2014 Festival Programs

FISHING PROGRAMS (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Introduction to Fly Fishing (Offered Friday PM & Saturday PM from 1PM - 4PM)

Steve Hudson

Tying Flip Flop Poppers:  This unique workshop teaches the skills and techniques required to tie popping bugs from flip flops. Cost is $15.  (Offered Friday from 1PM - 3PM.)

An Introduction to Fly Tying:  A three-hour introduction to the art of tying flies. This workshop is designed for beginners. Cost is $30.  (Offered Saturday from 10AM - 1PM.)

OUTDOOR WRITERS, BEAU BEASLEY AND JIM MIZE, WILL HOST BOOK SIGNINGS AT THE FESTIVAL.  BEAU WILL BE AT THE AUTHOR'S BOOTH ON FRIDAY FROM 1 - 3PM AND SATURDAY FROM 10AM - NOON.  JIM WILL BE AT THE AUTHOR'S BOOTH ON FRIDAY FROM 10AM - NOON AND SATURDAY FROM 1 - 3PM. STOP BY THE AUTHOR'S BOOTH AND SAY HELLO.

FREE FISHING PROGRAMS (NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
UPDATED FREQUENTLY (LAST UPDATED MAY 10, 2014)
DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

FRIDAY, MAY 16TH

1030AM

Allen McGee

Steve Hudson

Progressive Soft Hackle Techniques

Bluelining 101:  An Introduction to the Art and Science of Finding Trout Off of the Beaten Path

NOON

Don Kirk:  The Explosion in Southern Trout Fishing

 

Steve Vorkapich:  Fly Fishing with Strike Indicators: Set Ups & Techniques for Success

230PM

Alex Bell

Craig Riendeau

The Therapeutic Benefits of Fly Fishing/Tying and Instructing People with Disabilities

Fly Fishing for Trophy Shoal Bass

SATURDAY, MAY 17TH

10AM

Alex Bell

Allen McGee

The Five W's of the WNC Fly Fishing Trail

Progressive Soft Hackle Techniques

1130AM

Don Kirk:  Traditional Fly Patterns of the GSMNP

 

Steve Vorkapich:  Fly Fishing with Strike Indicators: Set Ups & Techniques for Success

1PM

Lou Dondero of On the Rise Bamboo Fly Rods


Craig Riendeau

Past, Present and Future of Bamboo Fly Rods

 

Fly Fishing for Trophy Shoal Bass

230PM

Richard Griggs

Steve Hudson

Twelve "Secrets" to Catching More Fish

Nymphing 101