Crazy How it Happens

This is a very short story of how friendships are formed in this industry. Most of the time it starts with a phone call with a question. Other times it's an invite to be a guest tier in a shop. But most of the time the  friendship starts when the cheap beer and pizza hit the table. This is commonly followed by hours of stories about fishing, tying, and college glory days.

One of the coolest parts of my job, is the opportunity to host well known folks in this industry. This past weekend was a 4 day adventure with Greg Senyo, that started out with him driving 9 hours from Ohio to Reading. The first thing he requested was Chinese Food, an hour later we are munching down, and hearing stories about life as a fly fisherman turned Cop. The rest is history, enjoy the pictures.

Beyond the Bobber - Greg Senyo

I'm super pumped; TCO will be hosting one of my good friends, and fellow fly fisherman, Greg Senyo. Before I give you the real write up, I have to say, Greg is an awesome dude, and every time I call and bother him before my annual Ohio Steelhead trip, he is always full of helpful info. I can't wait to bring him to the Reading store for a day of Steelhead tying and discussion. Let’s see if he can convince me to never throw a bobber again, Good Luck Greg!!!! 

Greg’s Bio

 An avid fly fisher and fly tier on Lake Erie Tributaries for steelhead since childhood. Greg has dedicated the past 20 years to perfecting his fly fishing and tying techniques while fishing and guiding tributaries most anglers today call Steelhead Alley.

 Greg is the owner and operator of Senyo’s Steelhead Alley Outfitters, which is an all inclusive educational fly fishing guide service on Lake Erie Tributaries. Along with a dedicated staff of seasoned professionals, Steelhead Alley Outfitters has become notorious for the level of service they provide to their guests in all phases of fly fishing and fly tying.

  Greg is also actively working with Hareline Dubbin Inc. and Flymen Fishing Company on new product development, fly tying materials, and testing of the latest fly fishing tackle. Greg is a contract tier for the Orvis Company, winning the prestigious fly tier of the year award in 2008. Greg is also a member of numerous pro staffs around the country. Many of Greg’s patterns have been featured in national publications, fly fishing books, and magazine articles. Some of these patterns have helped inspire the way toward new age Great Lakes fly pattern design.

 Greg’s many other activities include fly fishing around the country, writing for several outdoor and sporting publications, Participating in regional charity events, fundraisers, and youth organizations were fly fishing is the focus.  

 Greg also makes time and serves his community where he is the Sergeant for the Village of Wayne Police Department in Wood County, Ohio. Greg is the department field training officer, and certified instructor for the states hooked on fishing not on drugs campaign. This state program was designed to help steer at risk children toward fishing 

 Come Join Greg for a private 4 hour fly tying class on Feb. 22nd from 8:00am until Noon, Then hang out after for his power point presentation "Beyond the Bobber Swinging"

Cost is 100.00 for the class, ALL materials are included, snacks and "cold" beverages will be served throughout the day!!!
 
Email me Jake@tcoflyfishing.com or call 610-678-1899 to sign up now. Spaces are limited