Ron Thomas

Ron is one of our newer guides, yet you couldn't ask for anyone more professional. Ron has been guiding for us for over four years. Ron's ideal day on the water is "Every day that I take someone fishing. I still can't believe I'm working at something I enjoy so much. I really enjoy guiding instructional trips. Whether it's a kid, or just anyone that is new to fly fishing, I try to help them develop the same feelings I have for this sport. If I make this complicated or it isn't fun for them, then I've failed as a guide."

Ron's other interests include "fly tying and using my flies on the trips I guide. I teach fly tying on several levels and try to relate how this activity can enhance your fly fishing enjoyment as well as your fish catching ability. I'm trying to become more involved in the fly fishing community. Besides working in our local TU chapter on various projects, I'm involved with the Fly Fishing For Vets and Healing Waters programs. These have proven very rewarding to the veterans and even much more to me."

Ron has developed the "Tie One On" free monthly fly-tying sessions held at our Helen store - check out the Liars Club Blog for info on the next session.

Ron's special techniques include "I try to customize the flies I tie for the various situations in which I fish or guide. By teaching this in my classes and on the water, I feel that I can help my customers become better fishermen.

Here's Ron's special tip: "On the days when it seems tough to get any fish to take, tie on some small soft hackles and fish them on the swing - it seems to work for me."

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