![]() This Expo offers the opportunity for one-on-one interaction with the tyers where attendees can chat and learn their patterns, tips, and pointers. Vrain Chapter and Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop's annual Fly Tying Expo features expert fly tyers from Northern Colorado and throughout the state. ![]() Vrain Anglers Fly Tying Expo and Fundraiser - 12:30 pm As well, Rob was part of two team victories in the America’s Cup, including one as a member of Team Emerger, an international team with members from Italy, Ireland, Canada, Poland and the US. Rob’s team finishes are his most cherished, and include multiple medals in the National Championships including 2 Gold. He was ranked as the #2 competitor in North America by Trout Legend for the 20 seasons. In regional qualifiers, Rob has 4 medal finishes in regional qualifiers, including a gold in the NE qualifier in 2012. In 2011 he won the individual gold at the America’s Cup international in Vail Colorado, and finished 4th the following year. In 2012 he qualified for the world championships in Slovenia and finished 36th among 154 anglers that represented 31 teams, this finish was the second best among the US team. Rob's competitive history began in 2006, and in 2007 made the roster of Fly Fishing Team USA. and is a current Sage Elite Pro, and signature fly designer for Solitude Fly Company He was the North American representative for Hardy and Grays LTD. In addition to his work on the retail side of the industry, Rob has also spent seasons guiding fly out fishing in Alaska’s Bristol Bay, and seasonally on Wyoming’s North Platte. ![]() He has been a member of Fly Fishing Team USA and part of several management teams for prominent shops in the Rocky Mountain region, including Front Range Anglers and Taylor Creek Fly shops. Rob Kolanda is a Colorado native who has made a living guiding, instructing, and managing in the fly-fishing industry for the past sixteen years. Rob will present the elements of the Euro technique while discussing it’s history and evolution. ![]() Topic: The evolution of the Euro technique - the more it changes, the more it stays the same. Featured Speaker: Rob Kolanda, Front Range Anglers ![]()
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