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The National Fly Fishing Fair & Conclave 2011

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August 31- September 3, 2011

Exhibit hall admission:adults $5, kids 15 and under free

Thursday is FREE for allWorkshops:Workshops are August 30-September 3. Take oneor more workshops on tying, casting, on the waterand non-angling. Fees for workshops vary. Advancesign-up is requested; however, numerous walk-upworkshops will be offered on-site. See the onlineschedule for more details:

Registration open

June 6 - August 1

FederationConclave.org406-222-9369

Exhibit hall hours:August 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.September 1, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.September 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.September 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Activities include:fly tying demonstrations, fly castingdemonstrations, hour-long seminars,exhibit hall, raffles and much more!

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ContentsFair Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Welcome to West Yellowstone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Fair Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A Fly Fishing Sampler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Photo Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Yellowstone Tours are Awesome!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Special Workshops Scheduled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7List of Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Workshop Registration Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Workshop Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Auctions and Raffles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Fair Registration Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Youth Fly Fishing Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Volunteer Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Women’s Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Meals and More at the Fly Fishing Fair. . . . . . . . . 18Casting: Sharing a Passion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Fly Tying: A Feast of Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Authors Book Signing Booth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20West Yellowstone Lodging Directory. . . . . . . . . . . 20

Federation of Fly Fishers5237 U.S. Highway 89 S., Ste. 11Livingston, MT 59047-9176(406) 222-9369Fax: (406) 222-5823conclave@fedflyfishers.orgwww.fedflyfishers.org

Monday, August 2910 a.m. – 4 p.m............Board of Directors Meeting .............Holiday Inn

Tuesday, August 30 (Pre-Fair events – show hall not open)7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. .......Registration Open.............................Holiday Inn8 a.m. – 5 p.m. .............Exhibit Hall Setup .............................Holiday Inn8 a.m. – 11 a.m. ...........FFF Tying BOG meeting ...................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 5 p.m. .............FFF Casting BOG meeting ...............Holiday Inn6 p.m. – 8 p.m. .............Welcome Reception..........................Holiday Inn

Wednesday, August 317:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. .......Registration Open.............................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 4 p.m. .........Exhibit Hall Open .............................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 4 p.m. .............Fly Tying Demonstrations..................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 4 p.m. .............Book Signings....................................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ............Programs ............................................Bear’s Den Theater10 a.m. and 1 p.m. ......Casting Demonstrations....................Union Pacific Dining LodgeTime & Day TBD ...........Two-Handed Certification testing ....See Workshop Schedule8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. .......MCI Master Certification testing.....TBD1 p.m. – 5 p.m. .............CI Casting Certification testing

(workshop & written) ........................TBD6 p.m. – 10 p.m............President’s Banquet...........................Holiday Inn

Meetings at Holiday Inn:10 a.m. – 11 a.m....FFF Foundation11 a.m. – 1 p.m. .....Council Presidents1 p.m. – 3 p.m. .......Conservation Committee3 p.m. – 5 p.m. .......Executive Committee3 p.m. – 5 p.m. .......Investment Committee

Thursday, September 17:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. .......Registration Open.............................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 10 a.m............General Membership Meeting........Holiday Inn8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. .Women’s Program ............................Bar-N-Ranch11 a.m. – 8 p.m. ........Exhibit Hall Open .............................Holiday Inn11 a.m. – 8 p.m. ..........Fly Tying Demonstrations..................Holiday Inn11 a.m. – 8 p.m. ..........Book Signings....................................Holiday Inn11 a.m. – 8 p.m. ..........Programs ............................................Bear’s Den Theater1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. ..Casting Demonstrations....................Union Pacific Dining Lodge8 a.m. – 5 p.m. .............Casting Rendezvous .........................TBD8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. .......CI Casting Certification testing

(performance) ...................................TBDFriday, September 27:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. .......Registration Open.............................Holiday Inn8:30 a.m. – noon .........Women’s Program ............................Bar-N-Ranch9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ...........Exhibit Hall Open .............................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 5 p.m. .............Fly Tying Demonstrations..................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 5 p.m. .............Book Signings....................................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 5 p.m. .............Programs ............................................Bear’s Den Theater10 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Casting Demonstrations ...................Union Pacific Dining Lodge8 a.m. – 5 p.m. .............Casting Rendezvous .........................TBD7 a.m., noon, 5 p.m......5 Wt. Casting Competition ..............Union Pacific Dining Lodge6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. .......Auction (preview from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,

Live Auction at 7:30 p.m.)................Holiday InnSaturday, September 37:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. .......Registration Open.............................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 4 p.m. .............Youth Camp.......................................Meet at Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 2 p.m. ...........Exhibit Hall Open .............................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 2 p.m. .............Fly Tying Demonstrations..................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 2 p.m. .............Book Signings....................................Holiday Inn9 a.m. – 2 p.m. .............Programs ............................................Bear’s Den Theater10 a.m. and 1 p.m. ......Casting Demonstrations....................Union Pacific Dining Lodge7 a.m. and noon ...........5 Wt. Casting Competition ..............Union Pacific Dining Lodge6 p.m. – 9 p.m. .............BBQ....................................................Holiday Inn

If you have registered in advance, please pick up your registration packet at the HolidayInn Fair Registration Desk. Single-day passes will be available at the Holiday Inn.

Go to FederationConclave.org for descriptions of programs, workshops, activities, tying,casting games and more.

2011 Fly Fishing Fair and Conclave

2011 Fly Fishing Fair Daily Schedule

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CountryYellowstone

It’s very exciting to know that you, the mem-bers of the Federation of Fly Fishers, will bereturning to West Yellowstone for the FFF’s

Fly Fishing Fair and Conclave. Your timing isperfect!

Greater Yellowstone will be movingtoward fall and that generally means brilliant,blue-sky days, cool nights, and the beginning offall colors. It means the fishing is getting to bereally good, it’s a little quieter as families haveheaded back to school, the animals havemoved back down from summer ranges and,with luck, the elk have begun to bugle.Heavenly days for sure! As a matter of fact,most of us locals think fall is our best season.

Let me take just a minute, though, and tellyou about our community. For more than acentury, West Yellowstone has been welcomingvisitors and making them feel “right at home.”

We’ve plenty of hotels, motels, cabins, con-dos and lodges to choose from. And if camp-ing’s more your style, we’ve got that coveredfor you, too. Our restaurants provide variedmenus and I’m confident you can find plentyof good eating. The Grizzly & Wolf DiscoveryCenter, the Yellowstone Historic Center

Museum, two live theaters and the YellowstoneIMAX Theatre all await the opportunity toinform and please you.

What’s more, there’s a lot for those non-anglers among you, too. Kayak, hike, bike, ridea horse, tour Yellowstone, visit the old goldmining towns of Nevada and Virginia Cities,and then there’s the Earthquake VisitorsCenter sitting high on the boulders of the 1959quake site. Follow the birding trail, enjoy thefour-legged wildlife, and just enjoy our greatshops.

You’ll also enjoy the inaugural summer ofthe historic Walking Tour of the West. Pick upone of the brochure guides that lead you onthis foot journey throughout our communityand step into our history.

All in all, there’s plenty to enhance yourvery exciting fair. Get out into our backyard -explore and adventure to your heart’s desire!

My very best wishes to you all as youmake your many Fly Fishing Fair and Conclavechoices. I’ll be waiting to greet you when youarrive!

Jerry Johnson, Mayor

2011 Fly FishingFair Committee

Coordinator:Jessica Atherton5237 U.S. Highway 89 S., Ste.11Livingston, MT 59047-9176406-222-9369 ext. 107(To reach a chairperson, pleasecontact Jessica for information)

Auctioneer:TBA

Book Signing:Lory Watkins (Chair)Burien, WA

Casting:Dave Barron (Chair)Richland Center, WISteve Hollensed (Co-Chair)Tom Bean, TX

Exhibitors:Bud Frasca (Chair)Coeur d’Alene, ID

Fly Tying:Leslie Wrixon (Chair)Wellesley, MAGene Kaczmarek (Co-Chair)Fremont, CA

Local Arrangements Committee:Marysue Costello,Chamber of Commerce

Frank Dilenge,Chamber of Commerce

Beth Lolo, Holiday InnJennifer Schluchter, Holiday InnBob Jacklin, Jacklin’s Fly Shop

Official Event Photographer &Photo Contest:Pat OglesbyGrand Junction, CO

Marketing:Lew EvansPalisade, COGene KaczmarekFremont, CACarl RonkAlta Loma, CA

Programs:FFF Office & Volunteers

Raffle/Auction:Larry Gibbs (Chair)Bonney Lake, WA

Volunteer Coordinator:Tilda Evans (Chair)Palisade, COMaura Johnson (Co-Chair)Monroe, WA

Women’s Program:Molly Semenik, (Contact)Livingston, MT

Workshops:Herb Kettler (Chair)Charlottesville, VA

Youth Camp:Bruce Brown (Chair)Broomfield, CO

Bob Jacklin enjoysHebgen Lake nearYellowstone.

Welcome!From the Mayor of West Yellowstone

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Secondary questions are: “Should Isneak off and chance missing one of thefair seminars, renowned flytiers or spe-cial gatherings? Should I spend a dayor two before or after the fair, or morn-ings or evenings during the fair to enjoythe fishing?” Answer: “Yes” to all theabove! Dave Whitlock faced this choicealmost four decades ago, decided onfishing that day, and as a result wrotean article expressing the joy of fishingthe upper Madison River inYellowstone National Park, entitled“Hoppertunity.”

Fishing around West Yellowstone inlate-August truly provides opportunityas well as “Hoppertunity,” because ter-restrial insect populations are peakingthroughout the Yellowstone region. Lotsof grasshoppers, ants, flying ants, bee-tles, yellow jackets and caterpillarsemerge and are on the move, makingthem available for hungry trout. Fishingterrestrials during these times is best onbright, sunny days having some wind.Open meadows lined with sagebrushand sedge grass along regional streamsoffer some of the best locations for mid-day fishing. For many seasoned fly fish-ers in the area, this terrestrial insectpeak is the best “hatch” of the seasonbecause it lasts from mid-August untilthe snow flies. Good evening hatches ofcaddis are found on the lower Madisonand on the Gallatin rivers. The tricoemergence, coupled with that of cal-libaetis mayfly provides morning-to-mid-day topwater action in Hebgen andQuake lakes for the famed “gulpers.”Bring your float tube or boat.

Now let us look at some specificwaters and just how to fish them:

The Madison River, as well asthe other rivers and streams in thisYellowstone area, hosts a good wildpopulation of browns and rainbows.The upper Madison flows from withinYellowstone National Park to HebgenLake’s inlet just three miles north ofWest Yellowstone. This 14-mile sectionof the Madison has been characterizedas a limestone stream with its long andslick pools, shallow riffles, and constantweed beds. Good hatches of tricohappen on most warm mornings about10 a.m. After the hatch is over, the bestchance is to fish some terrestrials alongthe banks and through the middle ofthe shallow riffles.

As the river leaves YellowstonePark and wanders through Baker’s HoleCampground and crosses Highway 191,it becomes one of my favorite fisheriesthrough late summer and into the fall.From the Highway 191 bridge, theMadison flows down to its estuary withHebgen Lake. This section of river isabout a mile long and offers some greatdry fly fishing. The morning hatch oftricos brings up some nice-sized rain-bows and browns. After the hatch,switch to a small hopper or terrestrialand work the banks and riffles. Thissame section of river can be fished inthe evening with some small streamersand Woolly Buggers with a goodchance to bring one of these 18- to 20-inch trout to your fly.

The middle section of the Madison,referred to as “in between the lakes,”

offers fast, cold and challenging waterfilled with wild rainbows and browns.This mile or so of river is betweenHebgen Dam and Quake Lake. In late-August, it is best fished with smallnymphs along the bottom or with a largegrasshopper pattern on top that maybring up that monster brown – a fish ofa lifetime. In my opinion, this section ofthe Madison River is the finest and mostproductive mile of river in the state ofMontana. It is heavily fished all summerlong but well worth it. As the river flowsinto Quake Lake, it slows and offers afine gravel and silt bottom with goodtrico and callibaetis hatches and somegood caddis activity in the evening. Thefish are there! Can you catch one? Thisis also a prime float tube area.

