Miami Fly Fishers
I spent the weekend with Miami Valley Fly Fishers in Dayton, Ohio. On Sunday I conducted a fly casting class in the morning and a fly tying class in the afternoon. We worked on single-handed casting and two-handed casting with switch rods. Everyone did very well, despite a rather March-like wind howling across the casting field.
The tying class spun flies all afternoon—Down & Dirty Leeches, Collared Leeches, Woolly Buggers, Down & Dirty Sculpins, and more. The synthetic fur flew, and the flies marched steadily from their vises. The we switched materials and dressed Hen Saddle Matukas. The fish in the Mad, the Little Miami, and Great Miami are in serious trouble.
Monday evening it was club meeting time, and I spoke on Nymphing. It was a great evening, and everyone had a very good time, starting with a good meal and ending with the crowd departing with smiles. Thanks to John Young for hosting me, and for everyone else for being so gracious and enthusiastic.
Thanks a lot, Gary! I really enjoyed the casting session and feel like I learned a lot. I can’t wait to try it out on the water tomorrow!
You are most welcome. Catch a few big ones for me.
I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR PRESENTATION. I LEARNED A LOT AND YOU ARE A VERY GOOD SPEAKER.
I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO ANY CLUB THAT WANT TO LEARN ABOUT FLY FISHING.
YOU PRESENTED A WAY OF FISHING THAT I HAD USED BEFORE BUT NOWUNDERSTAND HOW AND WHY IT IS A GOOD WAY TO FISH.
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO USING YOUR TACTICS IN PENN. NEXT MONTH.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWEDGE.
Thanks Dale, Have a great time in PA.
Gary,
Great presentation at the April MVFF meeting! I was glad to make your acquaintance, and like Dale, I can’t wait to get out and try some of the things I learned from you.
Hi Joe, thanks for the nice comment. Catch a few for me.