Programs
Rick has been a sought after speaker for club meetings, banquets, conclaves, and conferences for the past 30+ years. His depth of knowledge and entertaining speaking style have made him a frequent repeat speaker throughout the country. The following programs run 45-55 minutes, and include Rick’s amazing photography of the insects, rivers, and lakes he loves. All programs listed can be booked by clicking on the Book Now button.
Recent comments about Rick’s programs
“I can not thank you enough for your excellent presentation. It was educational, entertaining, and simply outstanding.”
"I thought the program was excellent. Really laid out the fundamentals as well as some fine points of lake fishing--thank you.”
“Again thank you for your presentation last night. The feedback from our members is very positive. We will have to do another one!”
“On behalf of our club, I thank you for yesterday's presentation on 'Fly Fishing Lakes'. It was an excellent presentation that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. I've had wonderful feedback from our members. We would love to have you as as presenter in future meetings and keep us in mind should you ever need anything. Please consider this a 5 star rating.”
Five Mistakes You
Don’t Need to Make
Slide Show (45 mins)
Ever wonder why ten percent of the anglers catch ninety percent of the fish? It’s often because they don’t make these mistakes. Find out what common mistakes to avoid and how to cure them.
Anatomy of
a Trout Stream
Slide Show (60 mins)
knowing where to fish is just as critical as knowing how. This program discusses where trout live in streams, why trout use different water types, and the angling tactics best suited for fishing each water type.
Caddis - What, Where, How
Slide Show (60 mins)
Caddisflies are one of the most important and often confusing groups of aquatic insects. This program gives you a close look at the major types of caddisflies with an emphasis on their behavior, pattern selection, and tactics.
Fly Fishing Lakes
Slide Show (60 mins)
Lakes fish to the beat of a different drum and this show will help you understand their rhythms. It covers the hatches, fly patterns, and tactics needed for success on lakes.
The Four Seasons
of Fly Fishing
Slide Show (60 mins)
This program provides an entertaining travel log of fishing locations and experiences through the four seasons of the year. Heavy on scenery and stories and light on technical information, it works well for banquets or whenever a light hearted program is desired.
Nymph Fishing
Rivers & Streams
Slide Show (60 mins)
We all know that nymphs catch fish, but nymph fishing can be frustrating to learn. This program explains what goes on below the surface of streams and how to catch trout with nymphs. It covers equipment, insect behavior, patterns, and tactics. Everything you should know, even if you don’t want to know it!
Seasonal Hatches
& Patterns
Slide Show (60 mins)
We know that streams are not static and many changes occur in them throughout the year. This program describes the seasonal changes that occur on a stream and how insect hatches, trout, and fishing tactics are affected.
Understanding Emergers
Slide Show (60 mins)
Emerging insects provide some of the most exciting and productive fly-fishing opportunities. But you have to have the right fly and present it the right way. This program explains the in’s and out’s of choosing the right fly for the right emerger and how to fish them.
Fly Fishing Chile
Slide Show (60 mins)
Chile offers spectacular scenery and fantastic fishing. This program provides a close-up view of both, explains what you can expect to find when you get there, and some key areas to go. This program is not technical and great for banquets.
Understanding Mayflies
Slide Show (60 mins)
Without a doubt mayflies provide fly fishers with some of the best, and sometimes most frustrating, hatches of the year. This program takes an in depth look at mayflies: how to recognize major mayfly hatches, their behavior, and how to select effective patterns and tactics.