Calendar - Tyler Befus

Tyler's Calendar

Come and meet Tyler Befus at one of the many fishing or outdoor shows, fishing clubs, fly shops or fly fishing events around the country where he can be found giving programs, tying flies or signing books. Listed are Tyler's upcoming events. Come and say hello and talk to Tyler about what a great adventure fly fishing is.

Black Fly Bonefish Club Summer Guide Camp

Summer Guide Camp!

June 27th - July 2nd and July 4th - 9th

A five day event that is designed to give young people, ages 12-14, and their parents a fun training experience as life as a guide! I will be one of the instructors helping with the camp. It will be $1,595.00 for kids and $895.00 for parents. Includes food, lodging at Black Fly Bonefish Club, camp activities, a fly rod and reel, fly tying vise and materials, t-shirts, hats and other cool stuff from sponsors of the event. Only 8 student/parent spots are available.

The camp will include: - Conservation and science of flats fishing - Fly casting lessons - Fly Fishing techniques - Fly tying - Boat handling and lots of FUN!

Talk to Jean at Black Fly Outfitters 904.997.2220 for more information or to book your spot for the camp.

Visit the Black Fly website at www.blackflyoutfitters.com

Black Fly Bonefish Club Summer Guide Camp

Summer Guide Camp!

June 27th - July 2nd and July 4th - 9th

The camp will include: - Conservation and science of flats fishing - Fly casting lessons - Fly Fishing techniques - Fly tying - Boat handling and lots of FUN!

Talk to Jean at Black Fly Outfitters 904.997.2220 for more information or to book your spot for the camp.

Visit the Black Fly website at www.blackflyoutfitters.com/

Anglers All - Kid's Fly Fishing School

Contact Anglers All to sign up or have your questions answered.

5211 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80120
Toll Free:  1-800-327-5014
Local:  303-794-1104
Fax:  303-730-8932

International Fly Tackle Dealer Show

I will be attending the 2010 Internation Fly Tackle Dealer Show from September 9th thru Septembet 11th at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver Colroado. I will be in the Ross Reels USA / Ross Worldwide Outdoors booth most of the show. I will report on all the new products that I see at the show on my blog.

See Tyler Befus on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in IFTD Show, DEnver, Colorado

2010 America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE OUR COUNTRY

When should ‘The Cup’ be held?

The event date for The America Cup will be:
September 17-19, 2010

The America Cup is back in 2010
The Town of Frisco is our major sponsor and we will again be in Summit County - Colorado USA
The event will take place on September 17th, 18th, & 19th 2010 This is a 5 person team event. Captains meeting and drawing for beats will be held on the 16th. There will be 5 river sessions according to Fips-Mouche rules. Beats will be set on each river with Controllers. A valid Colorado fishing license is needed to compete which needs to be purchased by each Competitor.
The America Cup Trophy will be given to the winning team. There will also be individual medals given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. An outdoor awards banquet will be held on the shores of Lake Dillon and will take place on the afternoon and evening of the 19th. This event will be open to the public with music and food provided.

About the 2010 America Cup Youth Team:
The 2010 America Cup Youth Team is the youngest of 14 teams currently scheduled to compete in The America Cup, an international fly fishing competition to be held in Frisco, Colorado on September 17-19, 2010. The goal of The America Cup is to sponsor good will, grow tourism, and enhance and protect trout fisheries in the State of Colorado, nationally, and internationally. This year’s America Cup Youth Team is made up of five boys, ages 12-16, from across the state of Colorado. Despite their young ages, these boys are all fine young fishermen, and will compete against the best fly fishing teams in the world without handicap. The team is managed by Robert Valuck and Brad Befus.

Join me and my four teamates Charlie Valuck, Cody Burgdorf (our team captain), Connor Murphy and Jacob Knight.

Western Anglers Fly Tying Demo-Book Signing

I will be doing a fly tying demo and book signing from 10am until 12pm. Great time to pick up one of my books or DVD's for holiday gifts for your favorite young fly fishers. See you there.

GRTU Troutfest

Come join me and GRTU chapter members and their families for a relaxing, fun-filled weekend on the shores of the Guadalupe. It's a chance for you and your kids to learn more about trout and trout fishing in a scenic, relaxed setting, with lots of free activities for the whole family. You'll also have the chance to bid on some great items in the silent auction, with the proceeds going to fund the chapter's youth education and conservation projects. So join us on the Guad for a wonderful weekend.

See Tyler Befus on Thursday, February 17, 2011 in GRTU - San Antoio, Texas

Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic

Come stop by the store. I will be tying flies and signing books and DVD's from 1pm until 4pm. See you there!

See Tyler Befus on Friday, February 25, 2011 in Bass Pro Shops, Denver, Colorado

Colusa Flycasters Banquet

My dad and I will be doing an evening program on "Fly Fishing in Japan" for the Colusa County Flycasters startign at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there it will be a great event and fundraiser for the fish.

Kiene's Fly Shop Fly Tying, Casting and Book Signing

Hope to see you at Kiene's Fly Shop from 10:00am until 1:00pm. I will be tying some of my favorite flies, doing an introduction to fly casting demonstration and signing some of my books and DVD's.

US Youth National Fly Fishing Championships

Venue: Spring Creek (2 Sections) and Bald Eagle Creek below Milesburg (2 Sessions)

Age of Participants: 14 - 18

Entry Fee: $275.00

Participation in a Clinic sponsored by the USYFFT is required

Meals included

Accommodations available at the Ramada Inn, State College PA

Number of Participants is limited to 48.

