Featured Writers/Artists: Chadd VanZanten, Russ Beck, and Tim King July 16, 2015

On July 16th we had the great pleasure of hosting Chadd VanZanten, Russ Beck, and Tim King in an SFYS first (quite possibly a Utah County first): the combination of creative writing and interpretive fly tying. Yes, you read that right.  Not only did we enjoy hearing excerpts from a wonderful prose book (On Fly Fishing the Northwest Rockies: Essays and Dubious Advice), we also learned a little more about tying flies (and some of us took home a colorful souvenir).  The best part was that it wasn't just a gimmick; it was a strong part of the whole experience.  I loved hearing why Tim chose each particular fly to complement the essay about to be read. The essays read were delightful and so engaging.  We hope to hear from Russ and Chadd in the future too.