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
11/5/2022
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Course Number & Title: 542 Tenkara: Targeting and Landing Big Fish
Presenter: Karin Miller
Description: This is for any angler who has fished tenkara and wants to up their game, improve their skills, and learn the secrets to successfully landing bigger fish - without a reel.
Tracks: FFI Women Connect
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/5/2022
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Course Number & Title: 531 Master the Wind - Casting in a Crosswind
Presenter: Michael Carpenter
Description: We can't always keep the wind at our back when we are out fishing. Often times, a cross wind creates a hazardous casting situation that we need to avoid (free body piercing, anyone?). This class will give you several techniques for handling those problematic crosswinds. This program is ideal for advanced beginners to intermediate level fly casters.
Tracks: FFI Women Connect, Casting for All Fish, All Waters
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/5/2022
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 540 The Versatile Black Ghost for Trout and Salmon
Presenter: Peggy Brenner
Description: Tying Demo of the Black Ghost, designed by Herb Welch of Maine used for both trout and salmon.
Tracks: FFI Women Connect, Fly Tying, Trout, Salmon
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/5/2022
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Course Number & Title: 629 Tenkara: Targeting and Landing Big Fish
Presenter: Karin Miller
Description: This is for any angler who has fished tenkara and wants to up their game, improve their skills, and learn the secrets to successfully landing bigger fish - without a reel.
Tracks: FFI Women Connect
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/6/2022
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Course Number & Title: 604 Let's Make Some Fishy
Presenter: Sandra Carpenter
Description: Sandra will teach you how to make earrings out of flies, earrings out of pop cans and bracelets out of used fly line.
Tracks: FFI Women Connect
Class Fee: Free with Registration
11/6/2022
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Course Number & Title: 614 Maine's Heritage Brook Trout Lakes and Ponds
Presenter: Emily Bastian
Description: Maine is the last stronghold for wild native lake- and pond-dwelling brook trout in the United States, accounting for more than 90% of the reamining intact populations. The number one threat to these native trout is invasive fish introductions, both game and bait species. Approximately 585 of Maine's self-sustaining brook trout lakes and ponds are protected under the State Heritage Fish law. A citizen driven legislative action, the law prohibits stocking and the use of live fish as bait. this program is designed for anyone who loves brook trout and is interested in efforts to protect and preserve remaining native populations.
Tracks: Conservation, FFI Women Connect, Trout
Class Fee: Free with Registration