Fly Tying Schedule
Friday
| TIME | Stage | PRESENTER | TOPIC | TOPIC OUTLINE | BIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Fly tying | Phil Rowley | Dubbing Loop Tricks and Techniques | Dubbing loops are one of the most versatile fly tying techniques you can learn. From bodies to tails just about every fly pattern benefits from a creative use of a dubbing loop. | Phil has been fly fishing for over 35 years. His love of fly fishing has taken him across North America pursuing trout, salmon, and numerous other species on the fly. But Phil is probably best known for his stillwater exploits. A former commercial fly tyer, Phil has written for almost every major fly fishing publication in North America. He has authored four best-selling books and numerous feature articles and two regular columns. In 2014, Phil was the proud recipient of a Life Time Achievement Award from Fly Tyer magazine and the 2017 the Jean-Guy Cote award for his contribution to Canadian fly tying. In addition to his writing, Phil has five instructional DVD’s. In 2007, Phil was a member of the gold medal winning team at the Canadian Fly Fishing championships. When he isn’t on the water Phil travels North America performing at outdoor shows, providing seminars, speaking to fly clubs and conducting fly-fishing schools. Phil also provides instructional stillwater guiding on the lakes located near his Edmonton area home. Phil has appeared on a number of T.V. shows and is currently a co-host with The New Fly Fisher. |
| 12:30 PM | Fly tying | Dennis Gamboa | “Dollarama Flies!” | Simple flies that don’t break the bank using alternative inexpensive materials. | Dennis Gamboa is a highly skilled commercial fly tier with over 30 years of experience in the craft. For more than 25 years, he has been sharing his expertise through fly-tying classes aimed at the fishing enthusiasts in the stunning landscapes of British Columbia. Dennis is celebrated for his innovative interpretations of both contemporary and classic fly patterns. He is also a respected member of various PRO Teams around the globe, which has helped establish his reputation and influence within the fly-tying community. When he's not at his tying station, Dennis can be found fishing, crabbing, or serving as a stand-up paddleboarding guide. |
| 2:00 PM | Fly tying | Brian Chan | Early Season Favorites | Learn to Tie some of Brian's favorite early season patterns including shrimp, blob, leech and attractor nymph patterns | It’s safe to say Brian was hooked on fishing at a very young age. Regular weekend and holiday salmon fishing trips with his dad are still very fond memories. Brian’s passion for fishing led to an educational path that would allow a lifetime working with fish. A Fish, Wildlife & Recreation technical diploma and a BSc in freshwater ecology provided the background for a 30 year career in managing recreational freshwater fisheries for the province of BC. It truly was the best job in the world! His growing interest in fly fishing lakes led to a secondary career that started with writing magazine articles and making presentations to fly fishing clubs to teaching weekend seminars. Brian has written extensively for such magazines as Fly Fusion, Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod & Reel and Fly Fishing & Tying Journal. He has also authored or co-authored several books on fly fishing and fly tying and produced several instructional videos. For the past 30 years Brian has made many appearances on TV fishing shows including BC Outdoors Sport Fishing, Sport Fishing on the Fly, West Coast Sporting Journal and The New Fly Fisher Brian has been tying flies since 11 years of age. His fascination with aquatic entomology has certainly played a role in the flies that he has developed for fishing stillwaters. In 2014 Brian was award a lifetime achievement award by Fly Tyer Magazine. Brian and his business partner Phil Rowley offer their signature flies and other stillwater fly fishing products on their e-store www.stillwaterflyfishingstore.com Brian’s favorite fishing haunts are the many trout lakes surrounding his home city of Kamloops but he also makes regular forays to lakes in other regions of the province as well as enjoying fishing rivers for trout and steelhead with both single and double hand rods. Through his angling career Brian has had the opportunity to visit some great tropical saltwater fly fishing destinations as well as some incredible fisheries in Canada’s northern territories. These are always special trips that offer lasting memories. After 40 years of fly fishing Brian still enjoys each and every day on the water. There is not a day when something is learned and that is what keeps him coming back for more. |
