Join The Redsides Chapter of Trout Unlimited at 6 p.m. on Dec. 3rd in Springfield’s PublicHouse for our holiday happy hour get-together and an exciting presentation from longtime Oregon angler and author John Shewey, entitled 50 Years on the Fly: Ramblings of a Western Angler. Following the presentation, John will answer questions and be available to chat all-things Oregon and Pacific Northwest fly fishing.
About the presentation:
This constantly evolving, beautifully photographed, and eminently entertaining program follows John Shewey and his tiny band of two-legged and four-legged misfits through angling adventures on a variety of waters in many different places. Having celebrated his 50th year of fly fishing in 2023, John invites you along for the ride as he revisits some of his favorite travels and most cherished adventures, from famous places to little-known waters; from distant destinations to close-to-home fisheries; from humorous misdeeds to whimsical memories. Enjoy the fish, the places they live, the beautiful surrounds, and the memorable stories.
Notably, this program offers a celebration of fly fishing in the Northwest, a region richly endowed with a wide array of fascinating fisheries and a region frequently visited by anglers from across the continent. No matter where you live—here in the West or anywhere else in the country—this captivating presentation will keep you enthralled.
About John Shewey:
John Shewey has been accused of being a deadbeat slacker, but he steadfastly refutes such charges and insists instead that he is a lifelong fly-fishing addict. He usually admits to being the editor-in-chief of American Fly Fishing, unless you are mad at the magazine, in which case John is likely to deny any involvement. His long career as a writer and photographer has produced countless magazine articles and about 20 books. A couple of his books are pretty good.
John’s titles include Spey Flies: Their History and Construction, Favorite Flies for Oregon, Classic Steelhead Flies, and The Hummingbird Handbook. When not plunging into a cold river over his wader tops in pursuit of summer-run steelhead or wearing out boot leather exploring tiny trout streams in the desert, John spends considerable time on the verge of cardiac arrest following his Weimaraner around Oregon’s chukar country.
The details:
- What: An exciting and interactive presentation from Oregon angler and author John Shewey
- When: Wednesday, December 3rd
- Where: The Attic meeting room (above Whiskey Lab) at PublicHouse, 418 A Street, Springfield, OR, 97477
- Who: You, your friends, John Shewey, and The Redsides board and chapter members
- Why: For fun, for fishing inspiration, and for mingling with fishy friends!
- Questions? Email The Redsides!
See you there!
