Presentations and Events
John gives keynote speeches and Powerpoint presentations by Zoom or in-person. Depending on the subject, his presentations last 45 minutes- 1/5hrs plus Q & A. He also has years of experience giving casting demonstrations and casting clinics for shows and clubs. John is available to combine presentations with casting events.
Fishing Presentations
Freshwater-
"Better Casts and Presentations for Trout"- John explains and shows how to control drift speed for surface presentations for speed and depth for sub-surface presentations.
"Seasons on the Alagnak"- It covers the lifecycle and fly fishing for the Pacific salmon, king, sockeye, chum, humpback, and silver. It also covers the habits, locations and fly fishing for Alaskan rainbows, Arctic char, and Arctic grayling. This presentation shows the flies and techniques to catch all these species throughout the season.
Saltwater-
"Fly Fishing for Trophy striped bass"- The key points from John's book on adult-striper biology, forage, behavior, seasonal locations and timing. Plus the tackle, flies, and techniques to catch them. From the back cover:
“John Field’s knowledge of striped bass fishing is unparalleled." - Captain John McMurray
“Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass, by John Field is the New Testament in striper angling.”- Captain Paul Dixon
"Fifty Flies for Trophy Striped Bass"- John's presentation shows and describes the selections and recipes from Ben Whalley, David Nelson, Jonny King, Scott Stryker, Dave Skok, Bob Popovics, and others in his striper book.
Fly-Casting Presentations
"Fly-Casting Finesse- improving your casting"- John presents the key points of good casting for accuracy and distance from his award winning advanced casting book.
"ACA's Beginner's Guide to Fly Casting"- This presentation is about good fundamental mechanics, line control, and how to learn how to become a competent angler. John's book is the official manual of the American Casting Association.
PRICES AND CONDITIONS: $150 for ZOOM or in-person within 50 miles, $250 for overnighters- plus expenses.
Casting Demos and Casting Clinics
Demos: Loop Control, Drag Free Dry Flies, Single-hand Spey, Distance Casts in any Condition, Drag-Free Dry-Flies, Cure Casting Faults, Beginner’s Fly Casting
Trout Spey [single & double-hand]
Clinics: Beginner's Fly Casting, Distance, Acccuracy, Single-hand Spey, Double-hand Spey, Flats Class
PRICES AND CONDITIONS: Demos $150 within 50 miles, $250 for overnighters plus expenses; Casting Clinics- depends on the duration and distance. All-day combo (Demo and Clinic): $500 plus expenses.