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Fly-Fishing Theater,
Pond & Tying Theater
Join us: seminars by local and national experts, factory displays, and huge retail displays of hot-priced fly gear. Plus, no-charge learning opportunities
at the Fly Pond and NCCFFI’s Fly-Tying How-To Center.
JON BAIOCCHI is a California licensed fly fishing guide, published author, educator, and tier. Jon serves on the Truckee Trout Unlimited Board of Directors. He pursued a career as a professional snowboarder, competing at a national level. In 1993 Jon focused entirely on fly fishing and conservation. “Mastering the Dry Fly” covers a brief history of the dry fly and those anglers who were involved from the beginning, simple to complex presentations, understanding rise forms, approaching water structure, plus tips and his favorite patterns .
MIKE COSTELLO ’s Saturday afternoon talk on Seasons of the Delta is packed with great photos and information from this full-time fly- fishing guide who wrote the book on these waters.
MARK DAUGHTERY cut his teeth working on the San Diego party
boats in the ‘70s. Offshore tackle specialist and avid lure collector, Mark started East Cape Guides in 2000 and authors The Baja Fish Blog. His talk about the Sea of Cortez will cover both fly and conventional techniques for Marlin, Tuna, Dorado, Wahoo and Roosterfish.
NICK FASIANO has guided in Alaska and Northern California, chasing wild Steelhead. The seminar will present the top spots, seasons and techniques for fly fishing Northern California waters.
LANCE GRAY ’s talks are for beginners or experts who might have less time or budget to fish. Learn how to get out for some great fly fishing!
MATT HERON has nearly a decade of guiding the Truckee and Little Truckee. His seminar addresses sections of the river and access points, water types, seasons and
BRIAN O’KEEFE has traveled to the wildest and most remote angling destinations
in the world. Brian’s off-the-beaten path
adventures include hiking, floating, sea-kayaking
or taking a Zodiac into the backcountry. Join
him for three different unforgettable bucket-
list-destination talks in the Fly-Fishing Theater:
Alaska, New Saltwater Destinations, and Big
Trout in Fabled Destinations. Brian’s photos
have been featured in virtually every fly-fishing
magazine, and he co-created the stunning
online Catch Magazine .
regs, techniques and fly selection.
CHRIS KING has been guiding and teaching fly fishing for more than 20 years. He has achieved the highest certification with both a single- and double-hand rod from the Federation of Fly Fishers and is an emeritus member of the organization’s Board of Governors. His presentation will cover the areas, rivers, tackle and tactics to chase California’s most precious shiny gem, the Steelhead. Come learn about the Klamath, Trinity, Smith, Eel and more.
DOUG OUELLETTE’ s talk is about Pyramid Lake, Nevada, home of the world’s largest Cutthroat Trout. He’ll cover several “retrieves” with shooting-head lines, floating lines with and without indicators, leader set-ups, fly patterns, and equipment (ladders).
DENNY RICKARDS has fished and guided anglers on western trophy waters for three decades. Many anglers consider Denny’s books and companion videos the stillwater fly-fishing bibles.
GREG VINCI has been a writer and photographer since 2010, placing material in many fly-fishing magazines. He also runs California-FlyFishing.com , is a signature tyer for Umpqua, and will be available to sign his book, Fly Fisher’s Guide to California , at the Fly Fishing Specialties booth.