The 40-mile section of the Madisonfrom Quake Lake to Ennis Lake isknown locally as “the lower Madison.”The river drops about 1,000 feet in ele-vation, so it is moving and flowing veryfast. Lee Wulff once referred to this sec-tion of the Madison as “one continuousriffle.” The first several miles from theQuake Lake outlet down to LyonsBridge is fast and well-oxygenated withlarge boulders and willowy banks. Thisprovides a wealth of insect life andcover. Thanks to wonderful manage-ment by the Montana Department ofFish, Wildlife and Parks, this stretch hasbecome the “poster child” for an idealwild trout fishery.

The lower Madison has one of thelargest concentrations of catchable wildtrout per mile of any fishery I know.Fishing with small and large nymphswill provide good catches throughoutthe year. However, the lower Madisonis also one of many Western riverswhere trout are conditioned to feed ontop, even without any sign of an emer-gence. Trout can be enticed to rise forthat Royal Wulff or Hopper Fly. Thesecret for success is that well-placed castwith a natural, drag-free drift.

The Madison from Lyons Bridgedown to Ennis Lake offers float fishingwith opportunities for casting from theboat or wade fishing. As the river passesVarney Bridge, it changes characterfrom the “continuous riffle” to a seriesof small channels and islands, each withits own secrets. Separate channels arelike small streams, and pools are well-defined with a riffle, a deep body and

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By Bob Jacklin

Welcome to West Yellowstone, Montana, and to the Federation of FlyFishers National Fly Fishing Fair. We in the local fly fishing businessand the community of West Yellowstone welcome the Federation of

Fly Fishers and our visiting fly fishers and guests.Over the last 40 years, the FFF has held many successful conclaves and

shows in many great locations. It is certainly a fly fishing highlight of theyear – the perfect opportunity to make new friends, reunite with old fishingpals, exchange ideas and share our fly fishing and tying skills. WestYellowstone, in particular, has a rich fly fishing heritage and matchless, sur-rounding salmonid fisheries that many want to sample. The first question formany visiting fly fishers is “Where, when, and how do I sample the sur-rounding beautiful waters?” This short article answers that question, empha-sizing waters within a short drive from town.

A Fly Fishing SamplerADVICE FROM A WEST YELLOWSTONE LOCAL

the classic tailout. I believe this sectionof river from Varney to Ennis Lake isbest approached through wade fishing,but floating is also rewarding.

The Gallatin River is a classicmeadow stream in its upper section. Asthe river joins Highway 191 and flowsnorth, it becomes a typical freestonestream with rocks and pocket water.The best section to fish is the upperriver upstream of Highway 191. At the20-mile marker, a trailhead and parkingarea are located just east off the high-

way. A short walk above the trailheadbrings you to the upper Gallatin inYellowstone National Park, a truemeadow stream with a good populationof native Yellowstone cutthroat trout.

Between highway mile markers 23to 30, where it leaves YellowstoneNational Park, the river is small byWestern standards, clear and easy tofish, thus receiving much pressure. Fishthe riffles and the willowed undercutbanks for best results. From the 35-milemarker to the Big Sky area, the river ismostly shallow and rocky. This sectionhas only a fair population of troutbecause of winter icing that scours thebottom, killing insect life and fish.

Just before the Big Sky area, onearrives at the Porcupine Game Range

public access. The mile of river withinthe access is one of my favorite sec-tions. A larger river now, the Gallatinoffers good holding water, fast rifflesand long, deep runs. Again the RoyalWulff and hopper patterns are sure-firefish getters when the sun is on thewater. The evening hatch of caddis canalso be worth the time and effort.

From the Big Sky area downstreamto the mouth of the Gallatin Canyon,the river again speeds up and rocks turninto boulders. Highway 191 still parallels

the river with good numbers ofturnouts. Larger and deeper pools offerthe angler a chance for a large trout.Walking and wading is tough here withheavy highway traffic, so be careful!

The South Fork of theMadison River is a meadow streamand spring creek rolled into one. Itcrosses Highway 191 four miles west oftown, just before you approach theKOA campground. Upstream from thehighway bridge, the river is closed to allfishing where it flows through the pri-vate and historic Madison Fork Ranch.From the highway bridge downstream,the river offers four miles of publicwater with some of the most challengingfishing I have ever experienced. Herethis small meadow stream meanders

with oxbow after oxbow, deep pools,undercut banks and gin-clear water.Before Hebgen Lake was formed in1910, the South Fork was a goodgrayling fishery; afterwards, it becameone of Hebgen’s main spawning tribu-taries with a good spawning run of rain-bow trout every spring and a run ofbrowns in the late fall.

To sum it all up, West Yellowstoneoffers a large choice of places to fish,all close to town. I barely mentionedYellowstone Park waters and thus did

not discuss theFirehole River or theYellowstone Riverand its great wild cut-throat population, orthe Lamar River,Soda Butte Creeks,and Slough Creek inthe northeast cornerof Yellowstone.There is one impor-tant factor about thefishing that I want tomention. Because allof our trout are wildthey are not easy tocatch. Remember touse a light leader anda nice, long tippetwhen fishing with ter-restrials and dry flies.Make your approachto the water slow andyour first cast well-placed. When fishingwith the dry fly, yourfly must float, look

and act as though it were not attachedto the line.

Whether you are an experienced flyfisher or a novice, what you can experi-ence and learn through attending theNational Fly Fishing Fair and consultingwith attending experts gains you years offly fishing knowledge. And if you try thatnewly acquired knowledge on surround-ing waters, you will bring home a creelfull of great memories, but release thefish. Good fishing!Bob Jacklin is a longtime Federator recognizedby the organization for his contributions to thefly fishing sport. He is a member of the CastingBoard of Governors and over the years hasreceived the Lapis Lazuli Award, the Buz BuszekMemorial Award and the Man of the Year Award.He operates Jacklin’s Fly Shop in WestYellowstone, Montana.

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In addition to the great workshops, theFederation of Fly Fishers has arrangedspecial pricing on two Yellowstone

tours. Reservations for these tours are tobe made directly with the companieslisted, and you will need to indicatethat you are a part of the Federationof Fly Fishers Fair & Conclave inorder to qualify for the rate.

LOWER LOOP TOURThis full-day tour encompasses the

major features found on the southernloop of Yellowstone including FireholeCanyon, Fountain Paint Pots, OldFaithful Geyser area, Old Faithful Inn,Hayden Valley, Gibbon Falls and theGrand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Asalways, the wildlife is an additionalbonus! A lunch stop is provided at eitherthe Old Faithful or Canyon areas.Buffalo Bus Touring Company will pickyou up where you are staying in WestYellowstone.

Dates offered: Wednesday, August 31;Friday, September 2.

Special FFF Rate: $59.95 per adult;$45 per child under age 17. Parkentrance fee (if you do not already havea Park Pass), lunch and gratuities areadditional.

Book directly with: Buffalo BusTouring Company at 800-426-7669 or406-646-9564.

UPPER LOOP AND WILDLIFE TOURThis full-day tour departs early at

7 a.m. to provide the best chance ofwildlife viewing! The tour will alsoencompass some of the major features ofthe northern loop of Yellowstone such asGibbon Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs,Tower Fall, Dunraven Pass, the GrandCanyon of the Yellowstone, and NorrisGeyser Basin. A sack lunch is providedand the tour is back in West Yellowstonein early to mid-afternoon. YellowstoneTours will pick you up where you arestaying in West Yellowstone.

Date offered: Thursday, September 1

Special FFF Rate: $59.95 per adult;$49.95 per child age 15 and under.Park entrance fee and gratuities areadditional.

Book directly with: Yellowstone Tours at800-221-1151 or 406-640-0681.

Yellowstone ToursAre Awesome!

CATEGORIESALL FISH MUST BE CAUGHT ON AFLY AND RELEASED UNHARMED. Thefirst five categories of this contest areopen to amateurs only. Published pro-fessionals have a category of theirown, see No. 6.

1. Native Fish of North AmericaAny cold, freshwater fish caught ona fly in their native waters.Examples include: Alaska rainbows,Northwest steelhead, RockyMountain cutthroat, Eastern brook-ies, etc. Label the photo with thefish species and the water fromwhich it was caught.

2. Naturals and Their ImitationsClose-up photographs of insects, bait-fish and their imitations (as in flies).

3. Fly Anglers in Their ElementPeople of all ages enjoying fly fishing. Thatincludes casting, rowing, landing fish, etc.Mood shots and action shots are welcome.

4. International Fly Fishing Experiences –FreshwaterThe great waters of Canada, Iceland, Chile,New Zealand and more; including trout,Atlantic salmon, grayling, peacock bass, etc.

5. International Fly Fishing Experiences –SaltwaterCapture sailfish, tarpon, bonefish, and othersfrom places such as Belize, the Bahamas,Christmas Island, etc.

6. Professional ImagesFrequently published professionals maysubmit an entry of their choice.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS(for categories 1 through 5 and 7)Photo prints are required. Photos taken in 2010and 2011 only will be judged. No smaller than8x10 and no larger than 11x14. No slides.Film and digital photos can be used, butaltered photos are not allowed. Photos MUSTbe mounted or matted, but not framed. Eachentry must be permanently labeled on the backwith the following:

1. Category2. Name of photographer3. Address and phone number4. Title of photo and location where taken5. Date when photo was taken.

Contestants must include a self-addressedmailer with sufficient postage for the return oftheir photo(s). Contestants attending the fairmay drop off their entries in person, and youmay pick photo(s) up after the fair if they arenot winners. Those without mailers or sufficientpostage will become the property of the FFF.Utmost care is taken to return photos in perfectcondition, but the FFF is not responsible for

damage or loss in shipment.

Note: Because of magazine listing and pub-lishing, it will take until the end of November2011 to return winning photos. If you submitmore than one photo and have a winningphoto(s), all will be returned together with thewinning photo(s) unless you take them with youfrom the fair.

RIBBONS AND PRIZESAll winning photos will be kept by the FFF afterthe fair. Winners will be announced in theFall/Winter issue of Flyfisher magazine. Allfirst, second, and third places will receive rib-bons. The FFF will submit the first-place winningphotos to Flyfisher magazine to be published.Second- and third-place winning photos will belisted by name and category only. First-placewinners will also receive fly lines, courtesy ofScientific Anglers. If the return of photos isrequested, they will be returned by the end ofNovember 2011.

FLYFISHER COVER SHOTThe editor of Flyfisher may select one of thewinning photos to be used on the cover of themagazine. Remember, the photo must be takenin the portrait, or vertical, format in order to beused, and quality of original image must meetpress requirements.

TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOMail your photo to the FFF office or deliver inperson to staff at the fair. Mailed photos mustbe received by Thursday, August 25, 2011.Hand-delivered entries must be received at theshow registration desk by 10 a.m. Tuesday,August 30, 2011.

FFF Photo ContestFederation of Fly Fishers5237 U.S. Highway 89 S., Ste.11Livingston, MT 59047-9176

Photo Contest 2011We are excited to announce this year’s 2011 International Fly Fishing Fair & Conclave Photo Contest.Ribbons and prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category. Attendees of the Fly FishingFair will have an opportunity to vote on all photos submitted, so don’t forget to vote for yourfavorite in the People’s Choice Award.

2010 first place winner of Naturals and Their Imitations:“Klingon” by Patrick Richards

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By Herb Kettler

Once again this year, the FFF is offering a fabulous lineup ofworkshops designed to appeal to a broad range of inter-ests and skill levels of attendees, and we couldn’t pull it off

without the help of the many volunteers who teach them. Amongthe 73-plus workshops being offered, there is something for every-one. We have some outstanding on-water workshops, includingthose with Bob Jacklin, Craig Mathews and Bob Krumm. Checkout our website at FederationConclave.org for last-minute addi-tions to the on-water workshops. These programs offer a uniqueopportunity to get to know and master the local, pristine waters.

Casting leads the show with 32 workshops this year, includ-ing the certification programs. The FFF instructor’s program is rec-ognized worldwide, and we have the cream of the crop with usfor the Fly Fishing Fair. This is a great opportunity to take yourcasting to the next level. There are so many fine workshops that itwould take two pages to do the pro-gram justice. Thanks to the CastingBoard of Governors for a great set ofworkshops!

This year’s tying lineup includes13 workshops. We have a lot of freshfaces this year with some very interest-ing ideas. These new faces includeCraig Riendeau, Mike George, LarryNicholas and more. Also, don’t missScott Sanchez, the most recent Buszek winner and a verydynamic instructor. Finally, Leslie Wrixon is back with some greatwoven body patterns.

