5/23/13.. A.F.F.S. "NEWS IN THE NET"... Have a great Memorial Day Weekend.. 5/17/13.. The first "AVERAGE JOE EXPO" was held May 15 - 16 in Atlantic City at the Convention Center.. Capt. Mike Corblies and Capt. Al Zlata provided the fly casting/fishing and kayaking seminars.. The next AVERAGE JOE will be at Navy Pier in Chicago on November 9 - 10.. AVERAGE JOE plans to go "Road Show" in 2014 with Texas and California Expos added to their schedule.. 5/1/13.. There is a video of the FOX TV program we did in D.C. last month on our AMERICAN FLY FISHING TV Page.. Move your mouse over the "SIMUL-CAST" SHOWS box to open the TV Page to watch it and other videos..4/7/13.. Capt. Mike had an A.F.F.S. info booth and a SHU-FLY ROD display at the Fishermen's Flea Market in Cape May, N.J. "I enjoyed speaking to many anglers from the area about the local flyrodding around CM.. 3/30 We had an information and sponsors product sales booth in the Fishing Show at Saint Joseph's College, Long Island, New York.. We had A.F.F.S. sponsor Skip Storch, President of SHU~FLY rods at our booth explaining the design features of his rods and demonstrating some casting outside.. 3/25.. This weekend we had several info booths set up at Shows in both New York and New Jersey.. A.F.F.S. member guides/instructors Rick Wolbert and Dino Cediera had a display at the big PADDLEFEST Show in Somerset, N.J. Friday to Sunday.. Capt. Mike Corblies had a booth at the OLDE SALT Show at Hofstra University on Long Island on Saturday.. A.F.F.S. member guide Paul Healy set up our tent at the N.J. FISH & WILDLIFE "OPEN HOUSE" Show at the Pequest Hatchery, Oxford, N.J. Saturday & Capt. Mike was there on Sunday to help Paul after visiting the PADDLER Show.. While visiting PADDLEFEST A.F.F.S. Director Mike Corblies met with several manufacturer reps and structured deals that will be bringing several new shallow water fishing products on board with A.F.F.S.for promotion and sales assistance with us.. Specific announcements on this will be made here shorty.. You can find info on all our Shows by clicking on the UPCOMING EVENTS PAGE on the left side below this crawler.. 3/9-10..We exhibited at the TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW in Washington D.C.. The national travel Shows present the best travel opportunities available in the world to the public.. A.F.F.S. is pleased to be a part of it with our growing list of American and International Lodge partners and our "CRUISE & CAST" Cruise Ship fishing trip program.. We had our casting pond for lessons and demos. Jack Montague (Florida) and Andrew Styles (Virginia) handled the fly casting and tying demos at our booth while Capt. Mike explained the A.F.F.S. "Cruise and Cast" programs and our available Lodge Member trips.. Mike also introduced a great new kayak sponsor, KC KAYAKS to the DC sporting public at this event.. It was our first show in the nations capital and Capt. Mike was featured on FOX TV's Morning Show with Holly Morris teaching her to fly cast.. We are featuring some great "CRUISE & CAST" Trips with NORWEGIAN LINE.. Our "FLOATING BONEFISH SCHOOL" sails on the NCL SKY from Miami to Grand Bahama Island, Nassau and Great Stirrup Caye in the Bahamas every Monday.. LOW Prices on these trips allow you to learn just how much fun flats fishing can be.. CALL TODAY to go saltwater fly fishing and learn how to do it right with us.. Click on our "CRUISE & CAST" Page for more info and to view the available dates.. Go to cruiseshipfishingtrips.com to Sign up TODAY for a great "CRUISE & CAST" trip in search of "Bones to Billfish"...

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Paul Healy showing off the beautiful 26" Rainbow he caught  in "North Jersey" The fish was a bit larger than the the 2#er he caught a few minutes earlier.   They both fell for a #16 Bead
Head Pheasant Tail . Want
to know where to catch yours RIGHT NOW ? Then give Paul
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Kevin Margosian displays
a nice Steelhead he caught
from the Salmon River, N.Y.
on a Fall trip to this unique  fishery. Meet Kev at some of
our upcoming events..

