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Western Idaho

Fly Fishing Expo 2020

Expo Idaho

Friday 12 PM -9 PM Saturday 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM

SPONSORED BY

GOLD SILVER

Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo 2020

Copyright © BVFF 2020---All Rights Reserved. Boise Valley Fly Fishermen, Inc is a non-profit corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, incorporated in the State of Idaho

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Special Event:

AN EVENING WITH WINSTON MOORE Thursday, January 9, 2020

Winston H. Moore moved to Boise, Idaho with his wife, Diane, in 1957 because of the

prolific pheasant population—ducks too. Winston was an exceptional outdoorsman and

started a wholesale sporting goods firm based on his expertise. Within a short period of

time his business flourished and afforded him the opportunity to travel to exotic saltwater

destinations to fly fish for bonefish, tarpon, sailfish, and permit. As a pioneer of fly fishing

for bonefish, sailfish, and permit he figured out how to fish by observation and trial and

error.

Most of the time, Winston had to develop his own fly

patterns. There really were no books or articles nor people

fly fishing in saltwater. He has many great stories of some of

his incredible experiences including fly fishing for trout,

salmon, and steelhead.

Winston Moore has caught on a fly rod 112 permit,

over 7,000 bonefish, 138 sailfish, and more than 600

tarpons! Most likely he released a world record 50#

permit and 200# tarpon taken on a fly.

Mr. Moore is a most successful businessman and has

made an impact to countless people with his

philanthropy. At 95, Winston is an active commercial

real estate developer and his good friend, Buddy, goes

to the office with him every day.



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Welcome to the

WESTERN IDAHO FLY FISHING EXPO 2020

The Boise Valley Fly Fishers are pleased to announce the 16th Annual Western Idaho Fly

Fishing Expo on Friday and Saturday, January 10th-11th, 2020. We continue our traditional

two-day event at Expo Idaho in Boise, with two indoor casting ponds and a dynamic group

of speakers, demonstrations, and exhibits.

ENTRY FEE: $10 for Adults, 13 and under Free

CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR

The Boise Valley Fly Fishers is the oldest fly-fishing organization in Idaho, chartered in

1971. Our mission to promote the sport of fly-fishing through education, conservation,

and public access activities is dependent upon a successful Expo. Instruction in fly tying,

casting, and fly-fishing ethics has been our strength over the years.

Our organization has used funds raised at the Expo to support conservation and

philanthropic projects throughout the Northwest. We have partnered with Trout

Unlimited, Idaho Fish and Game, Boise Park & Recreation, and the Bureau of Reclamation

to complete several projects. BVFF for the past several years has supported the important

work carried out by Casting for Recovery, and

Idaho 2 Fly, through annual donations.

This year we highlight BVFF’s partnership with

the Oregon Department of Fish & Game,

establishing educational signs along the Lower

Owyhee River for protecting brown trout

redds. This sensitive fishery is a very popular

destination with Boise valley anglers, and we

are proud to help support this ODFW project.

We would also like to thank Silver Creek Supply for the 4th year of support with our

indoor casting ponds, and BVFF.



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EXPO 2020 LOGO

This year’s logo fly pattern, the Brown Drake

(Ephemera Danica) is contributed by local

fly tyer Ken Held.

“I started fishing over 50 years ago in Japan,

where my dad was stationed in the Air

Force, using a Tenkara rod to catch my first

trout.

My fly-fishing journey started over 40 years

ago when I was given a 7wt Eagle Claw rod

and reel by a neighbor. One of my Christmas presents that year was a fly-tying kit and

the rest is history. I started with tying the standard flies Adams, Joe’s hopper, Royal

coachman and many others for the time. I went to a fly-tying class at the Mountain Air

Force base arts and crafts center every Thursday for 2 hours and learned the art taught

by Marv Taylor. I looked forward to Sundays as Marv wrote for the Idaho Statesman

newspaper and had a new fly pattern every week, but only after dad had read the sports

section, was I allowed to see it. Since then I have tried to be as innovative with my tying

as I can with new materials making my flies durable and as realistic as I can. I started tying

at the BVFF Fly Fishing EXPO in 2010 passing my knowledge and techniques to other tyers

and learning from other tyers. In 2013 I was contacted by Rick Takahashi to have some of

my flies published in his new book Modern Terrestrials. The book was released in

September 2014. As a kid on Christmas day sitting at my first vise, I would never have

thought that one day flies that I tied would be seen by so many in that famous book.

In 2017, I became part of the Frosty Fly Pro Staff using their products to create realistic

flies like the one on this year’s BVFF pin and patch and stickers. I am a Project Healing

Waters volunteer, passing my knowledge and skills onto our veterans in the program. So,

my journey continues just like any fishing adventure, wanting to see what is around the

next bend in the river.



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BOISE VALLEY FLY FISHERS

ANNUAL SOCIAL & AUCTION

The annual Boise Valley Fly Fishers Social & Auction is a fund raising event used to support BVFF, its activities, and its philanthropic projects. Please help BVFF by attending this event. We will continue our venue format of last year facilitating a friendly and casual event.