| 3:30 PM | Fly tying | Rick Pasek | The Lure You In: Tying Flies That Bend the Rules | "Forget the Hatch Chart: Embrace the Dark Side of Fly Tying" | "Rick Passek, an avid fly fisherman since the age of six, was taught by his father in southern Alberta. After moving to Vancouver, BC, in 1980, he focused on lake fly fishing as well as salmon, steelhead, and sea run cutthroat trout. Rick is the author of two books: ""The Freshman Flyfisher, A Beginner's Guide for a New Generation"" (2006) and ""The Freshman Flyfisher's Insect Guide"" (2008). He is currently working on two new books and an online fly tying/fly fishing program, set to launch in mid/late 2025. He shares his fly-tying expertise on his YouTube channel, ""The Fly Fish Fanatic,"" and is a pro team member for several companies, including Hends Products (Czechia), Upavon Materials (UK), Renomed Scissors (Poland), Ahrex Hooks (Denmark), Scientific Anglers (USA), Loon Outdoors (USA), Hardy (UK), Pure Fishing (USA), and Umpqua (USA). He is also an ambassador for Moby Nets (Canada)." |
Saturday
| TIME | Stage | PRESENTER | TOPIC | TOPIC OUTLINE | BIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | Fly tying | Brian Chan | Early Season Stillwater Favorites | Learn to Tie some of Brian's favorite early season patterns including shrimp, blob, leech and attractor nymph patterns | It’s safe to say Brian was hooked on fishing at a very young age. Regular weekend and holiday salmon fishing trips with his dad are still very fond memories. Brian’s passion for fishing led to an educational path that would allow a lifetime working with fish. A Fish, Wildlife & Recreation technical diploma and a BSc in freshwater ecology provided the background for a 30 year career in managing recreational freshwater fisheries for the province of BC. It truly was the best job in the world! His growing interest in fly fishing lakes led to a secondary career that started with writing magazine articles and making presentations to fly fishing clubs to teaching weekend seminars. Brian has written extensively for such magazines as Fly Fusion, Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod & Reel and Fly Fishing & Tying Journal. He has also authored or co-authored several books on fly fishing and fly tying and produced several instructional videos. For the past 30 years Brian has made many appearances on TV fishing shows including BC Outdoors Sport Fishing, Sport Fishing on the Fly, West Coast Sporting Journal and The New Fly Fisher Brian has been tying flies since 11 years of age. His fascination with aquatic entomology has certainly played a role in the flies that he has developed for fishing stillwaters. In 2014 Brian was award a lifetime achievement award by Fly Tyer Magazine. Brian and his business partner Phil Rowley offer their signature flies and other stillwater fly fishing products on their e-store www.stillwaterflyfishingstore.com Brian’s favorite fishing haunts are the many trout lakes surrounding his home city of Kamloops but he also makes regular forays to lakes in other regions of the province as well as enjoying fishing rivers for trout and steelhead with both single and double hand rods. Through his angling career Brian has had the opportunity to visit some great tropical saltwater fly fishing destinations as well as some incredible fisheries in Canada’s northern territories. These are always special trips that offer lasting memories. After 40 years of fly fishing Brian still enjoys each and every day on the water. There is not a day when something is learned and that is what keeps him coming back for more. |
