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PEAK Fishing
599 West 71st Street
Loveland, CO 80538
970-622-9601 (ph)
970-622-9602 (fax)
info@peakfishing.com
last updated 07/29/2010
599 West 71st Street
Loveland, CO 80538
970-622-9601 (ph)
970-622-9602 (fax)
info@peakfishing.com
last updated 07/29/2010
| PEAK Fishing's products can be see in use by our talented, professional, and helpful Pro-Team. This group consists of fly tying instructors, demonstration tiers, guides, fly designers, shop owners and other fly fishing professionals. Catching up with our pro team members at one of their demonstrations or classes is a great opportunity to see our products demonstrated, have your questions answered, and learn a lot about fly tying and fly fishing in general. Our team members are also glad to help out with your club events or shows, if you'd like to request a PEAK Fishing pro-team member make an appearance at your shop or event feel free to contact us at tyers@peakfishing.com to put you in touch with team members in your area. |
| Al Ritt - Colorado |
Al has been interested in and experimented with tying flies as long as he can remember and took his first
formal tying class in 1983. Since he has tied flies and fished for trout, grayling, bass, pike, panfish, catfish,
carp, steelhead, salmon, bonefish, permit and other species. Al is currently a fly fishing guide operating in
Rocky Mountain National Park and several private waters in Northern Colorado. In addition to being a
PEAK Fishing pro team member, Al is a member of the Whiting Farms, Flymen Fishing Company and
Fishing For A Cause pro teams and is a fly designer for Montana Fly Company. He has written articles for
Fly Fishing and Tying Journal and Hatches Magazine. Al and/or his flies have appeared in Colorado
Trout Flies by Todd Hosman (Streamside Press), 100 Best Flies for Montana Trout by Thomas R Pero
(Wild River Press), Modern Midges by Rick Takahashi and Jerry Hubka (Headwater Books) and 100 Best
Flies for Colorado Trout by Thomas R Pero (Wild River Press). To contact Al about a tying class or tying
demo visit his web site www.alrittflies.com or e-mail him at al@alrittflies.com. Al's flies can be purchased
by visiting www.alrittflies.com or www.MyFlies.com. Video's of Al tying his patterns can be found at
www.TheWeeklyFly.com and videos as well as Al's articles can be found at www.flytyingclub.org.
formal tying class in 1983. Since he has tied flies and fished for trout, grayling, bass, pike, panfish, catfish,
carp, steelhead, salmon, bonefish, permit and other species. Al is currently a fly fishing guide operating in
Rocky Mountain National Park and several private waters in Northern Colorado. In addition to being a
PEAK Fishing pro team member, Al is a member of the Whiting Farms, Flymen Fishing Company and
Fishing For A Cause pro teams and is a fly designer for Montana Fly Company. He has written articles for
Fly Fishing and Tying Journal and Hatches Magazine. Al and/or his flies have appeared in Colorado
Trout Flies by Todd Hosman (Streamside Press), 100 Best Flies for Montana Trout by Thomas R Pero
(Wild River Press), Modern Midges by Rick Takahashi and Jerry Hubka (Headwater Books) and 100 Best
Flies for Colorado Trout by Thomas R Pero (Wild River Press). To contact Al about a tying class or tying
demo visit his web site www.alrittflies.com or e-mail him at al@alrittflies.com. Al's flies can be purchased
by visiting www.alrittflies.com or www.MyFlies.com. Video's of Al tying his patterns can be found at
www.TheWeeklyFly.com and videos as well as Al's articles can be found at www.flytyingclub.org.
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Aug 1, 2010 (Sun); Colorado Rod Conclave-Lyons, CO; www.southcreekltd.com/news/CCC-2010.pdf
Aug 25-28, 2010 (Wed-Sat); Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Fishing Fair-West Yellowstone, MT; www.federationconclave.org
Sep 30-Oct 2, 2010 (Thu-Sat); Federation of Fly Fishers Southern Council Conclave-Mountain Home, AR; www.southerncouncilfff.org
Aug 25-28, 2010 (Wed-Sat); Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Fishing Fair-West Yellowstone, MT; www.federationconclave.org
Sep 30-Oct 2, 2010 (Thu-Sat); Federation of Fly Fishers Southern Council Conclave-Mountain Home, AR; www.southerncouncilfff.org
| Marc Williamson - Oregon |
Marc took up the sport of fly-fishing over forty years ago, and tying flies nearly thirty years ago. His love
of fly-fishing began on Fall River, in Central Oregon where his dad bought him a JC Higgins fly rod and
reel. It’s has been a love affair with fly- fishing ever since. Marc's start in the fly fishing industry came in
1983 at Stewart’s Custom Tackle where he taught fly tying classes from beginning to advanced. Marc also
instructed fly fishing seminars consisting of knot tying, entomology, reading streams, casting and general
fishing techniques. Marc is an active demonstration fly tier at area shows and events including the
International Sportsman Exposition, FFF Conclaves, TU expos, Bruin Fly Club, Washington County Fly
Fishers, Stonefly Maidens (All women’s club), Clackamas Fly Fishers Eugene Fly Club and others. Marc is
a co- founder and board member of Northwest Christian Fly Flyfishing Inc. This organization conducts a
comprehensive fly fishing camp with casting, fishing, fly tying, knot tying and discussion groups. You can
view more about the camp at our website www.cffr.info. Marc currently is in the process of writing a book
“Fall River...a place everybody goes and nobody knows”. Marc will be teaching “Fly Fishing 101” at River
City Fly Shop in Beaverton Oregon and is a member of Daiichi Hooks, Whiting Farms, Temple Fork
Outfitters, and Jim Teeny Lines pro-teams.