Save the Date! Join BVFF at the Annual Social & Auction

FEATURING:

• Door prize

• Raffles

• Silent auction items

• Live auction items

• Hor d'ouvres and light food

• No-host bar

Saturday April 4, 2020

Social: 6:00 PM Auction: 7:00 PM

ENTRY TICKETS: (TBD)

LOCATION:

Visual Arts Collective 3638 Osage Street Garden City, ID 83714

NOTE: This event is 21 And Older ONLY

Registration and payment will be available on-line at www.BVFF.com

(See Events Calendar)

ON-LINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2020

For more information: e-mail: [email protected]

http://www.bvff.com/



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Contents

EXPO 2020 LOGO ........................................................................................................................ 4

GUEST PROGRAM SPEAKERS ....................................................................................................... 7

EXHIBIT HALL MAP ...................................................................................................................... 9

EXHIBITORS .............................................................................................................................. 10

FLY TYING ................................................................................................................................. 12

DEMONSTRATION FLY TYERS ...................................................................................................... 12

FLY TYING THEATER .................................................................................................................... 15

FIRST TIME FLY TYER ................................................................................................................... 16

CASTING PONDS ....................................................................................................................... 17

SINGLE HAND POND ................................................................................................................... 17

SPEY CASTING POND ................................................................................................................... 23

PROGRAMS ............................................................................................................................... 27

SALMON ROOM .......................................................................................................................... 27

TROUT ROOM ............................................................................................................................. 33

GOLDEN TROUT THEATER ........................................................................................................... 38

FLY FISHING WORKSHOPS ......................................................................................................... 42

EDUCATION CENTER ................................................................................................................... 42



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GUEST PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Expo 2020 assembles the largest set of industry and local fly fishing experts in the 16 year

history of this event, providing educational presentations and casting demonstrations.

Presentations span a broad set of topics including destination fly fishing, fly fishing

technique and methods, and conservation issues relevant to all passionate anglers.

Destination presentations span local, regional, and international locations. The

presentations will be of interest and benefit to both new fly fishers, as well as seasoned

veterans. Casting demonstrations on each of the two Expo casting ponds will help you

with your own casting.

We are pleased to welcome the following guest speakers to the 2020 Western Idaho Fly

Fishing Expo:

GUEST SPEAKERS

• Kelley Galloup sllideinn.com

• Jeff Currier JeffCurrier.com

• John Juracek JohnJuracek.com

• Brian O’Keefe BrianOKeefePhotography.com

• David Paul Williams thefishingwriter.com

• Roy Morris olypen.com Able Guide Service

• Amy Hazel DeschutesAngler.com

• Molly Semenik TieTheKnotFlyFishing.com

• Scott Marchant hikingidaho.com

• Justin Spence BigSkyAnglers.com

• Nate Brumley dryflyinnovations.com

• John Wolter boiseanglers.com

• Danny Lane trroutfitters.com

• Jason Hansen fishswami.com

• Lance Hebdon idfg.idaho.gov

• Nick Jackson pyramidlakeguides.com

• Shane Wooten loopflyUSA.com

• Russ Thurow U.S. Forest Service

• Rick Williams IdahoAngler.com

• Mike Sandifer nwschoolofflyfishing.com

• Satoshi Yamamoto LeftyAnglerandFlies.com



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BVFF GUEST SPEAKERS

• Troy Pearse Outdoor Avenues

• Mike McLean

• Larry Donohoo

• Bence Racz 3 Fishy Rods

• Steve Adkins MT Nets

• Matt Perkins

• Nute Davis



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EXHIBIT HALL MAP

Presentations are scheduled in the SALMON ROOM and TROUT ROOM, which

are accessed by exiting the rear door near the food/beverage bar of the MAIN

EXHIBIT HALL and crossing to WESTERN TOWN building at the back.



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EXHIBITORS

2020 EXPO EXHIBITORS

EXHIBITOR NAME SPECIAL NOTE

BOOTH LOCATION

Andy Sewell Fine Art 22

Anglers Boise 31 32

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 24

Bent Prop Lodge 17

Big Sky Anglers 66

Boise Valley Fly Fishers (BVFF) HOST 53

Brook Fishing Equipment 41

Buck's Bags 27 29

Cascade Anglers 20

Clackacraft 50 52 54

Cutthroat Fly Shop 26

Cutthroat Leaders 16

Double Haul Outdoors LLC 65

Dragontail Tenkara / Moonlit Fly Fishing

68 70

Dry Fly Innovations 23

Expo Programs Presenter Booth 72 73

Far Bank Enterprises 59

Fishing With Feathers 75

Float Alaska 28

Fred Choate Art / Erik Moncada Art 13 14

Generation Wild 33

Got Fishing 19

Hammer Down River Excursions 12

Hammet Valley Fishing Adventures 11

Hart-Montgomery Outdoor Sales 3

Idaho Angler GOLD

SPONSOR 58 60

Idaho Conservation League 5

Idaho Fish & Game 25

Idaho Parks & Recreation 35

Idaho Rivers United 34

Idaho State Dept Agriculture 82



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2020 EXPO EXHIBITORS

EXHIBITOR NAME SPECIAL NOTE

BOOTH LOCATION

Idaho 2 Fly 51

Idaho Wildlife Federation 7

Juniper Mountain Taxidermy 78

NorVise 9

NW School of Fly Fishing 39

Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife 10

Orvis / Scientific Anglers 43

Outcast Sporting Gear 30

Paddle Idaho 38

Patagonia 56

Peterson Toyota SILVER

SPONSOR 1 2 ENTRANCE

Picabo Angler 40 42

Pyramid Cutthroat Outfitters 8

Pyramid Lake Guides 71

Red Shed Fly Shop 76

Reel Recovery 18

Simms Fishing Products 74

Skip Gibson 77

Snake River Nets 37

Stream Tech Boats 6

Tenkara Tanuki 15

Terry's Custom Rods 49

Three Rivers Ranch Outfitters GOLD

SPONSOR 55 57

Trout Hunter 67 69

Trout Unlimited: Ted Trueblood Chapter

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Umpqua Feather Merchants 44

Women Fly Fishers of Idaho 21

EXPO INFORMATION

2020 EXPO OFFICE (Near Entrance) 84



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FLY TYING

A highlight of our EXPO is the outstanding group of Fly Tyers that attend and demonstrate their skills. Please take the time to see the incredible work that is done by this group. We would like to thank these individuals for their support and participation at our show.

