Presentations
Presentations
Glenn is available for monthly club meetings, banquets, fly-fishing group and fly-shop tying demonstrations by appointment. Our “custom” presentations feature digital quality photography, Power Point format and “computer based projection” system for display purposes. We spend a lot of time at the tying bench and a lot of time on the water and we enjoy sharing our experiences with others. Glenn is a very good speaker in a group setting and regularly gets asked back to present again.
Each presentation or demonstration is detailed below along with a few sample slides.
Presentations & Demonstrations available:
50 pictures - 50 tips to improve your fly-fishing
Most fly-fishing clubs website's line-up of annual speakers seem to look familiar. Often, the subject matter is a specific river, region or species of fish. Just like some of our presentations! It is with this information in mind that I started to build this presentation several years ago. This presentation is a essentially a collection of pictures designed to lead a fun, light conversation about tips and techniques learned or "stolen" over our years of fly-tying and fly-fishing. A handout, listing all 50 tips is included.
Target audience- this presentation is mainly for a fly-fishing audience
Northeast Yellowstone National Park- (hiking & fly-fishing)
While we are certainly not experts on the vast wilderness of Yellowstone Park, we have made several extended trips- specifically to the Northeast part of the Park. This presentation will take you on a journey as you fly into Billings, Montana, visit the sleepy historic mining town of Red Lodge, then drive up and over the nation's most historic scenic road covering Beartooth Pass and finally parachute into the Northeastern part of Yellowstone Park. Plenty of hiking, fly-fishing, wildlife and spectacular scenery is sure to catch your attention as you sit back and look at perhaps the most majestic valleys in the country. Streams such as Pebble Creek, Soda Butte Creek, the Lamar River and Slough Creek are featured complete with fishing discussions, fly patterns and strategies to plan your next trip.
Target audience- this presentation can be used for a monthly club meeting in a shorter version or in a slightly longer version for a larger general audience such as an annual banquet.
Terrestrials- (most popular presentation)
This presentation includes a nice mixture of "bug" information, fly-fishing commentary and fly patterns all focused on land born insects known as- Terrestrials- the important bug when there is no "hatch". We cover Ants; Beetles; Crickets; Grasshoppers; Lady Bugs and Damsel & Dragon flies with fun facts and practical fishing applications for warm and cold water fish. We continue to add photos, fly patterns and fishing situations to this presentation on an annual basis.
Target audience- this presentation is mainly for a fly-tying & fly-fishing audience desiring to learn more about Terrestrials.
Working with CDC- (most popular demonstration)
Our goal is to conduct a full length demonstration featuring CDC. We will talk about CDC as a material, where it comes from, it's characteristics, where to purchase it and what determines good quality from poor. We will demonstration tie (on a projected screen) several CDC fly patterns showcasing the CDC Feather Rolling Tool and other techniques. We will talk about specific fishing applications for each pattern tied. We will discuss the various "floatants" and "cleaning agents" available in the market place. And finally, we will attempt to demonstrate rather convincingly both the productive powers of CDC as well as the ease of restoring CDC while on the stream fishing.
Target audience- this DEMONSTRATION is for a fly-tying audience primarily and a fly-fishing audience secondarily.
MIDGE Fly-Fishing- (tactics, techniques & patterns)
This presentation is designed to introduce fly-fishers and fly-tiers to the world of small flies. Years of subtle, slow moving, gentle flowing spring creek fishing - resulting in countless hours of frustration trying to hook big trout, feeding in the surface film on micro size "whatever" have all contributed to Glenn's sickness for MIDGES. Glenn's goal of this presentation is to try to draw upon the many books, magazine articles, personal friendships and other experiences he has had to debunk some of the mystery behind "small fly fishing". Bug basics are covered along with essential gear, productive patterns, practical fishing techniques and other B.S. stories......and of course a few fish pics!
Target audience- this presentation is mainly for a fly-tying & fly-fishing audience who desires to learn more about MIDGE - or small fly fly-fishing.