of fly-fishing began on Fall River, in Central Oregon where his dad bought him a JC Higgins fly rod and
reel. It’s has been a love affair with fly- fishing ever since. Marc's start in the fly fishing industry came in
1983 at Stewart’s Custom Tackle where he taught fly tying classes from beginning to advanced. Marc also
instructed fly fishing seminars consisting of knot tying, entomology, reading streams, casting and general
fishing techniques. Marc is an active demonstration fly tier at area shows and events including the
International Sportsman Exposition, FFF Conclaves, TU expos, Bruin Fly Club, Washington County Fly
Fishers, Stonefly Maidens (All women’s club), Clackamas Fly Fishers Eugene Fly Club and others. Marc is
a co- founder and board member of Northwest Christian Fly Flyfishing Inc. This organization conducts a
comprehensive fly fishing camp with casting, fishing, fly tying, knot tying and discussion groups. You can
view more about the camp at our website www.cffr.info. Marc currently is in the process of writing a book
“Fall River...a place everybody goes and nobody knows”. Marc will be teaching “Fly Fishing 101” at River
City Fly Shop in Beaverton Oregon and is a member of Daiichi Hooks, Whiting Farms, Temple Fork
Outfitters, and Jim Teeny Lines pro-teams.
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| Vince Wilcox - New York |
PEAK Fishing is fortunate to have enjoyed a long relationship with Vince. Vince is a contributing author
and photographer to a variety of angling publications, including Fly Tyer, Fly Fisherman and American
Angler. Vince is a featured tier in Colorado Trout Flies by Todd Hosman (Streamside Press). He owns
and operates Wiley’s Flies (www.wileysflies.com) in Rainbow Lake, New York, in the famed Adirondacks.
Vince has also lived and fished much of the Rocky Mountains from New Mexico to the Yukon. Vince is a
very successful, creative, and imaginative fly designer and his patterns are available through Idylwilde
Flies. Vince is very popular at his tying demos and has made appearances at many national and
international shows from the east coast to Colorado. Vince also makes appearances at local shops and
events. He is a knowledgeable fisherman, tier, guide, and instructor. Currently Vince's classes and guide
services are available through his shop, Wiley's Flies, in Rainbow Lake, New York.
and photographer to a variety of angling publications, including Fly Tyer, Fly Fisherman and American
Angler. Vince is a featured tier in Colorado Trout Flies by Todd Hosman (Streamside Press). He owns
and operates Wiley’s Flies (www.wileysflies.com) in Rainbow Lake, New York, in the famed Adirondacks.
Vince has also lived and fished much of the Rocky Mountains from New Mexico to the Yukon. Vince is a
very successful, creative, and imaginative fly designer and his patterns are available through Idylwilde
Flies. Vince is very popular at his tying demos and has made appearances at many national and
international shows from the east coast to Colorado. Vince also makes appearances at local shops and
events. He is a knowledgeable fisherman, tier, guide, and instructor. Currently Vince's classes and guide
services are available through his shop, Wiley's Flies, in Rainbow Lake, New York.
| Vince's Scheduled Appearances |
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| Buddy Knight - Utah |
Buddy is a retired locomotive engineer who has been tying for thirty-five years. In addition to the many
shows and demonstrations Buddy participates in, he currently guides stillwater fishing trips at the L.C.
Ranch, where he has been guiding for twenty-two years. Buddy was a longtime employee of Sportsman's
Warehouse and taught many fly tying classes through the store. He is a member of the Whiting Farms
pro-staff in addition to the Peak Fishing teams. If you have a chance to see Buddy at one of his for anyone
interested in fly fishing and/or fly tying. To contact Buddy about doing a demo or presentation for your shop
or organization he can be e-mailed at bknight@xmission.com or you can reach him at 801-255-1455.
shows and demonstrations Buddy participates in, he currently guides stillwater fishing trips at the L.C.
Ranch, where he has been guiding for twenty-two years. Buddy was a longtime employee of Sportsman's
Warehouse and taught many fly tying classes through the store. He is a member of the Whiting Farms
pro-staff in addition to the Peak Fishing teams. If you have a chance to see Buddy at one of his for anyone
interested in fly fishing and/or fly tying. To contact Buddy about doing a demo or presentation for your shop
or organization he can be e-mailed at bknight@xmission.com or you can reach him at 801-255-1455.