There are also some great workshops on related subjects. Art“Doc” Mazzier will be giving his entomology workshop, and youcan journey into the past with Darrel Martin. Finally, this year wehave a great set of non-angling workshops to celebrateYellowstone country.

Look through the workshop listings carefully to make sure youdon’t miss any of these wonderful opportunities.

Special Workshop InstructionsThis year the bulk of the workshops are scheduled to coincidewith the Wednesday-through-Saturday period when the fair has itshighest attendance. Some workshops have both an indoor and anoutdoor component. One of the great things about WestYellowstone is that most everything is within walking distance;however, there will be some workshops that may require carpool-ing or starting from a local fly shop. Some on-stream workshopattendees are requested to meet at a specified area near the reg-istration desk or even on the water. Be prepared to provide yourown means of transport to workshops if off-site.

Information regarding directions and meeting locations foroff-site workshops will be in your registration packet or providedat the registration desk at the Holiday Inn. Check your registrationpacket or check in at the registration desk for additional informa-tion and additions to the workshop lineup. PLAN AHEAD and giveyourself plenty of time to get to your workshop meeting location.

Many workshops have particular equipment requirements,skill levels and considerations, so read the descriptions carefully.In addition, please note the following:

Fly Casting WorkshopsBring your rod and reel of choice appropriate for the workshop.Most casting workshops are held at least partly outdoors, so beprepared with sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat. Brief thundershow-ers are possible in the afternoon, so consider carrying a raincoat.

Fly Tying WorkshopsSkills required for each workshop are given in the description.Please honor these requirements and, if you have limited tyingexperience, register for classes with no designated skill require-ment. If in doubt, check with the instructor or registrar.

Students should bring a vise, thread, scissors, bobbin,bodkin, hackle pliers, bobbin threader and head cement toall tying workshops in addition to any specific items or toolsspecified in the class description. Many tying workshops have a

materials fee included with the registra-tion fees, which are used by the instruc-tor to purchase specific materials forthe completion of the flies.

There will be overhead lighting;however, many students have found ithelpful to bring their own personaltying lamps and an extension cord(12 feet or longer).

Streamside and Float Fishing ClinicsFly selection, reading water, casting, and proper landing-and-release techniques are among the topics addressed in these work-shops. You will get to your location by either meeting in the lobbyof the Holiday Inn and carpooling to the fishing sites, or by meet-ing at a pre-determined location; instructions will be given in yourregistration pack, so please pick up your pack in plenty of time toplan. A sack lunch is provided for full-day, off-site workshops only.Some of the on-stream classes may include a materials fee as partof the registration fee. Note that some may require you to rentequipment ahead. That information is provided in the descriptionso read carefully.

Students must provide waders, appropriate fly rod and reel,and flies and typical streamside gear. As with other outdoor work-shops, come prepared with sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat. Youmay want to pack a snack and water bottle as well. Brief thunder-showers are possible, so consider bringing a raincoat. Each stu-dent needs to be prepared with the appropriate fishing licenseprior to all on-water workshops.

A Coast Guard-approved life preserver is strongly recom-mended for ALL on-stream workshops, especially float fishing work-shops. You are responsible for your own safety. Be prepared anddo not take any unnecessary risks!

All persons participating in on-stream workshops wherefishing or casting flies to fish is involved are required toobtain the appropriate state license and/or National ParkService permits prior to the workshop.Herb Kettler has not missed an FFF Fly Fishing Fair in 12 years and is in hiseighth year as Fair Workshop Chair. He is also the FFF secretary and is acertified casting instructor.

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CASTING1.THCI Certification – Al Buhr. The Two-HandedCasting Instructor (THCI) exam consists of a work-shop and written test, an oral test and a performance(casting/instructing) test. The workshop and writtenportions are waived for existing FFF-certified andmaster certified casting instructors. The oral and per-formance tests are integrated into a single on-the-water exam. THCI certification exam will requireabout 3.5 hours. Candidates need to be prepared forthe THCI exam. Equipment: Rod and lines. Candidateto provide a contact e-mail address to finalize timeand place. The on-the-water portion of the exam willrequire a Montana fishing license for candidate andexaminer. Day, time and place to be arranged aftersign-up.

Level: Advanced • Class limit: 2Member fee: $175 (+$50 upon passing)

Tuesday, August 30CASTING2. Fly Casting Basics and a Bit Beyond – BryanMartin. This interactive workshop aims to developskills and confidence of basic and intermediate flycasters, using their own equipment. We will look atthe basic elements of fly casting, illustrating theessentials/principles involved. Loop formation, loopcontrol and their characteristics will be explained anddemonstrated. Having accomplished loop control,progress continues with shooting line, false castingand direction changes. Gaining extra distance followsby combining the techniques covered. Activities willbe described, demonstrated and practiced withopportunities for questions and discussion. Workshopcontent will be flexible and adjusted to suit therequirements and abilities of participants. Equipment:Fly rod/reel/line/leader – suggest 9-foot, 5- to 7-weight.

Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Level: Beginner/Intermediate • Class limit: 8Member fee: $55

3. Physics and Fly Casting –Walter Simbirskiand Server Sadik. This classroom seminar willcover a range of topics relating to the physics of flycasting, from vector quantities and work/energy rela-tionships to structural characteristics of the rod andbeyond. This seminar is suitable for those who areworking towards casting certification but may feelintimidated by the science behind fly casting, as wellas those who would like to understand and discussmore complex issues in an open forum. The lecturerswill present on a series of topics followed by opendiscussion. Equipment: Handouts provided.

Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 12 • Member fee: $50Material fee: $2

ON WATER4. Spey Fishing For Fall Lake Runs on theMadison River – Michael Loebl. Casting and pres-entation instruction for fishing the fall run fish on theMadison River in Yellowstone Park. Equipment: 5- to7-weight Spey or switch rod, line and leader combo,YNP license.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: 6 • Member fee: $75

5. Switch Rods for Trout Fishing – Michael Loebl.This workshop will explore the many uses, benefitsand techniques for catching trout with switch rods.Equipment: 5- to 7-weight switch rod, floating linecombo - Skagit head if available; YNP fishing license.

Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 6 • Member fee: $75

OTHER6. Project HealingWaters Fly Fishing:Supporting our Veterans with Disabilities –Warren Phillips, Ph.D and friends. Workshopexplores how to start a Project Healing Waters FlyFishing program, and covers the interaction of recre-ational activities and wounded warriors, plus instruc-tional strategies that address the needs of veteranswith disabilities when casting, fly tying, rod buildingand fly fishing. Master Certified Casting InstructorsBob Jacklin and Pat Damico will talk about guidingwounded warriors and fly casting, respectively. Otherinstructors include Tamar Martin-Franklin, Ph.D.,CRC, Carole Katz and Chuck Tye, Lt. Colonel, USMarines (ret.).

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: 50 • Member fee: Free

7. All Things Fly Fishing – Craig Mathews andJohn Juracek. Craig and John have fished and livedin Yellowstone for more than 30 years, and will dis-cuss fly-fishing basics, fly-fishing presentation, pat-terns, materials, and EVERYTHING in an open forum!Come join them for this awesome, free workshop.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: Unlimited • Member fee: Free

8. One-Day Graphite Rod Building – HowardBethel. Each student will build a graphite fly rodusing a rod blank, preformed cork grip, productionreel seat, etc. Starting costs for a complete rod isapproximately $95 and up, depending on specialcomponents. The only equipment needed will be anew single-edge razor or an X-Acto knife and individ-ual work light. Deadline for sign-up is July 1, 2011.Equipment: Single-edge razor or an X-Acto knife andindividual work light.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $60

Wednesday, August 31CASTING9. Masters PrepWorkshop – Bruce Richards.Detailed classroom and field workshop offers insighton how to best prepare to take the Master CastingInstructor exam. Equipment: Attendees must be cur-rent FFF CIs.

Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.Level: Advanced – Certified InstructorClass limit: 20 • Member fee: $40

10. Master Certified Instructor Testing. This certi-fication test consists of an oral examination and

casting performance test. Please review the materi-als provided on the FFF website (FedFlyFishers.org)under “Becoming Certified.” You MUST have passedthe basic FFF Casting Certification to be eligible totake this test. Equipment: Rod, maximum 9-foot, 7-weight; line maximum 7-weight floating; leader, min-imum 7.5 feet; yarn fly.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Level: Advanced • Class limit: 12Member fee: $175 (+$50 fee upon passing)

11. Instruction for Instructors – John Van Dalen.An interactive class to help current and futureinstructors, this workshop provides tools and tips tohelp with instruction. The workshop includes class-room discussion, casting techniques and error analy-sis. Equipment: Note-taking materials, rod and reel.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.Level: Advanced/instructors • Class limit: 50Member fee: $40

12.The Long Cast: GettingYour Fly to ThoseFar-Away Fish – Eric Cook. This workshop willcover tips and techniques for adding distance to yourcast. The secrets are in the details, and there will bethings you never thought of that will change the wayyou get distance from here on out. And these detailswill enable you to reach the fish that were once outof your range with not only increased distance, butwith increased control and accuracy as well. Theability to double-haul is recommended for this semi-nar. Equipment: 5-weight and above rod with WFlines recommended (no shooting heads).

Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Level: Intermediate/Advanced • Class limit: 10Member fee: $50

13. Advanced Fly Casting – Bruce Richards.Advanced fly casting techniques, based on studentneeds, include loop control, distance, double hauling,slack line casts, etc. Equipment: Students shouldbring their own rod/reel/line.

Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Level: Intermediate/Advanced • Class limit: 5Member fee: $70

14. Casting Instructor CertificationWorkshopandWritten Exam – Don Simonson. This is thetesting workshop for those interested in becoming aCertified Casting Instructor. It is a mandatory work-shop, and the written test is conducted on this dayonly. The performance portion of the test will be heldThursday. Participants must take both days of testingto become certified. Equipment: Pen or pencil fortaking exam.

Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AdvancedClass limit: 16 • Member fee: $100 (+$50 feeupon passing)

TYING15. Classic Steelhead Flies for NorthwestWaters – Larry Nicholas. Workshop covers tyingtricks, tips, and techniques, with an emphasis onsummer/fall flies with hair wings (low-water style).Floss, ribbing, hackle, hair, cheeks, hooks and dub-bing included. Equipment: Vise, light, your own tools,thread and dubbing tool.

Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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W O R K S H O P S • W O R K S H O P SLevel: Intermediate/Advanced • Class limit: 8Member fee: $50 • Material fee: $10

ON WATER16. A Morning Fishing Trip with Bob Jacklin– Bob Jacklin. This morning/half-day fishing tripwith Bob offers a chance to fish for some of theearly-run brown trout working up the Madison Riverfor the fall spawning. The group will be fishing themorning hatch of Tricos, as well as using hopper andsoft hackle flies. Snack and water provided.Equipment: Standard fly-fishing tackle, waders andMontana fishing license.

Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Level: Intermediate • Class limit: 3Member fee: $130

17.Tenkara Fishing! – Craig Mathews andDaniel Galhardo. This workshop is an introductionof fishing the Tenkara way, the simplest form of flyfishing. Equipment: Provided.

Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: 4 • Member fee: $100

OTHER18. Design Strategy and Construction Tips forBuilding Museum-Quality Fly Plates – StevenJensen. A discussion and demonstration on buildingmuseum-grade fly plates, this workshop is designedfor individuals who have access to professional-grade mat cutters or who plan to invest in suchequipment in the future. The FFF National Conclavefly plate constructed during the workshop will be forsale at the Friday evening auction. Equipment:Participants will be provided with a workbook, so theonly additional requirement is a sense of humor

Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 12 • Member fee: $50Material fee: $10

19. Fly Fishing for Smallmouth, Largemouth,Panfish and Northern Pike – John Johnson. Thisworkshop will cover the equipment, flies and methodsrequired to fly fish for smallmouth bass, largemouthbass, panfish and northern pike. Methods will be illus-trated using numerous photographs and computer-generated graphics. The workshop is based on anextensive database that has been maintained over a15-year period. Variables that affect fly selection suchas water clarity, weather, water temperature, time ofday and time of year will be discussed.

Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 12 • Member fee: $45

NON-ANGLING20. Dutch Oven Cooking – Lew Evans. Learn howto cook a main dish and dessert in a Dutch oven in oneday. Participants will also learn how to care for castiron cookery. If you leave the class hungry, well, youknow the rest! Equipment: All equipment provided.

Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $20Material fee: $10

21. Interpretive Hike –Yellowstone AlpenGuides. Hike into the pristine backcountry in the

area west of Yellowstone with a professional natural-ist and discover places that most visitors only dreamabout. Our exploration will cover approximately sixmiles of gently rolling terrain. Equipment: Water, hik-ing shoes, appropriate clothing for weather condi-tions, sunscreen and a snack and/or sack lunch.

Wednesday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: 12 • Member fee: $20Material fee: $25

76.WestYellowstone on theWing – John Heine,Grizzly &Wolf Discovery Center. One hour intro-duction to birds of the area. Using the WestYellowstone birding brochure as a guide, John willprovide information on the best places and times ofyear to site various species, focusing on those thatmight be discovered at this time of year.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Level: AllClass Limit: 40 • Member fee: FREE

22.Yellowstone’s Predators and TheirRelationships – Bob Hamilton. Bob will explorethe relationships between Yellowstone’s largest pred-ators. This unique workshop is free, so come enjoythis amazing presentation!

Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: Unlimited • Member fee: Free

23. Exploring the Madison EarthquakeFootprint – Joanne Girvin. Participants will meetwith their cars at the U.S. Forest Service office inWest Yellowstone. From there, the group will carpool,stopping along many of the most significant points ofthat August night 52 years ago. A final stop will bemade at the Earthquake Visitors Center beforereturning to West Yellowstone. This workshop is free.Equipment: Jacket, sturdy walking shoes and water.

Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 15 • Member fee: Free

Thursday, September 1CASTING24.Tips and Tricks for Tropical Anglers: ASaltwater Prep Class – Pete Greenan and DustySprague. Attendees will learn the techniquesneeded to make a successful trip to the tropics,including casting larger rods, dealing with wind, sightcasting and presentation. Anglers planning trips todestinations like the Bahamas, Belize, Florida andMexico for tarpon, bonefish, permit and other specieswill learn the special casting styles, the double haul,and the use of high-line speeds needed to makequick, accurate casts. Equipment: 8- or 9-weight rodand 11- or 12-weight rod, plus floating line.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Level: AdvancedClass limit: 12 • Member fee: $50

25. Bends, Mends,Wiggles and Curves – LeslieHolmes. Workshop includes slack-line demonstra-tion with overhead Spey casts using single-handedrods. Equipment: Single-hand trout outfit with leaderand wool tag.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to noonLevel: Intermediate/AdvancedClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $50

26. Introduction to Fly Casting – Bob Jacklin.This basic workshop in fly casting is geared for the

beginner, as well as the intermediate, angler. Bobbelieves that the rudiments and principles of all goodfly casting are found in three basic fly casts: the rollcast, the pick-up and lay-down, and the false cast.Bob will cover these three basic casts to teach thestudent line control and accuracy. He will also explaintheory and the principles of the cast, as well as thetechniques used to prove the theory. Bob will alsocover specialty casts used every day in our fishing.This workshop will be a hands-on instructional ses-sion for learning and improving your fly casting skills.The advanced casts, such as the double-haul andshooting line, will also be covered. The emphasis onthis class will be to improve everyone’s fly castingability, thus building your fly casting confidence on-stream. Equipment: Rod, reel, line with leader (Bobwill furnish fly).

Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $55

27. Certified Casting Instructor TEST –Performance Portion (this is the performanceportion of the FFF Certified Casting Instructorprogram). Candidates must complete the CastingInstructor Certification Workshop and pass the writ-ten exam to become certified. Equipment: Includedwith prerequisite of workshop for written exam.Must have rod, maximum 9-foot, 7-weight; line,maximum 7-weight floating; leader, minimum 7.5feet; yarn fly.

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Level: Advanced • Class limit: 16Member fee: Included with CCI workshop andwritten exam (prerequisite)

28. Casting Rendezvous. Have a specific castingproblem? Want to learn something new? Just want tocast with the experts? This is the place to go andplay! Jim Valle and other FFF Casting Instructors willbe casting throughout the day – having some funand challenging each other – and are eager to meetand cast with you. Bring your rod, line, leader andyarn fly. Stop in – you never know who might bethrowing a line! New casters, want to give it a try?Come on, we’ll find a rod for you! This is a greatopportunity to fill in your free time between work-shops. Big problems, little problems … bring ’em on!Open to all casters of all ages and levels, in the truespirit of the FFF Conclave. Equipment: Rod, reel, lineand leader, yarn fly.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: Unlimited • Member fee: Free

29. Intermediate Casting – John Van Dalen.An interactive class to improve casting skills, thisworkshop includes casting physics, styles of casting,error analysis and specialty casts. Equipment: Rodand reel.

Thursday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Level: IntermediateClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $50

30. Slack Line Casting and Mending For MoreFish – Floyd Dean. Be lord of the rise, and queenof the dries! Improve your fishing prowess utilizingcasting techniques gleaned from Floyd’s extensivelibrary and his contacts with expert casters of today.Be a slacker – you will learn aerialized casting andmending techniques that will help you put the slackwhere it counts. Participants will learn curve casting,

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insect presentations and how to adapt to variousfishing situations. Equipment: Your favorite trout rodwith 9-foot leader and 4X tippet; we’ll supply the flywith no hook.

Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Level: Intermediate/Advanced • Class limit: 10Member fee: $50

31. Improve your Fishing by ImprovingYourBackcast – Mary Ann Dozer and JohnMacDiarmid. The quality of your backcast deter-mines the overall quality of your cast; tight back loopsgive you a strong foundation for accuracy and dis-tance. In this class, you will learn key hand/rodmechanics (motions) to tighten your back loop andpractice drills to master your backcast, thus increasingyour catching! Equipment: Single-handed trout rod.

Thursday: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: IntermediateClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $50

CONTINUING EDUCATIONWORKSHOP FOR FFF CERTIFIEDCASTING INSTRUCTORS32. Direct InstructionWorkshop for CastingInstructors – David Diaz. The Direct InstructionWorkshop is a continuing education course for allFFF Certified Casting Instructors in good standing.Completion earns four Professional Service Units.Direct Instruction (DI) was made for teaching fly cast-ing because it achieves student success in minutesnot hours or days. And for fly casting just like golf ortennis, success is the best posture for studentimprovement. For every college and professional ath-letic coaching program, DI is the preferred instruc-tional mode. To acquire a physical skill-set, nothingtops telling the students exactly what to do. DI con-trasts with inquiry-based instruction, where collegestudent exploration aims at acquiring a skill-set thatis a body of intellectual knowledge. DI’s efficiencyresults from subordinating teaching students howcasting works (understanding it theoretically), andemphasizing exactly what they have to do to cast(practical casting). Thus, DI is overtly prescriptive andis the most powerful method to teach beginners, whoare the majority of those seeking professional flycasting instruction. In DI, the casting principles thatcomprise the FFF approach to teaching fly castingremain definitive but not obvious. Each participantwill receive a copy of the DI Workshop for his ownuse on a CD. The DI Workshop will have two parts:a PowerPoint Presentation and a hands-on practicalclass with scripts. Equipment: Fly rods for castingand practice.

Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Level: Advanced/InstructorsClass limit: 50 • Member fee: $20

TYING33. Classic Spey Flies and Dee Flies – LarryNicholas. This workshop is a hands-on dubbingapplication covering hackle tip wings, strip wingsand dee wings; Spey hackle, ribbing application ofsilk worm gut and blind eye hooks. Class providesdubbing, Spey hackle, hackle for wings, ribbings,cheeks, hooks, silkworm gut, floss and turkey quill.Equipment: Vise, light, thread, dubbing tool, andother usual tools.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to noonLevel: Advanced • Class limit: 8Member fee: $50 • Material fee: $20

34.Tying Tube Flies: A New Look at Streamers– GerryWorden. Participants will learn how to tietube fly streamers for trout, steelhead and salmon.Instruction will include use of a Eumer Tube FlyAdapter and various types of tubes. Three differentstyles of tube flies will be presented, as well as howto tie an effective streamer wing. Equipment: Studentshould have good beginning fly tying skills; need tobring a vise, scissors, bobbin and thread, bodkin, andhead cement. Member fee includes a Eumer Tube FlyAdapter for each student and all materials

Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: BeginnerClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $45

35.Tying & Fishing Soft Hackles – J.C.Childress. Instruction on tying and fishing softhackle flies. Equipment: Tying vises, sizes 14 and 12wet fly hooks, tan thread, black thread 8/0 or 6/0.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $60

36. A Survey ofWoven Body Techniques –LeslieWrixon. This workshop covers a variety ofweaving techniques including parallel, overhand,shuttle, checker, half-hitch and more. Equipment:Vise, tools and other necessary items for tying.Please bring a light-colored thread and a dark-col-ored thread. All hooks and materials will be providedby the instructor.

Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Level: Intermediate • Class limit: 8Member fee: $55 • Material fee: $15

ON THE WATER37. Small StreamTerrestrials – Dick Greene.This workshop explores Upper Gallatin River dry-flytactics. Equipment: Rod/reel/waders and YNP fishingpermit.

Thursday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 4 • Member fee: $80

OTHER AND ON THE WATER38. Introduction to Fly Fishing – John Johnson.This workshop provides all the information needed tostart fly fishing. In the morning, we’ll cover casting,knots, aquatic biology, equipment, flies, fishing meth-ods and destinations. This will be a hands-on classwith a chance to handle equipment, lines and fliesalong with an up-close-and-personal session withlocal mayfly, stonefly, and caddis fly nymphs. In theafternoon, we will review casting and go to a nearbyriver to fish for trout and practice dry-fly and wet-flyfishing methods. Equipment: Waders; fly rods avail-able.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Level: Beginner/Intermediate • Class limit: 12Member fee: $50 • Material fee: $10

OTHER39. Aquatic Entomology – Arthur Mazzier.This workshop includes a detailed study of mayflies,caddisflies, stoneflies and midges, as well as areview of the other six aquatic orders. The workshop

includes a PowerPoint presentation of the history andbiology of the insects, and a microscopic study of thesame insects.

Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 6 • Member fee: $85

40. Making Fly Hooks the AntiqueWay – DarrelMartin. This workshop returns to our angling pastby making fly hooks based on antique directions:sharpening, barbing, firing and tempering. Studentsexit with functional tackle akin to that used in earlyangling. Handouts, both text and artwork, constitutethe class text, and information on other historicaltackle is included. This is a simple hands-on hook-making session that reveals much about hooks andearly angling. Equipment: Vise, tying tools andcuriosity!

Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $25

NON-ANGLING77.WestYellowstone on theWing – John Heine,Grizzly &Wolf Discovery Center. One hour intro-duction to birds of the area. Using the WestYellowstone birding brochure as a guide, John willprovide information on the best places and times ofyear to site various species, focusing on those thatmight be discovered at this time of year.

Thursday: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Level: AllClass Limit: 40 • Member fee: FREE

41.Treads on Tracks – Freeheel andWheel.This morning’s ride allows participants to explore oneof the many trails around West Yellowstone. You’llreturn refreshed, energized and perhaps a bit tuck-ered out. Departure is from Freeheel and Wheel at 10a.m. Equipment: Bring water and snacks, and dressfor the weather. Participants are welcome to bringtheir own bikes. Freeheel and Wheel has rentals asdoes Yellowstone Bicycles (both in town).

Thursday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Level: AdvancedClass limit: 20 • Member fee: $20

42. Stylin’ Stones: Custom JewelryWorkshop –Kitty LeeWeary. This three-hour workshop willwalk participants step-by-step through the processof wrapping a stone into a pendant, each in theirown unique way. It will include an introduction, ques-tions and answers, plus making and finishing a pen-dant. At the end of the class, participants will taketheir creation home with them. Equipment: Suppliesand materials provided.

Thursday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 15 • Member fee: $20Material fee: $30

Friday, September 2CASTING43. 12 Most Common Casting Errors: Spottingand Fixing Them – John Breslin and DaveBarron. Fixing anyone’s casting flaw – yours orsomebody else’s – requires spotting the underlyingerror and knowing what is causing it. This class willteach casting instructors to spot the most castingcommon errors, diagnose the causes, and prescribethe cure. It will also teach you how to make thoseerrors to use in casting demonstrations.

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Equipment: Hat, sunglassesFriday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: IntermediateClass limit: 12 • Member fee: $50

44. Getting Loopy over Loops! – Soon Lee andBill Higashi. This workshop will focus on threeitems: 1) The mechanics of loop formation. 2)Practical aspects of casting non-loops and tight, wide,open and tailing loops. 3) Correction of faulty loops.Equipment: Trout rod/reel.

