02/18/2025
Bob White – Artist & Guide
The Intersection of Art and Fly Fishing — What I’ve Learned About One From the Other
12/17/2024
Bob Trevis – Author & Guide
“Plan B” Trout Streams – Hidden Gems in the Driftless Area
Bob Trevis, author of Trout Fishing the Driftless Area, will offer suggestions for what to do when you arrive at your favorite trout stream and there are 3 cars and 2 pickups already at the access point. Salvaging the day may also introduce you to some new and productive waters – often within 20 minutes or so of your “home” stream.
10/15/2024
Grace Loppnow – Invasive Fish Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Invasive Carp – What the Minnesota DNR is doing, and what we as anglers can do.
02/20/2024
Evan Griggs – Owner & Head Guide – Fishing For All
Come learn about fly fishing in our urban, backyard national park- the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Evan Griggs is a local fly angler and guide who is passionate about fishing the Mississippi River through town. Gain in-depth knowledge of the ecosystem, history, and strategies for fly fishing in this unique section of the river.
12/20/2023
Stu Neville – Owner – Hayward Fly Fishing Company
Part 1: The Hayward area fisheries and what the Hayward Fly Fishing Company has provided and specialized in for twenty years.
Part 2: An in-depth examination of catch and release ethics, spurring honest thinking about what we really mean when we say “catch and release”
10/17/2023
David Holmes – Guide – David Holmes Guiding
Smallmouth patterning and tactics throughout the year.
02/21/2023
Rick Phetsavong – Guide – Fishing For All
An Introduction to Tight Line / Euro Nymphing
Rick will introduce us to Tight Line tactics for multi-species here in Minnesota.
Covering general setup and tackle. From beginner setups to advance ones. Giving you an idea of what is possible with the tackle you have and the possibilities with having specific tackle for the technique.
12/20/2022
Mel Hayner – Owner – Driftless Fly Fishing Company
Fishing through all Seasons in the Driftless