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| Jason Haddix - Colorado |
Jason is originally a native of Illinois now living in Wellington, Colorado. Jason took up fly fishing and tying
at a young age. Since his early beginnings he has become an accomplished demonstration tyer, commercial
tyer and guide. Along the way several great companies have been fortunate enough to include Jason as a
member of their pro-teams. These include Rite Bobbins, Daiichi Hooks and of course Peak Fishing. Jason
can be found Sundays at Angler's Roost in Ft. Collins, CO where he works part time. He will probably be
tying or talking about his favorite carp, bass or trout flies for the local waters. Take some time to stop by
the shop and visit him, he'll be happy to help you. Or you can talk with Jason at any of his tying events
listed below.
at a young age. Since his early beginnings he has become an accomplished demonstration tyer, commercial
tyer and guide. Along the way several great companies have been fortunate enough to include Jason as a
member of their pro-teams. These include Rite Bobbins, Daiichi Hooks and of course Peak Fishing. Jason
can be found Sundays at Angler's Roost in Ft. Collins, CO where he works part time. He will probably be
tying or talking about his favorite carp, bass or trout flies for the local waters. Take some time to stop by
the shop and visit him, he'll be happy to help you. Or you can talk with Jason at any of his tying events
listed below.
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| Ken Morrow - Texas |
Ken Morrow is the President and founder of the Adaptive Fly Fishing Institute, a non-profit corporation
dedicated to the advancement of fly fishing and fly tying as therapeutic adaptive recreation for individuals
with special needs. A member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, Ken is also a contributing
editor for Florida Fly Fishing Magazine and publishes the popular fly fishing blog, UPSTREAM. He is a
certified Angler Education Instructor and a Certified Adaptive Fly Fishing Practitioner who enjoys all types
of fly tying from tiny midges, soft hackles, and dry flies for trout fishing to the large, brightly colored flies of
the oceans. But he feels that his creativity and style are best expressed in his saltwater flies. You can visit
his website at www.kenmorrow.net.
dedicated to the advancement of fly fishing and fly tying as therapeutic adaptive recreation for individuals
with special needs. A member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, Ken is also a contributing
editor for Florida Fly Fishing Magazine and publishes the popular fly fishing blog, UPSTREAM. He is a
certified Angler Education Instructor and a Certified Adaptive Fly Fishing Practitioner who enjoys all types
of fly tying from tiny midges, soft hackles, and dry flies for trout fishing to the large, brightly colored flies of
the oceans. But he feels that his creativity and style are best expressed in his saltwater flies. You can visit
his website at www.kenmorrow.net.
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| Captain Tony Petralla - Michigan/Florida |
Capt. Tony Petrella has guided fly anglers on Michigan's world-famous Au Sable and Manistee rivers for
nearly 20 years and in the fall guides grouse and woodcock hunters in northern Michigan's fabulous upland
coverts. During the winter and early summer he guides fly and light tackle anglers out of Venice in
southwest Florida in search of tarpon, snook, redfish, cobia, and a host of other finny predators. Capt.
Tony's innovative trout and saltwater fly patterns have been included in various books, and many have been
sold commercially by some of the nation's leading tackle vendors. A former sportswriter who covered the
NFL for the Palm Beach Post, and the NHL and MLB for the Atlanta Constitution, Capt. Tony also is a
regular contributor to Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod & Reel, Florida Sportfishing Journal, and Michigan
Streamside Journal. Capt. Tony has also been a frequent guest on radio talk shows, including NPR, and
was the featured guide on the "Trout Hemingway" segment of the national television series "A Taste of
America With Marc DeCarlo." Capt. Tony has been a member of Trout Unlimited and the Federation of
Fly Fishers for more than 30 years, and is a Certified Casting Instructor for the FFF. Before becoming a
member of the Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) Advisory Staff, Capt. Tony was a manufacturer's
representative in the fly fishing industry for 20 years in the upper Midwest and Florida.
nearly 20 years and in the fall guides grouse and woodcock hunters in northern Michigan's fabulous upland
coverts. During the winter and early summer he guides fly and light tackle anglers out of Venice in
southwest Florida in search of tarpon, snook, redfish, cobia, and a host of other finny predators. Capt.
Tony's innovative trout and saltwater fly patterns have been included in various books, and many have been
sold commercially by some of the nation's leading tackle vendors. A former sportswriter who covered the
NFL for the Palm Beach Post, and the NHL and MLB for the Atlanta Constitution, Capt. Tony also is a
regular contributor to Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod & Reel, Florida Sportfishing Journal, and Michigan
Streamside Journal. Capt. Tony has also been a frequent guest on radio talk shows, including NPR, and
was the featured guide on the "Trout Hemingway" segment of the national television series "A Taste of
America With Marc DeCarlo." Capt. Tony has been a member of Trout Unlimited and the Federation of
Fly Fishers for more than 30 years, and is a Certified Casting Instructor for the FFF. Before becoming a
member of the Temple Fork Outfitters (TFO) Advisory Staff, Capt. Tony was a manufacturer's
representative in the fly fishing industry for 20 years in the upper Midwest and Florida.
