I’m honored to be a fly tyer for the International Sportsman’s Expo in 2026!

I’ll be there several days so you’ll have several opportunities to come by and watch me tie some of my most successful CDC patterns for Colorado.

I’ll be demonstrating the use of CDC feathers in tying patterns that have performed well for me on the Colorado waters I fish like the South Platte, Eagle and Arkansas rivers.

The presentation provides an overview of CDC feathers, highlighting their natural buoyancy and lifelike motion which makes them ideal for productive flies. It compares CDC to other materials, then details Colorado's key insect groups and matching CDC fly patterns. The content includes step-by-step tying demos with CDC-specific techniques, and fishing tips emphasizing natural presentation and seasonal adjustments. Practical advice on CDC handling is given, closing with resources and encouragement for experimentation. All this is aimed at helping anglers tie realistic and effective flies for Colorado waters.

About the show:

Welcome to the 2026 Expo! See what's new with LATEST and GREATEST below!

Of course, the expo spotlights gear galore! See new products for the first time--including double the RVs and campers we had last time, plus--new this year--fishing, hunting and pontoon boats! Also new for 2026 is the Eagle Claw Tackle Store, filled with unbeatable prices!

No event in the region comes even close to providing visitors the opportunity to plan their nearby or bucket-list trips. Meet guides and lodges from Colorado, the West, Alaska, Canada and Mexico. Plus two dozen groups specializing in African hunts and photo safaris. Truly, an unprecedended opportunity to choose your adventure!

And if you are new to Colorado or are looking for hard-to-find answers, you'll find the best and latest information at the Outdoors Pavilion, hosted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Talk with your state's outdoor experts! Returning Pavilion favorites for youth include the free catch-and-release trout pond, live birds from the Raptor Education Foundation, and Stay the Trail's RC off-road test track.

We'll also celebrate youth and families in the outdoors on Sunday at The Adventure Theater. Join host Terry Wickstrom for Family Day seminars and prizes, thanks to Eagle Claw, Ruger, Nathan Zelinsky and Terry Wickstrom Outdoors radio.