September Chapter Meeting

Topic: Fly Fishing Tactics & Techniques

Presenter: George Daniel

Raffle Prize!!
Orvis Helios Rod & Reel! Completely set up and ready to fish!
Retail value: $1,300

George Daniel is featured with an engaging presentation for Donegal Trout Unlimited focused on practical fly-fishing tips that anglers can apply immediately on the water. He breaks down key techniques for reading currents, positioning casts, and matching fly presentation to the conditions you’re facing.

Attendees learn targeted “tricks” for improving accuracy and control—especially when timing, water depth, and cover demand more finesse. Daniel also shares special insights into choosing patterns, adjusting tactics, and refining retrieval approaches to increase strike rates. The session includes actionable takeaways designed to help both novice and experienced fly fishers fish smarter, not just harder.

About George Daniel:

George has been chasing anything that swims with his fly rod since age 6 and still has the same passion 37 years later. George has competed at a high level for Fly Fishing Team USA, earning back-to-back individual US National Fly Fishing Championship titles and ranking as high as 5th in the World. George has also served as captain of Fly Fishing Team USA and coach of the US Youth Fly Fishing Team. He has competed and won other regional and national fly fishing competitions over the years. At age 30, George decided to give up competitive fly fishing and focus on what he enjoys most-teaching.

George Daniel considers himself a teacher first and a fly fisher second. He has authored four best-selling fly fishing books and has authored dozens of articles for national fly fishing publications, including Fly Fisherman and Fly Fusion Magazine. He continues to travel the country conducting lessons and workshops for private groups, corporations, and conservation organizations. He’s a brand ambassador for a number of fly fishing companies and is currently the Director of the Joe Humphreys Fly Fishing Program at the Pennsylvania State University.

Raffle Prize: Orvis Helios Rod and Hydros Reel - ready to fish!

Retail value: $1,300

$20 a ticket - $40 for three tickets