TROUTFEST 2013 Fly-Fishing Exposition

Lefty_KrehSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: 

Lefty Kreh
Author, Writer, Photographer, and World-renowned Fly Fisherman

Bernard “Lefty” Kreh is one of the most respected names in fly fishing — an icon and a legend in the fly fishing arena. Regarded as a world-class master instructor, Lefty has taught fly-casting and fly-fishing techniques for over 60 years.  He has fished all over the world, venturing to some of the most secluded, unspoiled parts of the globe to fish some of the most elusive fish on the planet. Lefty has fished with international and national personalities such as, Ernest Hemingway, Fidel Castro, and with most American Presidents since the 50s.  He is the most prolific and successful fishing writer in history, selling hundreds of thousands of copies of his works.  Lefty has received numerous distinguished awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Sportfishing Association.  In 1991, he was honored by the U.S. Postal Service with a postage stamp bearing the image of his famous “Deceiver” fly.
BANQUET AND AUCTION:
6:00pm Friday 
Feb 15th 2013
EXPOSITION:
Saturday & Sunday
Feb 16th & 17th 2013
Improve your catching by improving your casting!!!
Feb 16th, 2013

Feb 16th 2013
 

GUEST CELEBRITIES ATTENDING...

Wanda Taylor Wanda Taylor

Wanda Taylor has been a professional guide and fly casting instructor since the 80’s. She’s been a featured angler or host in magazines, on radio, television, video, and computer fly fishing games from coast to coast. Her passion is pursuing fins with a fly around the world. Wanda was the 1st woman Orvis endorsed guide in the southeast, as well as, the 1st woman master certified casting instructor by the International Federation of Fly Fishers. She is an advisory staff member of TFO Rods, Chota Outdoor Gear and Aqua Design. 		           

Taylor Streit

Taylor Streit

Taylor Streit has been guiding fly fishers in Northern New Mexico for 30 years and is a "Legendary Guide" in the Freshwater Fishing Hall Fame. He has written three acclaimed fly fishing books. His son Nick runs Taos Fly Shop and was on the U.S. Junior Fly fishing team that placed second in the world competition of 1998.  They employ several experienced guides who have been hand-picked and trained by Taylor on fishing NM waters.

TROUTFEST 2013, a Fly-Fishing Banquet and Exposition will be held on the Guadalupe River at  Rio Raft Resort on the 15th, 16th & 17th of February 2013. The funds generated by the Banquet and Expo will be used by GRTU to conserve, protect and restore the cold tailwater fishery immediately below the Canyon Dam on the Guadalupe River. Talented Fly Tiers, Kid Fish Pond, Educational Classes, and Local shopping will surely provide enjoyment for the Whole Family!

The Guadalupe River is the premier southern most trout fishing destination in the USA. The "Guad" is listed asone of the best 100 trout streams in the US.  This is the perfect opportunity to help promote and educate others on the river we call home. Announcements have been sent to all fly fishing oriented clubs throughout the state of Texas inviting them to attend Troutfest.

New Braunfels, and the area below the dam of the Canyon Lake offer motels, campgrounds and rental cabins for your lodging. Please consult the links provided.

 
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