Ben Bilello:
When he’s not behind a set of drums in a concert hall, jazz club, or recording studio, Ben Bilello can be found either on the water or behind the vise. While he’s an avid trout fisherman and fly tier, Ben’s true passion is the Atlantic salmon. Ben’s classic, artistic and hairwing salmon flies can be seen at his website
www.benbilello.com/salmonflies. Ben is available for tying lessons, lectures and demonstrations. He can be reached at
ben@benbilello.com
Shawn F Britton, Up Country:
Shawn's guide trips mostly take place on the Farmington and Housatonic Rivers for Trout and Smallmouth Bass. He also offers guiding and instruction on smaller streams, lakes and ponds for all species. He has added 6 hour trips which he has found to be just right over the years. Please note 6 hour trips include lunch and snacks. Shawn is also a master fly tier and innovator. He offers classes and instruction. He is also a very accomplished artist and his work is becoming very popular. Please visit his web site at: http://www.fliesbybritton.com
Andy Manchester Jr, The Old Yankee Rod Smith:
Andrew W Manchester Jr aka "The Old Yankee Rod Smith" is an avid Fly Fisherman,Rod Maker and Environmentalist.
An Active member of The Salmon River Anglers Association 1st Vice President /Events Chairman/Mentoring Program Chairman, Trout Unlimited, The Housatonic Fly Fisherman's Association ,The Connecticut Fly Fisherman's Association and the Custom Rod Builders Guild. Fly Fishing since about age 6 he started tying his own flies at age 10 and building his own fly rods at age 12. Full time custom rod maker he works with Bamboo, Fiberglass and Graphite having 40 years at the bench. Please contact him by phone: 203-435-7948
email: andymanyankee@yahoo.com or his web site:
http://old-yankee.u.yuku.com/
Bruce Marino, Up Country:
Bruce is a well known guide on the Housatonic & Farmington Rivers. For a real treat he is well known for his saltwater fly fishing to including large game fish such as sharks, on the fly. He is also a professional fly tier and creator of many new and innovative flies. He also offers fly tying classes. Please contact him by phone: 860-653-8288 email:bmarflies@aol.com
Jamie McAllister, McAllister's Fly Shop:
Jamie was born and raised on the upper end of the Farmington River. He offers drift boat trips on the Farmington as well as wading trips. He is an excellent wood craftsman and makes custom exotic wood and inlaid fishing nets. Please visit his web site at: http://mcallistersflyshop.com
James Plante, Housatonic River Outfitters, Inc:
James is a well known guide on the Housatonic & Farmington rivers and can offer you some very special opportunities on many of the other great fisheries Connecticut has to offer, both large and small. Please visit his web site at: http://www.firsthatchflyfishing.com
Diane Sablitz:
Diane has been fishing for many years and has traveled extensively in search of all kinds of fish. She is the President of the Salmon River Anglers Association (SRAA). She also plays an important role in the "Casting for Recovery " program. This is a program that was set up to get women cancer survivors together and become active and bond with each other. This is a wonderful program.
Dick Sablitz:
Dick has been fly fishing for most of his life and has traveled extensively in search of all kinds of fish. He is a professional fly tyer and ties commertially for many fly shops. He is very knowledgable about all areas of fly fishing and is know for his informative lectures.
Rich Strolis:
Welcome to Catching Shadows, operated and owned by Rich Strolis. Specializing in guided fly fishing on the Farmington river and Housatonic river in Connecticut. Catching Shadows specializes in building skills and smiles while wading or floating two of Connecticut’s premiere trout fisheries. A web site for fly fishers and tiers, enjoy the tying tutorials and daily river updates. Please visit his web site at: http://www.catching-shadows.com
