Vast, intimidating, two of the descriptions often mumbled by frustrated stillwater fly fishers. Lured by many factors including images of obese fish,a longer season, curious fly fishers finally decide to make the migration to stillwaters. But without proper help or guidance, many anglers leave, frustrated by the complex challenges that are unique to stillwaters, most vowing never to return.

Let Brian Chan and Phil Rowley introduce you lakes and expand your knowledge of stillwater flyfishing. With over 40 years of combined experience Brian and Phil will turn the mysteries of stillwater flyfishing into lasting rewards.

You will be introduced to the structure and biology of lakes, and then understand how each season affects trout behavior and feeding preferences. Brian and Phil then clarify the complex and diverse food base available to trout in stillwaters including the relative importance of each food item along with proven fishing strategies.

Your instructors will then merge this understanding of lake biology and aquatic entomology with tying innovative stillwater fly patterns. Delving into their fly boxes, Brian and Phil will reveal some of their personal favorites including many never seen before patterns as students tie along side.

For any angler wishing to improve their odds along with their chances for success fly-fishing stillwaters this seminar is a must. Nowhere else in North America will fly fishers find such a blend of strategies, knowledge and practical application. There is something for fly fishers of all ages and experience levels.

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or hosting a Understanding Stillwaters Seminar.