In January of 2026, I’ll once again be speaking at the Massachusetts and New Jersey stops of The Fly Fishing Show.
Even though the vast majority of my Casting Across content is not produced before a live audience, I really enjoy the fly fishing public speaking that I get to do on occasion. In my opinion, The Fly Fishing Show is an excellent venue. Not only are there thousands of anglers, but they get to pick from dozens of presentations on a whole host of fishing topics.
This year I’m scheduled for two presentations at each of the shows I’ll be attending: Marlborough, MA and Edison, NJ. I’ll be giving my most popular seminar talk from last year at each show. There is also a brand new presentation that I’m excited to share with the New England crowd. Lastly, details are being finalized for a unique, first-of-its-kind event at the biggest fly fishing show in the country. Stay tuned.
If you are at either show, I’d truly enjoy the chance to meet you and talk fly fishing (or anything else). Here are the details about the presentations at The Fly Fishing Show in Marlborough, Massachusetts and Edison, New Jersey:
CASTING ACROSS PRESENTATIONS
THE FLY FISHING SHOW 2026
MARLBOROUGH, MA | JANUARY 16 & 17
SEMINAR
Translating Small Stream Skills to Big Water
Friday | 10:30am | Release Room
For those used to fishing mountain streams or local freestone creeks, wide-open rivers can be intimidating. But the skills possessed and used on small water easily translate to big water. I’ll walk through a number of ways to think about, approach, and fish large waterways with the same techniques employed on the friendly confines of your local stream.
DESTINATION THEATER
Backcountry Trout: Gear & Approaches
Saturday | 2:00pm | Room B
Getting away from the crowds almost always means more fish and fish that have seen less pressure from anglers. While using expedition-style equipment and being in peak physical condition would be nice, that certainly isn’t necessary. There are some simple strategies anyone can employ when choosing gear and approaching water that will yield great fishing and some real solitude.
CASTING ACROSS PRESENTATIONS
THE FLY FISHING SHOW 2026
EDISON, NJ | JANUARY 23 & 24
SEMINAR
Translating Small Stream Skills to Big Water
Friday | 4:45pm | Strike Room
For those used to fishing mountain streams or local freestone creeks, wide-open rivers can be intimidating. But the skills possessed and used on small water easily translate to big water. I’ll walk through a number of ways to think about, approach, and fish large waterways with the same techniques employed on the friendly confines of your local stream.
SATURDAY PRESENTATION TBA…
Check out the full schedule, buy tickets, and learn more at The Fly Fishing Show website.