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Bill Haldaman is teaching fly casting / fishing classes in Montana
Bill and Camanchee ready for back country cutthroats..
4/7/13..Kalispell, Montana  A.F.F.S.
founding member and respected casting
instructor Bill Haldaman, is now giving
fly casting lessons and trout fishing
classes at the well known Sports Store
SNAPPY SPORT SENTER in Kalispell,
Montana. The store has been in the
sporting goods business since 1947 and
is located near some of the best Rocky
Mountain fishing waters. For more
information call Bill @ 406-208-9543 or
Manager Rusty Wells at the store @
406-257-752  http://www.snappysportsenter.com/
 A.F.F.S. expands display of Sponsor Products at Events..
3/31/13.. A.F.F.S. has expanded  it's retail sales of Sponsor products at our events. The FISHERMEN'S SHOW at Saint Joseph's College in N. Y. was the kick off  for this program with SHU~FLY rods. We had Skip Storch the president of SF with us at our booth explaining the features of his rods and giving some casting  lessons. Skip delivered us a new rod rack and signage which now displays all 40 SF rod models from 5' 3 wt's to 12' spey rods. The entire line of SF rods is now available for test casting and purchase at all A.F.F.S.events..
 A.F.F.S. members staff Information Booths at 4 Events in the
N.Y. N.J. area in 1 weekend..
The 2013 PEQUEST HATCHERY SHOW had a large crowd as always..
3/24/13.. New Jersey - New York..
 We had several Info booths set up
at Shows in both New York and
New Jersey. A.F.F.S. member
guides/instructors Rick Wolbert
and Dino Cediera had a display at
the big PADDLEFEST Show in
Somerset, N.J. Friday to Sunday..
Capt. Mike Corblies had a booth at
the OLDE SALT Show at Hofstra
University on Long Island on
Saturday.. A.F.F.S. member guide
Paul Healy set up our tent at the
N.J. FISH & WILDLIFE "OPEN
HOUSE" Show at the Pequest
Hatchery, Oxford, N.J. Saturday. 
Capt. Mike was there on Sunday
to help Paul after visiting the guys
at the PADDLER Show. While
A.F.F.S. marine artist Joe had a
booth at the Forked River
Firemen's Fishing Flea Market..
A.F.F.S. Introduces new features at the
2013 SALT WATER FISHING EXPO...
3/18/13.. Somerset.  N.J. We had a great time exhibiting our
services and performing at the SALTWATER FISHING EXPO.
We had both the large and small trailers and our Casting Pond on
display. We were very fortunate to have the KC KAYAKS National
Sales manager Daniel Dietz from Louisiana help us at this Show.
Daniel gave several demonstrations of the KC12 in our Pond.
A.F.F.S. sponsor Skip Storch, President of SHU~FLY RODS gave
several casting presentations at the Pond. Capt. Mike took care of
the "KIDS SCAVENGER HUNT" with fly casting lessons on Sunday.
Guide Chip Jablonski. gave fly tying demos and casting tips. 
Ricky Wolbert  took care of his great kayak fishing equipment info
display. Plus we introduced another great new  feature and talent to
our exhibit with the addition of marine artist Joe Schiettino
displaying a few of his beautiful game fish prints. Joe is now
working with us on creating original art for A.F.F.S projects and will
be exhibiting with us at some of our future events. 
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3/11/13.. A.F.F.S. is again the leader in
introducing more participants to our sport.
Saturday & Sunday 3/9-10 we exhibited at
the TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW at the
WASHINGTON D.C. CONVENTION CTR.
Capt. Mike Corblies, (N.J.) Jack Montague
(FL.) and Andrew Stiles (VA.) performed  fly
casting, fly tying, kayaking demos and discussed our "CRUISE & CAST" cruise
ship program, various Schools and trips to A.F.F.S. member destinations. Captain
Mike was featured on FOX TV 5 with D.C. reporter Holly Morris learning how to
fly cast and kayak at our Pond.. Capt. Mike and Jack Montague were filmed by a
NEW TANG DYNASTY TV crew based in Washington explaining kayak fishing
and fly casting for a program to be broadcast both in the U.S. and into China..
Channel 9 in DC also filmed and used our casting demos for Show promotion clips
throughout the weekend  plus several travel magazine writers interviewed us for
upcoming articles..Click here to watch us on  FOX TV News..
A.F.F.S. announces win a "CRUISE & CAST" Contest for 2013.
Our "CRUISE & CAST" Bahamas Route
Director Mike Corblies announced a 2013
drawing for a lucky angler. Win a FREE 
5 day trip to fly fish the Bahamas on a
"CRUISE & CAST" adventure aboard
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES in 2013. The free
trip drawing is available to all persons
attending an action packed and informative
seminar promoting all the great "CRUISE &
CAST" destinations like Belize, Alaska,
Mexico, Bermuda, Honduras, Canada and the
Bahamas. Simply attend one of these
seminars at a Sportsmen's Show, Fishing
Club Meeting or Retail Store.  Enter your
e-mail address on a ticket and cross your
fingers. The winner will be drawn in November
and will take their trip during December 2013.
Round trip Airfare from the continental U.S. to
Miami is included on SPIRIT AIR. The wining
anglers name will be posted here on the
American Fly Fishing Schools website in
November.
A.F.F.S. has launched the sports first shipboard fly fishing schools to great fly fishing destinations.. Click This
A.F.F.S. Captains & "Cruise Ship Pros" in the Berry Islands.. Al Zlata, Mike Corblies, Jimmy Darville
A.F.F.S. has expanded it's Bahama operations by Land, Air and Sea..
12/10/12.. A.F.F.S. has completed arrangements with some of the best talent
in the Bahamas to expand our services for both experienced anglers and
students. On Grand Bahama Island we are partnered with Capt. Phil Thomas
of the well established PHIL & MEL'S BONEFISH GUIDE SERVICE.  Capt. Phil
operates his business on the East End in McLeans Town, the launching spot
for all the East End Lodges. Capt. Phil has experienced guides on staff with
quality skiffs as well as offshore boats available for hire. On GBI we have
also partnered with the very well known BISHOP'S BONEFISH RESORT
located right on the beach in High Rock. BISHOP'S has 7 very nice rooms for
fishermen and visiting families, A great Restaurant and full Bar plus a Tiki
bar on the sand. BISHOP'S is now our official A.F.F.S. Lodge on the East End
where we will be conducting schools and seminars for our Group Trip clients
and stopping by for a cold beverage on our way back to the Ship from 
fishing with our "CRUISE & CAST" groups.