Friday: 8 a.m. to noonLevel: Beginner/Intermediate • Class limit: 6Member fee: $55

45. Backcast:The Key to the Forward Cast –Tim Lawson. The backcast is the “set-up” for theforward cast. If you need to improve your loops, dis-tance, accuracy or efficiency, come and learn thebackcast! Equipment: 5- to 7-weight rod/reel, 7.5- to9-foot leader and yarn fly, floating line.

Friday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $55

46. PracticingWith a Purpose – ChuckEasterling. Designed to help you discover your pointof failure and then develop effective casting routinesand practice drills, this workshop will help you learnwhat to do when you “hit the wall” and how to getpast those inevitable casting plateaus. Specific drillswill be presented to help improve distance, accuracyand presentation casting. Equipment: Favorite prac-tice outfit (rod, reel, line and leaders), eye protectionand hat.

Friday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AdvancedClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $55

47. Simplistic Casting – John Van Dalen.Fly casting demystified! This workshop will demon-strate just how easy learning to cast can be. It’squick and easy – anyone can do it. Learn loops,delivery, casting planes, and roll casting in mereminutes. Equipment: Rod and reel

Friday: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.Level: Beginner/ All • Class limit: 25Member fee: $15

48. Casting Rendezvous. Have a specific castingproblem? Want to learn something new? Just want tocast with the experts? This is the place to go andplay! Chase Jablonski and other FFF CastingInstructors will be casting throughout the day, havingsome fun challenging each other, and are eager tomeet and cast with you. Stop in – you never knowwho might be throwing a line! New casters, want togive it a try? Come on, we’ll find a rod for you! Thisworkshop offers a great opportunity to fill in your freetime between workshops. Big problems, little prob-lems – bring ’em on! Open to all casters of all agesand levels, in the true spirit of the FFF Conclave.Equipment: Rod, reel, line and leader, yarn fly.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: Unlimited • Member fee: Free

49. Getting in the Zone: Self Hypnosis as anAide to Casting Practices – David Barron andDr. Frank Harford. Instructors will critique eachindividual’s casting on the lawn, followed by a hyp-notic induction for the purpose of working on theproblems identified. Students will then return to thecasting field to evaluate the results. Instruction will

be given on self-hypnosis, and each student willreceive a recording so they may continue to use thistechnique at home. Equipment: Student’s favorite rodand reel, 5- or 6-weight, sunglasses, hat, sunscreenand water.

Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $50

50. Loops 101 – Steve Hollensed. Fly casting isall about the loop. Change those imperfect loops toloops of perfection through simple, easy and practi-cal methods. Participants will learn the principlesbehind good loop formation and how to put thoseprinciples into effect. Bring your “not-so-beautiful”loops, leave with beautiful loops. Class is best suitedto advanced beginners who have some ability toform basic loops, up to lower-level advanced stu-dents who are having trouble with loops’ shape andsize. Equipment: Bring your favorite practice rod (5-to 7-weights work best) with floating line, leaders,yarn flies and sunglasses.

Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 6 • Member fee: $50

51. How to Improve and PerfectYour DoubleHaul – Floyd Dean. If you’ve ever dreamed of cast-ing across the Madison River or going after bonefishor tarpon, or you’ve been frustrated by not having that10 extra feet to reach the big trout on the far bank,this class is for you. Take the confusion and mystiqueout of the double-haul, utilizing exercises designed todevelop timing and feel. Then proceed throughadvanced double-haul techniques, including thepitfalls of the double-haul and how to avoid them.Equipment: Favorite 5- to 10-weight rod withweight-forward floating line and a 7- to 9-foot 4Xto 5X leader; fly supplied.

Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Level: Intermediate/AdvancedClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $50

52. Improve (Or Learn) the Double-Haul theEasyWay: By FEEL! – John Breslin and DaveLeger. If you’re trying to learn to haul and are havinga hard time, this method of teaching the haul,entirely by feel, may be the ticket for you. It will getat the hauling part of your brain in an entirely differ-ent way. If you have basic casting skills, this may beyour class for learning the double-haul. This work-shop has very close to 100 percent success!Equipment: Hat, sunglasses.

Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: IntermediateClass limit: 12 • Member fee: $55

TYING53. Fly FishingTips andTricks: 50Years Underthe Influence of a Vise – Michael T.Williams. Thisclass is designed for beginning to intermediate flytierswho want to make quantum leaps in skill develop-ment. This is a total “hands-on” experience. Instructordemonstrates skill, and then offers individual coach-ing to each student. Filled with high energy, enthusi-asm and plenty of encouragement, this is a greatclass! Equipment: Vise, scissors, 6/0 thread, bobbin.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.Level: Beginning/Intermediate • Class limit: 8Member fee: $45 • Material fee: $5

54.Tying George Grant Flies – Todd Collins and

James Flaherty. This full-day workshop unlocks themysteries of Grant’s woven hair hackles and bodies.Not recommended for beginners. Equipment: Twothread bobbins, scissors, whip-finisher, etc. Vise is amust but absolutely no pedestal vise. The materialfee includes an excellent kit with materials and toolsneeded to tie the Grant flies.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: IntermediateClass limit: 12 • Member fee: $60Material fee: $50

55. Deer Hair Techniques with Mike George –Mike George. Mike will demonstrate, and providehands-on training, of how to tie with deer hair usinghis techniques. The workshop will cover only thebasic procedure. Equipment: Tying tools, includingvise; Mike will provide hair, hooks and thread.

Friday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: IntermediateClass limit: 12 • Member fee: $55

56. Fly FishingTips andTricks: 50Years Underthe Influence of a Vise – Michael T.Williams.This class is designed for beginning to intermediateflytiers who want to make quantum leaps in skilldevelopment. This is a total “hands-on” experience.Instructor demonstrates skill and then offers individualcoaching to each student. With high energy, enthusi-asm and plenty of encouragement, this is a greatclass! Equipment: Vise, scissors, 6/0 thread, bobbin.

Friday: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Level: Beginner/Intermediate • Class limit: 8Member fee: $50 • Material fee: $5

57.Warmwater Artistic Foam Fishing Flies –Jerome Hebert. Learn how to tie quick, semi-realis-tic crawfish, hoppers and dragon flies. Learn how totie extended-body foam flies, how to use foam tocounterbalance non-lead weight, and techniquesusing sewing needles to insert materials. Equipment:Vise, scissors and durable thread for binding yellow,tan and black (or just black and white).

Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $50Material fee: $15

CASTING & ON WATER58. Single-Handed Spey Moves for Fishing –David Diaz. Spey casting is not exclusively two-handed, nor does it require specialized tackle. Usingconventional trout and bass tackle, participants inthis class will learn Spey casting moves that willimprove their fishing efficiency by placing the flylonger in the strike zone. Included are the dynamicroll, switch, single and double Spey, the snake roll,and spiral pick-up. Class conduct is exclusively ahands-on, practical one without technical terms.The goal of the class is to make these Spey movesfluid, irresistible and permanent. Equipment: Fishinglicense, sunscreen, water, snacks, hats, sunglasses,waders and wading boots, 5-weight to 8-weightrods and lines with 8- to 9-foot leaders.

Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: IntermediateClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $50

NON-ANGLING59. Dutch Oven Cooking – Lew Evans. Learnhow to cook a main dish and a dessert in a Dutchoven – in one day! You will also learn how to care for

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cast iron cookery. If you leave the class hungry, well,you know the rest! Equipment: Provided.

Friday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $20Material fee: $10

60.Yarn Tasting – Pati Taylor. This workshop offersa chance to try out new, different high-quality yarns,plus includes a discussion about the making of theyarns, and their different properties. Participants willreceive a packet of several different yarns in a large-enough quantity to try out. Equipment: Crochet hooksor knitting needles. If not available, loaners will beprovided.

Friday: 9 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: 25 • Member fee: $20Material fee: $15

61.What Animals Do to Adapt – Doug Kehl.Explaining a fascinating topic, Doug describes justhow far some species will go to adapt to a new andchanging environment.

Friday: 10:30 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: Unlimited • Member fee: Free

62. Lake Sea Kayaking –Yellowstone AlpenGuides. Kayaking the waters west of Yellowstoneallows you to experience this unspoiled ecosystemas you glide along the pristine shores of HebgenLake in your own sleek kayak. No experience neces-sary! Paddling techniques are relatively simple andeasy to learn, and every trip is expertly guided. Ourfleet of kayaks includes state-of-the-art tandem andsingle boats designed to be extremely stable yet faston the water. Equipment: Wear shorts and sandals ifweather permits; bring a water bottle.

Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $30Material fee: $40

63.Wine Making 101 – Ellen Clark. This is anintroduction to making 3- to 6-gallon batches of wineusing wild fruits common to the Rocky Mountains.Equipment and techniques will be demonstrated, anda handout will be provided.

Friday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: BeginnerClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $20

64. Fresh Catch – Ken Takata. This session will beheld at a stream or lake location so that participantscan experience and practice the art of taking fish-catching photos. Moms, this could be just for you tohelp capture that shot of your child’s first catch.Equipment: Drinking water, sunscreen, bug repellentand, of course, a digital camera.

Friday: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Level: Beginner/Intermediate • Class limit: 15Member fee: $30 • Material fee: $10

Saturday, September 3CASTING65. Saltwater Fly-Fishing Techniques – GordyHill and Jim Valle. Casting techniques for saltwaterflats and deep-water fishing will be covered, in addi-tion to presentations and fish-fighting tricks andmethods for flats species such as bonefish, tarpon,permit and others. Surf and big game ocean fishingwill be included. Equipment: 5- to 10-weight rod,

weight forward 5- to 10-weight lines, 8- to 10-footleaders, yarn flies and eye protection.

Saturday: 8 a.m. to noonLevel: Intermediate/AdvancedClass limit: 15 • Member fee: $65

66. Learning to Cast in All Wind Conditions –Don Simonson. Learn how to casting into a head-wind, tailwind and wind coming onto the casting side.Students should be able to produce narrow loops andbe able to haul. Equipment: Rod, reel and line.

Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon • Level: IntermediateClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $50

67.The Double-Haul for Dummies – RheaTopping. An excellent workshop for instructors, thisfun and popular class covers numerous exercisesand methodologies for learning and teaching thedouble-haul. You will have the opportunity to use ashooting head, as well. This year’s class closely fol-lows the contents of Rhea’s instructional double-haulvideo, which will be available at the fair. Studentsmust be able to false cast and shoot line. Equipment:5- or 6-weight rod and weight-forward floating line.

Saturday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Level: Intermediate/AdvancedClass limit: 8 • Member fee: $55

68.Two-Handed CastsWith a Single-HandedRod – Carl Zarelli. Most people think Spey castingcan only be done effectively with a two-handed rod,but this is simply not true. Let me show you how toperform these simple and effective casts, with lesswear and tear on your body, in confined and tightareas. Equipment: Medium-fast to fast rods; weight-forward floating lines with an 8-foot leader.

Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $50

69.The Substance and Style of Fly Casting –Don Simonson. Learning the what, why and how offly casting by understanding the substance and stylefactors of the cast. Equipment: Rod, reel and line.

Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: BeginnerClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $55

TYING70.Weaving Hair Hackle:Tying Pott Hair Flies –Frank Johnson. Learn to weave the hair hackleused on the famous Pott hair flies using the simpleloom and weaving techniques that Franz Pott keptsecret for so many years. This will be the first publicdemonstration of these weaving and tying tech-niques. It’s fun and simple: If you can tie your shoes,you can weave hair hackle. Equipment: Tying tools,black and orange 3/0 or 210 denier tying thread.Instructor will provide all other materials.

