What Trout Like to Eat & the Flies to Feed Them
With Tim Flagler
The simple title sums up a topic that has been the subject of hundreds, if not thousands, of fly fishing books and articles. We have all seen pictures of mayflies, stone flies, scuds and minnows and the fly patterns that imitate them. We cast those carefully crafted imitations, but mostly have no idea how the trout behave upon seeing our offerings. We know when they bite, but never see the underwater takes or refusals. It’s a hidden aquatic world that always leaves us guessing.
Our June presenter, master fly tier Tim Flagler is out to clear up those mysteries with ingenious and meticulously shot underwater videos. Using multiple high definition cameras, these are of the same remarkable quality as his world renowned fly tying videos. Tim’s background in videography is evident as we see frame after frame of the intimate feeding habits of the trout. Witness the life cycle of an insect from nymph to dun in glorious high definition. Combine that with a witty and insightful commentary, and it makes a very special program. If you’ve ever wondered how your flies behave underwater and how trout perceive them, you cannot miss Tim’s truly amazing presentation.
Named 2022 Fly Tier of the Year by Fly Tying magazine, Tim Flagler has taken the fly fishing world by storm with his high quality videos and simple, clear approach to teaching fly tying. A native of New Jersey, Tim is a fixture at trade shows and attracts a crowd in the celebrity tying areas. When not travelling, he still guides his favorite waters in Central New Jersey. An accomplished Euro nymph expert, his presentations on fly tying and travel have delighted and educated audiences around the world. Tim is a keen follower of the latest tournament based innovations in fly and rod design. Tim will share the fly patterns he uses 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. This promises to be one of season’s best presentations – don’t miss it!