Deadline is May 15, 2011

Check in by 6:30PM Monday, June 20 at the Ramada Inn

Draw/Captains meeting - 7:00PM Monday at the Ramada Inn Conference Room

There will be four sessions - two on Tuesday and two on Wednesday

Conservation Session and Awards Luncheon on Thursday

The top twelve finishers selected to the 2012 team.

Western Colorado Fly Fising Expo

A full day of fly tying demonstrations, programs, classes and fun. There is a great kids program to learn fly tying and fly casting. Bring your whole family for a day of fly fishing activities.

Fly Tying Demo & Book Signing at Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop

I will be doing a fly tying demonstration and book signing from 10am until 12pm. Come stop by.

Anglers All Fly Fishing Clave

Fly tying, fly casting and book signing. See you there.

Angler's All - Kid's Fly Fishing School

Contact Anglers All to sign up or have your questions answered.

5211 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80120
Toll Free:  1-800-327-5014
Local:  303-794-1104
Fax:  303-730-8932

Team USA Fly Fishing Clinic

The U S Youth Fly Fishing Team is tentatively planning a clinic in Colorado May 14 - 15 on the South Platte ("The Dream Stream" River at the Hartsel Spring Ranch. The clinic will be hosted by Dave Pehle, Co-Director of the America Cup. Instructors include Dave Pehle, and Ron Kolanda from the US Fly Fishing Team.

Teva Mountain Games - Maui JimTwo Fly X-Stream

The Teva Mountain Games Maui Jim 2 Fly X-Stream Fishing Competition (“2 Fly X-Stream”) will start with casting. Each angler will attempt casts at targets for accuracy as well as a judged distance cast. The top twenty men and the top five women will then move to the bridge over Gore Creek itself and again cast for accuracy. The top ten men and the top two women will move on to the Finals! The Finals will consist of a timed float trip on a TBD river with two competitors per boat. Anglers will only be able to use two patterns. One pattern, two different sizes? One dry pattern, one dropper pattern? Finalists make this call. Total of six flies. Minimum, and maximum, of two patterns. Total points, based on fish count and size, will win the Grand Prize. There will also be prizes for the second and third place finishers. Another cash prize will be awarded to the angler, man or woman, who lands and releases the largest fish! A maximum of 80 anglers will compete in the casting qualifier, 25 make it to the semi-finals, and 10 make it to the boats.

Angler's All - Kid's Fly Fishing School

Contact Anglers All to sign up or have your questions answered.

5211 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80120
Toll Free:  1-800-327-5014
Local:  303-794-1104
Fax:  303-730-8932

Angler's All - Kid's Fly Fishing School

Contact Anglers All to sign up or have your questions answered.

5211 S. Santa Fe Dr.
Littleton, CO 80120
Toll Free:  1-800-327-5014
Local:  303-794-1104
Fax:  303-730-8932

International Fly Tackle Dealer Sho

International Fly Tackle Dealer Show

See Tyler Befus on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 in New Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans, LA

America Cup International Fly Fishing Tounament

THE AMERICA CUP INTERNATIONAL FLY FISHING TOURNAMENT
The America Cup is a 5-person 16-team, catch and release, fly fishing event. In past years we have hosted international teams from Poland, Ireland, Hungary, Japan and Australia as well as US Teams including USA Youth Fly Fishing Team, Colorado Youth Team, Team North Carolina, Team Wyoming, Team Stonefly and Team USA, to name a few. Bred Befus is returning to coach the Colorado Youth Team, which includes, son Tyler. Youth focused competition is vital for the growth of the sport, and is of great importance to The America Cup. An adaptive Team that includes Para-Olympian Sarah Will, Tred Barta from Versus Television and Canadian Lawrence Euteneier of theblindfishingboat.com, are scheduled to compete again in 2011.
We are the 3rd largest Fips-Mouche style fly fishing tournament in the world with 80 Anglers competing for 3 days. The America Cup promotes aquatic nuisance species awareness, fly fishing, tourism, resource protection/stabilization and international good will.

2012 GRTU Troutfest

TROUTFEST 2012, a Fly-Fishing Banquet and Exposition will be held on the Guadalupe River at Rio Raft Resorton the 24th, 25th & 26th of February 2012. The funds generated by the Banquet and Expo will be used by GRTU to conserve, protect and restore the cold tailwater fishery immediately below the Canyon Dam on the Guadalupe River. Talented Fly Tiers, Kid Fish Pond, Educational Classes, and Local shopping will surely provide enjoyment for the Whole Family! The Guadalupe River is the premier southern most trout fishing destination in the USA. The "Guad" is listed asone of the best 100 trout streams in the US. This is the perfect opportunity to help promote and educate others on the river we call home. Announcements have been sent to all fly fishing oriented clubs throughout the state of Texas inviting them to attend Troutfest.

Team USA Youth North Carolina Clinic

USA Youth Fly Fishing Team clinic in North Carolina. More info soon.

US Youth National Championships

US Youth National Championships. More information coming soon.

2012 America Cup International Fly Fishing Competition

The America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament is pleased to invite you to one of the best fly fishing venues in the United States. Held in the uber mountain town of Vail, Colorado in Eagle County USA. September 20-23, 2012. This is a 5 person team event, based on FIPS Mouche rules. Beats will be set on each river with Controllers. We are including two Loch Style venues this year - boat rules. A valid Colorado fishing license is needed to compete which needs to be purchased by each Competitor. The America Cup Trophy will be given to the winning team and winning individual. There will be medals awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams and individuals. Awards party in Vail is open to all!