Destinations and miscellaneous offerings. Want to travel to a place far, far away. Come join us.
11/4/2022
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Course Number & Title: 426 Fly Fishing at Your Edge on the Lower Laguna Madre
Presenter: Kathy Sparrow
Description: Kathy Sparrow's pursuit of redfish, speckled sea trout, and ladyfish on the Lower Laguna Madre unwittingly became her path for self-discovery and the backdrop for her novel, "The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout."Embrace new adventures and broaden your horizons while learning about this pristine estuary in deep South Texas.
Tracks: FFI Women Connect, Destination
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/4/2022
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM LARRY GIBBS SPEAKER SERIES
Course Number & Title: 429 Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA)
Presenter: Land Tawney or Josh Mills
Description: Learn more about BHA's efforts in conservation of our natural resources.
Tracks: Conservation
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/4/2022
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM LARRY GIBBS SPEAKER SERIES
Course Number & Title: 430 Texas Fly Fishing
Presenter: Alvin Dedeaux
Description: Join Alvin to learn more about this exciting destination.
Tracks: Destination, Fly Fishing Skills, Warmwater
Class Fee: Free with Registration
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 406 Fly Fishing This Side of the Ocean: An FFI MCI Ambassador Perspective
Presenter: Pietro Brunelli
Description: A fully mood, environmental, asthetics oriented session to better discover "this side of the ocean" fly fishing perspective and approach following my concrete guide and instructor experience in FFI.
Tracks: Destination
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/4/2022
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 418 Amazing Taiwan
Presenter: Kai Hsun Chen
Description: Taiwan is a beautiful island you need to visit. You can relax here, enjoy the beautiful views, and cool water. Of course, we have lots of delicacies, also. You are always welcome here.
Tracks: Destination
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/4/2022
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 419 How to Promote FFI and Your Fly Casting Classes
Presenter: Lyall Crawford
Description: Intended for Certified Casting Instructors and candidates, Lyall will give an interactive presentation with tips about how to promote FFI, generally, and your fly casting classes, specifically. Participants may wish to look in advance at http://capitalflycasting.com.
Tracks: Other
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/4/2022
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Course Number & Title: 423 Fishing the Waters of the Southeastern Council of FFI from Alabama to the Carolina Coast
Presenter: Southeastern Council of Fly Fishers International
Description: The Southeastern Council of FFI (SEC) is hosting a roundtable discussion with expert anglers with knowledge of the fishing waters available within the SEC region. Our region includes Alabama, Georgia, Kenturcky, Tennessee, North and South Carolina. The SEC truly has all fish in all waters...ok many fish, all waters. For example, you can fish for brown, brook, and rainbow trout, as well as striped bass, smallmouth bass, and many other species. You will also find saltwater species available on the Georgia and Carolina coasts.
Tracks: Destination, Fly Fishing Skills, Trout, Warmwater, Saltwater
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/5/2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 506 Cast and Cooking
Presenter: Timothy Buckley
Kastine Coleman
Description: We are combining our love of fly fishing and food. Lunch on the water does not have to be a soggy sandwich from a gas station. Fly Fishers International Programs Committee Members in this entertaining presentation highlight favorite fly fishing outing experiences from locations around the globe, and demonstrate unique waterside culinary delights. In addition to highlighting some of our favorite local waters, presenters will also demonstrate techniques, experiences, and tips preparing meals on fishing outings. Presenters will cover experiences from Canada, USA, and other destinations.
Tracks: Other, Casting, Fly Fishing Skills
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/5/2022
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Course Number & Title: 513 Fly Fishing in Malaysia
Presenter: Riki Liskandarsyah
Description: Riki will talk about the local scene, industry, and destination angling in Malaysia.
Tracks: Destination
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/5/2022
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Course Number & Title: 515 Fly Fishing Photography 101: How to Capture What You See
Presenter: Carol Ann Morris
Description: This program has something for everyone, no matter what their experience is with photography. If you want to understand how to capture an image that reflects what you see, this program will help you do that as we look at the effects of color, composition, and light with easy-to-understand examples.
Tracks: Other, Trout, Warmwater, Saltwater
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/5/2022
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM LARRY GIBBS SPEAKER SERIES
Course Number & Title: 538 Fly Fishing Photography with the Smartphone in Your Pocket
Presenter: Brian O'Keefe
Description: Learn how to capture that perfect photo with just a smartphone.
Tracks: Destination
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/5/2022
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 523 Why We Fish
Presenter: Jody Martin, Macauley Lord, Bruce Williams
Description: Following the favorable response to the 2021 workshop entitled The Spirituality of Fly fishing, Jody Martin has developed a new program to explore the benefits that evidence suggests fly fishing brings to our spiritual and mental well being. Among personal stories of fly fishing experiences, the program will highlight organizations that employ the healing power of our sport for many groups of people, as well as recent developments in the recognition of this aspect of fly fishing. Macauley Lord and Bruce Williams will join Jody in this presentation.
Tracks: Other
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/5/2022
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Course Number & Title: 528 Fly Fishing Opportunities in the Channel Islands
Presenter: Michael Schweit
Description: My program not only will show you about the Channel Islands but will answer ALL of your questions about near and off shore fishing. From gear to flies to avoiding sea sickness, I cover it all.
Tracks: Destination, Saltwater
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/5/2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 536 Flyfishing for Iwana and Accompanying Pleasures in Japan
Presenter: Shintaro Sekine
Description: I love flyfishing for char (iwana in Japanese) and often go on fishing trips to the Tohoku region of Japan. I will introduce the iwana fishing and its accompanying pleasures such as eating soba noodles, shooting aerial photography by drone, have a hot spa, etc.
Tracks: Destination
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/6/2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 602 Off Shore Fly Fishing Opportunities for Tuna, Yellowtail and Dorado
Presenter: Michael Schweit
Description: If you have ever wanted to experience off shore, multi-day fly fishing trips in an affordable format, this program is for you! I will talk about fishing out of San Diego, California from July through October. You never know what we be out there!
Tracks: Destination
Saltwater
Class Fee: Free with Registration
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM LARRY GIBBS SPEAKER SERIES
Course Number & Title: 537 Bruce Chard Talks Saltwater Fly Fishing
Presenter: Bruce Chard
Description: Bruce shares his saltwater fly fishing experiences.
Tracks: Destination
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/6/2022
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 612 Casting to Keys Tarpon with Tomo Higashi and Capt. Brian Helms
Presenter: Tomonori Bill Higashi, Capt. Brian Helms
Description: Keys tarpon require special mindset and skills. Capt. Brian Helms, a young captain that is successful in big tournaments, will share wisdom in the video footage, and Tomo Higashi give pointers from the instructor's perspective. A great preparation course for those who are considering the entry.
Tracks: Casting, Destination, Saltwater
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/6/2022
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 615 Atlantic Salmon Fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Presenter: Kastine Coleman, Terry Byrne
Description: Newfoundland and Labrador is the most sought after destination for Atlantic salmon fishing. It is home to over 60% of the scheduled salmon rivers in North America. Let us show you and talk about the experience as we fly fish the rivers in our backyard. This presentation includes excerpts from our TV show.
Tracks: Destination, Salmon
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/6/2022
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Course Number & Title: 619 What We Are Doing in Japan as JFFI (an affiliate club of FFI)
Presenter: Shuichi Furusawa
Description: We teach children and beginners how to enjoy fly fishing. The basic philosophy is to convey the appeal of fly fishing to those who are interested in fishing and environmental protection activities and to have fun amojng members. Here, I would like to introduce our original activity to you.
Tracks: Destination
Class Fee: Free with Registration