Teaching/Demo/Speaking

Speaker Bio

Lee Blanton is a lifelong angler, educator, and artisan whose passion for fly fishing began on the banks of Wills Creek. He blends storytelling, live demonstration, and practical instruction to captivate audiences. His specialties include fly tying and fly design, warm water and deer hair tying, lake and creek fishing, red eye bass techniques, and conservation-focused angling practices. Whether on stage, at the bench, or streamside, Lee inspires anglers to connect tradition with innovation and to protect the waters they fish.

Signature Talk Topics

  • From Creek to Conscience — how early creek fishing shaped teaching, technique, ethics, and stewardship

  • Bench to River — turning bench skills into catchable, conservation-minded presentations

  • Custom Patterns That Work — design thinking for fly adaptation, species targeting, and minimizing environmental impact

  • Casting with Purpose — drills, progressions, and real-world troubleshooting with a focus on low-impact fishing

  • Red Eye Bass Best Kept Secret — species biology, habitat protection, and targeted techniques

  • Conservation in Practice — habitat restoration, invasive species awareness, responsible catch-and-release, and community stewardship

Presentation Formats

  • Keynote — 45–60 minutes with integrated media and live demos

  • Workshops — 90–300 minutes with hands-on tying, casting rotations, and conservation exercises

  • Clinic Series — multi-day intensives across progressive skill and stewardship levels

  • Panels and Demo Booths — interactive Q&A, live tying, and audience takeaways focused on technique and conservation

Audience Outcomes

  • Repeatable skills participants can apply immediately and sustainably

  • Actionable patterns, material lists, and low-impact rigging tailored to local waters

  • Increased confidence in casting, knot work, and on-the-water problem solving with conservation best practices

  • Tools and resources for clubs, schools, and youth programs to build stewardship initiatives

Credentials and Proof

  • Featured at IFFF conclaves, Trout Fest, and regional expos

  • Pro-staff with R.L. Winston Fly Rods, Dr. Slick, Ahrex, and Solarez

  • Flies credited with three Texas state records and used in Cuba, Belize, and Christmas Island

  • Regular Saturday tying demonstrations at Dirty Water Fly Co.

  • Active participant in habitat restoration and local conservation projects

Booking and Next Steps

Bring Lee Blanton to your next event for a keynote, workshop, or live demo that blends artistry, expertise, and conservation-driven energy. Contact for a speaking packet, available dates, and custom proposals.

Contact me to set up a Demo or Class