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The Legend

Floyd began his journey to Master Fly Casting Instructor with childhood summers spent fishing the streams that flow out of the Teton Mountains near Driggs, Idaho. It was there that he first became aware that there was fishing, and then there was fly-fishing: he was not allowed to touch his uncles' fly rods. It would not be until 1989 that Floyd would take up fly-fishing in earnest. And then, through dedicated practice, he moved from last place in national competition up the ladder to become one of the top casters in the nation. In addition to the ‘dedicated practice’, Floyd freely credits his stellar position to the fact that he was taken under the wing of some of the greats in the fly-fishing and casting world. And now he too has become one of the roughly 70 people in the US who have achieved the level of Federationof Fly Fishing Master Fly Casting Instructor.

Floyd has now become something of a celebrity fly caster, demonstrating his skills at: Ed Rice's Sportsman's Show in San Mateo; International Sportsman’s Expositions in San Mateo, Sacramento, Pleasanton, Salt Lake City and Denver; The Fred Hall Show in Long Beach; Western Sport Shop's Fly Fishing Fair in San Rafael and Santa Rosa; The Steelhead Fair in Russian River; The Northern California Council of Federation of Fly Fishers at Lake Tahoe and San Rafael; The Trout Unlimited Fund-raisers in San Rafael; and The Steinhart Aquarium History of Fly Fishing Exhibit. In early 2003, as part of the “Winslow Homer: Artist and Angler” exhibit at the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, Floyd was invited to demonstrate the art of fly casting to complement the exhibit. Keeping the art of fly-casting alive through research, study, practice and teaching has become his focus. Rediscovering and refining the specialty casts that make it possible to place the right fly in the right spot to catch the most elusive fish has become his passion.

Floyd’s bona fides are continually validated through competitions as well. His performance in the North American fly casting competition in the summer of 1999 earned him a spot on the All American team. He also won the Single Spey event at the Jimmy Green Spey competition in Asotin, Washington.

In addition to Floyd’s skill, dedication and passion for the sport, there is the matter of his enthusiasm: it is contagious. Whether they are novices or advanced casters seeking more refinement, students will enjoy moving through the ‘building blocks of casting’ with Floyd's expert and supportive instruction.

	The Legend Floyd began his journey to Master Fly Casting Instructor with childhood summers spent fishing the streams that flow out of the Teton Mountains near Driggs, Idaho. It was there that he first became aware that there was fishing, and then there was fly-fishing: he was not allowed to touch his uncles' fly rods. It would not be until 1989 that Floyd would take up fly-fishing in earnest. And then, through dedicated practice, he moved from last place in national competition up the ladder to become one of the top casters in the nation. In addition to the ‘dedicated practice’, Floyd freely credits his stellar position to the fact that he was taken under the wing of some of the greats in the fly-fishing and casting world. And now he too has become one of the roughly 70 people in the US who have achieved the level of Federationof Fly Fishing Master Fly Casting Instructor. Floyd has now become something of a celebrity fly caster, demonstrating his skills at: Ed Rice's Sportsman's Show in San Mateo; International Sportsman’s Expositions in San Mateo, Sacramento, Pleasanton, Salt Lake City and Denver; The Fred Hall Show in Long Beach; Western Sport Shop's Fly Fishing Fair in San Rafael and Santa Rosa; The Steelhead Fair in Russian River; The Northern California Council of Federation of Fly Fishers at Lake Tahoe and San Rafael; The Trout Unlimited Fund-raisers in San Rafael; and The Steinhart Aquarium History of Fly Fishing Exhibit. In early 2003, as part of the “Winslow Homer: Artist and Angler” exhibit at the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, Floyd was invited to demonstrate the art of fly casting to complement the exhibit. Keeping the art of fly-casting alive through research, study, practice and teaching has become his focus. Rediscovering and refining the specialty casts that make it possible to place the right fly in the right spot to catch the most elusive fish has become his passion. Floyd’s bona fides are continually validated through competitions as well. His performance in the North American fly casting competition in the summer of 1999 earned him a spot on the All American team. He also won the Single Spey event at the Jimmy Green Spey competition in Asotin, Washington. In addition to Floyd’s skill, dedication and passion for the sport, there is the matter of his enthusiasm: it is contagious. Whether they are novices or advanced casters seeking more refinement, students will enjoy moving through the ‘building blocks of casting’ with Floyd's expert and supportive instruction.