DEMONSTRATION FLY TYERS



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DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE

Fly Tyers

Friday Saturday Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

12:00 PM - 4:30 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Alfe, Mike

A-4 A-4

Allison, Dave C-10 C-10 C-10

Arnold, Brandon C-4 C-4 C-4 C-4 Ashby, Chris

B-3 B-3

Banas, James

B-7

B-7 Barnes,Kelly D-12 D-12 D-12 D-12 Beatty, Al C-7 C-7 C-7 C-7 Beatty, Gretchen C-8 C-8 C-8 C-8 Blackhurst, Scott B-8

B-8

Boll, Pete B-6 B-6

Borovatz, Mark

B-4 B-4 B-4 Borst, Jim

A-8

Burkholder, Ken

C-10 Chase, Chris

C-9 C-9

Crislip, James A-4 D-5 A-4 Criss,Jerry D-6

D-6 D-6

Dokken, Nick B-4 B-8

Edwards, Dennie D-4

Hall, Dave C-1 C-1 C-1

Hegsted, Jon C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 Held, Kenneth A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 Higa, Spencer D-5

D-5

Howard, Marty D-8 D-8 D-8 D-8 Kazakoff, Jim

A-10

Kingston, Mike A-8 A-8

A-8 Knight, Tom D-10 D-10 D-10 D-10 Kreft, John B-1 B-1 B-1 B-1 Lane, Aileen A-2 A-2

Lucas, Clark B-2

B-2 B-2 Marler, Duane

A-11

McFarland, Don

D-9 D-9

Miller, Bill B-7

B-7

Morrison, Brandon

B-5

B-5



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DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE

Fly Tyers

Friday Saturday Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4

12:00 PM - 4:30 PM 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Old, Tim

A-11 A-11

Pearse, Troy A-9 A-9 A-9 A-9 Petroff, Roscoe D-9 D-7

D-9

Piocos, Dale

B-6 B-6 Quesnell, Ron C-9

C-9

Sakamaki, Sumi B-3

B-3 Shiflet, Clint A-7 A-7 A-7 A-7 Shurtleff, Paul C-6 C-6 C-6 C-6 Sickles, Tim

B-9

Skewes, Charlie A-11

A-2

Stark, Ralph

C-1 Steele, Sherry B-10 B-10 B-10 B-10 Steen, Peter D-7

D-7

Stone, Craig

B-8 Strom, Thadd

A-10 A-10

Thomas, Alun C-3 C-3 C-3 C-3 Williams, Chris A-10

Wimer, Jeff B-5

B-5

Yamamoto, Satoshi A-1

A-1

Zerza, Steve D-11 D-11 D-11 D-11



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FLY TYING THEATER Our Fly Tying theater presents in depth fly tying topics and demonstrations by notable fly tyers, with their skills displayed on the wide-screen. Check out the schedule and attend one of these outstanding sessions:

Friday Time Fly Tyer Topic

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Ken Held Tying the Expo 2020 Logo Fly: The Brown Drake

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Dave Allison The Genius of Bob Quigley and His Fly Patterns

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Chris Ashby My Favorite Bass Flies

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Paul Shurtleff Tying and Presentation of Blue Winged Olives

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Alun Thomas Married Wing Flies

Saturday Time Fly Tyer Topic

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Ken Held Tying the Expo 2020 Logo Fly: The Brown Drake

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Troy Pearse Beginner Tube Flies

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Kelly Galloup TBA

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Clark Lucas "The Moonshine"

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Alun Thomas Married Wing Flies

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Jerry Criss Soft Hackle Flies Tied with Blended Hackles

Buz Buszek Memorial Fly Tying Award 2019

Congratulations to BVFF member Gretchen Beatty, the 2019 recipient of the Fly Fishers International 2019 Buz Buszek Award. This annual award is presented in recognition of a lifetime contribution to the art of fly tying.



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FIRST TIME FLY TYER Have you ever wanted to tie a fly? Would you

like to try? The First-Time Tyer program is

designed for all ages to tie their first fly -- we

have material and instructors ready to help

you. The Woolly Bugger is a proven pattern.

Tie the fly today and use it on the water to

catch a fish!

The First Time Fly Tyer Booth is hosted by The

Woolly Buggers, a youth program of the Ted Trueblood Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

The Woolly Buggers (and adult volunteers, the Rusty Spinners) will be on hand to teach

new tyers, young and old alike, how to tie a woolly bugger fly. In addition to the namesake

fly of the club, the woolly bugger is fun to tie and is a workhorse fly that can be used in

almost any condition!

The Woolly Buggers meet:

2nd Tuesday of each month (with a few exceptions)

6:00 PM

Trophy Room

Idaho Fish & Game

Walnut Street, Boise

Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, February

11th, or find us on Facebook!

The Woolly Bugger



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CASTING PONDS

Expo 2020 features two separate casting ponds, with scheduled casting demonstrations

by our expert casters, and open times available for our sponsors and exhibitors.

Don’t miss the youth casting competition sponsored by The Woolly Buggers.

SINGLE HAND POND

SINGLE-HAND CASTING POND

FRIDAY TOPIC

12:00 PM OPEN SESSION

12:30 PM Casting in the Wind and the Double Haul

Jeff Currier

Jeff has been teaching fly casting for more than 25 years. He’s also won several “Best of the West” casting competitions including one with a winning distance cast of 114 feet with a 9 foot 5-weight rod! What this means is Jeff can certainly double haul and wind is never a hindrance.

