George Daniel

Saturday, 9:30 AM – Seductive Streamer Strategies
Saturday, 2:30 PM – Mono Rigs for Dry, Streamer, & Nymphs
Saturday, 8:00 PM – PSU Fly Fishing Program

George Daniel was six when he tried fly fishing on the native brook trout stream near his home village in Potter County, Pennsylvania. The stretch of stream was designated a “kids only section,” which gave him the freedom to practice…a lot. Self-taught for a good part of a decade, at fourteen his family moved to central Pennsylvania. At a local fly shop, he connected with the man he considers his fly fishing idol, Joe Humphreys. Taking George under his wing, Humphreys began mentoring him, creating a foundation that would lead to more formalized instruction. At 16, Humphreys expanded his education into all levels, from the basic cast to advanced nymphing casts. To this day, George credits Humphreys for the bulk of his knowledge while acknowledging the many national and international fly fishing professionals who have contributed to his knowledge and experience.

George went on to qualify for Fly Fishing Team USA in Bend, Oregon. He competed in five World Fly Fishing Championships and coached both the US Youth Team and Fly Fishing Team USA in four World Championships.  The experience allowed him to travel the globe and learn from many of the best anglers in the world. A two-time US National Fly Fishing Champion, ranking as high as 5th in the world, George continued to win or achieve respectable finishes in other fly fishing competitions.

But his true passion is fly fishing education. Appearing at clubs and fly fishing shows around the country, George conducts lectures and seminars while still logging more than 280 days a year on waters near and far. George is currently the director/lead instructor for the Pennsylvania State University Fly Fishing Program.