[{"id":411974697204,"handle":"dave-whitlock","updated_at":"2025-03-25T09:35:25-06:00","published_at":"2023-07-30T06:43:50-06:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"pf-61a4e19b","published_scope":"web","title":"Dave Whitlock","body_html":"A native of Oklahoma, Dave Whitlock, a legend and pioneer in the world of fly fishing, left his position as a research chemist over 40 years ago to embark on a new career as a full-time professional in the art of fly fishing, combining his talents in painting, illustration, writing, photography, fly tying, and lecturing.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDave's artistic and written works graced the pages of numerous fly-fishing and sports publications, including Fly Fisherman Magazine, Fly Fishing and Tying Journal, Trout Magazine, In-Fisherman, and Field \u0026amp; Stream. He authored four books: \"Dave Whitlock's Guide to Aquatic Trout Foods,\" \"the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing Handbook,\" \"the L.L. Bean Bass Fly Fishing Handbook,\" and \"Imitating and Fishing Natural Fish Foods for Lefty's Little Library.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to his authored works, Dave co-authored or contributed to several other books, including \"The Flytyer's Almanac,\" \"Second Flytyer's Almanac,\" \"Art Flick's Master Fly Tying Guide,\" \"McClane's Fishing Encyclopedia,\" \"Migel's Stream Conservation Book,\" and \"Masters on the Nymph,\" among others. His illustrations adorned more than 20 books, including Steve Raymond's \"Year of the Angler\" and \"Year of the Trout,\" as well as President Carter's \"Outdoor Journal.\" Dave also shared his fly-fishing and teaching expertise through numerous videos and guest appearances on televised fly-fishing programs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDave's extensive experience and innovative perspective on all aspects of fly fishing earned him a reputation as one of the leading professional fly fishers in the sport. He received numerous awards for his contributions to fly fishing and fly tying, including induction into the National Fresh Water Hall of Fame, the Max Ander's Wild Trout Award for his work on wild trout propagation, and the Federation of Fly Fishers' Conservation Man of the Year Award. Dave was also honored with the Buz Buzeck Flytyer's Award, the highest recognition in the fly-tying realm, for his inventive fly-tying patterns and national fly-tying endeavors.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe was presented with the FFF James E. Henshall Award for his dedication to warm-water fishing and conservation and the FFF's Ambassador Award for his global promotion of fly fishing and conservation efforts. In 1996, he was inducted into the Arkansas Game \u0026amp; Fish Hall of Fame and received the Lifetime Contribution Award in 1997 from the National American Fly Tackle Trade Association. In 2020, Dave was posthumously inducted into the International Game Fish Association's Hall of Fame, one of the most esteemed honors in the fly fishing community.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of Dave's most notable contributions to wild trout management and preservation is the Whitlock-Vibert Box System, an ingenious in-stream salmonoid egg incubator and nursery device. Dave spent seven years researching and refining this system, documenting his findings in the FFF Whitlock-Vibert Box Handbook. Today, supported by the Federation of Fly Fishers, the Whitlock-Vibert Box program is utilized worldwide to introduce or enhance wild trout, char, and salmon populations.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDave championed cool, warm, and cold water fisheries and gained international recognition for his innovative and effective fly-tying designs, including the famous \"Dave's Hopper.\" His body of work, particularly his art, encapsulates the realism of nature and the interconnectedness of fly-fishing subjects, reflecting the perspective of a true sportsman.","image":{"created_at":"2023-08-11T22:02:53-06:00","alt":null,"width":400,"height":400,"src":"\/\/rainysflies.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Dave_Whitlock.jpg?v=1691812974"}},{"id":412601188596,"handle":"fly-assortments","updated_at":"2024-11-13T07:47:16-07:00","published_at":"2023-08-31T11:02:11-06:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Fly Assortments","body_html":""}]
This assortment contains 12 of fly tying legend Dave Whitlock’s classic signature patterns designed for all-purpose trout fishing.From nymphs, to hoppers, to streamers.All your bases are covered!All contained in a reusable 6 compartment fly box.