In “Casting in the Wind & the Double Haul” Jeff emphasizes that the wind should be your friend. Jeff begins by demonstrating some of the simple tricks for dealing with wind such as over the shoulder casts, the Belgian cast, aggressive sidearm pick-ups and even casting with your opposite hand. Then he teaches the essential double haul.

Whether those who don’t double haul want to admit it or not, the double haul is the most important casting tool next to casting itself. If you haven’t learned it, Jeff will prove that you can. The show is entertaining, involves the crowd, and can be designed to fit your needed time frame.


1:30 PM Casting Demonstration

Kelly Galloup



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FRIDAY TOPIC Kelly’s choice on demonstration topic.


2:30 PM Learn the Double Haul

Brian O'Keefe

Learn the Double Haul to gain distance and power, Beat the Wind and Cast Big Flies!


3:30 PM Towards Expert Level Fly Casting

John Juracek

Ever wonder what expert level fly casting involves? See for yourself as John Juracek helps you improve your casting stroke and easily fix the most common fly casting problems. Add in some practice, and you too will be casting like a pro.


4:30 PM Casting Full Sink Line

Kelly Galloup

Casting a full sink line with a single hand rod


5:30 PM Youth Casting Competition

Woolly Buggers

The Woolly Buggers are excited to sponsor the first ever youth casting competition at the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo! The casting competition is open to kids of all ages. Rods will be provided. For more details and to sign up, visit the Ted Trueblood Trout Unlimited booth, or the Woolly Buggers First Time Tyers booth.



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FRIDAY TOPIC


6:30 PM Improve Your Presentation

Jeff Currier



8:00 PM Fly Casting 101

Jeff Currier

Fly Casting 101 is excellent for beginner to intermediate level casters. The demonstration is so well presented that even those who have never touched a fly rod before often pick one up and cast. This excellent seminar starts basic with a run down on the rod, reel and line. Why a 5-weight? Why is a fly line so expensive? He’ll show you how to set up then teach you how to get started in the backyard. He’ll explain how to make that first cast all the way through to Roll Casting and a few tricks for dealing with wind.




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SATURDAY TOPIC

9:00 AM OPEN SESSION

9:30 AM Casting Demonstration

Kelly Galloup

Kelly's choice on what to demonstrate.


10:30 AM Towards Expert Level Fly Casting

John Juracek

Ever wonder what expert level fly casting involves? See for yourself as John Juracek helps you improve your casting stroke and easily fix the most common fly casting problems. Add in some practice, and you too will be casting like a pro.


11:30 PM Learn the Double Haul

Brian O'Keefe

Learn the Double Haul to gain distance and power, Beat the Wind and Cast Big Flies.




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SATURDAY TOPIC

12:30 PM Fly Casting 101

Jeff Currier

Fly Casting 101 is excellent for beginner to intermediate level casters. The demonstration is so well presented that even those who have never touched a fly rod before often pick one up and cast. This excellent seminar starts basic with a run down on the rod, reel and line. Why a 5-weight? Why is a fly line so expensive? He’ll show you how to set up then teach you how to get started in the backyard. He’ll explain how to make that first cast all the way through to Roll Casting and a few tricks for dealing with wind.


1:30 PM Youth Casting Competition

Woolly Buggers

The Woolly Buggers are excited to sponsor the first ever youth casting competition at the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo! This casting competition is open to kids of all ages. Rods will be provided. For more details and to sign up, visit the Ted Trueblood Trout Unlimited booth, or the Woolly Buggers First Time Tyers booth.


2:30 PM Improve Your Presentation

Jeff Currier


3:30 PM Casting Full Sink Line

Kelly Galloup

Casting a full sink line with a single hand rod.



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SATURDAY TOPIC


4:30 PM Casting in the Wind and the Double Haul

Jeff Currier

Jeff has been teaching fly casting for more than 25 years. He’s also won several “Best of the West” casting competitions including one with a winning distance cast of 114 feet with a 9 foot 5-weight rod! What this means is Jeff can certainly double haul and wind is never a hindrance.

In “Casting in the Wind & the Double Haul” Jeff emphasizes that the wind should be your friend. Jeff begins by demonstrating some of the simple tricks for dealing with wind such as over the shoulder casts, the Belgian cast, aggressive sidearm pick-ups and even casting with your opposite hand. Then he teaches the essential double haul.

Whether those who don’t double haul want to admit it or not, the double haul is the most important casting tool next to casting itself. If you haven’t learned it, Jeff will prove that you can. The show is entertaining, involves the crowd, and can be designed to fit your needed time frame.





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SPEY CASTING POND

SPEY CASTING POND

FRIDAY TOPIC

12:00 PM Spey Casting Demos

Troy Pearse

Spey Casting One-on-One with WIFFE Committee Members


1:30 PM Roll Cast to Switch Cast

Molly Semenik

Molly will teach the fundamentals of a roll cast and progress into a switch cast, the foundation of all Spey casts.

Owner of “Tie the Knot Fly Fishing” which began in Livingston, Montana in 2000 where she was a guide/outfitter for 14 years. During this time, she received her Casting Certification and Master Casting Certification through the Fly Fishers International (FFI). Molly currently resides in Birch Bay Washington and is author of “25 Best Off-the-Beaten Path Montana Fly Fishing Streams”. Molly recently acquired her Two-Hand Casting Instructor (THCI) certification while her Women’s Fly Fishing Adventure travel business moves into its 19th year.


