Field Fly Fishing

Peter Jenkins of Saltwater Edge and I discuss how to speed-up your fly delivery and more. Come to their Fly Expo March 14th for a two-day program!

Stop False Casting. Start Catching More Fish. | John Field Fly Casting Masterclass Most anglers lose fish before the fly ever hits the water.In this episode, we sit down with John L. Field, author and FFI Master Casting Instructor, to break...

It’ll be fun to be back at Orvis Darien giving my Alagnak River presentation!

I’ve published the location where I teach fly casting in Connecticut but the closest Google Business Category is “Fishing Club” 🤣

Field Fly Fishing · Weston, CT Fishing club in Weston, Connecticut

As of today, you can receive this by Dec. 23rd. Give it as a gift to anyone who chases big stripers!

Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass Striped bass, or simply “stripers,” are a premier saltwater sportfish that can grow to over 50 pounds and swim in giant schools that will churn the surface of the water to a froth as they feed on baitfish, creating heart-pumping, fast-paced fly fishing. Originally native to coastal Atlantic Stat...

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I’m looking forward to giving a presentation on Alaska’s Alagnak River to Rhody Fly Rodders this Tuesday!

Novembers Monthly Program!

Our November 18th Rhody Fly Rodders Meeting will have John Field as our guest speaker. John's Program : Seasons on the Alagnak River, Alaska. Open to the public. Meeting starts at 6:30pm. Speaker @ 7:45pm. 19 Mohawk Drive, Riverside, RI. Riverside's Sportman's Club.

The Alagnak is a designated Wild and Scenic River located in Bristol Bay, Alaska and within the Katmai National Park and Preserve. This presentation will describe the location, inhabitants and conditions starting with the leopard rainbows and grayling of early summer, through the salmon runs of summer and into fall. It includes run timing, tackle, angling techniques, gorgeous photos of fish, wildlife, and the flowing river.

John Field’s Bio:

“John Field is an FFI Master Casting Instructor, photographer, writer, and angling host. To date, he’s 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 in the ‘90s for Larry Dahlberg show on ESPN, Hunt for Big Fish. John served as president of the American Casting Association and president of the New York Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

I'm going to arrange another hosted trip for golden dorado next fall!

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I had fun working with Fly Fishing Journeys Rob Giannino to help you get to know me a little bit better.

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We’re thrilled to welcome John Field who is a fisherman, casting instructor, conservationist, and author for a special deep dive into the art of fly casting.

From overcoming early challenges to teaching thousands, John shares expert tips, casting techniques, and stories from decades on the water. 🐟

🎧 Tune in as we talk Striped Bass, accuracy, mistakes to avoid, and highlights from his latest book “Fly Fishing for Trophy Striped Bass” (2024)!

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