Edmonton Day 1
Mike and I began at 9 am this morning and went round robin for the day. I opened with “Nymphing from Top to Bottom,” then Mike came on with “Spring Creek Magic.” To finish the morning, I tied some favorite flies: I dressed the Braided Butt Damsel, Yarn Wing Dun, Poly Caddis, and Hair Leg Woolly Worm. After lunch, Mike opened the afternoon session with “Proven Techniques for Difficult Trout,” and I followed with “Presentation.” Mike sewed up the day with “Across the Continental Divide.” The group was amazing receptive to our jokes–some of then as stale as yesterday’s bread, so that only egged us on to more stories, puns, and jokes. All in all, it was a fun-filled day, also filled with much great information on fishing a variety of fly styles in a variety of waters. Tomorrow looks like it will also be a fun-filled day. I told them I will do an impromptu casting session over the lunch hour because many members want to learn the “C” Pickup (coming soon, watch for it here on the blog) and a couple of other casts/mends that we discussed in our presentations.
"Honest, it was at least this far from shore." Mike laughing with some of the members of the Northern Lights Fly Tyers, TU Chapter.
Gary, I have to say what a great presentation both you and Mike are putting on. It is enjoyable, and very imformative. Yes, we are laughing at your stale jokes, but it makes for a fabulous day. Looking forward to Sunday’s presentation.