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| Ken Chandler - Ontario, Canada |
Ken is an accomplished guide and owner/operator of Ken Chandler Fishing Adventures, a full time in
Southwestern Ontario, Ken started angling as soon as he could walk. For the past twenty years his angling
focus has been on fly fishing. Ken has spent thousands of hours on local rivers, developing and perfecting
his techniques for catching trout, salmon, bass, muskellunge, pike, and carp on the fly. Ken developed an
interest in teaching fly fishing through his work with local fly shops. He has introduced hundreds of anglers
to fly fishing, and his easy-going style makes learning a truly enjoyable experience. His work as a research
technician and field biologist has taken him throughout Canada. While surgically implanting radio
transmitters and tracking hundreds of freshwater species, Ken has sampled some of Canada’s finest fishing
from Labrador to British Columbia. Ken’s dedication to conserving our waters has led him to implement a
“No Kill” guide policy. Ken lives near Markdale, Ontario with his wife Valery and fishing partner “Sulfur”
a Golden Retriever. To accommodate larger groups or corporate events, Ken Chandler Fly Fishing
Adventures works with a select group of the finest independent fly fishing guides in Southern Ontario.
Southwestern Ontario, Ken started angling as soon as he could walk. For the past twenty years his angling
focus has been on fly fishing. Ken has spent thousands of hours on local rivers, developing and perfecting
his techniques for catching trout, salmon, bass, muskellunge, pike, and carp on the fly. Ken developed an
interest in teaching fly fishing through his work with local fly shops. He has introduced hundreds of anglers
to fly fishing, and his easy-going style makes learning a truly enjoyable experience. His work as a research
technician and field biologist has taken him throughout Canada. While surgically implanting radio
transmitters and tracking hundreds of freshwater species, Ken has sampled some of Canada’s finest fishing
from Labrador to British Columbia. Ken’s dedication to conserving our waters has led him to implement a
“No Kill” guide policy. Ken lives near Markdale, Ontario with his wife Valery and fishing partner “Sulfur”
a Golden Retriever. To accommodate larger groups or corporate events, Ken Chandler Fly Fishing
Adventures works with a select group of the finest independent fly fishing guides in Southern Ontario.
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| Lincoln Gray - California |
Lincoln Gray has been fly fishing for 33 years. His passion for the sport developed early while learning with
his father and brother on the renowned Rogue River is Southern Oregon. Lincoln's love of fly fishing
continues today as evidenced by the success and popularity of his Stillwater Fly Fishing Adventures
business that includes schools and guided trips. Lincoln lives in Chico, Ca and has fished Lake Almanor for
in the Summer 2008 issue of Fly Tyer Magazine. Lincoln also works as a manager for Sierra Stream &
Mountain, a company that includes Sierra Stream Fly Shop, Tie-Fast Tools and Jay Fair Eagle Fly Fishing.
In addition to his affiliation with PEAK Fishing's pro-team, Lincoln also is a pro-staff member of Ross
Reels, TFO Fly Rods, Cortland Line Company and Jay Fair Eagle Fly Fishing. If you wish to contact
Lincoln you may e-mail him at Lincoln@stillwaterflyfishingadventures.com or lincoln@tie-fast.com. To find
out more about Lincoln's own fly designs, classes, schools or guided trips visit his web site at
www.stillwaterflyfishingadventures.com.
his father and brother on the renowned Rogue River is Southern Oregon. Lincoln's love of fly fishing
continues today as evidenced by the success and popularity of his Stillwater Fly Fishing Adventures
business that includes schools and guided trips. Lincoln lives in Chico, Ca and has fished Lake Almanor for
in the Summer 2008 issue of Fly Tyer Magazine. Lincoln also works as a manager for Sierra Stream &
Mountain, a company that includes Sierra Stream Fly Shop, Tie-Fast Tools and Jay Fair Eagle Fly Fishing.
In addition to his affiliation with PEAK Fishing's pro-team, Lincoln also is a pro-staff member of Ross
Reels, TFO Fly Rods, Cortland Line Company and Jay Fair Eagle Fly Fishing. If you wish to contact
Lincoln you may e-mail him at Lincoln@stillwaterflyfishingadventures.com or lincoln@tie-fast.com. To find
out more about Lincoln's own fly designs, classes, schools or guided trips visit his web site at
www.stillwaterflyfishingadventures.com.
