Fly Fishing Presentations
We love to share our passion for fly-fishing.
Every angler who has joined us at a fly-club presentation or has attended one of the many shows and fairs where we’ve presented leaves with renewed enthusiasm for this great sport— and we’re delighted to be a part of it.
Presentations are a great way to receive accurate, updated, and detailed information about a piece of water. Lance and Kirsten have a ball at all these events, and we look forward to traveling to each one.
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The cost per presentation is $400 for in-person and $300 via Zoom. Travel expenses, lodging, and mileage (if over 100 miles) are additional costs for in-person presentations. Handouts for all presentations may include maps, equipment lists, fly selection information, unique rigging details, and more. All digital handouts will be available on this page for a limited time after a presentation.
“Deepwater Indicatoring” Updated for 2025
This is one of our newest presentations. It is about catching fish deep in the water column using an indicator rig. We fish our indicator rig down to 40 feet. The presentation will teach the audience the strategies for using this method, how to rig the leader, fly choices, and, of course, how to fish it. This productive method can be used in any stillwater for any species.
“Fly Fishing Lake Almanor” – New for 2025
This is a brand-new presentation featuring new maps, flies, and some new tidbits to help you catch the big fish at Almanor. Many folks concentrated on fishing Lake Almanor during the famed “Hex Hatch.” Lake Almanor has many seasons for fly-fishers. Spring is for the midges, summer is for the Hexagenia, and the Pond Smelt is in the fall. These epic food sources fuel the feeding of Lake Almanor trout. Tactics include dry fly fishing, deepwater indicator fishing, and casting and stripping. Lake Almanor is one of the greatest fly-fishing shows on earth!
“Breaking Down Big Water” Updated in 2025
This presentation is the culmination of 40 years of fly-fishing experience. We present the nuts and bolts of fly-fishing in large rivers, the “where” to fish, and the “why” of big rivers. We examine the concept of water hydrostatics and how fish locate areas with significant feeding potential. This is not just breaking down the river but showing you how to break it down and why you need to use the “Square Method.” The presentation will include information that even a seasoned fly fisher can use.
“Putah Creek” Updated in 2025
This presentation is about the shortest tailwater in the Northern Sacramento Valley. The wild fish eat midges, caddis, and mayflies all day— they even chase sculpins and crayfish. This pretty little creek holds folklore and trout that range from a couple of inches long to fish that push the 26-inch mark! The presentation will cover the best times to fish Putah, conservation on the creek, and the rigging needed for success.
“Steelheading on the Feather” Updated in 2025
The Feather River, located in Oroville, CA, has a large Fall and Spring run of steelhead. The fishery has been in the news lately due to our wild winter of 2017. The river has undergone many changes for the better. The high water has wiped the slate clean. New spawning gravel has been exposed, and side channels have been opened to rear the small steelhead and salmon minnows. The presentation gives a well-rounded view of the river. The lecture portion of this presentation covers history, angling information, access points, fly-fishing techniques, and flies. Lance will explore the differences between the Fall and spring runs of fish and our tactics for targeting these great fish.
“Breaking Down Large Lakes” New for 2025
Large lakes are different from small lakes. Often, large lakes are influenced by water temperature and the availability of food sources. This presentation will explain how the fly fisher can systematically fish a large lake and understand the why, when, and where. It is an excellent presentation on learning when, why, and where to fish, as well as the types of rigging and flies to use.
“Angling the Lower Sac” New for 2025
Our presentation focuses on precisely what an angler needs to be successful on the Lower Sacramento River in Northern California. This presentation is not about drifting the Lower Sacramento River, per se— although drifting is covered. It's more than just showing off the grip-and-grin photos of the big, wild rainbows and steelhead on this productive and beautiful stretch of water. We will explore the access locations for wading anglers and the available boat launches for those who drift. The presentation will educate fly fishers on the entire Lower Sacramento River. In 2017, the Lower Sac was scrubbed and cleaned with high water, reaching 85,000 cfs. The river has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Riffles have been added, and constant runs have been updated—Google Earth images and details of when, where, and how are all included.
“Fly Fishing Lassen Park” New for 2025
Legendary waters, such as Manzanita Lake and the headwaters of Hat Creek, are concealed within its boundaries. The presentation will cover fishing opportunities for both backpackers and car-top anglers. It will highlight and discuss equipment and techniques, including Tenkara. The Lassen National Volcanic Park is a fly fisher's dream. This presentation focuses on various fisheries, including stillwater and freestone streams.
“Streamers” New for 2023, Updated for 2025
The presentation focuses on streamer fishing. We cover not only the gear needed to fish streamers but also the when, why, and how for the audience. This presentation also covers the quarry the fish eat, from minnows to crayfish. Knowing how to stream fish will give the fly fisher a valuable tool for their quiver. This presentation features new and updated information, as well as new flies and tactics.
“Breaking Down Stillwater” New for 2025
Unlike our other presentations, this one allows the audience to interact. We show you how to break down still water, where to look for the transition zones, and how to select the right tool from your gear to catch the feeding fish. Our breakdown tactics can be used on any stillwater lake. This animated presentation provides excellent new concepts for anglers of all experience levels. We expand upon scenarios from part one to explore the “how and what” we would fish. We cover positioning the boat, tactics, flies, rigging, and retrieves.
“The Creeks of Lake Almanor” New for 2025
The creeks of Lake Almanor and the Almanor area are great places to fish. This presentation will showcase the creeks, access areas, campgrounds, and local details that make these creeks so exceptional, including rigging, flies, seasons, and, of course, the insider's perspective on all of them. This presentation offers a wealth of knowledge and can be used for fly clubs' fishouts or a combination fishout that includes creeks and Lake Almanor.
The “Fab Four” New for 2025
The “Fab Four” are Indian Valley, East Park, Stoney Gorge, and Black Butte Reservoirs. The presentation will cover the when, where, and how. These lakes are home to smallmouth, spotted, and largemouth bass. They also have a diverse population of various panfish species. This is an excellent presentation for fly-fishers looking for a place to fish right off Interstate 5 on the West Side of the Sacramento Valley.
“Over the years, Lance has become a staple of our club. His presentations provide innovative methods for approaching the water and set-up techniques that are extremely helpful for anglers at all levels.
Many of our members have successfully used his services in several settings, including both river drifts and stillwater venues. He is uniquely known for his expertise with the “Hex Hatch” that occurs on Lake Almanor where trophy trout and smallmouth bass are caught during a very short season and narrow time window.
I would highly recommend Lance for an informative presentation or a memorable fishing trip!
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