A true gentlemen of our sport

Miss this guy ,,

A Last Conversation with Gary LaFontaine

https://www.weber.edu/weberjournal/J...taineConv.html

be Safe - sm

Steve,
Thanks so much. I love his belief and explanation of God as reflected by the natural world. Great guy!!

Steve,

Thanks for posting the link. Great article and interview. I've been a long standing fan of Gary LaFontaine. Great to have a chance to hear in his own words some of his thoughts and reminiscence. Appreciate it!

He had done much to spread his good cheer, knowledge and true passion for fly-fishing and life.
I have some of his books , videos and tapes, One that comes to mind is Fly Fishing the Mountain lakes
a delightful read. The book has his phone number in it,

I called and spoke with Gary while visiting the last chance area in Idaho, I could feel
his enthusiasm over the phone then and now, even today, every time I read his books.

So cool..

Thanks for the post, Steve. Enjoyed Gary's blog, he was one of a kind. Oldster

Great Interview. Just by listening to his answers to the questions, you can tell he was well educated and
dedicated to his sport. I think most flyfishers feel the same thoughts when they are "on the water'.
I bought his book "Caddisflies" several years ago......... best book I ever bought.
Thank you for posting the link. I saved it for future re-reading.

Your welcome John

There are several from this board that fill his shoes for his passion

From tiers to fish bums our sport has been enhanced by their presents
Most recently John Scott has posted on his FEB pattern, Joe for his threaded leaders
and of course our very own Neil and Dee just to name Four.

Searching and reading from this site will and has turned any/many level fisherman
into better/polished fly fishers.

Be safe

Steve Molcsan

another great of our sport

Mel had a wondrful way of showing enthusiasm that is contagious to say the least..
if I could blame anybody for my fly fishing addiction he and Gary are as good as they come..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9sh4FjcodI

I was fortunate to meet Mel at the Golden Gate casting club some years ago,
he was a very entertaining gentlemen,
After that exchange I frequented the club over several years occasionally seeing him there
giving a casting lesson. Many times indirectly watching as he instructed a group
on the joy of casting.

I hope some will look at the clip I posted, his energetic style comes through clear.
between him , Gary and Bob Jacklin I finally got the feel and love for the cast .
or as Mel coined the the phrase " the essence of the cast "

I do not consider myself a great caster but I enjoy showing anybody interested
the basics of the cast , with that energetic style that rubbed off on me...

Who or what most influened you on your journey to become a better caster?
Anyone having trouble learning to cast ? Have a question , I bet a member here
can help...

Be safe everyone -

I used to attend his annual fly casting clinic at the GGCC. I also saw him many times over the years at the ponds and he always gave me some pointers to improve my casting. He loved being a teacher.