Getting It Done With One Fly; October 12th
By Landon Mayer
This October, we welcome back acclaimed Colorado guide, author, and fly tyer Landon Mayer. In this fast-paced presentation, Landon reinforces his view that simple “guide flies” not only eliminate the frustration of choosing a fly but also improve your chances of success. He may even convince you that variants of his leech pattern are all you need for a great day on the river. The good news is that these patterns do not require great tying skill or hours spent at the vice and are well within the scope of beginning tyers.
When you spend as much time on the water as Landon Mayer, you need simple, easy-to-tie patterns that get the job done, day in and day out. In this presentation, with its excellent use of video, Mayer shares his top patterns for trophy trout that have been perfected on rivers and still waters in the Rockies and across the globe. Patterns include the Tails Up Trico, Mayer’s Mini Leech, Titan Tube Midge, Mini Leech Jig Damsel, and many more. The program explains in detail how leech patterns, long associated with streamer fishing for warmwater species are deadly effective for trout. Each pattern is demonstrated in innovative and often surprising ways. Mayer brings to the show his infectious enthusiasm and presentation skills. This is a ‘not to be missed” presentation. As a bonus, copies of Landon’s books will be available for sale at the meeting.
Landon Mayer is a highly acclaimed fly-fishing guide, author, and instructional expert who has dedicated over two decades to mastering the art of pursuing selective trout. Raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mayer was mentored by legendary local fly tier John Barr, which helped fuel his lifelong obsession with sighting, hooking, and landing giant trout using lightweight gear. He has spent more than 22 years guiding professionally on the world-renowned South Platte River in Colorado—particularly its famous "Dream Stream" section—establishing himself as one of the most trusted and recognizable authorities in the angling community.
As a prominent voice in fly-fishing media, Mayer shares his strategies and techniques through an extensive catalog of instructional material. He is the author of several popular books, including Sight Fishing for Trout, Colorado's Best Fly Fishing, 101 Trout Tips: A Guide's Secrets, Tactics and Techniques, How to Catch the Biggest Trout of Your Life, The Hunt for Giant Trout, and Landon Mayer's Guide Flies. He has also translated his on-the-water expertise to the screen by producing two highly regarded DVDs, Landing the Trout of Your Life and Weapons of Bass Production, the latter of which features his mentor John Barr.
Mayer’s insights are frequently published in leading outdoor periodicals across the country. He serves as a contributing editor and writer for prominent publications like Fly Fisherman magazine and High Country Angler. Over his career, his expert commentary, fly tier designs, and articles have also been featured in American Angler, Fly Fusion, Field & Stream, Fly Rod & Reel, and Southwest Fly Fishing. Beyond his writing, he works closely with major industry brands, designing royalty fly patterns for Montana Fly Company and acting as an advisory team ambassador for companies like Simms, Winston Rods, and Scientific Anglers.
In addition to his education and media work, Mayer is a dedicated advocate for environmental stewardship and resource protection. His profound impact on river health culminated in his recognition as the Fly Fisherman Conservationist of the Year. This prestigious honor highlighted his leadership in the “Clean the Dream” movement, a trash-cleanup initiative he championed to transform and protect Colorado's vital blue-ribbon trout streams. Today, he continues to balance his busy guiding schedule with travel presentations, teaching classes, and volunteering to ensure that future generations of anglers have pristine waters to enjoy.