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| Matt Cassel - Wyoming |
Matt is another newer member to the team. If you're not familiar with Matt maybe you do know of his
award winning company Cliff Outdoors. Cliff is well known for their innovative and functional fly boxes, as
well as vest and fly tying accessories.
award winning company Cliff Outdoors. Cliff is well known for their innovative and functional fly boxes, as
well as vest and fly tying accessories.
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| Brian Yamauchi - Hawaii |
Brian is a long time member of PEAK Fishing's pro team. In addition to tying wonderful flies, Brian is a
very accomplished photographer. Brian ties all the standard fare with great skill, but what really leaves a
lasting impression are his stunning realistic ties. If you can attend a show where Brian is tying it will be well
worth your time to stop by and watch. His tying skills and his artistic display will leave you shaking your
head.
very accomplished photographer. Brian ties all the standard fare with great skill, but what really leaves a
lasting impression are his stunning realistic ties. If you can attend a show where Brian is tying it will be well
worth your time to stop by and watch. His tying skills and his artistic display will leave you shaking your
head.
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| Nick Pujic - Ontario, Canada |
Nick is brand new to our pro-team. We'll have more information about Nick, but many of you may already
be familiar with him through his involvement with Canadian Fly Fisher Magazine (Managing Editor) and Fly
Nation TV (Executive Producer). Also, watch for Nick's Facebook posts, some amazing pictures of his most
recent catches.
be familiar with him through his involvement with Canadian Fly Fisher Magazine (Managing Editor) and Fly
Nation TV (Executive Producer). Also, watch for Nick's Facebook posts, some amazing pictures of his most
recent catches.
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| Stuart Patterson - Florida |
Stuart began fly tying in 2004 and would be considered a newcomer by some. But his passion for fly fishing
and fly tying and rapid mastery of these pursuits certainly shows in his flies and his fishing adventures.
Located in Palm Bay, Florida, Stuart fishes year round in the salt and brackish waters of the Indian River
Lagoon and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. A few years ago Stuart took his love for fly tying and decided to
turn it into a revenue stream for medical research. His family is active in fund raising activities for the
American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project. Stuart’s twin daughters are affected by these
devastating conditions and his family is committed to funding research that may one day lead to a cure.
While not fly fishing or tying flies, Stuart is an active member of the Back Country Fly Fishing club,
participates in the Anglers for Conservation Hook Kids on Fishing events, and has written for Coastal
Angler Magazine. An article about Stuart's flies and cause can be seen at http://www.floridatoday.
com/article/20100328/COLUMNISTS0308/3280310/1067/SPORTS05/Flies+tied+to+personal+cause. If you
are interested in talking to Stuart about Peak vises, fund raising, or having him tie for your club, school,
shop you can e-mail him at stuart@pattersonsaltwaterflies.com. Read more about Stuart’s fund raising, see
his flies, and even make a donation to the cause at PattersonSaltwaterFlies.com.
and fly tying and rapid mastery of these pursuits certainly shows in his flies and his fishing adventures.
Located in Palm Bay, Florida, Stuart fishes year round in the salt and brackish waters of the Indian River
Lagoon and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. A few years ago Stuart took his love for fly tying and decided to
turn it into a revenue stream for medical research. His family is active in fund raising activities for the
American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project. Stuart’s twin daughters are affected by these
devastating conditions and his family is committed to funding research that may one day lead to a cure.
While not fly fishing or tying flies, Stuart is an active member of the Back Country Fly Fishing club,
participates in the Anglers for Conservation Hook Kids on Fishing events, and has written for Coastal
Angler Magazine. An article about Stuart's flies and cause can be seen at http://www.floridatoday.
com/article/20100328/COLUMNISTS0308/3280310/1067/SPORTS05/Flies+tied+to+personal+cause. If you
are interested in talking to Stuart about Peak vises, fund raising, or having him tie for your club, school,
shop you can e-mail him at stuart@pattersonsaltwaterflies.com. Read more about Stuart’s fund raising, see
his flies, and even make a donation to the cause at PattersonSaltwaterFlies.com.
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| Casey Dunnigan - Colorado |
Casey Dunnigan came to fly fishing and tying relatively recently. He began fly fishing in 2007 and tying in
2008, but he has quickly become very accomplished. Some tyers are just naturals and when you see
Casey's flies we think you'll agree with us that he is one of those natural talents. Casey moved to Colorado
in 2007 and was introduced to fly fishing by a friend. Significant influences on Casey's tying include PEAK
Fishing pro-team member Brian Yamauchi, Charlie Craven, John Barr, and A.K. Best. Nobody can argue
that Casey has learned from the best. He spends over 100 days a year on Colorado's trout waters. Casey's
flies are creative, imaginative, effective, and beautifully tied. They range from conventional "fishing flies"
to extended bodies, woven bodies, and realistic ties. Casey has reached a stage in his tying where he wants
to share more of what he has learned and has chosen demonstration tying as an outlet to communicate with
other tyers. We're confident you'll find Casey to be very friendly and informative and he will be very happy
to talk with you about tying and fly fishing Colorado's rivers.
