http://www.flyfishingshow.com/Raleigh__NC.html

Does any go to these?

1/13/2011 8:21:34 PM

I went to the Bass and Saltwater Fishing Expo last weekend. The vendors and prices are decent. They will have some specialty tackle or stuff that is not available at any local tackle shops or big box stores. Overall it was interesting, the classes and demos are helpful if you are into that kind of thing.

1/14/2011 8:29:04 AM

^^Is it worth shelling out $15 for? Maybe.

You probably could find all the same information they present on the internet, the problem is that you don't know what to look for.

1/14/2011 8:37:23 AM

practice is the best teacher for fly fishing. It took me a while to learn and I still don't have the textbook cast, but it gets the job done...although I haven't been in years, so i probably stink now.

do you trout fish, salt water, or fresh water fly fish?

1/14/2011 9:43:34 AM

yea i would definitely rather be in the presence of the experts

you learn that looking online doesnt teach you a whole lot of the nuances

im really excited about the casting demos, the fly tying at this point not so much, i just want a set of decent fly tying equipment that ill probably find at the expo, im way to green to devote time being taught, id be wasting the instructors time lol

any type of freshwater even bass fishing, i hope to fly fish for bowfin and gar even

i am planning on going both days from the time the doors open until the time they close

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1/14/2011 11:17:12 AM

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"Welcome to Raleigh, NC Author's Booth: Saturday 11:00 Mac Brown 1:00 Dave Whitlock 2:00 Jim Casada 3:00 Joe Humphreys Sunday 12:00 Mac Brown 1:00 Dave Whitlock 2:00 Jim Casada 3:00 Joe Humphreys 4:00 Bob Clouser Seminars: Saturday 10:30 Jim Casada “The Search for Specks (Brook Trout): a Southern Quest” 11:45 Bob Clouser “Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass” 1:00 Jim Casada “The finest Streams in the Smokies –Where to Go” 2:15 Joe Humphreys “Nymphing-Top to Bottom” 3:30 Henry Cowen “Fly Fishing for Landlocked Stripers” Sunday 10:30 Jim Casada “The Search for Specks (Brook Trout): a Southern Quest” 12:00 Bob Clouser “Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass” 1:30 Joe Humphreys “Dry Fly-The Top Water Game” 3:00 Jim Casada “The finest Streams in the Smokies –Where to Go” Featured Fly Tyers: Saturday 10:00 Dave Schmezer – “Best Pattern for Fresh and Salt” 11:30 Dave Whitlock – “Deer Hair Flies” 1:00 Henry Cowen – “Tying Small Baitfish Using Light Curing Adhesives” 2:30 Jay "Fishy" Fullum – “Creative Tying” 4:00 Bob Clouser – “Clouser Minnow and More” Sunday 10:00 Henry Cowen – “Tying Striped Bass Flies for Use in Southeast Fresh Water Impoundments” 11:30 Dave Whitlock – “Deer Hair Flies” 1:00 Ben Furimsky – “Streamer Flies-A Guide’s Choice” 2:30 Bob Clouser – “Clouser Minnow and More” Casting Demonstrations: Saturday 10:15 Sarah Gardner – “Casting in Saltwater-Tips” 12:15 Joe Humphreys – “Casts to Catch” 2:15 Bob Clouser – “Casting Heavy Flies and Weighted Lines” 4:15 Mac Brown – “Tips for Improving your Casting Stroke” Outside Pond 1:00 Ian Davis – “Casting and Fly Presentation on the Flats” Sunday 11:15 Joe Humphreys – “Casts to Catch” 1:15 Bob Clouser – “Casting Heavy Flies and Weighted Lines” 3:15 Mac Brown – “Tips for Improving your Casting Stroke” Outside Pond 1:00 Ian Davis – “Casting and Fly Presentation on the Flats” Classes with the Experts: Saturday 8:30-11:00 Casting with Joe Humphreys - Learn the effortless techniques that will improve your fishing from a legendary instructor. All Levels $75 Fly Tying with Bob Clouser – Tie Bob’s best patterns that have made his flies world famous. Learn the real techniques from the originator. Intermediate $75 Saturday 12-2:30 Beginning Fly Casting with Mac Brown - Mac will teach you the basics to gain confidence in becoming a better caster. If you’re just starting to fly fish, or need some help with your casting, this is the class for you. Intro Level $75 SUNDAY 8:30-11:00 Casting with Joe Humphreys - Learn the effortless techniques that will improve your fishing from a legendary instructor. All Levels $75 Fly Tying with Bob Clouser – Tie Bob’s best patterns that have made his flies world famous. Learn the real techniques