| 11:45 AM | Fly tying | Dennis Gamboa | ”Stillwater Bugs” | This demo covers unique techniques for trout and bass flies! | "Rick Passek, an avid fly fisherman since the age of six, was taught by his father in southern Alberta. After moving to Vancouver, BC, in 1980, he focused on lake fly fishing as well as salmon, steelhead, and searun cutthroat trout. Rick is the author of two books: ""The Freshman Fly Fisher, A Beginner's Guide for a New Generation"" (2006) and ""The Freshman Flyfisher's Insect Guide"" (2008). He is currently working on two new books and an online fly tying/fly fishing program, set to launch in mid/late 2025. He shares his fly-tying expertise on his YouTube channel, ""The Fly Fish Fanatic,"" and is a pro team member for several companies, including Hends Products (Czechia), Upavon Materials (UK), Renomed Scissors (Poland), Ahrex Hooks (Denmark), Scientific Anglers (USA), Loon Outdoors (USA), Hardy (UK), Pure Fishing (USA), and Umpqua (USA). He is also an ambassador for Moby Nets (Canada)." |
| 1:00 PM | Fly tying | Stanton Jack | Essential Cutthroat Trout Patterns | Eggs, Frys and Streamers | Stanton Jack is a Canadian fly fisherman with over three decades of experience. A renowned fly tier, his patterns are said to be the perfect balance of realism and functionality. Stanton is a pro team member with numerous fly tying companies, and his fly patterns have been featured in many publications world wide. As a fly fisherman, Stanton continues to grow the sport of fly fishing. He is an active member of Fly Fishing Canada’s Board of Directors, and was selected to Canada’s National Team in 2023, and he is also an event organizer for the British Columbia Fly Fishing League. |
| 2:00 PM | Fly tying | Phil Rowley | The Little Devil | The Diawl Bach or Little Devil is an outstanding stillwater pattern that should be in every stillwater fly box. This is a pattern with almost countless variations. Learn how to tie some of Phil's favorite Diawl Bach's. | Phil has been fly fishing for over 35 years. His love of fly fishing has taken him across North America pursuing trout, salmon, and numerous other species on the fly. But Phil is probably best known for his stillwater exploits. A former commercial fly tyer, Phil has written for almost every major fly fishing publication in North America. He has authored four best-selling books and numerous feature articles and two regular columns. In 2014, Phil was the proud recipient of a Life Time Achievement Award from Fly Tyer magazine and the 2017 the Jean-Guy Cote award for his contribution to Canadian fly tying. In addition to his writing, Phil has five instructional DVD’s. In 2007, Phil was a member of the gold medal winning team at the Canadian Fly Fishing championships. When he isn’t on the water Phil travels North America performing at outdoor shows, providing seminars, speaking to fly clubs and conducting fly-fishing schools. Phil also provides instructional stillwater guiding on the lakes located near his Edmonton area home. Phil has appeared on a number of T.V. shows and is currently a co-host with The New Fly Fisher. |
| 3:00 PM | Fly tying | Stanton Jack | Mallard Makes Mayflies Marvelous! | Watch Stanton match mayflies with only that material, wire and thread. | Stanton Jack is a Canadian fly fisherman with over three decades of experience. A renowned fly tier, his patterns are said to be the perfect balance of realism and functionality. Stanton is a pro team member with numerous fly tying companies, and his fly patterns have been featured in many publications world wide. As a fly fisherman, Stanton continues to grow the sport of fly fishing. He is an active member of Fly Fishing Canada’s Board of Directors, and was selected to Canada’s National Team in 2023, and he is also an event organizer for the British Columbia Fly Fishing League. |
| 3:45 PM | Fly tying | Rick Passek | Bloodworms & Beyond | "From Muck to Magic: Tying Irresistible Bloodworm Imitations" | "Rick Passek, an avid fly fisherman since the age of six, was taught by his father in southern Alberta. After moving to Vancouver, BC, in 1980, he focused on lake fly fishing as well as salmon, steelhead, and searun cutthroat trout. Rick is the author of two books: ""The Freshman Fly Fisher, A Beginner's Guide for a New Generation"" (2006) and ""The Freshman Flyfisher's Insect Guide"" (2008). He is currently working on two new books and an online fly tying/fly fishing program, set to launch in mid/late 2025. He shares his fly-tying expertise on his YouTube channel, ""The Fly Fish Fanatic,"" and is a pro team member for several companies, including Hends Products (Czechia), Upavon Materials (UK), Renomed Scissors (Poland), Ahrex Hooks (Denmark), Scientific Anglers (USA), Loon Outdoors (USA), Hardy (UK), Pure Fishing (USA), and Umpqua (USA). He is also an ambassador for Moby Nets (Canada)." |
