Slide Show Presentations by Frank Burr – GoldenTroutDude
The following speaker programs are available for club meetings, banquets, conclaves, conferences, etc. All programs listed can be booked by contacting Frank Burr at: frank@oasisflyshop.com or frank@goldentroutdude.com
Vertical Presentation and Sink Rates for Nymphing (50-60min)
This presentation/class will cover sink rates for different types of beads and other weights for Nymphing. Where to find the right beads and methods to incorporate them in tying your Nymphs. How they are affected by various moving and Stillwater applications. Leaders for Nymphing and how they affect presentation. Techniques, methods and how to apply them to maximize you nymphing success!! This title is also available as a more in-depth and interactive class that runs 2.5 hours which will cover the above subjects and more in greater detail. NEW 2024
A Fly Fishers View on Tenkara (45-60 min)
This presentation will introduce you to Tenkara Fishing with emphasis on how and why it is viewed by traditional fly fishers. I know many fly fishing purists that disdain Tenkara, perhaps without knowing what an amazing method it can be. I have fished both methods, Traditional fly techniques and equipment as well as Traditional and modern Tenkara technique and equipment and how they have evolved over the last 50 years. NEW 2024
Fly Fishing Hawaii: Chapter 1 – Oahu Freshwater (45 min)
This presentation will introduce you to Freshwater fly fishing opportunities in Hawaii. Chapter 1 covers research and actual fishing time on Oahu on the one public freshwater fishing access as well as some other areas you can try out. Several golf courses on the island have ponds stocked with a variety of freshwater species such as Tilapia, Bass and bluegills. Fun to be had by all on your tropical vacation. NEW 2024
Golden Trout: A California Treasure (50-60min)
This presentation will introduce you to the California Golden Trout – California’s state fish. Three Species of Golden Trout are native to California, we will cover the differences between the species, where they can be found in California and angling methods to successfully catch and release this most stunning of all the Trout species.
California Heritage Trout and Passport Programs (45-60min)
This presentation will highlight the details of the California Department of Fish & Wildlife’s – Anglers Passport Program (with emphasis on Coldwater Species) and Heritage Trout Challenge. We will cover what awards are available and what the requirements are to earn them as well as where to find and fish for these species.
Small Waters: Advanced Methods (60min or 2.5hrs)
This presentation/class will introduce you to Advanced Methods to use when fishing Small Waters. We will cover several topics in detail including basic Aquatic Entomology for fly fishing, locating fish and how to target them in Moving water and Small Stillwater. Also covered is best equipment suggestions. This title is also available as a more detailed and interactive class that runs 2.5 hours
Ultralight Fly Fishing (50-60min)
This presentation will introduce you to Ultralight Fly Fishing. In the first part of this talk we will cover traditional Ultralight Fly Fishing and the second part will cover Ultralight Tenkara Fly Fishing. Why and when to use each method, best equipment selections, different techniques used in each method and under what conditions, to enable you to become a more successful fly fisherman.
Tenkara Fishing in California Sierra Nevada (45-60min)
This presentation will introduce you to Tenkara Fishing. Discussion of equipment, methods and areas in the California Sierra Nevada where this method of Fly Fishing works very well under the toughest of fishing situations. Catch fish when everyone else is struggling under difficult situations.
Intro to Aquatic Entomology for Fly Fishing (50-60min)
This presentation will introduce you to basic aquatic entomology for Fly Fishers. Learn how to identify the main classes of insects that fish are most likely to find in their search for food. The life cycles of these insects and the artificial fly patterns used to mimic them in their different stages will be covered. Great information for the Fly Fisher and Fly Tying.
For current fees and to schedule Frank, please contact me at: frank@oasisflyshop.com or frank@goldentroutdude.com
To see Frank’s 2024 Speaking Schedule at: goldentroutdude.com/appearance-schedule/