Theo Cheng – Megabass – Japan Premium Quality

Hook Line and Sinker

Theo Cheng. Learn the gear set-ups and techniques used to get the most out of these high end Japanese baits! Theo will also be showing samples of the new 2015 Line-up!! Theo - Lake Simcoe Fall Smallmouth Bass. See here for Theo's Complete BIO.

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Boxing Day Sale!

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ONE DAY ONLY !! Store-Wide No Tax Event  PLUS * Receive a $20 Gift Card for every $100 spent !! Save 33% !! * Pre-Tax dollars on Regularly priced / In-Stock items. * Please print this page as your coupon - Offer is only valid with this coupon.  Merry Xmas  and see you all on Saturday !! […]

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Gary Christie of Nottawasaga Steelheaders – “The Survival of a Great River and Exploring the Poor Great Lakes Fall Runs of 2014”

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See here for Gary's complete BIO.  The Nottawasaga River - "The Survival of a Great River": The Nottawasaga River is the largest provider of Wild Steelhead and established Salmon to Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. In addition, its waters are major contributors of other fish such as the Great Lakes Sturgeon, a species which is […]

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Annual Equipment Swap

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

What Is a "Swap"? Turn Old Fishing Equipment into new money or credit toward new equipment! A "Swap" is a sidewalk sale that we have at our location. It is the only time that we will carry used fishing equipment, and it is a great opportunity for anyone to buy or sell their used gear […]

Chris Day – Great Lakes Steelhead Patterns

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

Chris will be doing a presentation on Steelhead fly design. Specifically, how to select materials based on the type water you intend to fish. He will discuss what materials move best in slow water versus fast water. Techniques to be covered will include, reverse tying, dubbing loops, using collars to funnel water, and how to […]

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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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John Hoffmann – Tying “Classic” Steelhead Fly Patterns … When In Doubt, Look Back!

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

John Hoffmann's Classic Steelhead Flies. Classic Steelhead flies have always been simple to tie with easy to find materials. These flies look elegant in your fly box and they work! For the last century these patterns have been created with confidence and with the belief that fly fishing is an artistic pursuit and a gentlemanly […]

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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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Joe Penich – Mastering the Hoh Bo Spey Fly

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

Joe will be demonstrating the art of tying what is potentially one of the deadliest Steelhead Patterns ever created ... The " Hoh Bo Spey " ... The Hoh Bo Spey is a standard in any steelhead fly fishers arsenal. The Hoh Bo Spey combines realistic profile and movement into one package. The Hoh Bo […]

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DOUBLE HEADER – PART 1- Alec Medemblik – Making The Most of Quills & Biots

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

This the FIRST HALF of the DOUBLE HEADER !! Alec will be demonstrating different techniques to improve the durability and appearance of flies tied with Quills. In addition, you will also learn several new applications for these materials. See here for Alec's complete BIO See here for some of Alec's Flies in the TFC Fly […]

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DOUBLE HEADER – PART 2- Brian Morrison – Steelhead – Wild vs Hatchery – Are Hatcheries the Answer ?

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

Brian Morrison with a Steelhead from The Copper River near Terrace British Columbia. This the SECOND HALF of the DOUBLE HEADER !! The stocking of propagated fishes has been a fisheries management tool for resource managers for more than a hundred years. During this time, the roles of propagated fish have been deemed to be important […]

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