Roast Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Just checked out the website for the upcoming fly fishing expo. I am really excited to see Gary Borger coming back this year. I really enjoyed his seminars a couple years back. Also really excited to see Tom Rosenbauer. During the winter I love listening to his podcast while tying flies. It's also great to see Mr McLennan back to share his knowledge. Looking forward to attending the expo this year! http://www.flyfishingevents.com/presentation-schedule.html 2 Quote
fishinglibin Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 Good paid and free seminars. My favorite booth will not be there this year. Diane Michelin as Dennis is not quite up to the trip and long days since his lung was removed. Will miss them, but should be a good show otherwise. Enjoy. Quote
MattyTaylor Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Awesome, thanks for posting Roast - I've sent this to my wife to get at least the Saturday booked off and approved by management. Anyone have experience with the paid classes/lecturers? I'd imagine it's money well spend and am eyeing Jim's class and Tom's classes on the 16th but would look at picking up other classes if they come highly recommended by any of you in the know. Quote
MattyTaylor Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 On second glance, it's listed as the 2015 workshop schedule. Anyone know if that's a typo or is it from last year? Thanks! Quote
bcubed Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Guess I'm a cynic, but is anyone not just bored of the same repeat show? It's literally been the exact same thing for the past ~10 years. I guess it's good that we get to get out of the cold to talk shop, but man there hasn't been a single thing to really motivate me to go to the show other then seeing some folks from town I haven't had a chance to catch up with. 6 Quote
aaa Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 Awesome, thanks for posting Roast - I've sent this to my wife to get at least the Saturday booked off and approved by management. Anyone have experience with the paid classes/lecturers? I'd imagine it's money well spend and am eyeing Jim's class and Tom's classes on the 16th but would look at picking up other classes if they come highly recommended by any of you in the know. I have received paid seminars from my family as Xmas gifts. Well worth it and I have enjoyed them all very much. Getting a chance to spend 2 intense and enjoyable hours almost one on one with the likes of Gary Borger, Jack Dennis, or Tom Rosenbauer? Priceless, IMHO. I have a few on my Xmas list again for the 2016 Expo, hope Santa comes through. If not, I will ante up on my own.... 1 Quote
BigFoamy Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Guess I'm a cynic, but is anyone not just bored of the same repeat show? It's literally been the exact same thing for the past ~10 years. I guess it's good that we get to get out of the cold to talk shop, but man there hasn't been a single thing to really motivate me to go to the show other then seeing some folks from town I haven't had a chance to catch up with. My boys like to go, they get stickers and what not. Quote
BurningChrome Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Guess I'm a cynic, but is anyone not just bored of the same repeat show? It's literally been the exact same thing for the past ~10 years. I guess it's good that we get to get out of the cold to talk shop, but man there hasn't been a single thing to really motivate me to go to the show other then seeing some folks from town I haven't had a chance to catch up with. Yeah, it has gotten pretty stale to the point where some exhibitors are in the exact same spot every year it seems. Like you I go mainly to catch up with people I haven't seen since the previous year's expo, but I guess as long as we keep going the organizers won't have any reason to change things up. 1 Quote
bigbrooktrout Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 The Birds do put on a small, quant, Fly Fishing Show but I think its because we don't have the same scale/interest as our friends down south in Denver put on. A new venue might be in order, just suggesting that maybe its time to have the IF4 at the same location during the show? 1 Quote
Nachako Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Question. Where is this presentation theatre ? I'm from Banff. Quote
BrianR Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Being that I only fish stillwaters.It sure would have been good to see some other presenters.Names like Tom Lam renowned for his chironomid seminars.John Kent for his inivative Stillwater ties,to name a couple.That is not to say that Phil,still doesn't do a fine job.Grant you there really isn't that much innovation in the sport.Bugs haven't really changed.But materials & how to fish the bugs have.But saying that i'll still probably go kick some boats etc. Quote
fishinglibin Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Being that I only fish stillwaters.It sure would have been good to see some other presenters.Names like Tom Lam renowned for his chironomid seminars.John Kent for his inivative Stillwater ties,to name a couple.That is not to say that Phil,still doesn't do a fine job.Grant you there really isn't that much innovation in the sport.Bugs haven't really changed.But materials & how to fish the bugs have.But saying that i'll still probably go kick some boats etc. Brian Chan has given great paid and free still water seminars in the past. I would think others have as well, just not sure who. Found Brian to be a good speaker. Quote
darrinhurst Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 Question. Where is this presentation theatre ? I'm from Banff. Are you asking about the Theatre showing IF4, or the presentation theatre for the seminars at the expo? Quote
murray Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 I enjoy the show each and every year. It always occurs in January and allows me to take a break from winter for a couple of days. I have found a couple of great deals each year and allows me to see and try casting the new gear as much as I want. I also really appreciate the opportunities to sit in on seminars with some of the true experts in the fly fishing community. Where else could a guy like me get the opportunity to learn from from people like Jim McLennan, Tom Rosenbauer etc. I never get tired of the show. 1 Quote
Nachako Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 I am looking for the seminars Thanks Paul Quote
Rexfly Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Does anyone know or have a feel as to what the attendance numbers are for the show? I'm seriously considering exhibiting at the show but I'd like to know the size of the show from you all. There is a show in Denver the same weekend but I've never done a show in Canada so I think it would be fun. Thanks for any insight. Quote
SilverDoctor Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Does anyone know or have a feel as to what the attendance numbers are for the show? I'm seriously considering exhibiting at the show but I'd like to know the size of the show from you all. There is a show in Denver the same weekend but I've never done a show in Canada so I think it would be fun. Thanks for any insight. I believe if you contacted the Expo they would be able to give you exact attendance gate numbers. Quote
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