GOING FURTHER with LUKE KINNEY

In May we debated Leonardo da Vinci’s potential as a fishing guide, and in June we welcome a real live Eastern Sierra guide, Luke Kinney. In this program, rich with stunning images and videos, Luke will take us to the less travelled paths, trails, lakes and streams around and beyond Mammoth. If your view of the Eastern Sierra is limited to Hot Creek, the Owens and Crowley, be prepared to expand those horizons and find solitude and lots of willing trout. Be prepared to break out that backpack and start hiking.

GOING FURTHER is a presentation on the elements that take us to greater lengths to experience a true adventure within fly fishing. We all know what it's like to fish one more bend and hike one more mile, as magic happens when we go beyond the average and ordinary. Luke Kinney will be sharing his experience when it comes to backcountry preparation, from gear selection, trip planning, to fly selection. In the spirit of going further, Luke will also focus on wading techniques, and the power of the fly change. As anglers we tend to get stuck in what works, but at times we are prompted to mix it up and explore new realms of possibilities. This presentation will hopefully inspire each angler to think outside the box and go further in their conquest for trout. 

LUKE KINNEY IN HIS OWN WORDS

I grew up in Southern California, my father owned a Surf Shop in Pacific Beach and I spent most of my days in the water surfing as a youth. The water has always been an influential part of my life, whether that is riding a wave on the ocean or standing in a small mountain stream. Unlike some guides, I did not fly fish from an early age; in fact it wasn't until my mid 20's that I picked up a fly rod.