3:00 PM Rod Design (standards) vs line selection

Shane Wootan - Loop




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SPEY CASTING POND

FRIDAY TOPIC

4:30 PM Single Hand Spey Casting

Troy Pearse

Come learn how to use your single had fly rod to spey cast. Troy will review several rod/line setups and show you how a spey cast can help you cast in tight quarters, deal with wind and throw bulky flies.


6:00 PM Touch and Go Casting vs Sustained Anchor

Shane Wootan - Loop


7:30 PM Simplifying Spey Equipment: A strategic Approach

Molly Semenik & Rick Williams

In this program, we show how you can fish all year in all conditions with one Spey rod, one reel, two spools and three different fly lines. Equipment list included.

Casting Demonstrations by FFI Certified Two Hand Instructors:

- Molly Semenik – MCI (Master) and THCI (Two Hand) Tie the Knot Fly Fishing

- Rick Williams – MCI and THCI, Idaho Angler




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SPEY CASTING POND

SATURDAY TOPIC

9:00 AM Spey Casting Demos

Troy Pearse

Spey Casting One-on-One with WIFFE Committee Members


10:30 AM Intermediate Spey Casting Demos

Molly Semenik & Rick Williams

Molly and Rick will demonstrate and teach the Snap C, Double Spey and Snake Roll spey casts with the goal of helping clarify the uses of these most common casts.

Casting Demonstrations by FFI Certified Two Hand Instructors:

- Molly Semenik – FFI MCI (Master) and THCI (Two Hand) Tie the Knot Fly Fishing

- Rick Williams – FFI MCI and THCI, Idaho Angler


12:00 PM Rod Design (Standards) vs Line Selection

Shane Wootan - Loop




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SPEY CASTING POND

SATURDAY TOPIC

1:00 PM Introduction to Spey Casting

Molly Semenik

Molly will introduce the switch cast and teach its foundational steps along with helpful drills. Building off the switch, Molly will then demonstrate a single Spey.

Owner of “Tie the Knot Fly Fishing” which began in Livingston, Montana in 2000 where she was a guide/outfitter for 14 years. During this time, she received her Casting Certification and Master Casting Certification through the Fly Fishers International (FFI). Molly currently resides in Birch Bay Washington and is author of “25 Best Off-the-Beaten Path Montana Fly Fishing Streams”. Molly recently acquired her Two-Hand Casting Instructor (THCI) certification while her Women’s Fly Fishing Adventure travel business moves into its 19th year.


3:00 PM Single Hand Spey Casting

Troy Pearse

Come learn how to use your single had fly rod to Spey cast. Troy will review several rod/line setups and show you how a Spey cast can help you cast in tight quarters, deal with wind and throw bulky flies.


4:30 PM Touch and Go Casting vs Sustained Anchor

Shane Wootan - Loop




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PROGRAMS

SALMON ROOM

Western Town

Friday 1:00 PM

Carp: How to Catch A Freight Train

David Paul Williams

Call them Golden Bones, Mississippi Steelhead or Queen of the Waters, David Paul Williams reveals all about carp on the fly. He discusses the fish, their behavior, what to use, and how to catch these finicky freight trains.

David Paul Williams caught his first carp more than 15 years ago and loves to share his knowledge of this robust sportfish. Author of Fly Fishing for Western Smallmouth (Stackpole Books), he has written for numerous magazines including Fly Fisherman, American Angler, Northwest Fly Fishing, Fly Fusion, Flyfishing & Tying Journal, Bassmaster, Salmon-TroutSteelheader, Salmon Steelhead Journal, Backpacker, Northwest Travel, Seattle Magazine. He is a Department Editor of Flyfishing & Tying Journal, past "In the Field" editor for Washington-Oregon Game & Fish magazine and gives entertaining media presentations to fishing clubs and outdoor organizations. He is a demonstration fly tyer and speaker at numerous fly fishing expos and sportsmen’s shows. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Fly Fishers International and Editor-In-Chief of Flyfisher magazine as well as past secretary and past newsletter editor of the Washington Council FFI.

To learn more, go to www.thewriterealtor.com or www.thefishingwriter.com



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SALMON ROOM

Western Town

Friday 3:00 PM

Saltwater Fly Fishing – Bonefish to Billfish

Jeff Currier

“Saltwater Fly Fishing – Bonefish to Billfish” is an entertaining introduction to saltwater fly fishing. The show reviews equipment and flies, then teaches tactics for approaching river mouths and estuaries, surf, flats, channels, coral reefs and blue water. You are guaranteed to marvel over the many destinations shown from Baja to Christmas Island and you will be in awe at the many different fish species, from stripers to tarpon that Jeff will enlighten you to fly fish

Jeff Currier is from Victor, Idaho and a frequent presenter, casting demonstrator, and entertainer at the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo. Jeff has caught nearly 400 species of fish on the fly from more than 60 countries.

For more on Jeff be sure to visit his website and follow his exploits at: jeffcurrier.com

Friday 5:00 PM

Experiencing Yellowstone with Rod and Camera

John Juracek

Part fishing talk, part photography workshop, this presentation meanders around the waters of Yellowstone Park and the surrounding area.

John Juracek lives in West Yellowstone, Montana. He’s a former partner in Blue Ribbon Flies—a specialty fly fishing retailer—where he can still be found working on a part-time basis in the summer. John is a widely published fly fishing author and photographer.

Much of his work can be seen here: johnjuracek.com



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SALMON ROOM

Western Town

Friday 7:00 PM

Technical Nymph Setups for Pressured Waters

Kelly Galloup

Kelly will discuss multiple nymph systems, with weight and without weight, with indicators and without. When and why one system will work best in what water.

