Join us Saturday April 5th at 1pm at the BC Interior Sportsman Show for this highly artistic and fully immersive instructional fly-tying class!
This two-hour class will cover all the basic food sources that are so prevalent in our local waters. Imitative chironomids, damselfly nymphs, scuds, and leeches are all on the menu plus thorough instruction of how to effectively fish them.
Tickets are available for purchase for $75 and seating is limited to 15 participants so do not hesitate to register!
What’s All Included:
Two-hour in-person instructional class!
All rotary vises and tools included (for class use)
All course materials and supplies are provided!
Free weekend pass to the BC Interior Sportsman Show!
Visit the Admission Page for Tickets
Dr. Matt Ward – Speaker
Dr. Matt Ward, a dedicated chiropractor and kinesiologist, is not just another voice in the crowded online arena. With a firm commitment to practicing what he preaches, Matt’s journey is marked by genuine experiences. Having observed clinicians who lack hands-on patient care and inexperienced coaches offering advice, he’s made it his mission to bridge the gap between theory and reality. Matt’s valuable insights on injury prevention in mountain hunting and training recovery are rooted in 15+ years of personal experience and a blend of evidence-based research. As a chiropractor, hunting guide at Arcadia Outfitters, and the host of the Hard Yards Podcast, Matt’s extensive background in sports, including Crossfit, downhill mountain biking, and off-road triathlons, alongside a wealth of educational achievements, including his time at the University of Western States and UBC, sets him apart. With credentials like CSCS, CF Level 1, and USAW Level 1, Matt is not just talking the talk; he’s walked the walk, making him a trusted source in the fitness and wellness world.
Kalamalka Fly Fishers – Fly Tying
Kalamalka Fly Fishers will be back with their Fly Tying lessons throughout the show. Stop by their booth and learn how to tie a fly and take it home with you!
Jesse Zeeman – Speaker
Jesse Zeeman – Executive Director, B.C. Wildlife Federation
Rick Passek – Speaker
Rick Passek has been fly fishing since age 6, learning from his father in Alberta before moving to Vancouver in 1980. He’s an avid lake, salmon, steelhead, and searun cutthroat trout fly fisher. Author of The Freshman FlyFisher and The Freshman FlyFisher’s Insect Guide. He is currently writing two new books and launching an online fly fishing program in mid/late 2025. Rick is VP of Kamloops FlyFishing Club, FFC Director, and pro team member/ambassador for multiple global brands. Find him on all platforms as The FlyFish Fanatic.
Mountain Fitness for Mountain Hunters
Mountain hunting is a year-round pursuit that demands preparation as rugged as the terrain we chase game in. To show up physically unbreakable and mentally unshakable when the season opens, training needs structure. This is where periodization comes in—breaking the year into distinct phases, each with a purpose, so you’re not just “in shape” but built for the mountains.
Come listen to how you can tweak and tune your fitness regime to better suit a long career of hunting big terrain