Saturday: 8 a.m. to noonLevel: Intermediate • Class limit: 10Member fee: $50 • Material fee: $10

71.Tying Modern Bass Bugs: Fly FishingBeyond the Popper – Craig Riendeau. Join CraigRiendeau, ardent warmwater flytier, designer and fish-erman, as he helps you advance your bass fishingskills beyond merely throwing a topwater popper toentice your quarry. Get your hands-on education intotying several of the best new warmwater flies on the

market and guidance on how to use them. No matterwhich species of bass you target, whether you fishlakes or rivers, these flies produce when the popperwon’t. Learn to tie flies that go where the fish live.Flies that go into and over the weeds, flies with inter-changeable weighting that get to whatever depths youneed and the weight can be quickly changed as condi-tions do so you stay there, flies that swim on their ownand trigger strikes. Craig has been a fly fisherman for40 years and is a Rainy’s fly designer with several pat-terns having been featured in the pages of Fly Tyerand Eastern Fly Fishing magazines. As a part-time fly-fishing bass guide and warmwater fly fishing directorfor the Atlanta Fly Fishing Club in Georgia, Craig is onthe leading edge of the new resurgence of warmwaterfly fishing. If you can competently tie a Woolly Bugger,you can tie these too, so come join him in TyingModern Bass Bugs! Equipment: Vise, bobbin, bodkin,0.006 mono thread, hackle pliers, scissors, small nee-dle-nosed pliers, heavy-duty sewing machine needle,dark olive Prismacolor marker, super-glue gel. (Hooks,dumbbell eyes, rabbit strips, Sili-legs, polar chenille,ringers, ribbing, Estaz, hard mason mono, wire leadermaterial, hair curlers, goop, float foam and plasticeyes provided.)

Saturday: 8 a.m. to noonLevel: Intermediate • Class limit: 20Member fee: $50 • Material fee: $10

72. Constructing Flies – Scott Sanchez. In thisclass, Scott will teach traditional and unconventionalmethods of creating effective flies. Equipment: Flytying tools.

Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Level: Intermediate/Advanced • Class limit: 10Member fee: $60 • Material fee: $5

ON WATER73. Nymph Fishing Made Easy – Bob Krumm.Nymph fishing is the most effective way to catchtrout because trout spend 90 percent of their feedingtime below the water surface. This course will enablethe student to hone their nymph fishing skills.Equipment: A 9-foot, 5- or 6-weight rod with aweight-forward floating line, plus an assortment ofnymphs.

Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 10 • Member fee: $60

OTHER74. Stoneflies on the Stream – David Nelson.Meet on the stream and learn several methods ofgathering aquatic specimens, as well as aspects oftheir life cycle and biology that help anglers havemore fun and catch more fish. Equipment: Waders

Saturday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Level: AllClass limit: 4 • Member fee: $35

SPECIAL FREE VIDEO75. Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of GreatPredators –WestYellowstone Chamber. Thisworkshop presents a compelling argument that toppredators hold a key to life itself. Come see thisgreat, free presentation! Location: Meet at the WestYellowstone Visitors Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave.

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to noon • Level: AllClass limit: Unlimited • Member fee: Free

W O R K S H O P S • W O R K S H O P S

Registration form for workshops on pages 14-15

Please read and follow these instructions for Fly Fishing FairRegistration – call the FFF office with any questions.Online Registration: We now offer an online registrationprocess through RegOnline, a worldwide registration company.The service provides a real-time registration process andenhances our ability to manage all aspects of the Fair. Eachperson participating in the Fair, whether attending a workshop,a program or a meal event will have to register. The system willallow a group to register; however, each attendee within thegroup will have to register. This is a new process for registeringfor the Fair. The policies below are subject to change at anytime to adapt with the new process.Registration: Registration begins June 6, 2011, at 9 a.m. MountainTime. We will NOT accept any registration prior to that date and timewhether they are made online, faxed or mailed..EQUITABLE REGISTRATION POLICY: We encourage online registrationto ensure the registrant has access to current available workshops.However, we will process faxed and mailed registrations. We will enterthe information into the online registration system in the order they arereceived. Mailed registrations will be entered the day they are receivedin alphabetical order.Registration deadline: Registration will close on August 1, 2011, at5 p.m. Mountain Time. After that date you may register on-site at theFair Registration Desk during the show. You may also purchase avail-able workshops at that time.Options for registering: If you are a member you will be required togive your member number. Please have it available. If you are a non-member you will be asked to join the Federation of Fly Fishers.

1) Online – THIS IS THE PREFERRED METHOD OF REGISTRA-TION. Go to www.federationconclave.org. The system will giveyou detailed instructions as you fill out the forms. A GREATBENEFIT: Our system is real-time, so you will know which work-shops are available at the time you register.

2) Mail or fax – Fill out the form including your registration fee,membership fee, workshop selections, special activities forms andpayment. Instructions are below:a) Select the appropriate Fair Registration Fee (if you are Show

Involved, i.e. workshop instructor, demo tyer, exhibitor, pro-gram presenter and you are bringing family with you, pleasepay $10 and list who they are so we can register them also).

b) Workshop fees: Members (1st column), and Material Fee (2ndcolumn). Transfer these totals to the Workshop Total on page 15.

c) Select special activities, meal tickets and special offers.d) Add up all of the above items and enter it on the “Grand

Total” line on your registration form – this is what you pay.e) Send all forms to the FFF office. Pay by check or credit card.f) Your registration will be manually entered into the system in theorder it is received. Faxed or mailed registrations will not beaccepted prior to 9 a.m. Mountain Time June 6, 2011.

NOTE:• All workshops have a number; check the descriptions and selectthe workshop with the skill level appropriate for you.

• To give as many people as possible the opportunity to take anon-water workshop, we ask that you only select two per personduring the first couple weeks of registration; if there are on-water workshops available after that, feel free to sign up for asmany as you like. Thank you.

REQUEST: Fax or mail - please register under the name you wanton your name badge, or put “quotes” around the name you wantus to use for your name badge. Please note if you are ShowInvolved. If you are registering as a family, you must list everyone’sname in order for them to be registered for the show and receivetheir name badge (this also includes Show Involved).

Wait Lists: A wait list will be handled by the online registration sys-tem. If a cancellation is received, the next person on the list will becontacted. When a person on the waitlist enrolls in the workshop, itwill be closed again. Appropriate fees will be charged at that time.Your registration will be changed online if you accept a workshop,and your credit card will be charged or refunded automatically basedon the new total sum of your registration.Confirmation of registration: You will receive a confirmation of allevents and workshops for which you have registered. If you receive anonline confirmation you are registered for the events listed in that confir-mation. If you fax or mail your registration you will receive the sameconfirmation; however, your entry has to be manually entered into thesystem. If you do not provide an e-mail with your paper registration aconfirmation will be mailed to you. Please allow up to three weeks formailed confirmations.Refund Policies:

1) Workshop change/cancellation of a workshop:a) Please modify your registration online if possible. You may

call, or write us, regarding your requested change(s) on orprior to 5 p.m. Mountain Time August 1, 2011; NO changes,regardless of mode, will be accepted after this date.

b) Unlimited changes are available if you make changes throughour online service. One free change can be made to yourmailed or faxed registration and a processing fee of $10 willbe assessed for subsequent changes. All changes must bedone on or before August 1.

c) It is your responsibility to make sure your workshops do notoverlap – we do NOT check this for you. We will not refundoverlapped workshops.

d) If you are unable to attend a workshop for which you haveenrolled, we encourage you to select a replacement. You maysubmit your change online or call the FFF office for assistanceprior to August 1.

e) On-site workshop changes/cancellations cannot beaccepted or refunds issued unless for special circum-stances. Check in with the FFF staff at the registration desk.

f) If you are a “no-show” to a workshop(s) defined byattendance records, you will not be refunded.

g) The FFF reserves the right to cancel any workshop for any rea-son. If a workshop is cancelled or time changed by the FFFthat prevents you from attending, you will receive a full refundfor that workshop.

h) In the event that a workshop instructor cancels his/her work-shop, the FFF reserves the right to select a skilled alternate. Norefund will be issued in this case.

2) Wait list:a) The online registration system will handle online wait list

refunds. If you register by mail and pay with a check, yourregistration will be entered to the online system. If you are wait-listed and do not get in to a workshop you will receive a refundafter the Fair. Please allow up to 4 weeks for the refund.

3) Cancellation of your Fly Fishing Fair registration:a) A $25 cancellation fee will be charged for all registra-

tion cancellations to cover non-refundable costs.b) Refunds will be issued on cancellations received prior to

August 1, 2011, less the $25 cancellation fee. Refunds will beprocessed as soon as possible.

c) Cancellations received after August 1 will NOT be refundedexcept for special circumstances approved by the FFF. Yourspecial circumstances must be put in writing and sent to the FFFoffice. The cancellation fee still applies and will be deductedfrom your refund.

d) Cancellations by phone will be accepted. We request you fol-low the call with your reason in writing and send viafax (406-222-5823), mail (FFF Fly Fishing Fair Registration,5237 U.S. Highway 89 S., Ste. 11, Livingston, MT 59047-9176), or e-mail (conclave@fedflyfishers.org). Special circum-stances need to be noted to receive a refund.

e) If you choose you may donate all or a portion of your refundto the FFF.*

*This is the only national fundraising event to support the mission and goals of theFFF. At any time during the online process you may make a donation to the FFF. If youregister by mail and would like to donate to the FFF, please check the donation boxand notate the amount. We will send you a donation letter for tax purposes.

Please call the FFF office if you have any questions about these policies at 406-222-9369.

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1 THCI Certification - Al Buhr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (+$50 upon passing). . . . . . . . . . . $ ______

Tuesday, August 302 Fly Casting Basics and a Bit Beyond - Bryan Martin

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55 . . . . . . . . . $ ______

3 Physics and Fly Casting - Walter Simbirski and Server Sadik. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . $2 . . . $ ______

4 Spey Fishing For Fall Lake Runs on the Madison River- Michael Loebl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

5 Switch Rods for Trout Fishing - Michael Loebl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

6 Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing: Supporting our Veterans withDisabilities - Warren Phillips, Ph.D and Friends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free . . . . . . . . . $ _FREE_

7 All Things Fly Fishing - Craig Mathews and John Juracek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free. . . . . . . . . . $ _FREE_

8 One-Day Graphite Rod Building - Howard Bethel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60 . . . . . . . . . $ ______

Wednesday, August 319 Masters Prep Workshop - Bruce Richards . . . . $40 . . . . . . . . . $ ______

10 Master Certified Instructor Testing . . . . . . . . $175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (+$50 fee upon passing) . . . . . . . $ ______

11 Instruction for Instructors - John Van Dalen . . $40. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

12 The Long Cast: Getting Your Fly to Those Far-Away Fish- Eric Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

13 Advanced Fly Casting - Bruce Richards . . . . . $70. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

14 Casting Instructor Certification Workshop and Written Exam- Don Simonson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (+$50 fee upon passing). . . . . . . . $ ______

15 Classic Steelhead Flies for Northwest Waters - Larry Nicholas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 . . $10 . . . $ ______

16 A Morning Fishing Trip with Bob Jacklin - Bob Jacklin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

17 Tenkara Fishing! - Craig Mathews & Daniel Galhardo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

18 Design Strategy and Construction Tips for Building Museum-Quality Fly Plates - Steven Jensen . . . . . . . . $50. . . $10 . . . $ ______

19 Fly Fishing for Smallmouth, Largemouth, Panfish and NorthernPike - John Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

20 Dutch Oven Cooking - Lew Evans . . . . . . . . . . $20. . . $10 . . . $ ______

21 Interpretive Hike - Yellowstone Alpen Guides. . $20. . . $25 . . . $ ______

77 West Yellowstone on the Wing – John Heine, Grizzly & WolfDiscovery Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free. . . . . . . . . . $ _FREE_

22 Yellowstone’s Predators and Their Relationships - Bob Hamilton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free. . . . . . . . . . $ _FREE_

23 Exploring the Madison Earthquake Footprint - Joanne Girvin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free. . . . . . . . . . $ _FREE_

Thursday, September 124 Tips and Tricks for Tropical Anglers: A Saltwater Prep Class

- Pete Greenan and Dusty Sprague . . . . . . . . $50 . . . . . . . . . $ ______

25 Bends, Mends, Wiggles and Curves - Leslie Holmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

26 Introduction to Fly Casting - Bob Jacklin. . . . . $55. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

27 Certified Casting Instructor TEST - Performance PortionIncluded with prerequisite CCI workshop and written exam

28 Casting Rendezvous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free. . . . . . . . . . $ _FREE_

29 Intermediate Casting - John Van Dalen . . . . . . $50. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

30 Slack Line Casting and Mending For More Fish - Floyd Dean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 . . . . . . . . . $ ______

31 Improve your Fishing by Improving Your Backcast - Mary AnnDozer and John MacDiarmid . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

32 Direct Instruction Workshop for Casting Instructors - David Diaz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

33 Classic Spey Flies and Dee Flies - Larry Nicholas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . $20 . . . $ ______

