Knot Tying 101 – Come “TIE ONE ON” for Xmas !!

Speed Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada - Guelph, Ontario, Canada

"Davy" or "Davy Wotton" Knot. We are consitantly asked questions about knots: Is there a special knot to join fluoro to mono  ? Which is the "best"knot for joining tippet to a tapered leader ? Which knot is the "best" for heavier diameter lines ? Which knot should I use to join a Fly Line to backing ? Which is […]

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Larry McGratton – “Secret” Guide Flies for the Grand River

Speed Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada - Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Larry has kindly agreed last minute to share some of his "secret" Grand River Guide Patterns - This session was to be scheduled in March, but is now in place of Nick Groves session as he is under the weather with a bad cold. See here for Larry's complete BIO.

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Arron Varga – Dubbing Brushes … Speed up your Ties !!

Speed Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada - Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Dubbing Brushes and Sample Flies. Arron Varga - Dubbing Brushes or Flies? See here for Arron's Complete BIO. See here for photos of Arron's past Guest Presenter Sessions.

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The GRCA Big Chill Outdoor Fun Day – Guelph Lake Conservation Area

Guelph Lake Conservation Area - Nature Centre 7677 Conservation Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

We are fortunate to be helping the GRCA, Guelph Lake Conservation Area with their Outdoor Fun Day on Monday of the Family Day weekend. FREE: ICE FISHING SKATING HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES CAMPFIRE DOG SLEDDING CROSS COUNTRY SKIING MUCH, MUCH MORE .... The Big Chill Flyer - Free Family Fishing weekend - Guelph Lake Conservation Area.

Huw Llewellyn – “ABC” – Andros, Bahamas & Chile

Speed Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada - Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Huw will be just retuning from Chile where he was fishing for monster Chinook Salmon and Rainbows. Not only will he be discussing his recent exploits on the Yelcho River and Lake in Chile, but he also visits Andros in the Bahamas for the Grand Slam of  Montster Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit 4 times a year […]

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Steve May – Tying His Published Patterns

Speed Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada - Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Steve will be tying a few favorite guide flies for the Grand River and beyond. He will also tie some basic trout patterns and a few multi species performers that you do not want to be without! See here for Steve's full BIO.

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Becky Knifton & Larry Mellors – “Flies & Ties for Gals and Guys”

Speed Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada - Guelph, Ontario, Canada

  Becky Knifton & Larry Mellors - Grand River Steelhead. "Flies, Ties, Girls and Guys" - With Becky Knifton and Larry Mellors Becky and Larry are going to tie various successful fly patterns which they swing for Ontario and British Columbia steelhead. We invite both men and ladies to attend! Please see here for Beck'y Complete […]

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International Fly Fishing Film Festival

Princess Twin Cinemas 46 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

International Film Festival 2015 - IF4 - Sponsor - Banner. "This is our 3rd year hosting this unique touring celebration of the sport and art of fly fishing. The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4), consists of a feature length presentation of short and medium length films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of […]

$18

Learn to Euro Nymph with Arron Varga

The Grand River

Learn to Czech, French & Euro Nymph  from a former Fly Fishing Team Canada member. Arron has spent the last 10 years honing his Euro nymphing skills competing in the Canadian Fly Fishing Championships and representing Canada at the Commonwealth and World’s Fly Fishing Championships. The course is 4 hours on the river where he […]

$149.99

2016 – Sage / Redington / RIO / Fishpond – Product Showcase – Bob McKenzie

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Bob McKenzie and his pro-staffers will do a PKS ( Product Knowledge Session ) for his many product lines. As the store owner, I am fortunate to get an early preview of the new 2016 product to make and forecast buying decisions. During this half day session, you as the customer, will see all the […]

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Peter Charles – Understanding Fly Lines

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

  The early days of fly fishing were all about trout and salmon. All we had for choice in lines was double taper, weight forward or level. For this reason, the line rating system was built around trout fishing and it worked. Today we fly fish for practically any predatory fish that swims using a […]

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Larry MacGratton – Strategies & Flies for Switch Rods

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Larry will be discussing The Strategies & Flies that are most effective when using a Switch Rod for Ontario Steelhead. See here for Larry's past Guest Presenter Sessions. See here for Larry's complete BIO.

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Nick Groves – Big Streamers for Big Grand River Browns

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Nick will be tying some of his "Secret Guide" streamer patterns for MONSTER Brown Trout on the Upper Grand River... Nick Groves - Assorted Streamer Patterns. See here for Nick's past Guest Presenter Session. See here for Nick's complete BIO.

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Ted Shand – “Have” Night Life – Fishing & Tying Spinner Patterns

Hook Line & Sinker, Home of The First Cast Flyshop 380 Eramosa Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Having a "Night Life!" Ted Shand Night Fishing The Grand River with his Spinner Patterns. Tying & Effectively Fishing Spinner Patterns. See here for Ted's complete BIO. See here or Ted's Past Guest Speaker Session.

FREE!

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