The Slide Inn is located on the banks of the Madison River, one of the most famous blue-ribbon trout streams in the world. Our 1,100 feet of river frontage provides some of the finest fly fishing in Montana. During the beautiful days of Spring and Summer, you can literally step out of your cabin and catch some of the largest rainbow and brown trout that inhabit the Madison. You can also get the best fly fishing guides on the Madison, Jefferson, and Yellowstone Rivers ready to provide safe, expertly guided trips with valuable fly fishing instruction and insightful river knowledge. Fly fishing with streamers is a favorite tactic our guides know well and a great opportunity for you to target trophy trout.

For more information on Kelly be sure to visit his website at: www.slideinn.com



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SALMON ROOM

Western Town

Saturday 10:00 AM

Fly Fishing the Lakes in and Around Yellowstone

Jeff Currier

Yellowstone National Park has many famous trout rivers – the Yellowstone, Madison, Slough Creek, Firehole and Gibbon just to name a few. But what about the lakes? Jeff Currier considers the lakes in and around Yellowstone under fished world class waters. He loves the fact that the trout are big, and he often has lakes to himself.

Join Jeff as he shows some lake fishing opportunities both in and around Yellowstone. He’ll explain his equipment, leaders, flies, and some successful lake tactics he uses. Learn the techniques to catch grayling on Grebe Lake. See what flies work best for just outside the park on Hebgen and Quake Lake. Lean back and enter a whole new world of fly fishing for larger trout!

For more on Jeff be sure to visit his website and follow his exploits at: jeffcurrier.com

Saturday 12:00 PM

Making the Most of your Streamer Fishing

Kelly Galloup

Kelly will discuss how to maximize your day on the river streamer fishing, how and why fish feed on streamers, and the retrieves and flies you need to put the biggest fish on the bank.

For more information on Kelly be sure to visit his website at: www.slideinn.com



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SALMON ROOM

Western Town

Saturday 2:00 PM

Born to Be Wild: How Science Can Inform Recovery of Idaho Salmon and Steelhead

Russ Thurow and Rick Williams

Historically, the Columbia River basin (including the Snake and Salmon Rivers) was the most productive Chinook salmon habitat in the world. By 1995, fewer than 1,200 wild Chinook salmon returned and today all Snake River populations are at risk of extirpation and federally listed under the Endangered Species Act. Federal Agencies consider the “four H’s” (harvest, habitat degradation, hatchery practices, and hydro) the primary causes of salmon declines.

Rick will describe the history, status, and trends of salmon and steelhead populations in the Columbia and Snake River basins. He will discuss the scientific foundation supporting an ecologically based salmon and steelhead recovery effort.

Russ will focus on Chinook salmon populations within the Middle Fork Salmon River basin (MFSR) in Central Idaho. He will describe results of long-term scientific research to advance knowledge of the landscape and local biophysical conditions and processes that influence salmon habitat, and the distribution, diversity, persistence, and recovery of salmon. MFSR research results illustrate that essential building blocks for recovery persist in the MFSR, however, recovery is limited by outside-basin factors. These data may be applied to inform effective salmon recovery strategies.

Russ Thurow is a Fisheries Research Scientist with the USFS- Rocky Mountain Research Station in Boise, Idaho. For 35 years, his research has focused on understanding ecosystem function and aquatic species responses and on development of conservation and restoration strategies. Russ is very familiar with Central Idaho’s Middle Fork Salmon River basin and the ecology of its wild Chinook salmon and steelhead.

Dr. Rick Williams is a Research Associate in the Department of Biology at The College of Idaho and lives in Eagle, Idaho. His research and writing having focused on the conservation of native trout and salmon for more than 30 years. Rick has worked on Columbia River salmon recovery issues since the 1980s and served on the scientific review panels including the SRG, ISG ISRP, and ISAB. In 2006 he edited “Return to the River: Restoring Salmon to the Columbia River”. Rick serves as a Senior Conservation Advisor for Fly Fishers International.



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SALMON ROOM

Western Town

Saturday 4:00 PM

Experiencing Yellowstone with Rod and Camera

John Juracek

Part fishing talk, part photography workshop, this presentation meanders around the waters of Yellowstone Park and the surrounding area.

John Juracek lives in West Yellowstone, Montana. He’s a former partner in Blue Ribbon Flies—a specialty fly fishing retailer—where he can still be found working on a part-time basis in the summer. John is a widely published fly fishing author and photographer.

Much of his work can be seen here: johnjuracek.com



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TROUT ROOM

Western Town

Friday 1:00 PM

Still Water Dry Fly

Nate Brumley - Dry Fly Innovations

This brand new presentation explores the vast opportunities that lakes offer on a dry fly. It’s packed with insights to the proper bug selections, explosive tactics, exact gearing, and unique strategies. The still photos, videos, and concepts will make this experience come alive! Still water can be one of the most productive venues on a dry fly…if you know Nate’s secrets!

Nate Brumley is the owner of Dry Fly Innovations, and author of two cutting-edge dry fly books: Addicted to the Rise, and Winter on a Dry Fly. The only bugs sold at his company are dry flies and he’s mastered the use of them in all seasons over all bodies of fresh water. Nate has never sunk a nymph or fished a streamer. His offering is 50 plus years’ experience fishing a dry fly exclusively. Brumley’s tying sessions introduce dynamic new fly patterns. His presentations are rich in dry fly technique that include video to connect the concepts. These demonstrations are some of the most sought-after events in the industry at present and his breadth of knowledge is truly phenomenal. It’s been said that one hour with Nate is like gaining 10 years of dry fly experience. Should you have the opportunity, attend one of his tying sessions, presentations, or classes…it will change the way you dry fly fish forever.

