Next LIFR Meeting: 

Tuesday, June 3, 7:30 P.M.,  

Agenda:

John Field

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass- Tackle, Techniques, and Flies for the Fish of a Lifetime
 

John’s presentation focuses on the behavior and seasonal movements of adult striped bass, its forage, and the best presentations and equipment to pursue them throughout their range. It includes maps and charts of the best locations. He shows highlights of the 50 flies with recipes he chose to include in his book by tyers such as Scott Stryker, Jonny King, Dave Nelson, Ben Whalley, and  more. He cites top guides, and marine biologists who contributed their experience and expertise to his research.

BIO:
“John Field is an FFI Master Casting Instructor, photographer, writer, and angling host. To date he has written three books, Fly-Casting Finesse (2015),  ACA’s Beginner’s Guide to Fly Casting (2018), and Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass (2024). John’s articles have been published in Tail Fly Fishing, MidCurrent, Fly Fisherman Magazine, Canadian Sportfishing Magazine, and more. He was a co-producer and cameraman for Larry Dahlberg Productions for Larry’s show, Hunt for Big Fish, on ESPN and ESPN2. John served as president of the American Casting Association and president of the New York Chapter of Trout Unlimited. You can find more about John’s hosted trips, schedule, and projects at fieldflyfishing.com”​​​