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Fly Fish Southwest Florida

Fly Fish Southwest Florida is a symposium comprised of more than a dozen area experts, guides and fly fishing professionals, in a seven-panel format. Aimed at promoting Southwest Florida as a world-class fly fishing destination, this event promises to present expert how-to and strategy information to fly anglers at all levels. Held in a comfortable setting at the Cohen Center on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University, Fly Fish Southwest Florida will be an event to remember.

The Panelists

These speakers will be featured on a series of panels to share expert information about fly fishing in Southwest Florida
“Crazy” Alberto Knie

Land-Based Trophy Angler, IGFA World Record Holder, Gear Expert
Capt. Codty Pierce

Native SWFL Guide and Calusa Waterkeeper
Capt. Blake Matherly

Pine Island Backcountry Guide
Drei Stroman

Master Fly Tyer/ Paddle Craft Fly Expert
Al Kuhre

Naples Backcountry and Paddle Expert
Nick Davis

Fly Shop Entrepreneur and Equipment Expert
Bob Brooks

Equipment Aficionado and Beach Fishing Expert
Capt. John Hand

Master Casting Instructor and Everglades Guide
Capt. Frank Catino

Lifelong Guide and Fly Line Expert
Capt. John Stark

Ecologist and Backcountry Fly Guide
Capt. Christina Legutki

Naples Fly Guide
Pete Squibb

Wildlife Biologist, Snook Expert, and Fly Pattern Designer

The Schedule

Morning

9:00am - 9:30am

Opening Remarks,

Capt. Codty Pierce to kick it off!

Why is SWFL a special Fly Fishing location?

9:45am - 10:15am

PANEL #1

Fly Fising the Beach

Moderator: Knie

Panelists: Brooks, Squibb, Davis

10:30am - 11:00am

PANEL #2

Tides and Moon Phases

Moderator: Knie

Panelists: Squibb, Kuhre, Catino

11:15am - 11:45am

PANEL #3

Selecting Fly Lines and Gear

Moderator: Mahler

Panelists: Brooks, Catino, Davis

Midday

11:45am - 12:15pm

Lunch

12:15pm - 12:45pm

PANEL #4

Tarpon in SWF

Moderator: Hanson

Panelists: Stark, Hand, Legutki

1:00pm - 1:30pm

PANEL #5

Targeting Freshwater Species on Fly

Moderator: Hanson

Panelists: Hand, Stroman, Pierce

1:45pm - 2:15pm

PANEL #6

All Things Snook

Moderator: Knie

Panelists: Matherly, Squibb, Stark

Afternoon

2:30pm - 3:00pm

PANEL #7

Fly Fish by Paddle

Moderator: Mahler

Panelists: Stroman, Kuhre, Legutki

3:15pm - 3:45pm

PANEL #8

Backcountry Strategies

Moderator: Hanson

Panelists: Matherly, Hand, Stark

3:45pm - 4:00pm

Closing Remarks

Ben Machielse

4:00pm - 4:30pm

Casting Demo

Mahler

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The Hosts

Southwest Florida Freshwater Guide, Outdoor Writer

Casting Instructor, Writer, Illustrator

The Sponsors

The folks that we couldn't do this without

Reserve your seat today!

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    Phone

    239-233-4930

    Address

    11090 FGCU Blvd N, Fort Myers, FL 33965