room C
3:00    Corbina Patrol-Al "Q", Room A
           Soft Hackles & Spiders: Flies, Ties and Techniques
               -John Shaner, Room B 
           Fly Fishing Crested Butte: The East, Gunnison & Taylor Rivers
               -Jason White, Room C

Sunday
10:00  Improve Your Fishing Photograph-Jeff Currier, Room A
           Women in fly fishing-Cecilia "Pudge" Kleinkauf, Room C
11:00  Calicos on the Rocks-Al "Q"/ Bill Matthews, Room A
          The Henry's Fork and Surrounding Waters-Rich Paini, Room B
          Dry Flies and Solitude: Fishing Montana's Kootenai Country
               -Dave Blackburn, Room C
12:00  25 Tips for Saltwater Fly Fishing-Conway Bowman, Room A
           Fly Fishing the Black Canyon-Ben Olson, Room B
           Complete Guide to Billfish on Fly-Jake Jordan, Room C
1:00    A Stillwater Classroom: Lake Davis-Bill Forward, Room A
           Alaska's Rainbow Heaven-David Taylor, Room B
           Fly Fishing for Albies in the Cape Lookout Region of North
                Carolina-Jake Jordan, Room C
2:00    Fly Fishing Tactics for Success in the Eastern Sierra
                -Joe Contaldi, Room A
           Soft Hackles & Spiders: Flies, Ties and Techniques
               -John Shaner, Room B
           Fly Fishing Crested Butte: The East, Gunnison & Taylor Rivers
               -Jason White, Room C
3:00    Corbina Patrol-Al "Q", Room A   
           Alaska’s Salmon & the Flies That Take Them
                -Cecilia "Pudge" Kleinkauf, Room B