2008, but he has quickly become very accomplished. Some tyers are just naturals and when you see
Casey's flies we think you'll agree with us that he is one of those natural talents. Casey moved to Colorado
in 2007 and was introduced to fly fishing by a friend. Significant influences on Casey's tying include PEAK
Fishing pro-team member Brian Yamauchi, Charlie Craven, John Barr, and A.K. Best. Nobody can argue
that Casey has learned from the best. He spends over 100 days a year on Colorado's trout waters. Casey's
flies are creative, imaginative, effective, and beautifully tied. They range from conventional "fishing flies"
to extended bodies, woven bodies, and realistic ties. Casey has reached a stage in his tying where he wants
to share more of what he has learned and has chosen demonstration tying as an outlet to communicate with
other tyers. We're confident you'll find Casey to be very friendly and informative and he will be very happy
to talk with you about tying and fly fishing Colorado's rivers.
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| April Vokey - British Columbia, Canada |
April lives in British Columbia and is a self-taught angler and steelhead, salmon and trout guide. She was
born with an unexplainable passion for fishing. As a young girl she coaxed her father into going fishing and
by the age of sixteen, when she was old enough to drive, she was devoting all of her free time to her local
rivers. She is passionate about Spey casting to wild steelhead, the environment and tying Atlantic Salmon
will bring them as much pleasure as it has brought her. She takes pride in being an eternal student of
fly-fishing. April is a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor and fly-fishing columnist. She is
the West-Coast field editor for The Canadian Fly Fisher Magazine and the Canadian field editor for
Chasing Silver Magazine. Her works and photos can also be found in Salmon Trout Steelheader (STS),
Field and Stream and several other international magazines. She is the lead angler for Fly Max Films
where she travels across the world, fly-fishing for every species of fish imaginable.
See April's web site and more details on her trips, seminars, classes and workshops by visiting FlyGal.ca.
born with an unexplainable passion for fishing. As a young girl she coaxed her father into going fishing and
by the age of sixteen, when she was old enough to drive, she was devoting all of her free time to her local
rivers. She is passionate about Spey casting to wild steelhead, the environment and tying Atlantic Salmon
will bring them as much pleasure as it has brought her. She takes pride in being an eternal student of
fly-fishing. April is a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor and fly-fishing columnist. She is
the West-Coast field editor for The Canadian Fly Fisher Magazine and the Canadian field editor for
Chasing Silver Magazine. Her works and photos can also be found in Salmon Trout Steelheader (STS),
Field and Stream and several other international magazines. She is the lead angler for Fly Max Films
where she travels across the world, fly-fishing for every species of fish imaginable.
See April's web site and more details on her trips, seminars, classes and workshops by visiting FlyGal.ca.
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April is constantly on the go. The best way to keep up to date on her appearances and activities is to visit her web site FlyGal.ca.
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| Steve Schweitzer - Colorado |
Steve is a regular presenter and tyer at flyshops & clubs throughout the country. His Tabou series of wet
flies, particularly the Tabou Caddis Emerger, are favorite go-to flies for local shops and guides. His designs
include: Tabou Daddy, Steve’s Flimsy Damsel, and Spun-Bunny Muddler. Steve has a long association with
Whiting Farms having served as VP of Sales and currently on the Farm’s Board of Directors and is a co-
founder of Globalflyfisher.com. His Hyper-Compleat Guide to Tying Leaders on Globalflyfisher.com has
surpassed 1/4 million downloads and is the most comprehensive guide on tying leaders available. He
recently launched flyfishingrmnp.com a comprehensive website on fly fishing in Rocky Mountain National
Park. Steve is the creator of popular Whiting products such as the Whiting Hackle Gauge, Bird Fur and
Whiting’s Variety Pack. Steve is active in Trout Unlimited having served as president of the Lee Wulff
Chapter and treasurer of the Illinois Council. Steve has authored articles appearing in Angling Trade, Fly
Fisherman, Trout, Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition and other publications. Steve is a contributing
author & illustrator for “Drag Free Drift – Presentation Techniques for Fly Fishing” and has patterns in
books by Chris Mann, John Shewey, FFF Masters, Rick Takahashi and others. He has won world
competitions with his salmon fly tying skills and is a Pro-Team member for PEAK and Whiting Farms.
flies, particularly the Tabou Caddis Emerger, are favorite go-to flies for local shops and guides. His designs
include: Tabou Daddy, Steve’s Flimsy Damsel, and Spun-Bunny Muddler. Steve has a long association with
Whiting Farms having served as VP of Sales and currently on the Farm’s Board of Directors and is a co-
founder of Globalflyfisher.com. His Hyper-Compleat Guide to Tying Leaders on Globalflyfisher.com has
surpassed 1/4 million downloads and is the most comprehensive guide on tying leaders available. He
recently launched flyfishingrmnp.com a comprehensive website on fly fishing in Rocky Mountain National
Park. Steve is the creator of popular Whiting products such as the Whiting Hackle Gauge, Bird Fur and
Whiting’s Variety Pack. Steve is active in Trout Unlimited having served as president of the Lee Wulff
Chapter and treasurer of the Illinois Council. Steve has authored articles appearing in Angling Trade, Fly
Fisherman, Trout, Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition and other publications. Steve is a contributing
author & illustrator for “Drag Free Drift – Presentation Techniques for Fly Fishing” and has patterns in
books by Chris Mann, John Shewey, FFF Masters, Rick Takahashi and others. He has won world
competitions with his salmon fly tying skills and is a Pro-Team member for PEAK and Whiting Farms.