34 Tying Tube Flies: A New Look at Streamers - Gerry Worden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

35 Tying and Fishing Soft Hackles - J.C. Childress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

36 A Survey of Woven Body Techniques - Leslie Wrixon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55. . . $15 . . . $ ______

37 Small Stream Terrestrials - Dick Greene . . . . . $80. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

38 Introduction to Fly Fishing - John Johnson . . . $50. . . $10 . . . $ ______

39 Aquatic Entomology - Arthur Mazzier . . . . . . . $85. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

40 Making Fly Hooks the Antique Way - Darrel Martin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

77 West Yellowstone on the Wing – John Heine, Grizzly & WolfDiscovery Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free. . . . . . . . . . $ _FREE_

41 Treads on Tracks - Freeheel and Wheel. . . . . . $20. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

42 Stylin’ Stones: Custom Jewelry Workshop - Kitty Lee Weary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20. . . $30 . . . $ ______

Friday, September 243 12 Most Common Casting Errors: Spotting and Fixing Them

- John Breslin and Dave Barron. . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

44 Getting Loopy over Loops! - Soon Lee and Bill Higashi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

45 Backcast: The Key to the Forward Cast - Tim Lawson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

46 Practicing With a Purpose - Chuck Easterling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

47 Simplistic Casting - John Van Dalen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

48 Casting Rendezvous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free. . . . . . . . . . $ _FREE_

49 Getting in the Zone: Self-Hypnosis as an Aide to Casting Practices- David Barron and Dr. Frank Harford . . . . . . $50. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

50 Loops 101 - Steve Hollensed . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . . .

51 How to Improve and Perfect Your Double Haul - Floyd Dean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

52 Improve (Or Learn) the Double Haul the Easy Way: By FEEL!- John Breslin and Dave Leger . . . . . . . . . . . $55. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

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53 Fly Fishing Tips and Tricks: 50 Years Under the Influence of a Vise- Michael T. Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45. . . . $5 . . . $ ______

54 Tying George Grant Flies - Todd Collins and James Flaherty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60. . . $50 . . . $ ______

55 Deer Hair Techniques with Mike George - Mike George. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

56 Fly Fishing Tips and Tricks: 50 Years Under the Influence of a Vise- Michael T. Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . $5 . . . $ ______

57 Warmwater Artistic Foam Fishing Flies - Jerome Hebert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . $15 . . . $ ______

58 Single-Handed Spey Moves for Fishing - David Diaz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

59 Dutch Oven Cooking - Lew Evans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20. . . $10 . . . $ ______

60 Yarn Tasting - Pati Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20. . . $15 . . . $ ______

61 What Animals do to Adapt - Doug Kehl. . . . . . Free. . . . . . . . . . $ _FREE_

62 Lake Sea Kayaking - Yellowstone Alpen Guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30. . . $40 . . . $ ______

63 Wine Making 101 - Ellen Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . $20. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

64 Fresh Catch - Ken Takata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30. . . $10 . . . $ ______

Saturday, September 365 Saltwater Fly-Fishing Techniques - Gordy Hill and Jim Valle

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

66 Learning to Cast in All Wind Conditions - Don Simonson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

67 The Double Haul for Dummies - Rhea Topping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

68 Two-Handed Casts With a Single-Handed Rod - Carl Zarelli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

69 The Substance and Style of Fly Casting - Don Simonson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

70 Weaving Hair Hackle: Tying Pott Hair Flies - Frank Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . $10 . . . $ ______

71 Tying Modern Bass Bugs: Fly Fishing Beyond the Popper- Craig Riendeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50. . . $10 . . . $ ______

72 Constructing Flies - Scott Sanchez . . . . . . . . . $60. . . . $5 . . . $ ______

73 Nymph Fishing Made Easy - Bob Krumm . . . . $60. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

74 Stone Flies on the Stream - David Nelson. . . . $35. . . . . . . . . . $ ______

75 Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators - WestYellowstone Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free. . . . . . . . . . $ _FREE_

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By Larry GibbsAuction/Raffle Chairman

The FFF Auction and Raffle will be in full swing thisAugust in West Yellowstone, Montana, during thenational Fly Fishing Fair. The silent auction tables willbe open for your viewing and bidding for four daysthis year, Wednesday, Aug. 31, through Saturday,Sept. 3. The raffle tables will also be open for you totry your luck at some great prizes.

Be sure to join us Friday, Sept. 2, for the live auctionpreview from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. where there will be acash bar, great appetizers, a silent auction and a spe-cial raffle drawing. Sign up for the preview on page15. You may attend the live auction starting immedi-ately at 7:30 p.m. for no entrance fee – just show up!This is a main highlight and the only fundraising auc-tion held at the national level.

One trip that is being offered and will be a live auctionitem is the southwest Wisconsin guided float. AWisconsin Spring Creek fly-fishing trip is offered byJacquish Hollow Angler and Angler’s Inn in southwestWisconsin. The trip is for two people, for two days ofguided fishing and three nights lodging at the Angler’sInn B&B owned by David and Nancy Barron.

We have a number of amazing items, including rods,reels, tying materials and wine baskets. These have allbeen donated by individuals and companies that sup-port the FFF and are up for bid in the live and silentauctions, as well as to win in the raffles. We’d like tothank these generous supporters!

Everyone who pursues a fly-fishing lifestyle will bethrilled with the selection of guided fly-fishing trips,beautiful fly plates, flies, exceptional art and the finestgear, plus a nice selection of non fly-fishing relateditems.

You’re invited to the Holiday Inn for an excitingauction and raffle!

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Attendee(s) Information Please Print Clearly

Name:____________________________________________________________ Initials: ________ Member #: ______________

Other attendees included in this registration � Initials � Relationship to you �

_____________________________________________________________ ________ _____________________________

_____________________________________________________________ ________ _____________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: _________________________

Phone:_____________________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________________________

FFF Membership: � My membership is current.Renew or join the FFF: Individual $35 / Senior $25 / Family $45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _________________________

Fair Registration:Individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _________________________

Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _________________________

Show-Involved with Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _________________________

Special Activities (fill out special activities forms as required per person attending and attach)

Youth Fly Fishing Camp Sept. 3: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 per child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _________________________

Women’s Program Sept. 1 and Sept. 2: . . . . . ____________ number attending x $150 . . . $ _________________________

Workshops TotalTotal from workshops registration sheets on preceding pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _________________________

Meals/EventsPresident’s and Awards Banquet Aug. 31: . . . (number attending) ___________ x $40 each $ _________________________

Auction Sept. 2: . . . . . . . . (number attending) _______ x $15 each (appetizers and cash bar) $ _________________________

Barbecue Sept. 3: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (number attending) ___________ x $25 each $ _________________________

Special Offers2011 Limited Edition Show Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (quantity) ___________x $6 each $ _________________________

Raffle Tickets (one pack of 6 tickets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (quantity) ___________x $5 each $ _________________________

GRAND TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _________________________

Payment Method Credit Card Information

� Check enclosed � Visa � MC � Discover � American Express

Card #________________________________________________ Exp. Date __________________

Signature ___________________________________________________Security Code:__________

Mail to:FFF Fly Fishing Fair Registration5237 U.S. Highway 89 S., Ste. 11Livingston, MT 59047-9176

2011 Fly Fishing Fair & Conclave Registration Mail/Fax FormRegister online with a credit card at FederationConclave.org. Please read the registration policies before submitting this form.

Fax with VISA/MC/DISCOVER/AMEX card info to: 406-222-5823Or register online at FederationConclave.org

Be sure to attach all other completed forms including workshop selections, women and youth activity registration forms.Registration opens June 6, and closes August 1, 2011. Please read the registration policies before submitting your registration.

� If I am due a refund, I choose to make a donation of this amount $__________ to the Federation of Fly Fishers.

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Volunteers, we need your help!The FFF’s annual Fly Fishing Fair would not be possible withoutthe dedicated efforts of many volunteers. If you would like topitch in and help, we want to know!

Name: _________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________ State:_________

Zip: __________________Phone: ___________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________

I’d like to volunteer for thefollowing activities:(Check all that apply. Timesvolunteers are needed areindicated by ‘Hours.’)� Auction/RaffleHours: see schedule page 2

� Program AnnouncerHours: Wed-Sat various

� Registration DeskHours: Tue-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

� Youth CampHours: Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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I’m available on these dates andtimes: (fill in times, i.e., 9 a.m. -2 p.m.)� Tuesday, Aug. 30 ___________� Wednesday, Aug. 31

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Youth Fly Fishing Camp Registration 2011

By Bruce Brown, Youth Camp Chair

The Youth Fly Fishing Camp is a one-day educational programthat’s not only a whole lot of fun, but also a great way todevelop fly-fishing skills and learn about the world in which fish

live. The camp is designed for ages 8-17 and will offer a wide varietyof angling and aquatic education topics.

The class begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m. Saturday,September 3. Instruction will be in the introduction of the equipment used infly fishing, beginning fly tying, entomology, knots, angler ethics — includingLeave No Trace and a discussion on Catch and Release, as well as beginningand intermediate fly casting. The first part of the day will encompass the instruc-tion; the latter part involves fishing in a still water environment offsite from theHoliday Inn. For interested Boy Scout campers, you can earn some of the FlyFishing Merit Badge requirements.

Registration fee is $15 per child.Those attending the Youth Camp should bring sunglasses, sunscreen and a

hat. Fly rods and tying gear can be provided if needed; indicate those items onthe registration form. In an attempt to reduce costs and facilitate the program,LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. Please bring your own sack lunch AND waterbottle. A cooler will be provided for storage on the day of the camp. All children11 years of age and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Volunteers are vital to the success of the Youth Camp. Your assistance isneeded, whether it is only for a couple of hours or a full day, to provide asmuch one-on-one attention as possible. If you are interested in volunteering,please fill out the volunteer form at right. Be sure to indicate you want to helpwith the Youth Camp and the times you are available. Contact Bruce Brown viae-mail at hookedontahosa@comcast.net with any questions. Class is limited tothe first 20 registrants.

About Bruce BrownBruce Brown is a former police officer from Phoenix who relocated to Denvermore than 11 years ago. Brown is a registered Boy Scout adult leader and thechairman of a Fly Fishing Merit Badge Program for the Denver Area Council ofthe Boy Scouts of America. He has been a member of the Arizona Fly Castersand High Plains Drifters FFF clubs since 1986. His father is Dick Brown, vicepresident of conservation for the Eastern Rocky Mountain Council, who notonly introduced him to the art of fly fishing and scouting, but also to the FFF.Brown looks forward to coordinating this year’s camp and introducing all newcampers and welcoming previous campers to this year’s Youth Camp.

Your form will be processed anda confirmation will be sent to youonce the volunteer schedule iscompleted.

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To submit your form, print thisdocument, fill it out, and do ONEof the following:1. Mail to: 5237 U.S. Hwy 89 S.,

Ste.11, Livingston, MT 590472. Fax to: 406-222-58233. To request an electronicdocument write to:conclave@fedflyfishers.org

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All youngsters ages 8 to 17 are invited to participate in the FFF YouthCamp during the 2011 Fly Fishing Fair. Fill out one registration formper child and submit payment along with your Fly Fishing Fair regis-tration form from page 16. (Please print)

Contact Information:Parent’s/Guardian’s name(s): _________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________________

CITY: __________________________ STATE: ____ ZIP:____________

PHONE:__________________________________________________

E-MAIL: __________________________________________________

NAME OF CHILD:______________________________ AGE: _______

Child’s Experience in Fly Fishing� Beginner � 1-2 years experience � Experienced� Will need equipment for the day

Parents/Guardians: All kids 11 years and under MUST BEACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

Pick up a registration packet from the registration desk prior to your childattending the camp. A Hold Harmless Agreement will be in your packand must be signed and submitted before your child can participate.

Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________

If you are not planning to attend the Fly Fishing Fair activities and onlywant to register your child for the camp, please call the FFF office at406-222-9369 to make arrangements.

