Frank Burr, “The Golden Trout Dude”, will be our guest speaker on November 10. His presentation is titled “The Art of Dry Fly Presentation”. This presentation will cover several topics in detail including Aquatic Entomology for fly fishing with emphasis on the Dry Fly including dry fly selections that work best for different types of waters and locales. Next, we will cover casting techniques specific to dry fly presentation and how to improve your drift on moving water and more lifelike presentations under Stillwater conditions.
Frank Burr, The Golden Trout Dude, brings more than 55 years of fly fishing experience to the water, beginning with learning Tenkara in Japan at just six years old followed by Traditional Fly Fishing and Fly tying the following year. A lifelong angler and industry veteran, Frank has guided and instructed across the U.S., with a special passion for Heritage Trout. Frank has worked in the fly fishing industry for the past 13 years, first at Orvis and then for Snowbee USA, assisting in the design of Ultralight Fly Rods and other products in the Snowbee line and is now on staff with the Fly Fishing Show. Frank speaks and teaches nationally at The Fly Fishing Show and many other events. Frank also serves as the Trout in the Classroom Director for the Southwest Council of Fly Fishers International, where he shares his passion with the next generation of anglers. Whether chasing trout in mountain streams or exploring unique species like Tilapia, Peacock Bass and native freshwater Goby in Hawaii, Frank’s depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for teaching shine through. You can find more information about Frank at: goldentroutdude.com, oasisflyfishing.com and tenkaraguidecalifornia.com