Wild Bearings 2023 Webcast Series
Wild Bearings 2023 Webcast Series
The following schedule of topics will be recorded live on Zoom, and then posted to the Wild Bearings YouTube, Facebook and Instagram accounts. This schedule is intended to work in concert with The Country Network’s “Trout Whisperers” pilot series scheduled to premier early in 2023. Other dates / topics may be added throughout the year.
Q1 Schedule
Free Webcast: Fly Fishing the East Fork of the Pigeon River in NC’s Shining Rock Wilderness
An amazing watershed with a “Jekyll & Hyde” personality. Sam Johnson, author of “Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway,” and Wild Bearings partner Chris Sloan, provide a firsthand look at the trout chasing opportunities along the upper reaches of this river, its key feeders, and the impact of Tropical Storm Fred. Getting there, where and what to fish, and lots of history, images, and maps. It’s free, but you gotta pre-register. More at: www.wildbearings.com
Date: February 28, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM / Eastern
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oP1S16IeTYiPMeinP15vFw
Q2 Schedule
Free Webcast: Fly Fishing the Historic Curtis Creek Watershed in Pisgah National Forest
A great trout stream located in the very first land purchase in the eastern US by the USFS. Sam Johnson, author of "Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway", and Wild Bearings partner Chris Sloan, provide a firsthand look at the many trout fishing opportunities along this historic and very accessible river and its feeders – getting there, where and what to fish, and lots of history, images and maps. It’s free but you gotta preregister. More at: www.wildbearings.com
Date: June 13, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM / Eastern
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_arA5JR2YSPiEx_K0tDGtXg
Q3 Schedule
Free Webcast: Fly Fishing Majestic Stack Rock Creek in the Wilson Creek Watershed
This creek is in the famous Wilson Creek watershed located just under the Blue Ridge Parkway on the south face of iconic Grandfather Mountain. Sam Johnson, author of "Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway", and Wild Bearings partner Chris Sloan, provide a close look at the fishing opportunities along this beautiful trout infested creek – getting there, where and what to fish, and lots of history, images and maps. It’s free but you gotta preregister. More at: www.wildbearings.com
Date: August 23, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM / Eastern
Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LBEG9v7CSUytdoce0sjVgA
Q4 Schedule
Free Webcast: Fly Fishing the Scenic Garden Creek Watershed in NC’s Stone Mountain State Park
Located in NC’s Stone Mountain State Park, Garden is surrounded by iconic trout waters such as Bull Head, Widows, and the East Prong. Sam Johnson, author of "Fly Fishing the Blue Ridge Parkway", and Wild Bearings partner Chris Sloan, provide a firsthand look at the trout fishing opportunities along this great trout creek – getting there, where and what to fish, and lots of history, images and maps. It’s free but you gotta preregister. More at: www.wildbearings.com
Date: November 14, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM / Eastern