Tim is available for fly tying demos, classes as well as the following presentations - in person or via ZOOM or similar platform. Contact us for pricing and availability!
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What Trout Like to Eat & Flies to Feed Them:
One of Tim Flagler’s most popular topics, this recently updated video-based presentation includes incredible underwater footage of a variety of aquatic insects, bait fish & crustaceans that trout eat in order to survive. In addition, Tim will share the fly patterns we use to best imitate the variety of bugs discussed. Instructions on how to tie the patterns shared in this presentation can be found on Tim’s YouTube channel. Tim’s talk is typically 45-60 minutes but can be longer or shorter depending on how many questions he gets, which he absolutely encourages.
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Trout Spey
Trout Spey is nothing new, it’s just a more effective way to swing flies like streamers, soft-hackles and classic wets. Yes, you can use it for nymphing and dry fly fishing, but swinging and stripping is where trout spey works best. The real difference comes when you employ either single-hand or two-hand spey casting techniques. These make for no back casts to worry about, much longer casts, easy, fast changes of cast direction, more effective mending and generally more relaxing fishing. Presentation is largely video-based but includes an equipment show-and-tell at the end.
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Euro-Nymphing:
From the basics to advanced techniques. Presentation will illustrate how to get started by converting a standard trout rod, say, a 9’ 5 weight into a functional Euro-Nymphing set-up and the multiple steps that can be taken after that to produce an advanced outfit. Presentation will cover not only equipment, but flies and on-stream strategies and techniques as well.
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Secrets of the Ken Lockwood Gorge:
The Ken Lockwood Gorge on the South Branch of the Raritan River in Hunterdon County is one of New Jersey’s premier trout fishing locales. The gorge is beautiful, has both wild and stocked fish, and is open to anglers year round. As a result, there are often crowds and the fish get pressured. Fortunately, there are some tips, techniques and things to look for that’ll help you to catch more fish in these difficult conditions. The presentation will include video of the gorge, its water, the bug life and the flies we use to imitate it.
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Night Fishing:
Tim's presentation will be on fishing after dark. At certain times of the year, fishing after the sun goes down can be spectacular and the chances of hooking into a monster are better than any other part of the day. Fishing in the dark does take some getting used to but with a few tricks, some basic equipment and minor modifications to technique, it can be an absolute blast. The presentation will include a wealth of video shot recently and over the last couple of years and yes, it includes plenty of big fish.
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HOSTED TRAVEL
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Patagonia:
A trip to Patagonia should be on every fly fishers bucket list. The fish, the food, the scenery and the warmth and humor of the people are like nothing you’ve ever experienced. Tim’s video based presentation, shot in stunning 4K resolution, will make you feel like you’re there! It includes footage of his experience during his first trip to the region and perhaps explain his zeal for returning annually. Big fish, big country, big meals that you have to see to believe.
Kootenai and Yaak rivers:
The Kootenai and Yaak rivers of northwestern Montana don’t get the recognition that others in the state like the Madison and the Missouri do. This is actually a good thing. Imagine five days of fishing from a drift boat without seeing another one on the river or wading miles and miles of a crystal clear alpine stream and never seeing a soul. That’s what fishing is like on the Kootenai River and the Yaak drainage with the Linehan Outfitting Company. Presentation is entirely video-based.
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In Search of Steelhead on Lake Erie Tributaries
Tim Flagler’s presentation will be on his hosted trip annually in December to fish the Erie tributaries in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. Tim & his son Drew were lucky enough to be invited to fish the area in December of 2024 with The New Fly Fisher. They had so much fun that they decided to start running their own trips there. The weather can be a bit dodgy but the rewards are often worth it. Tim will share video and talk about the area commonly known as Steelhead Alley - the size of some of these steelhead are hard to believe! Tim, in addition to being a great angler, is also an avid cook - he’ll be taking care of all your meals on the trip. Accommodations are comfortable and close to prime stretches of water in both PA & OH. If you like fishing for steelhead, you’ll love hearing about this trip!
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