Fly Fishing Presentations
We love to share our passion for fly-fishing
Every angler who has joined us at a fly-club presentation or has attended one of the many shows and fairs where we’ve presented leaves with renewed enthusiasm for this great sport— and we’re delighted to be a part of it.
Presentations are a great way to receive accurate and detailed information about a piece of water. Lance and Kirsten have a ball at all of these events, and we look forward to traveling to each and every one.
Invite us to your next event!
Cost per presentation is $350 for in-person and $250 via Zoom. Travel expenses, lodging and mileage (if over 100 miles) are additional for in-person presentations.Handouts are included for all presentations and may include maps, equipment needed, fly selection, special rigging information and more.
All digital handouts will be made available on this page for a limited time after a presentation.
New in
2022
“Breaking Down Big Water”
A culmination of 40 years of fly-fishing experience. We present the nuts & bolts of fly-fishing large rivers.
The “where” to fish and “why” on big rivers. We look at what the water hydrostatics mean and how the fish find great feeding areas in them.
“Hex Hatch at Lake Almanor”
Updated in 2023 with the latest tactics & flies
This presentation is based on over twenty-five years of fishing and guiding the “Hex Hatch” at Lake Almanor, CA. This great fishery offers anglers a chance to catch big trophy trout on the biggest mayfly, the Hexagenia— a great way to spend an evening fishing on the lake.
The presentation will illustrate how to breakdown the lake to fish, selecting flies, rigging, and personal safety while fishing this large impoundment. The “Hex Hatch at Lake Almanor” presentation is a great way to get solid, updated information on the lake and the “Hex.” This presentation is based on an article I wrote for the California Fly Fisher magazine.
“Putah Creek”
This presentation is about the shortest tailwater in the Northern Sacramento Valley.
The wild fish eat midges, caddis, and mayflies all day long— they even chase sculpins and crayfish. This pretty little creek holds folklore and trout that range from a couple of inches long to fish that push the 26-inch mark!
The presentation will cover best times to fish Putah, conservation on the creek and the rigging to be successful.
New in
2022
“Breaking Down Stillwater” 01
Different than all of our other presentations, the audience has hands-on interaction with this presentation.
We show you how to break down still water, where to look for the transition zones, and how to pick the right tool from your tackle box to get that eatin’ fish. Our breakdown tactics can be used on any stillwater lake. In this animated presentation, we provide great new concepts for anglers of all experience levels.
“Breaking Down Stillwater” 02
We take expand upon scenarios from part one to explore the “how and what” we would fish. We cover positioning the boat, tactics, flies, rigging, and retrieves.
The audience is very involved in our demonstrations. it’s the best presentation we have going, with lots of hands-on knowledge being shared.I
“Steelheading on the Feather”
The Feather River, located in Oroville, CA, has a large Fall and Spring run of steelhead.
The fishery has been in the news lately due to the wild winter we had in 2017. The river has changed in many ways for the good. The high water has wiped the slate clean. New spawning gravel has been exposed and side channels have opened up for rearing the small steelhead minnows.
The presentation gives a well-rounded view of the river. The lecture portion of this presentation covers history, angling information, access points, fly-fishing techniques and flies. Lance will go into the difference of the Fall run verses the Spring run fish and the different tactics we use for targeting these great fish.
This presentation is always being revamped with up-to-date information or tactics.
“Fly-Fishing Northern California”
Northern California has so much to offer the fly-fisher, and this overview has a little of everything. Intended to inspire exploration in new fly fishing areas, we cover venues from the mountains to the valleys, and along the rivers to the beaches.
Explore Moss Landing, Yuba River, American River, Feather River, Lower Sac, Lake Almanor, East Park Res, Lassen Park and the little Spaniard creek called Putah Creek— and so much more.
Northern California has many types of fish to cast a fly: Steelhead, trout, shad, stripers, surf perch, bass, rock fish, and halibut are represented in this presentation.
We will customize this presentation for specific areas and club interests! Just ask!
“Angling the Lower Sac”
Our presentation focuses on precisely what an angler needs to be successful on the Lower Sacramento River in Far-northern California.
This presentation is not about drifting the Lower Sacramento River, per se— although drifting is covered. More than showing off the grip-and-grin photos of the big, wild rainbows and steelhead on this productive and beautiful stretch of water,
We will explore both the access locations for wading anglers and the available boat launches for those who drift.
The presentation will educate the fly fisher on the entire Lower Sac. In 2017, the Lower Sac was scrubbed cleaned by the huge high water reaching 85,000cfs. The river has has really changed in the last decade. Riffles have been added and runs that were constant have moved around. Fishing is great— but she’s all different.
“Fly Fishing Lassen Park”
There is no fish planting schedule for the park, so only wild fish are found inside the boundaries!
Legendary waters like Manzanita Lake and the headwaters of Hat Creek are concealed within its boundaries. Fishing opportunities for backpackers and car top anglers alike will be covered. Equipment and techniques, including Tenkara are highlighted and discussed during the presentation.
The Lassen National Volcanic Park is a fly fishers dream. This presentation focuses on a variety of fisheries, including both still water and freestone streams.
“Over the years, Lance has become a staple of our club. His presentations provide innovative methods for approaching the water and set-up techniques that are extremely helpful for anglers at all levels.
Many of our members have successfully used his services in several settings, including both river drifts and stillwater venues. He is uniquely known for his expertise with the “Hex Hatch” that occurs on Lake Almanor where trophy trout and smallmouth bass are caught during a very short season and narrow time window.
I would highly recommend Lance for an informative presentation or a memorable fishing trip!
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