Paradise Valley, Montana- it's beauty and fly-fishing opportunities
With the popularity of the American Western drama television series called Yellowstone, of the past several years, everyone asks me if I have been to Montana to fish? This Presentation serves to answer that question for a "very small" region of Montana's vast countryside, called, Paradise Valley. Paradise Valley is nestled between major mountain ranges and runs North and South essentially between Livingston and Gardiner, MT. The 50 sum odd mile scenic drive takes you past beautiful ranch lands and incredible fishing opportunities. The goal of this Presentation is to introduce you to that small region, it's unique fly-fishing venues, the friendly anchor towns, and some of the beauty which might entice you to make a visit some day!
Target audience- this presentation is VERY fly-fishing based and features commentary on several streams more as an introduction to the area for those who have not fished southwestern Montana.
The Private Spring Creek Waters of Ohio-
Travel with Glenn and Wayne as we introduce you to the precious Spring Creek venues found in north western Ohio. Your trip begins in the historical Castalia, Ohio on the banks of the famous Cold Creek which bubbles from beneath the earth's surface. As you travel downstream you will make stops at the prestigious Castalia Club, the Ohio State Fish Hatchery, OI's Millsite Farms (which has been sold) and finally the Sunnybrook Trout Club. Each stop will detail the beauty of this region and detail the fishing clubs which have evolved over time. Whether it's the steeped traditions of the Castalia Club; the Blue Holes & steelhead of the Fish Hatchery; the (once) unique blend of corporate & natural feel of Millsite or the realism of Sunnybrook - something is sure to capture your attention. The final stop will be RockWell Springs Trout Club where you will see yet another water source and enjoy the beauty of the tree guarded property. Each stop's history, layout, people and fish will be part of your journey.
Target audience- this presentation is for anyone who desires to learn more about the region and it's historic fly-fishing venues. Each club is outlined including how non-members can join or simply visit as a guest.
A View of Crooked Island, Bahamas and the Saltwater-
Travel with Glenn and Wayne and visit the virtually uninhabited island of Crooked Island in the Bahamas. Armed with 9wt's, suntan lotion, sunglasses and very little experience on saltwater, we were guided by our dear friend Chris Helm (on several trips before he passed in 2014). Our goal of this presentation is twofold. One, to memorialize Chris Helm's beloved interest in saltwater fly-fishing and the people of Crooked Island. Second, to introduce you to the world of saltwater fly fishing in general, including discussing the elements, the quarry, gear & clothing, and of course the people. Their way of life and love of the ocean will surely captivate you.
Target audience- this presentation is VERY fly-fishing related and is basically a "destination" presentation for those wishing to learn more about the small, seemingly primitive, out island and it's wonderful people and fishing opportunities.
A View of South Central Pennsylvania
Travel with Glenn and Wayne and visit the historical area of South Central PA famous for lime stone streams and last names such as Fox and Marinaro. Take a look at numerous legendary waters with our good friend Tom Baltz including the famed LeTort, the Yellow Breeches, the "Run" @ Boiling Springs and a few "no namers" that we have to blind fold you to take you to..... We attempt to introduce you to a smattering of the history and probably will peak your curiosity while sharing fishing techniques and tactics of the legendary lime stone spring creek region.
Target audience- this presentation is VERY fly-fishing based and features commentary on several streams more as an introduction to the area for those who have not fished SOUTH central Pennsylvania.
TBD
Work in progress
TBD
Work in progress
Presentations under construction:
- Cold Weather Fly Fishing - tips for success
- A View of the "Drift-less" Waters of Wisconsin
- 25 Favorite Flies from 25 Years of Fly-Fishing
Pricing:
We charge a flat fee of $250-$300 if we are permitted to bring and sell our instructional fly-tying kits and DVD’s.
We don’t typically require travel expense reimbursement if we are traveling a few hours from home. Beyond that, we are happy to negotiate.