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| Jeff Hatton - Colorado |
Jeff, affectionately known as "The Gnome", is the owner/proprietor of Gnomish Rod Works. GRW began
creating "One-of-a-kind pieces of Usable Angling Art" in 2000. "To understand what I do, one needs to
know how I got here. My father instilled a great love for the outdoors when I was very young. That love
translated to a deep seated love of fly fishing; all aspects, all species. This love has lead me down a long
strange float along the banks of fly fishing history; eventually finding myself at two wonderful bends in the
river; around the first bend was tying flies and just around the second were bamboo rods. From that time
forward, I learned as much as possible about these magnificent rods and flies." At age 10 Jeff began tying
flies and eventually worked for renowned tyer AK Best. Jeff received his first bamboo rod at age 13. Now
Jeff is an established bamboo rod maker, author, and fly fishing historian. Jeff has put together the worlds
largest and most comprehensive travelling rod museum. The museum includes over 100 rods dating from
the 1700's to the 1960's. A few of the many makers represented are Phinn, Armstrong, Murphy, Krider,
H.L.Leonard, Conroy, Varney, Burtis, Merrill, KOSMIC, Edward Vom Hofe, Landman, Divine, Heddon,
South Bend and Granger. To contact Jeff about having a rod built, or any other fly fishing matter e-mail him
at gnomishrodworks@tds.net or visit the cane rod builders page on MyFlies.com.
creating "One-of-a-kind pieces of Usable Angling Art" in 2000. "To understand what I do, one needs to
know how I got here. My father instilled a great love for the outdoors when I was very young. That love
translated to a deep seated love of fly fishing; all aspects, all species. This love has lead me down a long
strange float along the banks of fly fishing history; eventually finding myself at two wonderful bends in the
river; around the first bend was tying flies and just around the second were bamboo rods. From that time
forward, I learned as much as possible about these magnificent rods and flies." At age 10 Jeff began tying
flies and eventually worked for renowned tyer AK Best. Jeff received his first bamboo rod at age 13. Now
Jeff is an established bamboo rod maker, author, and fly fishing historian. Jeff has put together the worlds
largest and most comprehensive travelling rod museum. The museum includes over 100 rods dating from
the 1700's to the 1960's. A few of the many makers represented are Phinn, Armstrong, Murphy, Krider,
H.L.Leonard, Conroy, Varney, Burtis, Merrill, KOSMIC, Edward Vom Hofe, Landman, Divine, Heddon,
South Bend and Granger. To contact Jeff about having a rod built, or any other fly fishing matter e-mail him
at gnomishrodworks@tds.net or visit the cane rod builders page on MyFlies.com.
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| Jerry Hubka - Colorado |
Jerry Hubka began fly fishing on the Frying Pan River in 1966. He attended Colorado State University and
majored in Art Education and earned a Masters Degree in Ceramic Chemistry from the University of
Northern Colorado. His 32-year career as an Art Educator and Art Department Chairman at Poudre High
School in Fort Collins, Colorado and his avocation as a studio potter only allowed for brief episodes of fly
fishing on Colorado Rivers. When he met longtime friend and accomplished angler Rick Takahashi, he
began tying, designing and fishing midges and traveling to tail waters all over the Rocky Mountain West.
Jerry lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with his wife Joyce where he continues to work in the visual arts as a
Logo designer and Commercial Artist through his company, Tailwater Media Productions. Since his
retirement from Education, he also enjoys playing golf, pickleball, driving Porsches and traveling to US
National Parks and to Italy with his wife Joyce.
Jerry has written his first book Modern Midges, Tying and Fishing the World’s Most Effective Pattern with
his fly fishing partner and co-author Rick Takahashi. Jerry’s goal when writing Modern Midges was to
share his knowledge of midge fishing with other fly fishermen.
majored in Art Education and earned a Masters Degree in Ceramic Chemistry from the University of
Northern Colorado. His 32-year career as an Art Educator and Art Department Chairman at Poudre High
School in Fort Collins, Colorado and his avocation as a studio potter only allowed for brief episodes of fly
fishing on Colorado Rivers. When he met longtime friend and accomplished angler Rick Takahashi, he
began tying, designing and fishing midges and traveling to tail waters all over the Rocky Mountain West.