On Nassau we are privleged to have none other than the world famous
bonefish guide, Simon Bain on the A.F.F.S. International team. Simon is a
twice Bahamas national casting champion, producer and star of the
Bahamas first television and radio fishing programs and an accomplished
writer. Simon has developed his own unique fly casting methods that any
serious student of our sport should aquaint themselves with. Simon is well
known for his antics and fun filled delivery about "There's NO bonefish in
Nassau mon" Just check out U-Tube for that. Simon has a couple of
experienced guides working under his Outfitters license. There are only 4
legal flats guide operations licensed on Nassau and Simon is one of them. 
If you "CRUISE & CAST" or visit Nassau / Paradise Island by air you should
certainly spend some time with Simon and his staff and go bonefish
"catching not fishing" as Simon likes to say..

Last but certainly not least, in the more remote Berry Chain of Islands, the
well respected guide Jimmy Darville is in charge of guiding our clients when
we visit there. Our "CRUISE & CAST" trips with NCL and RCL visit Great and
Little Stirrup Cayes weekly. Jim and his brothers Percy and Joe plus their
staff of guides with spotless flats boats provide excellent fishing trips in the
nearby waters. Jimmy has a new Lodge under construction on nearby Great
Harbour Island that will soon welcome our clients arriving by air or private
boat for both flats and offshore fishing.
Our A.F.F.S. Partners on Grand Bahama Island
A.F.F.S. Instructor Simon Bain World Class bonefish guide in Nassau, Bahamas..
A.F.F.S. "SIMUL-CAST POND" & ROLLING FLY-KAYAK SHOP Exhibit @ the GREATER PHILADELPHIA SPORTSMEN'S SHOW in Oaks, PA.
Capt. Mike fixes bow line. Ricky in the KC 12 Kayak, KC's Dan Dietz & John from Paddler
We enjoyed large crowds on all four days of this PA. Show that had an extra
push of visitors not able to attend the closed Harrisburg Show. This event
draws a large number of sports enthusiasts every year but this was a record
attendance this time.  A.F.F.S. had a large display including our big Pond
and Trailer. Several member pros were on hand from PA., N.J. and FL. to
inform and entertain the attendees with daily seminars and casting demos.
We also featured for the first time, KC KAYAKS from Baton Rouge LA., a
new sponsor for our events. Both Dan Dietz the KC national sales manager
and Rick Wolbert our (Philly) A.F.F.S. Pro / Instructor, gave in the Pond
demos of the new KC 12 fishing model yak that will be featured at future
A.F.F.S. events..
2/24/13... A LAST MINUTE EVENT !!! I exhibited our services at the
18th annual "FISHERMEN'S FLEA MARKET" in Point Pleasant, N.J.
on Sunday February 24 "The show had a good number of attendees
and I really enjoyed seeing a lot of area fishing friends I have not
seen in years and catching up on all their activities".. Capt. Mike
 A.F.F.S. "SIMUL-CAST POND" Exhibits at the first
NEW ENGLAND FISHING & OUTDOOR EXPO
DCU Center

