AMFF’s webinars provide an in-depth look into various aspects of fly fishing history. Hosted by curator Jim Schottenham and featuring guests including Scott Biron, Jonathan Larrabee, John Marci, and Dean Smith, these informal yet informative chats provide unique insights that both educate and entertain.

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Reel Talk

Episode 1

Reel Selections

  • Edward Vom Hofe Peerless size 3
  • C.F. Orvis 1874 patent reel
  • Ed Follett fly reel
  • John Kopf, NY size 4
  • Martin Novelty Works engraved for Fly Rod Crosby
  • Malloch Patent
  • Sellers Bas-kit Fly Reel
  • Wyers/Paris
  • New York Ball Handle Reel
  • Francis Loomis Auto
  • Hardy Perfect

Episode 2

Reel Selections

  • Thomas Barker
  • William Billinghurst
  • Treman, King, & Co. (Clinton)
  • William Slote
  • Edward Hewitt
  • Willard Bradley
  • J. F. & B. F. Meek
  • Ernest Holzmann

Episode 3

Reel Selections

  • Peter A. Altmaeir reel
  • James Ross Patent Reel
  • Francis Philbrook Patent Reel
  • Alonzo Fowler Fly Reel
  • James Ratcliffe Fly Reel
  • Bob McChristian Seamaster Fly Reel
  • Fin-Nor Wedding Cake Fly Reel

Episode 4

Reel Selections

  • Edwin Haenelt Reel
  • Meisselbach Rainbow Fly Reel
  • Hardy Uniqua Fly Reel
  • Spike Foot Reel
  • Clamp Foot Reel
  • Early NY Side-mount Fly Reel
  • Michael Hackney 3-D Fly Reel

Episode 5

Reel Selections

  • Edward Vom Hofe Col. Thompson Dry Fly
  • Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche Model 423 Salmon Reel
  • A. Allen Spinet Spinning Reel
  • Henry Milward & Son Nottingham Style Reel
  • Andrew Hendryx Raised Pillar Fly Reel
  • A.F. Meisselbach Amateur Model 12 Reel

Episode 6

Reel Selections

  • Albert Pettengill Side-Mount
  • Edward Vom Hofe Tobique
  • Thomas Chubb Trout Reel
  • Meek Model #44
  • Talbot Ben Hur
  • Unique Stan Bogdan Reel Artifacts
  • Unmarked Brass Trout Reel
  • Rochester Ideal Reel

Streamer Fly Tying with Scott Biron

Episode 1

Discussing Ray Salminen and tying his Gray Glory.

Episode 2

Chatting about Ora Smith and tying his Purple Smelt.

Episode 3

The streamer flies of Dr. J. Herbert Sanborn and the Letourneau brothers, Emile and Gene, as they relate to the origins of the tandem streamer fly, and tying the Emile Letourneau Sportsmen Say pattern.

Episode 4

Carrie Stevens and the Colonel Bates fly.

Tackle Talk

Episode 1: Special Vise Squad Edition

Talking the history of the tying vice with Jonathan Larrabee, principal owner of HMH vises, and HMH pro-staff member/AMFF Ambassador Scott Biron.

Episode 2: Blue Collar Bamboo

Discussing bamboo rods with John Marci of The Adirondack Rod Company.

Episode 3: Vest Pocket Collectibles

Chatting about unique collectibles with Dean Smith.