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SPEAKERBioS - OutdoorsWeekly.com
2014 SHOW HOURS Friday, February 21 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. EXPO ADMISSION February 21, 22, & 23 Adult: $10/day Youth (12-17 Years): $7/day 11 & Under: FREE A Midwestern fly fishing tradition of education, conservation and fun Great Waters staff Tom Helgeson’s Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo is a celebration of the sport -- a chance for our diverse community to come together to share their knowledge and enjoyment of fly fishing. The expo is a gathering place that allows new anglers to mix with a welcoming group of seasoned pros, helping those of all skill levels achieve a deeper and richer appreciation for the sport. Whether an angler is passionate about trout, musky or bass, the Great Waters Expo has the experts, gear and instruction necessary to make anglers successful in their pursuits. Mainly, however, the expo is just a lot of fun. Fly fishing personality and author Skip Morris embodies the best of the expo and has an infectious passion for the sport. “It does seem as though most fly fishers are continually interested in learning,” he said. “That’s one of the really great things. And expos just have DUKE WELTER is the consummate conservationist and a passionate and committed fly angler. Duke has been front-and-center in some of the most controversial environmental and stewardship issues in the Midwest for decades. He is as known for hauling rock on local stream improvement projects as for lobbying legislators on conservation issues. Duke has been a national leader with TU, winning countless awards for his work and advocacy. SKIP MORRIS is a prolific flyfishing and fly-tying author, having written twelve books, including a must-read resource for beginners, Fly Tying Made Clear and Simple. His videos and DVDs range from instruction for tying nymphs, to tying bass flies, to tying and fishing flies for sea-run cutthroat trout. He is also an accomplished angler who relishes helping anglers of all skill levels improve their fly fishing skills. Skip will be giving several featured programs and tying instruction. TIM HOLSCHLAG is an acclaimed small mouth bass angler in the Midwest. His passion for bass has taken him all over the world and he recently became one of the first known Americans to fish for trout in South Africa. Holschlag is also an accomplished author and instructional video personality. PAUL HANSEN is owner of Sporting Life Adventure Travel and Sporting Life Outfitters. A phenomenal guide and committed educator, Paul has been in the fly fishing industry for decades. He is currently the fly fishing product representative for Temple Fork Outfitters and will be the host of Great Waters’ first-ever MASTER FLY tying contest. Paul has created what promises to be an exciting, nerve-wracking and challenging fly tying contest for all to enjoy. He will also give a presentation on another passion, fly fishing from a kayak. JP LIPTON is one of the early practitioners of the carp-on-the-fly movement. His application of stream biology, ecology and geomorphology a lot of camaraderie and a lot of fun.” Morris, the author of more than a dozen books on fly angling and tying, said he hopes people come away not just with a better sense of how to catch fish, but a deeper appreciation for the sport. “Maybe the will understand a little more about why we fish and what the reward is,” he said. “More than anything it is simply rewarding emotionally or spiritually.” Morris will have a booth and the show, where attendees can have oneon-one time with him and buy one of his books. Along with Morris and other fly fishing personalities, the 11th annual Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo continues with a strong conservation ethic and a commitment to learning. The expo features youth programming all weekend. On Sunday, Cabela’s is offering free prizes for kids who attend the expo. Great Waters will also feature free fly casting instruction and fly tying lessons all weekend. Conservation programming, bamboo rod building classes and a writers’ panel remain signature parts of the show. On Saturday night, the newest recipient of the Dr. Thomas F. Waters Stewardship Award will be named. Fly fishing can be an intimidating sport for beginners. To make the expo as inviting and accessible as possible, fly fishing instructor and guide Carl Haensel will oversee the “Meet the expert” booth at the show entrance. Don’t know the difference between a leader and a tippet? Carl’s your guy. Don’t know a caddis from a trico? Again, see Carl. Unsure what gear to buy for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Alaska? Carl is our resident expo guru who can help you customize your show experience. “We really want to honor and celebrate the Midwestern fly fishing experience,” said Carrie Helgeson, an owner and organizer of the expo. “We strive to create a unique and engaging fly fishing show, and once again serve as a gathering place for the diverse and wonderful Midwest angling community.” Helgeson said that the show is also a nod to the accomplishments of the many fly fishing clubs and organizations that serve as a vital connector for all those who are passionate about the sport. “Without the continued support and assistance of the St. Paul Fly Tiers, Trout Unlimited and the Federation of Fly Fishers, we never could continue the show,” Helgeson said. “The show is really to acknowledge and support those groups, too.” Don’t forget to checkout St. Paul Fly Tiers’ Theater and fly tying area to see fly fishing celebrities and featured presenters demonstrate their tying skills. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will find the instruction you need from a friendly and engaging expert. Check the expo website closer to the show date for a schedule of featured tiers. SPEAKERBios allow him to create unconventional fly fishing techniques to pursue underappreciated fish species. JP is an alchemist behind the vise, conjuring up the dark arts to create unworldly fly patterns sought after by many a rough fish. A fisheries manager by trade, JP is also a signature fly tier for Idylwilde Flies, and a member of the Ross Reels, Scientific Anglers, Smithfly, Mountain Khakis, and CarpPro pro staff teams. He’s also a damn nice guy. LARRY GAVIN is a writer, teacher, fly angler from Faribault, Minnesota, who enjoys fishing for trout, small mouth and carp all across the Midwest. He specializes in stalking carp in small streams. Gavin is also a poet and writer whose three books Necessities, Least Resistance, and Stone and Sky are published by Red Dragonfly press. DEAN HANSEN is an awardwinning photographer, author, entomologist and bee farmer. He will bring his Living River exhibit to the expo, which allows guests to see an amazing living river system up close. Dean has tireless enthusiasm and a boundless knowledge, so bring a lot of questions and bring your children do his fascinating display. Dean will also be a presenter at the 2014 expo, something he has not done before at the expo. BOB WHITE is a world-renowned artist, author and fly fishing guide. He was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Artist in 2009. He was Fly Rod & Reel magazine’s Guide of the Year in 1988. Bob has been featured as a guide and artist on ESPN’s “Fly Fishing the World” and “Fly Fishing America.” BOB WAGNER is a longtime fly fisher, fly tier and president of the Trout Unlimited Headwaters Chapter. He is an expert angler and has rare experience fishing on the Red Lake Indian Reservation, which he will share with expo attendees for the first time. He is as extensive experience fishing for bass, pike and walleye in northern Minnesota CARL HAENSEL is an owner of Namebini, a guest house and guide service on the Sucker River north of Duluth. Carl is an educator, biologist, photographer, writer, magazine editor and fishing guide. Carl’s a committed conservationist and tireless supporter of fly fishing organizations. Lately, Carl and his wife have started to dabble in sustainable agriculture. Oddly, Carl now owns a bridge. It’s a long story. He manages the Ask the Expert booth at the expo, a place for anglers of all experience levels to ask any and all questions about fly fishing. ANDY ROTH is a renowned fly fishing guide, fly tier, teacher, conservationist and lover of streams of western Wisconsin. He is a regional ambassador for the sport and has become one of the most relied upon instructors in the region. Andy remains one of the most committed angling educators in the region. He is also an accomplished blogger and writer. LARRY P. DONAHE The bamboo rod-maker has been fly fishing for many years. He makes six-strip hexagonal rods that are mainly progressive, more medium fast action rods, but make rods that cover the entire range from slow to fast action. Most of the rods that he makes are two or three piece rods with two tips and in the 3 to 6 weight line range. Larry is a quiet evangelist about bamboo and hopes expo attendees will catch the fever during A message from our founder: I don’t pretend to know the answers to many of the questions raised about the future health of our rivers, streams and lakes and their fish. I do know that we are running out of time in our effort to save many of them. We need good, depoliticized fisheries management. We need to be unified, those of us who fish, and signal our support of those management visions that are true. We need to step beyond our bickering, and let our imaginations, goodwill and respect for science transport us into and through that future... Fish on, my friends, and be vigilant. Tom Helgeson, Sept. 1, 1939 Nov. 12, 2010 his program this year and when they visit him at his booth. SCOTT THORPE is a steelhead fly fishing guide who strives to provide a unique and memorable outdoor experience. He’s a friendly and passionate guide and has a deep love for the places were trout live. He specializes in helping new anglers with a desire to learn the sport. He guides in Alaska and holds the Minnesota state record for steelhead. DAN FRASER is the fly fishing editor for CarpPro e-magazine. He grew up hunting and fishing the prairies of eastern South Dakota. Dan decided to teach himself to fly fish, but since the closest trout waters was 300 miles away, he became a committed