Sunday
| TIME | Stage | PRESENTER | TOPIC | TOPIC OUTLINE | BIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Fly tying | Dennis Gamboa | “Salmon Flies for local Waters” | “Salmon Flies for local Waters” | Dennis Gamboa, is Professional Commercial tyer. He has been commercially tying flies for over 30 years and teaching fly-tying classes for over 25 years to the fishing community in beautiful British Columbia. He is renowned for his original takes on current and timeless fly patterns. He is a valued member of numerous PRO Teams worldwide, solidifying his global recognition and impact in the fly tying community. |
| 12:30 | Fly tying | Rick Passek | Lethal Leeches | "From Micro to Mega, Big or Small, They Devour Them All" | "Rick Passek, an avid fly fisherman since the age of six, was taught by his father in southern Alberta. After moving to Vancouver, BC, in 1980, he focused on lake fly fishing as well as salmon, steelhead, and searun cutthroat trout. Rick is the author of two books: ""The Freshman Fly Fisher, A Beginner's Guide for a New Generation"" (2006) and ""The Freshman Flyfisher's Insect Guide"" (2008). He is currently working on two new books and an online fly tying/fly fishing program, set to launch in mid/late 2025. He shares his fly-tying expertise on his YouTube channel, ""The Fly Fish Fanatic,"" and is a pro team member for several companies, including Hends Products (Czechia), Upavon Materials (UK), Renomed Scissors (Poland), Ahrex Hooks (Denmark), Scientific Anglers (USA), Loon Outdoors (USA), Hardy (UK), Pure Fishing (USA), and Umpqua (USA). He is also an ambassador for Moby Nets (Canada)." |
| 2:00 PM | Fly tying | Phil Rowley | Damsels in Distress | Must have damsel patterns for any fly box | Phil has been fly fishing for over 35 years. His love of fly fishing has taken him across North America pursuing trout, salmon, and numerous other species on the fly. But Phil is probably best known for his stillwater exploits. A former commercial fly tyer, Phil has written for almost every major fly fishing publication in North America. He has authored four best-selling books and numerous feature articles and two regular columns. In 2014, Phil was the proud recipient of a Life Time Achievement Award from Fly Tyer magazine and the 2017 the Jean-Guy Cote award for his contribution to Canadian fly tying. In addition to his writing, Phil has five instructional DVD’s. In 2007, Phil was a member of the gold medal winning team at the Canadian Fly Fishing championships. When he isn’t on the water Phil travels North America performing at outdoor shows, providing seminars, speaking to fly clubs and conducting fly-fishing schools. Phil also provides instructional stillwater guiding on the lakes located near his Edmonton area home. Phil has appeared on a number of T.V. shows and is currently a co-host with The New Fly Fisher. |
Speakers Schedule
Friday
| Time | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Freds Pro Staff | Local River Fishing Techniques |
| 12:15 PM | Phil Rowley | Inducing a Take, Stillwater Retrieves and Presentation Techniques that Catch Fish |
| 2:00 PM | Fred Helmer | King's Coronation Medal |
| 3:15 PM | Phil Rowley and Brian Chan | Stillwater Questions and Answers |
| 4:30 PM | Jesse Zeeman | Southern Mule Deer Project |
Saturday
| Time | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Phil Rowley | Inducing a Take, Stillwater Retrieves and Presentation Techniques that Catch Fish |
| 12:15 PM | Phil Rowley and Brian Chan | Stillwaters Question and Answers |
| 1:30 PM | Tom Johannesen | Bone Fishing |
| 3:15 PM | Freds Pro Staff | Local River Fishing Techniques |
| 4:30 PM | Jesse Zeeman | Southern Mule Deer Project |
Sunday
| Time | Presenter | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Freds Pro Staff | Local River Fishing Techniques |
| 12:15 PM | Phil Rowley | Inducing a Take, Stillwater Retrieves and Presentation Techniques that Catch Fish |
| 1:30 PM | Tom Johannesen | Stillwaters Presentation |