November 16 Meeting with John Shaner
The North Country wet fly: AKA Spiders and Soft Hackles. How a centuries old fly style developed and why it is still relevant in modern fishing.
John will cover the origins, history, and trans-Atlantic migration of one of the most enduring trout fly styles, along with basic tying fishing techniques
Most of John’s working career has been spent in the fly-fishing business where John managed fly shops, guided, and worked as a sales representative for The Orvis Co. and Cortland Line. Since 2008 he has been associated with Hardy of Alnwick, England. John retired in 2021 to devote more time to fishing, travel, and his collections
