I will be giving a presentation titled Fishing The Soft Hackle to the Delaware Valley Fly Fishers. DVFF is a non-profit conservation and educational organization affiliated with Fly Fishers International, promoting the sport of fly fishing and fly tying. Guests are always welcome at their regular meetings and workshops!

I will be giving a presentation titled Fishing The Soft Hackle on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the Raritan Inn in Califon NJ. This presentation is part of the “Hatches Series” of three presentations given each year for members of Shannon’s Private Waters and guests. The cost is $35.00 per presentation or $100 for all three.

I will be giving a presentation on fly fishing from kayaks, float tubes, and other portable watercraft for the South Jersey Coastal Fly Anglers on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

I will be giving a presentation on Fly Fishing For Panfish to the Delaware Valley Women's Fly Fishing Association on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The presentation will take place in Horsham, PA.

There is no need to hang up your fly rod or travel to remote destinations once the water gets too warm to fish for trout.  Warm water and saltwater fly fishing offers fantastic fly fishing opportunities.  The downside is accessing these fisheries is not as easy as wading a trout stream.  Shorelines of lakes and ponds are often choked with vegetation, making casting difficult.  Fish are often just outside of casting range when fishing in the salt.  A  kayak or float tube can solve all of these problems.

There is no need to hang up your fly rod or travel to remote destinations once the water gets too warm to fish for trout.  Warm water and saltwater fly fishing offers fantastic fly fishing opportunities.  The downside is accessing these fisheries is not as easy as wading a trout stream.  Shorelines of lakes and ponds are often choked with vegetation, making casting difficult.  Fish are often just outside of casting range when fishing in the salt.  A  kayak or float tube can solve all of these problems.

Join me at Orvis in Princeton NJ for a guided fly tying session. Bring your vise and tools or use ours and tie up some of my favorite soft hackle patterns for the upcoming trout season.

I will be giving a presentation on Tight-line Nymphing at the Orvis Store in Princeton, NJ on Saturday, March 9th at 2:00pm. Tight Line Nymphing has revolutionized trout fishing. This program will delve into tight line nymphing, its origins, the fundamental principles, and the gear that makes it all possible. It will guide you through the techniques and tactics that have proven effective across various water conditions, from mountain streams to large rivers.

I will give a presentation on New Jersey’s Special Regulation Trout Waters at Orvis in Princeton, NJ, on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. This presentation will be one segment in a three-part program discussing trout fishing opportunities in New Jersey.

Tight Line Nymphing has revolutionized trout fishing. This program will delve into tight line nymphing, its origins, the fundamental principles, and the gear that makes it all possible. It will guide you through the techniques and tactics that have proven effective across various water conditions, from mountain streams to large rivers.

I will be giving a presentation entitled Fishing Grand Lake Stream to the Fred S. Burroughs North Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023. The meeting will begin at 7:30 pm, with the presentation starting after a short business meeting. Chapter meetings are free and open to the public.

I will give a presentation titled Smallmouth Bass On The Fly to the Central Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited. This presentation will cover everything you need to know to target smallmouth bass with a fly rod.  We will discuss their current range and habitat with a focus on NJ waters.  We will review the equipment and flies used to target these feisty game fish and cover where to find them in rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. We will also discuss some fly fishing-specific tips and how and when to target big fish.

With Autumn right around the corner, the weather is starting to cool down, and many of us will be turning our attention back to trout. The fall season allows one to catch some of the biggest trout of the year, but it is not without its challenges. This presentation will provide some tips and tricks to help you land your biggest trout of the year!

I will be giving a presentation entitled Panfish On The Fly to the Ridge and Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm. The presentation will begin after a short business meeting. All chapter meetings are free and open to the general public.