I spent over 50 years in the retail fishing business with an emphasis on fly fishing in Sacramento, California.

I was very fortunate to be able to fish with top fly fishers and with top guides where I learned a lot of good technique.

I have spent most of my adult life trying to help fly fishers have a better experience with their fishing.

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Time of the year or what I call "prime time" is the most important thing I can share with anglers new to a fisheries.


Next there are fisheries that are more conducive to fly fishing so going to those places is important too.


Having the right equipment is very important so that can usually be worked out at any fly shop.


Working on your fly casting is important and should be delta with to help you be more successful.


Getting with an instructor or out with a good guide will speed up the learning curve.


Leaders and knots is an area that needs to be addressed as well.

That area between the end of your fly line and your fly is a mystery at first.


Entomology and flies is another area that takes to to get a feel for but is important.


I recommend joining a local fly club to get you further along. Many have instructional classes.


On YouTube there are thousands of videos with information on all aspects of fly fishing.


Find a mentor at a fly shop? Find someone who seems to be interested in helping you.

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You can email, text or call me with any questions too. I am semi-retired.


When available I do volunteer my time around Sacramento and Davis to meet with people for some help.

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I do still work in the travel business for Flywater Travel in Ashland, Oregon.

For the past 40 years I hosted group trips through my fly shop all over the world.

If you need any help planning a good trip let me know.


This summer I booked about 20 fly fishers into Fall Steelhead trips to Morrison Lodge and Speywater's trips.

These are normally 4 day trips that run around $2000?