Make sure to sign up for Nate's blogs at: www.dryflyinnovations.com

www.dryflyinnovations.com



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TROUT ROOM

Western Town

Friday 3:00 PM

Fly Fishing the Deschutes River for Trout and Steelhead

Amy Hazel

Amy Hazel of Deschutes Angler takes you on a tour of each section of the lower 100 miles of the Deschutes River, talks about boating the river, camping on the river, passes required, hatch timing, trout habitat, steelhead fishing with the fly, and the year-round opportunities available to fly anglers on North Central Oregon's crown jewel.

Amy Hazel began guiding the Deschutes River in 1999 and has been a trailblazer in fly fishing for the past 20 years. Amy and her husband, John, own and operate Deschutes Angler Fly Shop in Maupin, Oregon on the banks of the Deschutes, where their guide service, John Hazel & Company, Inc. has been outfitting Deschutes Fly Anglers since 1978. Amy has traveled the world with a fly rod, was a pioneer in Spey casting in the Pacific Northwest and is an accomplished fly tyer featured in several publications.



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TROUT ROOM

Western Town

Friday 5:00 PM

Trout Foods - Western Lakes

Brian O'Keefe

Lake fishing made easy. The most common trout foods found in lakes and the fly patterns and techniques to use them. Macro photos, fly patterns, life cycle charts and fish.

Brian O’Keefe has his home in Powell Butte, Oregon. He enjoys fly fishing and photography around the world but especially in his local waters, the Metolius, Deschutes, Crooked, John Day and many lakes in Central Oregon.

He has enjoyed a nice working relationship with many fly fishing magazines, like Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Outside Magazine, as well as newspapers and many tackle catalogs, books and websites.

He is an IFFF certified Master Casting Instructor and enjoys teaching and demonstrating all things fly casting. He likes to work with first time fly casters to teach them to become long bomb distance casters.

Friday 7:00 PM

Pyramid Lake, NV and Utah's Green River

Nick Jackson

Learn all about the elusive 20 pound Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. The world's largest cutthroat, the Pilot Peak strain, was extinct for 70 years and was successfully reintroduced in 2006 into Nevada's desert lake.

The Green River Utah below Flaming Gorge Dam is home to an estimated 15,000 fish per mile. Surrounded by red rock canyon walls and pristine waters this is one of the most beautiful Fisheries in the world.

Nick Jackson has been a licensed fly fishing guide since 2007. As a young boy Nick started out fishing with conventional tackle; at the age of 12 he experienced fly fishing on the Green River for the first time and instantly knew it was his path in life!



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TROUT ROOM

Western Town

Saturday 10:00 AM

Wild Steelhead Review - Olympic Peninsula and Beyond

Roy Morris

Overview of Wild Steelhead Review-Olympic Peninsula. Reporting from wild steelhead efforts in Northwest and Pacific Basin. Networking for collaboration and action.

Roy Morris has 40+ years fishing guide in Washington State, starting as a research tech for second dam on the Cowlitz River in 1966, and becoming a wild fish activist. He has served a career in public education, promoting environmental education and educational innovations.

Saturday 12:00 PM

Idaho Salmon and Steelhead: An Overview of Management, Status and Factors Affecting Abundance

Lance Hebdon

Salmon and steelhead returns to Idaho are affected by a variety of factors both within and outside of Idaho. This presentation will provide a high level overview of the management, restoration efforts, and causes leading to recent population declines.

Lance Hebdon grew up in Pocatello and attended Idaho State University (B.S.) and University of Wyoming (M.S.). He has worked for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for over 20 years in fishery research and fishery management. Currently Lance is the Anadromous Fish Manager for Idaho Fish and Game.

Saturday 2:00 PM

Trout Foods - Western Rivers

Brian O'Keefe

The useful to know, and most common trout foods for trout in western rivers. From PMD’s to crayfish, sculpins to tricos. Simple information on fly patterns, techniques and identification. Not scientific, but practical 'on the water' tips. Fish photos, macro photos, river photos.



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TROUT ROOM

Western Town

Saturday 4:00 PM

Fly Fishing for Western Smallmouth Bass

David Paul Williams

First thing to understand about smallmouth bass—they are not trout. The second thing is they abound in the West. Oregon, Washington and Idaho are the ‘golden triangle’ of smallmouth bass. David Paul Williams, “the acknowledged northwest master of smallies on the fly,” teaches the essentials of how to catch smallmouth bass on the fly. He covers when to go, where to go, what to use and how to read the water in order to catch these superb fighting fish.

David Paul Williams caught his first smallmouth bass in 1972 and loves to share his knowledge of this amazing gamefish.



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GOLDEN TROUT THEATER

Main Hall

Friday 1:00 PM

Argentina, North to South

Justin Spence - Big Sky Anglers

Sit down with Justin Spence, a veteran fishing guide in Patagonia, and listen to him spin stories about guiding and outfitting in South America.

Justin is a guide based out of San Martin de Los Andes from November to April. He’s also one of the three owners at Big Sky Anglers in West Yellowstone, MT.

Website: www.bigskyanglers.com

Friday 3:00 PM

Fly Fishing 101

John Wolter - Anglers Fly Shop

Interested in fly fishing but do not know where to start? Come learn from this local expert everything you will need to know to begin your hobby in the beautiful art for fly fishing!

John Wolter is the owner, operator of Anglers Fly Shop in Boise.

