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Ed Engle | |
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| Born | 1950 Alexandria, Virginia |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado |
| Website | EdEngleFlyFishing.com |
Ed Engle
[edit]Ed Engle (born 1950) is an American fly fisherman, author and educator. Raised in Alexandria, Virginia[1], Engle developed a lifelong love of fly fishing during his youth. Over the years, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the fly fishing community, particularly for his expertise in small fly tactics and techniques.
Engle has authored numerous books on fly fishing and has contributed articles to a variety of publications including the Colorado Springs Sun, Fly Fishing Magazine, and Rod and Reel[2]. His written works focus on innovative fly-tying techniques and strategies for fishing small streams and high mountain lakes[3]. Engle's interview and papers are in the Montana State University Archives and Special Collections and are available for research use. He is also an avid educator, leading fly-tying workshops, fishing courses, and seminars across the United States[4].
While much of Engle's fishing experience is centered in the western United States, his pursuits have taken him to diverse locations worldwide including Alaska, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, and across Europe[4]. Known for his dedication to wild trout fishing, Engle also enjoys targeting king salmon with fly fishing techniques[4].
Currently residing in Colorado, Engle spends much of his free time fishing the South Platte River and sharing his expertise through teaching and writing. His contributions to the fly fishing community have helped popularize small-fly tactics and inspired anglers across the globe[4].
Fishing
[edit]Ed grew up gear fishing[5] for bass, crappie, bluegill, and other species in his home state of Virginia.[4] Only when he moved to Colorado to attend the University of Colorado did he pick up fly fishing. [2]Ed thinks that at a certain level, all fishermen are the same when it comes between fly fishermen and bait fishermen.[5] He had picked up fly tying early in his efforts as it became too expensive to keep replacing store-bought flies.[2] It took him four months of fishing, picking up tips from experienced anglers, and many tied flies before he would catch a trout[2]. His first trout was caught on the South Platte River in Colorado, on a fly he'd tied himself.[2] Ed believes that fly fishing is about who you fish with, and the ambiance around you. Ed has fished a variety of places and countries for many species of game fish and focuses mostly on trout. [4]Ed prefers to fish alone in certain spots, depending on what he's targeting. When it comes to a preferable fishing partner, Ed says, "you're independent, but you're interdependent".[5]
Fly Tying
[edit]Engle describes his introduction to fly tying as fairly standard, a guy going through too many flies and quickly becoming unable to afford them. From this stemmed a career of chasing after the essence of fly fishing by building patterns and connecting them to river experiences. In his book Tying Small Flies (2003), Engle creates a comprehensive guide for fly fishers and fly tiers aiming to master tying small but effective flies. Throughout Engle's literature, he emphasizes the importance of selecting the right materials, following techniques, and reading conditions on the water. As an author, Engle has taught readers through a combination of practical advice and personal experiences since 1989. Engle continues to teach others fly fishing through the artistry of fly tying at his seminars, events, and in his journal, The Lone Angler Journal. [2]
Family
[edit]Ed Engle was born to his parents in Alexandria, Virginia[1]. They were supportive of his career and are credited with giving him his starter kit, rod, and reel[6]. Engle has a sister who fishes as well, however, is not a fly fishermen. His father and grandmother were the primary fishermen in his family. Engle says he comes from a fishing family, with his family being his first exposure to the fishing world[7].
Although Ed was born in Virginia, he has lived in Colorado for much of his life. He attended the University of Colorado Boulder and obtained a degree in Biology. [8]
Selected Bibliography
[edit]Books
[edit]- Seasonal, A Life Outside (1989)
- Fly Fishing the Tailwaters (1991)
- Splitting Cane (2002)
- Tying Small Flies (2003)
- Fishing Small Flies (2004)
- The Trout Lessons (2010)
Seminars and Presentations
[edit]- 25 Ways to Elevate Your Trout Game (Ongoing)
- Catching Difficult Trout (Ongoing)
- Fly Fishing Western Tailwaters (Ongoing)
- Fishing Small Flies (Ongoing)
- Offbeat Tactics that Catch Trout (Ongoing)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Edison Engle Papers - Archives West". archiveswest.orbiscascade.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ a b c d e f "ABOUT". Ed Engle Fly Fishing. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "Ed Engle class". International Fly Tying Symposium. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ed Engle". Ask About Fly Fishing. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ a b c "Ed Engle". arc.lib.montana.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Ed Engle Fly Fishing". Ed Engle Fly Fishing. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Ed Engle". arc.lib.montana.edu. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "25 Ways to Elevate Your Trout Game". Fly Fishers Club of Orange County. Fly Fishers Club of Orange County. Retrieved 10 December 2024.