Workshops and Clinics

Workshops and Clinics

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Federation of Fly Fishers

Florida Expo Workshop

PO Box 1688

Livingston, MT. 59047

Fax # 406-222- 5823

Don’t for get your payment method. Members are required to supply their membership number. Some materials fees may be required for fly tying workshops.

Workshops not filled will be available at the door. Filled workshops will be marked.

Dinner/Dance

Saturday 3/29

6:30 pm

Enjoy the Federation Fun Night with all your friends. Enjoy the buffet, do some dancing and listen to the music. Visit with the FFF staff and the celebrities, tell some tall tales and have a good time. You can also bid on the great silent auction items to help support the Federation. Watch for a super deal on a fishing trip.

Price:

$60

Friday	Workshop	Description	Instructor	Time/Room	Cost
No. 1	Tying Hair Patterns	Derek teaches the art of tying with hollow hair. Bass bugs, trout flies and saltwater patterns are his specialty. (materials cost)	Derek LeRoy	1:00 pm/Rm A	$30 non-members/$25 members 2 hrs
No. 2	Tying Saltwater Flies	Oscar Feliu is a legend in the Federation. He is renowned for his entertaining style and perfection. Learn the most exciting and productive patterns taught by the best fly tyer in Florida. Don't miss this one.	Oscar Feliu	3:00 pm/Rm A	$40 non-members/$35 members 2 hrs
No. 3		To be announced – Clinics in this time slot will be available at the Expo		6:00 pm/Rm A
No. 4	Tying Foam Flies	Jack teaches the techniques to produce exotic foam patterns for fresh warm water species.	Jack Neely	1:00 pm/Rm B	$40 non-members/$35 members 2 hrs
No. 5	Building Bamboo Rods	Ren brings to life the fine art of bamboo rod building.	Ren Mollner	3:00 pm/Rm B	$50non-members/$45 members 3 hrs
No. 6	Cooking Your Catch	Jimmy Law, the ScottishChef, presents a program that teaches you how to cook your catch. Learn the fine art of preparing a sumptuous meal from the fish you catch. See his receipes in his easy to use cook book, Playing *Around* the *Kitchen*	Jimmy Law	6:00pm/Rm B	$45 for non-members $40 for members 2 hrs
No. 7	The Art of Gyotaki	The ancient art of fish printing on rice paper is taught by one of the country's best artists	Jim Roberts	1:00 pm/Rm C	$45 for non-members $40 for members 2 hrs.
No. 8	Canceled see Sunday#25	Dan Lagace, winner of the Tampa Bay Casting Shootout, teaches his easy method of casting with either hand. Dan has taught thousands of anglers to be more successful when one-handers are struggling. Bring your rods and learn to catch more fish	Dan Lagace	11:00 am to 1:00 pm Outside on the casting field	$45 for non-members $40 for members 2 hrs.
No. 9		To be announced Clinics in this time slot will be available at the show		6:00 pm/Rm C
Saturday	Workshop	Description	Instructor	Time/Room	Cost
No. 10	Modern Fly Lines	Bruce Richards is the premier fly line designer in the world today. Learn all there is to know about fly lines and how to select the best ones for your fishing.	Bruce Richards/Sci. Anglers	11:00am/Rm A	$60non-members/$50 members2 hrs.
No. 11	Knot Knowledge	Lefty teaches the best knots to use in every situation. Nobody does it better.	Lefty Kreh	1:30 pm/Rm A	$60 non-members/$50 members 2 hrs
No. 12	Rigging It Right	Steve will help you be ready for any situation with the right tackle, leaders, lines and knots for all species/	Steve Rajeff	3:30 pm/Rm A	$50 non-members/$40 members 2 hrs
No. 13	Oscar’s Favorite Trout Fly	Oscar Feliu is a legend in the Federation. He is renowned for his entertaining style and perfection. Learn the most exciting and productive patterns taught by the best fly tyer in Florida. Don't miss this one.	Oscar Feliu	11:00am/Rm B	$50 non-members/$45members 3 hrs.
No. 14	Tarpon Tactics	Capt. Pete teaches Tackle, Techniques and Tactics for tarpon. Includes "An Introduction to Fly Fishing", by Pete Greenan	Pete Greenan	1:30 pm/Rm B	$40 non-members/$35 members 2 hrs
No. 15	Tying the Carrie Steven's Classic Streamers	This class proves fly tying is an art. Bob's reproductions of Carries Steven's famous streamer flies are true works of art	Bob Taylor	3:30 pm/Rm B	$50 non-members/$45 members 2 hrs
No. 16	Tying Hair Bugs	Sliders, poppers, frogs and more are Don's specialties. Learn the best method of handling deer hair, elk and other hollow hair.	Don Latner	11:00am/Rm C	$50 non-members/$45 members 2hrs
No. 17	Tying Offshore Patterns	They're big, they're beautiful and they're fun. Russ teaches how to create those wonderful patterns for the deep blue sea.	Russ Hampton	1:30 pm/Rm C	$50 non-members/$45 members 2 hrs
No. 18	Outdoor Photography	One of the finest outdoor photographers will demonstrate the art of taking photos in the wild. David McCleaf is from southwest Florida and his photos are sought after by all magazine editors worldwide. Learn how to set lighting, angle and exposure that will make your fishing memories last forever.	David McCleaf	3:30 pm/Rm C	$45 for non-members $40 for members 2 hrs.
