The newest addition to TFC's line-up is Orvis !! Pedro Bonifacio will do a PKS ( Product Knowledge Session ) for two of his many product lines. As the store owner, I am fortunate to get an early preview of the new 2015 product to make and forecast buying decisions. During this half day session, you […]
Joe will be tying his "signature" Penich Minnow, a Lady Caroline, and a HoBo Spey on Waddington Shanks and cut hooks. Waddington Shank Sizing. Example of a Cut Shank Hook. Cut Shank / Hook Hobo Speys. See for Joe's complete BIO.See here for Joe's complete BIO.
See here for Larry's Complete BIO.
Ted will show how to tie his newest creations.... Minnow patterns for our local watershed... See here for Ted's complete BIO.
John will be demonstrating tying techniques used while tying his specialty ... "Soft Hackles". "Trout fly fishers know the fish catching effectiveness of Soft Hackled flies. They just look and act "buggy". The soft hackles pulsate, wiggling and jiggling in the softest of currents; just like a real bug. Scale up the size of the […]
Jay has been a commercial fly tyer for 35 years, wholesaling patterns to the Great Lakes tributary Fly and Gear shops across both Canada and the United States. With this insight, he will have some truly creative patterns and colour combinations that have proven successful throughout our region. See here for Jay's complete BIO.
Ken Chandler with a"dime" bright Saugeen River Steelhead. Click here for Ken's Complete BIO.
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.
Ian Martin - XT Dun. Ian will be bringing some of the last few copies of his Canadian Best Seller book: "Fly Fishing the Grand River" This book, an essential resource for matching the hatch and for tying effective imitations, is now out of print and selling for over US$200 on some book collector sites*. […]
Brian Morrison - Spey Rod Steelhead. 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 for addressing and enhancing opportunities to improve recreational, commercial, and aboriginal fisheries and restore depressed […]
See here for details on this personalized Lesson. If you're just getting started or shopping for someone who is, knowing what to get can be an overwhelming task to tackle. We're always here to help and are available to answer any of your questions to make sure you get the right gear. Here is a […]
Our Casting Instructors will observe your techniques and listen to your challenges while evaluating your abilities on stream and tailor the instruction to your needs. Our goal is to increase your odds of catching that wise fish on “The First Cast”.
See here for details on the personalized Lessons. If you're just getting started or shopping for someone who is, knowing what to get can be an overwhelming task to tackle. We're always here to help and are available to answer any of your questions to make sure you get the right gear. Here is a basic […]
Gain appreciation for the time, work and effort involved in this process... During this session, Mike will be discussing the art of: Wrapping Guides; Guide Placement; Butt wraps; Cork Selection; Glueing Cork; Reaming Cork; Sanding Cork; Finish Epoxying. HLS will be hosting Rod Building Classes. Please see here for details. Custom Sage One - 6126-4B - Thread […]
Steve May's rendition of "The Game Changer". A phenomenal articulated streamer designed by Blane Chocklett. Blane Chocklett is one of the fly fishing industry’s most forward-thinking and innovative fly tyers. Uses a articulated system to achieve a never-before-possible level of swim movement and realism. Large eyes that act as an important trigger for predatory gamefish. Multi-section articulated streamer, […]
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