I joined FAOL on October 4th 1997. It wasn't until couple of years later that Deanna and Jame Birkholm met up with Al Campbell. I did all of Al Campbell Fly Tying Series, sending in my flies from his series to him for
his evaluate..

It was Al Campbells "Building a Graphite Rod" series that taught me how to build my own fly rods.

It was Al Campbell who taught me, just about everything I have learns in regards to fly fishing.

I spent three days with Al Campbell at the Black Hills Fish-In.

It was not until 2003 that I again met with Al at the October Caddis Fish-In.

That was the last time I saw Al Campbell.

I helped raising over $600 for the Al Campbell Memorial Bench in Rapid City...

With the the help of Al Campbell, I blossomed to be Mentor to others on FAOL...

I still think of Al, every time I am on FAOL...


~Parnelli~