I will be attending the Central New York Fly Tying Symposium as a featured fly tier. This one-day show takes place at the Hart's Hill Inn, 135 Clinton St, Whitesboro, NY 13492. If you are attending the show, stop by my table and say hello!

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 one of the featured fly tiers at this year’s Jim Holland’s Fly Jam. Saturday, March 7th at the Califon Fire House in Califon NJ (Hours 9:00am-3:00pm)

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.

r an indicator, allowing for a direct connection between the angler and the fly. This approach not only increases sensitivity but also enhances strike detection and control over the drift, making it an invaluable skill for anyone looking to elevate their fishing game. By the end of this presentation, you’ll have the foundational knowledge and tips to get started with tight line nymphing and improve your success on the water.

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.

I will be giving a fly-tying demonstration featuring some of my favorite patterns for panfish, followed by my presentation, Panfish On The Fly for the Fly Fishers of Virginia, on March 21st, 2014.

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.