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Presenters
Craig Buckbee
Craig is a FFI Master Casting Instructor, a New York state licensed fishing guide and has won medals in ACA National casting tournaments. He is on staff at the Wulff School of Fly Fishing and teaches throughout the Northeast. His fishing travels have him interviewing fish from northern Iceland to southern Argentina.
Joe Goodspeed
Joe Goodspeed is a career professional in the fly fishing industry, having worked in product development at Cortland Line Company, rod design at Thomas & Thomas fly rods, and currently as rod designer for Diamondback Fly Rods. Joe has designed a wide range of fly rods and products, and his European nymph rod blanks are considered leading products in that segment across the world. Joe also has popular commercial fly patterns ranging from trout nymphs to musky flies that are sold through Fulling Mill. He resides in southern Vermont.
Tim Cammisa
Tim Cammisa, the force behind "Trout and Feather," has dedicated over a decade to producing educational fly-tying and fly-fishing videos, enriching enthusiasts worldwide. With a background as a seasoned fly-fishing guide and teacher, Tim is a sought-after presenter and tier at prestigious events like The Fly Fishing Show and International Fly Tying Symposium, as well as club gatherings nationwide. His passion for angling transcends borders, leading fly fishing trips to coveted destinations like Iceland and Alaska. Tim’s first book, Fly Tying for Everyone, covers a wide range of topics essential for mastering the art of fly tying, while his second book on Euro nymphs is due out January 2025. Tim resides in Harmony, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Heather, and their children, Angelo and Fina.
Tom Mason
Tom Mason has been tying flies for 45 years and fishing Catskill waters almost as long, and is best known as a tyer of traditional Catskill flies. He is a member of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum, where he was inducted as a 2023 "Catskill Legend", and is a regular guest tyer for their Saturday Fly Tyer Series. He is a member of the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild and has been involved in organizing and participating in tying events since its inception 25 years ago. He has acquired many rare and unusual fly tying materials, is well-read on the history of fly tying, and uses these materials and knowledge to keep the tradition of tying in the Catskill style alive. His creations can be found on Facebook and Instagram.
Dave Zielinski
Dave Zielinski is a long time fly fisher, author, and accomplished boat builder from western PA. Dave's new book Cicada Madness and his presentation at the show will tell you everything you need to know to be ready for this epic insect emergence that will be here in central PA this coming season!