Jerry lives in Fort Collins, Colorado with his wife Joyce where he continues to work in the visual arts as a
Logo designer and Commercial Artist through his company, Tailwater Media Productions. Since his
retirement from Education, he also enjoys playing golf, pickleball, driving Porsches and traveling to US
National Parks and to Italy with his wife Joyce.
Jerry has written his first book Modern Midges, Tying and Fishing the World’s Most Effective Pattern with
his fly fishing partner and co-author Rick Takahashi. Jerry’s goal when writing Modern Midges was to
share his knowledge of midge fishing with other fly fishermen.
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| Mike Kruise - Colorado |
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| Steve Gibson - Florida |
Steve Gibson has been fishing for 45 years, nearly 35 of those years in Florida. He earned a B.A. in
Journalism in 1971 from Marshall University in Huntington, WV. Following graduation he enlisted in the
Air Force serving as an information specialist for the Consolidated Tactical Air Command Office of
Information and as the historian of the 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base near Valparaiso,
FL. Gibson's writing and photo's have appeared in several publications, including Florida Sportsman, Gulf
Coast Angler, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, Saltwater Fly Fishing, The Fisherman, Cabella's Outdoor
Magazine, Paddle World and Florida Fishing Weekly. He also served as host of Fishing Paradise on
Sarasota's SNN6, Suncoast Outdoors on a local radio station and a two-day seminar series at Robarts
Arena in Sarasota called Go Fish! Fishing Extravaganza. He is co-tournament director of the Sarasota
Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association's Fall Fly Fishing Challenge. Gibson has won many
tournaments including the Fly Fishing Division of both the Sarasota Sports Fishing Anglers All-Release
Tarpon and Spring Classic Tournaments, Sarasota CCA All-Release Photo Challenge (snook and spotted
seatrout divisions) and Fall Fly Fishing Classic (trout division), and the Fly Fishing Division of the
Venice/Englewood CCA No Motor Tournament and the Orvis Dealers Fly Fishing School Tournament.
Journalism in 1971 from Marshall University in Huntington, WV. Following graduation he enlisted in the
Air Force serving as an information specialist for the Consolidated Tactical Air Command Office of
Information and as the historian of the 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base near Valparaiso,
FL. Gibson's writing and photo's have appeared in several publications, including Florida Sportsman, Gulf
Coast Angler, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, Saltwater Fly Fishing, The Fisherman, Cabella's Outdoor
Magazine, Paddle World and Florida Fishing Weekly. He also served as host of Fishing Paradise on
Sarasota's SNN6, Suncoast Outdoors on a local radio station and a two-day seminar series at Robarts
Arena in Sarasota called Go Fish! Fishing Extravaganza. He is co-tournament director of the Sarasota
Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association's Fall Fly Fishing Challenge. Gibson has won many
tournaments including the Fly Fishing Division of both the Sarasota Sports Fishing Anglers All-Release
Tarpon and Spring Classic Tournaments, Sarasota CCA All-Release Photo Challenge (snook and spotted
seatrout divisions) and Fall Fly Fishing Classic (trout division), and the Fly Fishing Division of the
Venice/Englewood CCA No Motor Tournament and the Orvis Dealers Fly Fishing School Tournament.
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Taila caught her first fish on a fly rod when she was three and has been in love with the art ever since. She
has been involved in many fly fishing activities. She attended the 2009 Colorado Trout Unlimited River
Conservation and Fly fishing Youth Camp and in 2010 was invited back as one of two youth counselors. She
has attended the Grand Valley Angler and the Gunnison Gorge fly fishing expos and performed as a
demonstration tyer for as long as she can remember. For many years she has helped out at both shows in
teaching the kids how to cast and tie flies, and she in turn, has learned from them. She has also taught a kids
“all you need to know about fly fishing” class. She is an active member in her local TU chapter and is
involved in the Superfly fishing contest that her dad started in 1989. Taila is a member of the Whiting Pro
team in addition to being on the pro staff for Peak Vices and has done tying demonstrations as far away as
Albuquerque, NM often appearing in combination with her Father and/or Brother.
has been involved in many fly fishing activities. She attended the 2009 Colorado Trout Unlimited River
Conservation and Fly fishing Youth Camp and in 2010 was invited back as one of two youth counselors. She
has attended the Grand Valley Angler and the Gunnison Gorge fly fishing expos and performed as a
demonstration tyer for as long as she can remember. For many years she has helped out at both shows in
teaching the kids how to cast and tie flies, and she in turn, has learned from them. She has also taught a kids
“all you need to know about fly fishing” class. She is an active member in her local TU chapter and is
involved in the Superfly fishing contest that her dad started in 1989. Taila is a member of the Whiting Pro
team in addition to being on the pro staff for Peak Vices and has done tying demonstrations as far away as
Albuquerque, NM often appearing in combination with her Father and/or Brother.
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