Afternoon with Tom Rosenbauer- Taking Your Trout Fishing to the Next Level

About Tom Rosenbauer

• Fly-Fishing Hall of Famer with nearly 50 years of global experience, from the trout streams of Vermont to the flats of Christmas Island.
• Author of over 25 acclaimed books, including The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide and The Orvis Fly-Tying Guide (winner of the National Outdoor Book Award).
• Host of the Orvis Fly-Fishing Podcast, the most downloaded show of its kind with over 12 million listens.
• Named Angler of the Year by Fly Rod & Reel and recipient of the Izaak Walton Award for conservation and education.

Fly‑Fishing Authority

• Tied flies commercially at just 14, launching a lifelong passion
• Over nearly five decades of guiding, teaching, and fishing—from English chalk streams to Kamchatka, Christmas Island, and beyond
• Invented—and popularized—bead‑head flies, tungsten beads, Magnetic Net Retriever, and the Big Eye hook

Prolific Educator & Writer

• Authored more than 25 books, including seminal works like The Orvis Fly‑Fishing Guide, Dry‑Fly Techniques, and the award‑winning Orvis Fly‑Tying Guide (2001 Outdoor Book Award)
• Written countless articles for top outdoor publications (Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Audubon)

Podcast Pioneer

• Host of The Orvis Fly‑Fishing Guide Podcast since 2008, amassing over 12 million downloads—making it the most‑listened fly‑fishing podcast in the world .
• Known for making technical tips approachable—his charm, humility, and encyclopedic knowledge have taught more anglers than anyone else orvis.com.

Awards & Accolades

• Fly Rod & Reel Angler of the Year (2011)—honored for his mastery, generosity, and influence in the fly‑fishing world
• Izaak Walton Award (2019) from the American Museum of Fly Fishing, recognizing his contributions, innovations, and dedication to conservation

What to Expect

• How to Take Your Trout Fishing to the Next Level
• Engaging stories from rivers and riffles across the globe
• Practical, down-to-earth fly casting, tying, and tactics
• Inspiring conservation insights from Orvis’s Chief Enthusiast

Event Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, August 2 • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Location: ASU–Beebe Heber Springs, Academic Center
• 101 River Crest Drive, Heber Springs, AR 72543
• Cost: $40 per person
• Includes: Refreshments served during the event
• Bonus: Autographed books will be available for purchase

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Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to connect with one of fly fishing’s greatest minds, ask your questions, hear behind-the-scenes stories from rivers around the world, and refine your skills with practical, expert tips.

Whether you're tying your first fly or chasing trophy trout, Tom Rosenbauer's visit promises insight, inspiration, and a deeper love for the sport.

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