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, and John Marci, these informal yet informative chats provide unique insights that both educate and entertain.
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Reel Talk
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
Reel Selections
- Thomas Barker
- William Billinghurst
- Treman, King, & Co. (Clinton)
- William Slote
- Edward Hewitt
- Willard Bradley
- J. F. & B. F. Meek
- Ernest Holzmann
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
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
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
Streamer Fly Tying with Scott Biron
Episode 2
Chatting about Ora Smith and tying his Purple Smelt.
Tackle Talk
Talking the history of the tying vice with Jonathan Larrabee, principal owner of HMH vises, and HMH pro-staff member/AMFF Ambassador Scott Biron.