carp angler. He now lives in Sioux Falls, SD., and will join the writers’ panel this year for the first time. DAMIAN WILMOT has been guiding fly angers in northern Wisconsin on trout waters for nearly 20 years. He has fished the same region his entire life and is an expert angling educator in the region. When not chasing trout, he pursues smallmouth, pike and musky. CHRIS WILLEN has been musky fishing for more than a decade. He spends a lot of his time hunting the rivers and lakes of northern Wisconsin for big musky. His fulltime guide service offers trips geared around beginner musky fly anglers to the more experienced fisherman looking to sharpen their skills with a new approach. Chris’s guide service offers all day and half day float trips on beautiful north woods rivers along with lakes and flowages chasing musky. This is Chris’ first time presenting at Great Waters and we know attendees will be blown away with his skill, enthusiasm and desire to teach. BOB WHITE is a world-renowned artist, author and fly fishing guide. He was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Artist in 2009. He was Fly Rod & Reel magazine’s Guide of the Year in 1988. Bob has been featured as a guide and artist on ESPN’s “Fly Fishing the World” and “Fly Fishing America.” MIKE DVORAK is a criticallyacclaimed photographer and fly angler. He has a sprawling portfolio, from stunning fish images, to documentary-style work on Native Americans and Elvis tribune artists. His work is captivating, intimate and haunting. He has worked for the New York Times, Village Voice Media and Minnesota Monthly. Mike’s presentations are an unforgettable to see and learn about the outer limits of outdoor photography. 3 Lockable Storage Areas Folding Tongue Spare Tire H.D. 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It is also a great a chance to showcase the fly tying skills of our local tiers.” Montana Fly Co., Regal Vise and The Fly Angler are sponsoring MASTER FLY and providing prizes for the winners of each heat and the final champion. FLY MASTER will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. To become a contestant or get more details, send an email to [email protected] or call 612-590-6368. Bring this ad in to Some details • 15 minute per-round fly tying contest. • All materials and tools are supplied by MASTER FLY. Each contestant must use the secret ingredient in the fly, no matter how obscure the ingredient is. A contestant’s pattern is disqualified if judges cannot see the secret material. • Prizes for the winners of each heat, a $500 custom made Regal Vise for the overall winner. Come by Booth #37 to see and try out all of our lights on display. FREE keychain light with any Flashlight purchase. Can’t make it to the show or need to pick up another light? 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According to the company, the repair takes about an hour. We won’t dare dispute that schedule, because the repaired boots were ready to go if we’d had an afternoon hunt planned. The adhesive material used in SG-20 isn’t new – but the outdoors application is. The adhesives were originally used by farriers to repair cracks in the hooves of horses. SG-20 comes in a repair kit with one dispensing cartridge, a plunger, three mixing tips and a plastic sheet that can be used for smoothing out the sealant upon application. The adhesive remains good for up to a year after the cartridge is opened and can be used multiple times. Print, Online & MObile CL O SE R THAN YO U T HINK nscoutdoors.org 1269 YOur sOurce fOr hunting & fishing infOrMatiOn! EXPOSCHEDULE Friday February 21, 2014 The Fly Angler Stage Saturday February 22, 2014 The Fly Angler Stage Kinni Creek Outfitters Stage 5:00 p.m. Andy Roth (Fishing Wisconsin) Open 5:30 p.m. OpenScott Thorpe (Steelheading) 6:30 p.m. Carl Haensel (Fly Fishing The Northland) Open 7:00 p.m. Open Duke Welter (Gems Of The Driftless) Kinni Creek Outfitters Stage 10:30 a.m. OpenTim Holschlag (Smallmouth) 11:00 a.m. Skip Morris (Fly Fishing Creeks) Open 12:00 p.m. Master Fly Tournament Jp Lipton (Carp On A Fly) 1:00 p.m. Master Fly tournament Open 1:30 p.m. Open Bob Wagner (Fly Fishing/Red Lake Indian Reservation) 2:00 p.m. Master Fly Tournament Open 3:00 p.m. Skip Morris (Art Of Dry Fly Fishing) Andy Roth (Fly Fishing Western Wisconsin 4:30 p.m.Chris Willen (Musky On A Fly) Damian Wilmot (Fishing Northern Wisconsin) Note: The Fishing Women of Minnesota will have their own special two-hour program Saturday at noon immediately next to the Great Waters Expo Hall in the Schwan Center, the same building where free fly casting lessons are offered. Along with the usual laughter, instruction and good times, the women’s program will feature wine and cheese for all attendees. Sunday February 23, 2014 TOM The Fly Angler Stage Kinni Creek Outfitters Stage 10:30 a.m.Tim Holschlag (Smallmouth) 11:00 a.m. Open 12:00 p.m.Skip Morris (Making Nymph Fishing Work) 12:30 p.m. Open 1:30 p.m. Paul Hansen (Kayak Fishing) 3:00 p.m. Skip Morris (Fishing Creeks) Open Writer’s Workshop Open Mike Dvorak (Photography And Fishing Montana) Dean Hansen (Entomology) Larry Donahe (Passion For Bamboo) HELGESON’S arking Free p TOM HELGESON’S Subaru Display ENTRANCE SPORT EXPO CENTER EXIT 11 12 32 31 6 5 4 ark16in17g p e e 13 14 15 r F 3 2 18 19 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 EXIT 60 59 58 57 56 8 7 6 5 4 3Kinni2Creek1 St. Paul Fly Tier’s Theatre Outfitters Stage 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 ibit ion $ T Hal l 1 51 52CENTER 53 54 55 SPORT EXPO Fly casting demo area (Vendors only) 7 33 34 10 9 Fly Angler Stage LOADING ENTRANCE 8 R ? 