Website: www.boiseanglers.com

Friday 5:00 PM

Three Rivers Ranch Guide School: A course for those interested advancing their own fishing or a career in guiding

Danny Lane - Three Rivers Ranch (TRR)

Take your love of fly fishing to a new level! We will cover what to expect during the course, what to bring, how the course benefits those looking to improve their own fishing and rowing abilities, and information about the rivers the school is held on.

The presentation will be followed by an open Q&A with TRR’s guide Danny Lane (Three Rivers Ranch Guide School).

Website: trroutfitters.com



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Main Hall

Friday 7:00 PM

McCall Mountain Lakes

Mike McLean

Are you curious about fly fishing High Mountain Lakes? Are you looking for that mythical place where you can fly fish in a serene, isolated location? Then this presentation is for you!

Mike knows many of the 400+ mountain lakes around the McCall area. His two favorite methods of accessing high mountain lakes are on his mountain bike and on foot. In this presentation he will share tips on both access methods. He will even share a few, but not all, of the secrets he has acquired over the years.



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Main Hall

Saturday 10:00 AM

Fly Fishing the Payette River Drainage

Mike Sandifer - Northwest School of Fly Fishing

The Treasure Valley is surrounded by 4 great river drainages. The Snake, Boise, Owyhee and Payette Rivers. The one drainage that’s not being fly fished is the Payette River Drainage. If the Payette River Drainage was an hour from Phoenix AZ is would be considered one of the top fly fishing rivers of the West. Fly Fishing the Payette River Drainage is an introduction to how, where, when and what flies to use to be successful there.

Mike Sandifer is a fly fisherman of 54 years and a teacher of fly fishing for the past 3 decades. The owner of Northwest School of Fly Fishing and Northwest Virtual Fly Fishing Academy, Mike has dedicated his life to teaching fly fishing and passing on his experience to all those who will listen. Fly Fishing the Payette River is a 30 year collection of experience fly fishing the Payette River system that Mike will pass onto you.

Website: www.nwschoolofflyfishing.com

Saturday 12:00 PM

Hatch Phases and Rise Forms

Nate Brumley - Dry Fly Innovations

This intriguing dry fly presentation explores the hatch phases of an insect, and the essential fly selections that match each stage. Trout posture and feed differently when they key on a specific hatch phase. You will learn how to read these rise forms as an equation that equals the right fly at the right time in the right place. The concepts are revolutionary, and the video is extraordinary. The content of this presentation will hook hundreds more fish on a dry fly in your lifetime…guaranteed!

Website: www.dryflyinnovations.com



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Main Hall

Saturday 2:00 PM

How to Fish Paradise Valley Spring Creeks

Satoshi Yamamoto

Presentation covers the fabled spring creeks just south of Livingston, MT: Armstrong's, Nelson's, & DePuy's. Satoshi Yamamoto, one of area's spring creek specialty guides, will go over introduction, months, insects, fly patterns, and some fishing tips.

Satoshi Yamamoto is a fly-fishing outfitter and guide in Livingston, MT. He guides fabled spring creeks, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone River, and Bighorn River. He's been designing a series of flies for those waters. Satoshi also dresses Victorian era Atlantic salmon flies and frame them for exhibitions.

Website: johnjuracek.com

Saturday 4:00 PM

Hiking and Fishing the Sawtooth, White Cloud and Salmon River Mountains Near Stanley, ID

Scott Marchant

Join Scott Marchant for a visual and informative slideshow highlighting some of the best angling opportunities in the three mountain ranges — Sawtooth, White Cloud and Salmon River Mountains —surrounding Stanley. Scott will review both day hike and backpacking destinations and will share photography and information so you can find these special places.

Scott Marchant is a Boise-based hiking guidebook author and landscape photographer. Scott has published seven hiking guidebooks for south and central Idaho and produces a annual Idaho landscape calendar.

Website: hikingidaho.com



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FLY FISHING WORKSHOPS

EDUCATION CENTER

Main Hall

Friday 1:00 PM

Stillwater Fishing with Chironomids

Nute Davis, BVFF

This demonstration will teach the basics of Stillwater fishing with Chironomids. Topics covered will include: The correct gear to use when fishing chironomids in stillwater, the equipment to use and how to set it up, and general techniques that produce in our area.

Friday 3:00 PM

Wader Repair

Larry Donohoo, BVFF

Get tips on how to find leaks and repair waders at home and making field repairs of damaged waders so you can keep fishing.

Friday 5:00 PM

Keeping a Fishing Log

Jason Hansen, Fish Swami

A fishing log is an invaluable tool to increase your future fishing success based on your prior experiences. Fish Swami is a web site and mobile app that makes keeping a fishing log easier and more insightful. For the session, we'll walk through using the web site and the app to record fishing trips and plan future trips.

Website: www.fishswami.com

Friday 7:00 PM

Nymph Rigging for the Boise River

Matt Perkins, BVFF

Interested in Nymphing the Boise River in town and want to learn how? Come and see the unique, successful rigging Matt uses for setting up your own fly rod and flies.



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EDUCATION CENTER

Main Hall

Saturday 10:00 AM

Steelhead Tackle Tips

Larry Donohoo, BVFF

1. Learn how to get more out of your backing. Get more room on your reel for bigger shooting heads and an early warning system.

2. Learn how to make Spey swivels and braided loops. 3. Learn how to make a better nymphing rig.

Saturday 12:00 PM

Net Building

Steve Adkins, MT Nets, BVFF

Build your own net? Come learn how to get started and figure out what is needed.

Saturday 3:00 PM

Rod Building

Benny Racz, 3 Fishy Rods, BVFF

Want to learn how to build your own fly rod? Sit down and pick up some tips and tricks from a local expert!



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