from the originator. Intermediate $75 Sunday 12-2:30 Ladies Only Fly Casting with Sarah Gardner – Join this all ladies class to learn proper basics to improve your fly casting. Sarah is one of the finest female casters in the country, so this is a special opportunity. All Levels Note: Most tying classes require some tying experience and others may require more. Ask us when you call. Beginners are welcome, but be prepared for more than basics. All students must bring their own tying vise, tools, lamp if needed, and a sampling of materials. Most classes will provide adequate materials for the patterns being taught. If a class is canceled, you will be notified 5 days prior to the show and permitted to switch or receive a refund. Casting Classes: Bring your own rod, reel & line. Fly Tying Classes: Bring your own tools & a basic selection of materials. To insure quality instruction class size is limited. Call us for more class descriptions or availability. Classes will fill and close, so register early. The tuition charge of $75 includes admission to the show for that day. There are no refunds unless the class is canceled. You MUST register in advance. Credit cards accepted. To register or for more information: 866-481-2393. Destination Theater: Saturday ROOM A 10:00 90 Days on the Roanoke, Chuck Laughridge 11:00 Fly-fishing Andros Island from Broadshad Cay & Stafford Creek Lodge, Prescott Smith & Andy Smith 12:00 Carp on the Fly, Paul Rose 1:00 Fall at Cape Lookout, Capt Brian Horsley, Capt Sarah Gardner 2:00 The Quest for North Carolina's Inshore Slam, Gary Dubiel 3:00 Fly Fish SE Alaska on a Budget, Austin Hepburn 4:00 Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventures, Austin Hepburn ROOM B 10:00 Tarpon on Fly, The Ultimate High, Jake Jordan 11:00 Fly Fishing Northwestern Colorado, Tim Kirkpatrick 12:00 Labrador Brook Trout, Robin Reeve 1:00 Atlantic Salmon Fishing, Bill Spicer 2:00 Best of Argentina, Chip Drozenski 3:00 Fly Fishing the Bahamas North and South, Ian Davis 4:00 Seasons of Crested Butte, CO:The East, Gunnison, and Taylor Rivers, Dane Emerson Room C 10:00 Alaska's Rainbow Heaven, David Taylor 11:00 Giant Labrador Brookies, Bill Spicer 12:00 Florida Keys tips and techniques for tarpon, bonefish and permit, Capt. Bob Beighley 1:00 Bonefishing in Paradise: Fly Fishing for bonefish in the Hawaiin Islands, Rob Provost 2:00 Permit Fishing, Tim Profota 3:00 Billfish on Fly A to Z, Jake Jordan 4:00 Fly Fishing the Sea of Cortez, Capt Brian Horsely, Capt Sarah Gardner Sunday ROOM A 10:00 Fall at Cape Lookout, Capt Brian Horsley, Capt Sarah Gardner 11:00 Fly-fishing Andros Island from Broadshad Cay & Stafford Creek Lodge, Prescott Smith & Andy Smith 12:00 Carp on the Fly, Paul Rose 1:00 The Quest for North Carolina's Inshore Slam, Gary Dubiel 2:00 Redfish Connection to the Carp, Paul Rose 3:00 Seasons of Crested Butte, CO:The East, Gunnison, and Taylor Rivers, Dane Emerson 4:00 Tarpon on Fly, The Ultimate High, Jake Jordan ROOM B 10:00 90 Days on the Roanoke, Chuck Laughridge 11:00 Best of Argentina, Chip Drozenski 12:00 Fly Fishing Northwestern Colorado, Tim Kirkpatrick 1:00 Patagonia Fly Fishing Adventures, Austin Hepburn 2:00 Fly Fishing Montana: Planning the Ultimate Trout Trip, Ian Davis 3:00 Fly Fishing the Bahamas North and South, Ian Davis 4:00 Fly Fishing the Sea of Cortez, Capt Brian Horsely, Capt Sarah Gardner Room C 10:00 Alaska's Rainbow Heaven, David Taylor 11:00 Labrador Brook Trout, Robin Reeve 12:00 Florida Keys tips and techniques for tarpon, bonefish and permit, Capt. Bob Beighley 1:00 Bonefishing in Paradise: Fly Fishing for bonefish in the Hawaiin Islands, Rob Provost 2:00 Billfish on Fly A to Z, Jake Jordan 3:00 Atlantic Salmon Fishing, Bill Spicer 4:00 Giant Labrador Brookies, Bill Spicer "

This is pretty cool, most of note is that you can take a class in basic or advanced casting or fly tying for basically 60 bucks.

im going to do that, also on sunday I am volunteering at the Triangle Fly Fishers booth for a couple of hours, they have me at the childrens fly tying booth but I dont know a damn thing about tying flies so i think my help can be more of use at the Club information booth so hopefully i can get a switch

im goin both days because there is overlap in classes and stuff and I want to see everything

1/21/2011 4:08:12 PM