2/8-10...Worcester, MA.. NEW ENGLAND FISHING & OUTDOOR EXPO.. Even with the massive 40" snow fall from "Nemo" the launch of this "new" Show could not be stopped. The first half of the event was closed due to the storm but the bounce back New Englanders were at the Show in force on Sunday. Captains Mike Corblies and Al Zlata put on several casting demos and distributed lots of A.F.F.S. member literature to the fishing public. A great new addition from Maine to the A.F.F.S. membership list came on board at the Show. We are pleased to welcome respected outdoors pro Hal Blood and his staff at CEDAR RIDGE OUTFITTERS near Jackman, Maine to the A.F.F.S..
Fly Fishing Master Jack Montague (FL) shows PA. Guide Paul Healy one of his many tricks at a Show

1/24-27...Chicago.. CHICAGO SPORTS & OUTDOOR SHOW.. We had our

Casting Pond in full use every day and gave our "CRUISE & CAST" seminar

on the Main Show Stage on Saturday evening. We had a good show, made

some new friends and enjoyed seeing some old ones. As a positive result we

have the well known Mid-West fisherman Dan Armitage joining A.F.F.S.

Dan is from Ohio and has extensive credentials in outdoor writing for many

national and regional magazines. Dan is the host of the popular weekly

Radio program BUCKEYE SPORTSMAN. Dan also presents terrific

educational fishing programs for children that are some of the best we have

ever seen. We also arranged to return to Chicago (when the ice is gone) to

give a "CRUISE & CAST" seminar at the DuPage Fly Fishers Club and film

some area steelhead fishing..


1/10-13... Edison, N.J.. GARDEN STATE SPORTSMEN SHOW... This year as

every year for the past 20 plus years we exhibited our growing services

at this long established show. Performing seminars and educating sports

enthusiasts about our sport.. Another successful event for A.F.F.S.


12/7/12.. Miami... A.F.F.S. members Jack Montague, Capt. Al Zlata and

Director Mike Corblies had a fly tying and A.F.F.S. information booth at

DADE COUNTY NAUTICAL/FISHING FLEA MARKET in Miami on Dec. 1 - 2

and made some new friends plus a new sponsor, SIGNATURE MARINE

Florida. S M manufactures several high quality pvc fishing accessories

including great fly rod holders and a unique bulk tippet dispenser..


12/3/12. Freehold, N.J. A.F.F.S. had an information booth in Freehold,

N.J. on Sunday 12/2 at the "HOLIDAY FISHERMEN'S FLEA MARKET"..

A.F.F.S.. member Pro Paul Healy was on hand to answer questions

about classes and guided trips in N.J.and beyond..


11/19/12.. New Jersey..   A.F.F.S. Director Mike Corblies has released

plans to recruit even more top fly tiers in 2013 to appear at major Sportsman

Shows on the East Coast and Midwest.  "We are expanding the fly tying

areas at several of the Shows in 2013 where the events will showcase the

talents of the artists of feathers and fur". The expanded programs by many

of the biggest Sportsmen Shows will feature more top fly tiers and special

exhibit space to meet the growing interest of the public in fly fishing in both

fresh and saltwater.  Several top fly tiers from around the US have agreed to

participate.  All instructor level and expert fly tiers are encouraged to contact

A.F.F.S. for more information about participating..

11/18/12.. New Jersey..  Several A.F.F.S.

member pros and friends were at the

2012 INTERNATIONAL FLY TYERS

SYMPOSIUM demonstrating their tying

skills, giving seminars, introducing

new products or just enjoying the show

including Eric Stroup, John Collins,

Mike McCauliffe, Skip Storch, Peggy

Brenner and Director Mike Corblies

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 Titusville, FL. A.F.F.S. Director Mike Corblies is pleased to announce a new major sponsor to our activities. CUSTOM GHEENOE BOATS of Titusville, Florida.  Capt. Mike has taken delivery of a rigged up 2011 13' Custom Gheenoe that will be used to help expand our seminar programs in the "SIMUL-CAST POND" Click on the AMERICAN FLY FISHING.TV Channel to watch CUSTOM GHEENOE videos..
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Captain Mike Corblies leading a casting class in New York City on the shores of the Hudson..
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