20 21 RESTROOMS 22 R 23 ENTRANCE Concessions (Vendors only) 9 Exh EXIT (Vendors only) ? 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Jolly Fly Fishing...................................................................... 45 Fly Fishing Women of MN........................................................ 5 Kinni Creek Lodge.................................................................. 25 The Evening Hatch................................................................. 26 Cabelas................................................................................... 46 Donahe Split Cane Rods........................................................... 6 R Restrooms Ashegon Lake Resort and Guide Service............................... 27 Cabelas................................................................................... 47 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources........................ 7 Gray Goat Fly Fishing............................................................... 8 Small Mouth Fly Angler......................................................... 28 Cabelas................................................................................... 48 $ ATM Helgeson Family..................................................................... 49 Pheasants Forever................................................................. 29 The Cane Connection.............................................................. 9 Temple Fork Outfitters.......................................................... 50 RIO Products.......................................................................... 10 Lund’s Fly Shop...................................................................... 30 Dry Fly Sales Simms Fishing................................................... 31 CF River Products................................................................... 51 Joe’s Sporting Goods............................................................. 11 Brule River Sportsmans Clubs............................................... 52 Dry Fly Sales Simms Fishing................................................... 32 Joe’s Sporting Goods............................................................. 12 NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER Great Lakes Fly Shop. . ............................................................ 13 Hiawatha Trout Unlimited..................................................... 33 Lake Superior Steelhead Association.................................... 53 TH Bringing you the best in outdoor shows • nscoutdoors.org 1700 105 AVE NE • BLAINE, MN • 55449 Talaheim Lodge...................................................................... 54 Great Lakes Fly Shop.............................................................. 14 Hiawatha Trout Unlimited..................................................... 34 Wildwood Float Trips............................................................. 56 Chitwood Woodworking........................................................ 15 Bowman Island Lodge/Nipigon River Adventures................ 35 Kiap Tu Wish Trout Unlimited................................................ 36 Classic Fly Fishing Tackle........................................................ 57 Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing........................................ 16 Wet Bugs................................................................................ 58 House of Lumens................................................................... 37 John Piacquadio & Josh DeSmit Fine Art............................... 17 Kinni Creek Lodge.................................................................. 18 Golden Rule Fly Shop............................................................. 38 Wet Bugs................................................................................ 59 Golden Rule Fly Shop............................................................. 39 Wet Bugs................................................................................ 60 Kinni Creek Lodge.................................................................. 19 The Fly Angler........................................................................ 20 Golden Rule Fly Shop............................................................. 40 NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER 1700 105TH AVE NE • BLAINE, MN • 55449 Bringing you the best in outdoor shows • nscoutdoors.org TOM HELGESON’S Bringing you the best in outdoor shows FEBRUARY 21–23, 2014 National Sports Center • Blaine, MN 1700 105TH AVE NE • BLAINE, MN • 55449 763.785.5600 • nscoutdoors.org Never Worry About a Leak Again. 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