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By Molly Semenik

We have gathered an incredible group of femaleinstructors for the Women’s Program this year,Thursday, Sept. 1 and Friday, Sept. 2, in West

Yellowstone, Montana. This will be our second visit to theBar-N-Ranch, a perfect setting for the class. These women areprofessional guides, flytiers, writers and certified castinginstructors – they’re fantastic! We have shortened the pro-gram to 1½ days to allow attendees to take a follow-up classFriday afternoon, if they wish. Please see the WorkshopGuide for possible classes that would round out your experi-ence. Afternoon classes usually run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Women’s Program will be geared to both beginners(those that have never held a fly rod) and the seasoned angler.We will cover a wide range of topics: rigging, knot tying,aquatic insects (live samples) and casting. On Thursday after-noon we will fish the pond, and Friday will include lawn cast-ing and fishing the South Fork of the Madison River. Alongwith each topic and on-water fishing, we will break into groupsaccording to skill level – that way, everyone’s needs can beaddressed. The Bar-N-Ranch will be a great place for everyoneto gather and enjoy each other’s company under the famousBig Sky of Montana! Hurry and sign up, as this class will fillquickly. See you in Montana!

The Women’s Program is $150 per person and will only take up to16 women, nearly a 2-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio, over 1½ days. Thescheduled days and times are Thursday, Sept. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m., and Friday, Sept. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. On the first day,check in prior to class at the Holiday Inn Fair Registration Desk at 8a.m. and then head off to the Bar-N-Ranch. You will be instructed whereto meet on the second day. Beverages are included for both days andlunch will be included for the first day. A Montana fishing license isrequired if you are going to fish the river on day two.

Be Prepared:What to bring: 4-6 weight rod/reel, 9-foot 4X leader, a few flies (askthe local shops), shoes for fishing the river, sunglasses, hat for sunprotection, water, sunscreen, clothes for all kinds of weather, and a

fishing license if you are going to fish the second day. If you needassistance with what to bring, contact Molly Semenik via e-mail:mollysemenik@tietheknotflyfishing.com.

Location: Bar-N-Ranch, 890 Buttermilk Rd., West Yellowstone,Montana, 406-646-0300, Bar-n-Ranch.com. Contact person is GayleGayagan. Rooms and cabins are available at the Bar-N-Ranch, as well.The class will be able to utilize a dining room for indoor classtime, lawnfor casting, the Danger Pond, and the South Fork of the Madison River.

Instructors:Molly Semenik (contact person) mollysemenik@tietheknotflyfishing.comDorothy Schramm, Carol Oglesby, Julie Meissner, Shauna Williams,Maggie Merriman, Donna Walkuski, Marian Tallon, Julie Nielsen

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The Fly Fishing Fair is the world’sgreatest fly-fishing education andexhibitor show. Our days are filled

with learning opportunities that areunmatched, and there are many opportuni-ties to see demonstrations and check outthe latest fly-fishing gear. However, the fairis as much about fellowship and fun as it isabout learning new things or perfecting askill, so we have a number of scheduledevents that bring us all together to cele-brate our fly-fishing family.

We kick off our social activities onTuesday, August 30 with a free WelcomeReception. This reception will be held at theHoliday Inn and includes appetizers, acash bar, and a meet-and-greet with someof our Fly Fishing Fair sponsors.

The annual FFF President’s Banquetwill be held on-site at the Holiday Inn from

6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 31.At this celebratory dinner we honor ourdeparted members, our current awardrecipients, and recognize those who workso hard to advance the mission of the FFF.The dinner begins with no-host cocktails at6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. andremarks following the dinner. Cost is $40per person, and tickets are limited, so besure to include your ticket request whenyou register.

The annual FFF Fundraising Auction isfrom 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, September2. Reserve your $15 ticket now for the LiveAuction Pre-View from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.There will be a cash bar, great appetizers,a silent auction with unique top-qualityitems, and a special raffle drawing. Thelive auction will follow immediately at 7:30p.m. (no ticket reservation is needed to

attend the live auction). This is the FFF’sonly national fundraising auction – be sureto attend so you don’t miss out on thechance to bid on some great trips, art andother great items.

One of the best meal events at the fairis the BBQ. This is where we gather with allof our friends, new and old, to share thespirit of fellowship that has filled our week.Although it is hard to believe that anotherFly Fishing Fair has ended, this is where webegin to make our plans to be together thefollowing year. The BBQ will be at theHoliday Inn and begins with a cash bar at6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Ticketsare only $25 for an outstanding BBQspread and must be purchased in advance.Please buy your tickets with your registra-tion and join us for a magnificent end to amemorable week.

Meals and More at the Fly Fishing Fair

Fly-Fishing Experience:

� Beginner � Intermediate � Seasoned Angler

Women’s Program Registration 2011

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Fair Registration.

Name: _______________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

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Master Casting InstructorMolly Semenik, above mid-dle, and member of the FFFCasting Board of GovernorsJim Valle offer casting tips toFly Fishing Fair attendees.

FFF Casting Board of Governors memberGordy Hill, demonstrates fly casting to a groupof attendees during the 2010 Conclave and Fly

Fishing Fair in West Yellowstone, Montana.

For anyone desiring to learn fly casting fromthe beginning, to improve their current cast,or just learn some new casts, the 2011 Fly

Fishing Fair represent a veritable “gold mine” ofinstructional opportunities. Workshops, demon-strations, a “casting rendezvous,” and much moremake up an astonishing array of learning venuesfor any caster.

And most importantly, these instructionalprograms are conducted by the “movers andshakers” of the FFF’s Casting InstructorCertification Program. As the world leader in flycasting instruction, the CICP sets the standardworldwide by advancing both the art and the sci-ence of fly-casting instruction. It is this group thathas gathered together for teaching workshops,presenting demonstrations, and to just otherwiseassist the fly-fishing community at the fair.

A quick perusal of the casting workshops willshow that anyone, at any level, can find a work-shop of interest. The topics are comprehensiveand broad, and involves both single-handed andtwo-handed casting; beginner through advanced;freshwater, warmwater and saltwater; slack linepresentation casts to powerful distance casts; andspecific classes on practice strategies, forming bet-ter loops, and the ever-elusive double haul. Ofcourse, this is just a sampling of the topics. Andall of this at a very, very nominal charge.

The casting demonstrations are equallydiverse, very informative and sometimes veryentertaining. This is a great way to learn some-thing new, as the instructors always welcomequestions and the chance to help attendees.Demonstrations are scheduled daily and are free!

The always popular “Casting Rendezvous” isa very informal venue with an open format. It’s

available to anyone who wants help with a cast-ing problem, learning a new cast, or just tighten-ing up those loops a little. If you have questionsabout anything related to casting and you don’tknow who to ask, then the rendezvous is theplace for you. Whatever the reason, stop by andyou will find lots of help.

The Casting Rendezvous is also a great placefor students, casters and instructors to meet andto get to know each other. Meet Jim Valle, GordyHill and other casting luminaries … you will beglad you did! And by the way, the CastingRendezvous is free!

The 5-weight casting games are somethingelse that the caster might find of great interest.With both amateur and pro divisions, participantsperform an assortment of predefined casts andare scored on each cast. This is always a lot offun, and everyone who enters learns a great deal.

And, of course, it goes without saying thatcasters love to look at new gear. Stop by theExhibit Hall and see all of the new rods, reels,lines and other gear that the fly-fishing compa-nies bring each year for you to try out.

The FFF Board of Governors is the govern-ing body of the CICP and will be meeting at thefair. They will be available for any questions thatyou may have about the program. It’s a greatopportunity if you would like to know more.

When you attend the Fly Fishing Fair, it willbe clear that casters and instructors from aroundthe world have come together to share their pas-sion for a sport they love. It is fun, exciting,engaging and will only expand your passion forfly fishing. Come and enjoy an unforgettablecasting experience.

Casting: Sharing a PassionBy Dave Barron, Casting Chair, and Steve Hollensed. Photos by Pat Oglesby

Host Hotel: Holiday Inn315 Yellowstone AvenueDirect to hotel: 800-646-7365All main activities will take place at the hosthotel. Check in at the Fly Fishing Fair regis-tration desk when you arrive.Best Western Crosswinds201 Firehole Avenue877-446-9557Book.BestWestern.com$99Club House Inn105 South Electric Street800-565-6803YellowstoneClubHouseInn.com$149 weekdays, $179 weekends, $165tripleDesert Inn133 Canyon Street800-574-7054WYellowstone.com/DesertInn$184Gray Wolf Inn & Suites250 South Canyon Street

800-852-8602GrayWolf-Inn.com$130Ho Hum Motel126 North Canyon Street406-646-7746$60, $70, $85Kelly Inn104 South Canyon Street800-259-4672YellowstoneKellyInn.com$155Kirkwood Resort11505 Hebgen Lake Road (U.S. 287)KirkwoodResort.com$70 - $90Moose Creek Cabins220 Firehole Avenue/U.S. 20406-646-9546MooseCreekCabin.com$185Moose Creek Inn119 North Electric Street406-646-7952

MooseCreekCabin.com$109Sleepy Hollow Lodge124 Electric Street406-646-7707SleepyHollowLodge.com$109 - $118Whispering Pines321 North Canyon406-646-1172$60, $70, $85The Pines at Island Park3907 Phillips Loop RoadIsland Park, ID888-455-9384PinesIslandPark.com$159, $299, $329Three Bear Lodge217 Yellowstone Avenue800-646-7353ThreeBearLodge.com$143 - $152West Yellowstone Bed & Breakfast20 Crane Lane

406-646-7754WestYellowstoneBandB.com$135 - $139Yellowstone Lodge251 South Electric Street877-239-9298YellowstoneLodge.com$149Yellowstone Park Hotel201 Grizzly Avenue866-920-0255YellowstoneParkHotel.com$143

Due to the large number of lodging optionsin West Yellowstone, we are not able to listthem all. For other options, including camp-ing – or if you have any questions regard-ing the above listings or lodging options –please contact:West Yellowstone Chamber ofCommerceWestYellowstoneChamber.comContact: Marysue Costello, Director406-646-7701

West Yellowstone Lodging DirectorySPECIAL FFF FAIR RATESThe following properties are offering special rates to Fly Fishing Fair attendees. When contacting these properties for reservations, please explain that you are attendingthe Federation of Fly Fishers Fly Fishing Fair and would like to receive their specially arranged discounted rate. The prices listed below are for reference only and includethe range for single, up to triple, occupancy rates. Prices do not include suites or tax – taxes are additional on all lodging.

Authors BookSigning BoothNOTABLE FLY FISHINGAUTHORS TO APPEAR

By Lory Watkins, Authors Booth Chair

Once again the FFF Fly Fishing Fair willinclude an Authors Booth. This is theplace for you to meet well-known fly-fishing authors, have the authors signcopies of their books, and talk to themabout their writing. Returning to WestYellowstone again this year will offerthe opportunity to bring back some ofthe authors who appeared in 2010, aswell as authors who have not been atthe event previously.

For instance, this year Anders Halversonwill be in the Authors Booth with hisbook, “An Entirely Synthetic Fish,” anexcellent history of the rainbow trout.As more authors are scheduled, theirtime in the Authors Booth will be pub-lished on the FFF Fly Fishing Fair web-site. We are seeking fly-fishing authors,so if you know of someone who mayinterested in appearing in the boothplease let me know. And be sure tobring books from your fly-fishinglibrary, and have those signed as well.

Fly TyingA FEAST OF LEARNING

By Leslie WrixonFly Tying Committee Chair

A re you a hard-core flytier, or areyou just starting to learn this fab-ulous art? The world’s best fly-

tiers will be here at the National FlyFishing Fair & Conclave in WestYellowstone. Scores oftiers dedicated to thisfascinating art and sci-ence will be on hand toshare their vast range ofknowledge, techniquesand skills with you.

At this year’s FlyFishing Fair there will beworld-class tiers demon-strating everything fromgiant saltwater prey forsailfish to miniature mos-quito larvae for enticingfinicky trout. The contin-uous demonstrations willgo on throughout theentire show. The lineupof tiers changes with morning and after-noon sessions, so you’ll want to visit thetiers’ area often to catch all of theaction and absorb the knowledge.

Perhaps you will want to partake inseveral of the many tying workshopsand classes offered. You can find MikeGeorge sharing his expertise in thechallenging area of deer hair tech-niques, Hugh Huntley teaching a class

on “Caddis Flies ThatFly,” and Frank Johnsonsharing all his vastknowledge of makinghair hackle flies, toname a few. Do youwant to tie fishable real-istic flies or find out thesecrets of making gor-geous Atlantic salmonflies? Then THIS is theplace for you to be!

Tying sessions andworkshops/classes at thisyear’s fair will havesomething for everyone,whether you have anappetite for wet or dry

flies, nymphs, streamers or specializedflies for any number of waters orspecies. It’s all here for you. The feastis on!

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