John Gantner is our June 12th guest speaker with the topic of Bugology 101:
 
“Bugology 101” is a program designed for anglers, not entomologists. It’s not about
knowing Latin names of the bugs, nor which genus and species they represent. It is enough if the angler can identify the basic bug groups—mayfly, caddis, midge, stonefly, damselfly, and dragonfly, in both their adult and nymphal (or pupal) forms, and then select a fly matching the size and color of the insect previously identified. This program is designed specifically with those aims in mind in order to help become a better angler. There will be handouts for members and a few giveaway flies during the program.
John Gantner has been fly fishing for about 40 years and fly tying almost as long. He has had over 50 articles
published in fly fishing magazines such as Fly Fisherman, American Angler, and Fly Tyer Magazine. He
does demonstration fly tying at various venues including the FFF national conclaves and the FlyFishing Show. He has been presenting his "Bugology 101" program to fly clubs for a couple of years. He is not a professional
entomologist, and presents his program as an angler for anglers. John lives in Redding with his wife Maggie and dog Riley. He is a long-time member of Shasta Fly Fishers.  
 
Thanks,
Chiaki

It really was great. I enjoyed it and learned a lot. Thanks!