No. 19	Certified Casting Instructor Workshop	Dusty Sprague leads a team of Certified Masters and Casting Board of Governors that will get you ready for your CI test. Fee includes a one year membership or extension of your membership. The experience is worth every cent!	Dusty Sprague	9:00am -2:00 pm On casting field outside	$80.00 incl. FFF membership
No. 20	The Women Fly Fisher	Diana, the premiere women flyfisher, teaches the techniques that bring confidence and success to your fly fishing. Ladies, bring your rods and be prepared for great instruction especially for you. Fee includes a one year membership or extension of your membership.	Diana Rudolph	11:00am - 1:00 pm On casting field outside	$80 incl. FFF membership
No. 21	Kayak fishing	Steve Gibson is the Outdoor Editor of the Sarasota Herald/Tribune and owner of Kayak Fishing Sarasota. With over forty years experience fishing waters all over the world, Steve brings home the easy art of the “Silent Sport” of fly fishing from your kayak. Fee includes a one year membership or extension of your membership.	Steve Gibson	2:00pm - 4:00 pm On the casting field outside	$$80 incl. FFF membership
Sunday	Workshop	Description	Instructor	Time/Room	Cost
No. 22	Knot Knowledge	You'll never be at a loss for the right knot when you learn from the godfather of fly fishing.	Lefty Kreh	11:00am/Rm A 2 hrs.	$60 non-members/$50 members
No. 23	Tying Saltwater Flies	Oscar Feliu is a legend in the Federation. His entertaining style and perfection is nationally renowned. Learn the most exciting and productive patterns taught by the best fly tyer in Florida. Don't miss this one.	Oscar Feliu	1:00 pm/Rm A 3 hrs	$50 non-members/$45 members
No. 24	Fly Fishing the Florida Salt	Author, angler and guide, John Kuminski, will bring you new insights into fly fishing around the Sunshine State. Learn where to go, what to use and how to catch fish when others go fishless	John Kuminski	3:00 pm/Rm A	$45/ non-members / $40 members
No. 25	Either hand Casting	Dan Lagace, winner of the Tampa Bay Casting Shootout, teaches his easy method of casting with either hand. Dan has taught thousands of anglers to be more successful when one-handers are struggling. Bring your rods and learn to catch more fish.	Dan Lagace	11:00 am to 1:00 pm Outside on the casting field	$45 for non-members $40 for members
No 26	Tying Historic Warm Water Patterns	Tom Logan is a conservationist, biologist, angler and professional fly tyer for Whiting Farms. Learn to tie three historic patterns for warm water species from Florida’s finest fresh water tyer (materials fee)	Tom Logan	1:00 pm to 3:00 pm/Rm B	$45 non members/ $40 members
No. 27	Rigging it Right	World Casting Champion, Steve Rajeff will help you be ready for any situation with the right tackle, leaders, lines and knots for all species. His aggressive approach to angling will get you more fish than ever before. The great stories he tells are worth twice the price.	Steve Rajeff	3:00 pm/Rm B	$50non-members/$45 members 2 hrs
No. 28	Cooking your Catch	Jimmy Law, the ScottishChef, presents a program that teaches you how to cook your catch. Learn the fine art of preparing a sumptuous meal from the fish you catch. See his reciepes in his easy to use cook book, Playing *Around* the *Kitchen*	Jimmy Law	11:00am to 1:00 pm/Rm C	$45 for non members $40 for members 2 hrs
No. 29	Fishing the Northeast Florida Coast	John Bottko of theSalty Feather Fly Shop in JAX will give instructions, locations and seasons for fishing the First Coast area of Florida. Students will learn about the St. John’s River and the salt marshes of St. Augustine, Jacksonville and Amelia Island.	John Bottko	1:00 pm/Rm C	$45 for non-members $40 for members 2 hrs,
No. 30	"Predator and Prey"	Dr. Aaron Adams is a scientist, author and avid fly angler who has written the most definitive book on fish and their prey presents a super power point presentation that will answer your questions on what fly patterns to use for each species	Dr. Aaron Adams	3:00 pm/Rm C	$45 non-members / $40 members
No. 31	Kayak Techniques	Steve Gibson is the Outdoor Editor of the Sarasota Herald/Tribune and owner of Kayak Fishing Sarasota. With over forty years experience fishing waters all over the world, Steve brings home the easy art of the “Silent Sport” of fly fishing from your kayak. Fee includes a one year membership or extension of your membership.	Steve Gibson	1 Pm to 3 Pm On casting field outside	$80 incl. FFF membership
No. 32	Distance Casting	Bruce is one of the elite distance casters on the planet. When you want to reach out and touch someone, use Bruce's method for distance and accuracy. He is one of the very best fly fishers in the world. Learning from Bruce puts you a step above your angling friends. Fee includes a one year membership or extension of your membership	Bruce Richards	1pm to 3 pm On casting field outside	$80 incl. FFF membership