{"product_id":"charlie-craven-fish-fry-dinner-ticket","title":"Charlie Craven Fish Fry Dinner Ticket","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eJoin us on \u003cstrong\u003eSunday, November 15, \u003c\/strong\u003efor a special interactive dinner presentation with \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Craven!  Charlie is a nationally recognized fly fisherman, fly tier, guide, author, and educator whose influence extends well beyond his home waters in Colorado. \u003c\/strong\u003eFor decades, Craven has been a familiar and highly respected name in the fly-fishing community, particularly among anglers interested in trout fishing, fly tying, and practical fishing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eThe event will be held at the Hospitality House in North Little Rock's Burns Park, 402 W. Military Road. \u003cstrong\u003eMembers and guests are welcome. \u003c\/strong\u003eDinner will be served at 5:30, and the presentation will begin at 6:00. \u003cem\u003eHappy Hour and a book-signing opportunity will precede dinner. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo physical tickets will be mailed. Check in at the door.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eCharlie owns Charlie’s Fly Box in Arvada, Colorado, where he has built a reputation for innovative fly patterns, exceptional tying instruction, and a straightforward approach to becoming a more effective angler. His experience as a guide and industry professional has given him an uncommon ability to connect the details of fly design and tying with what actually works on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003ePerhaps best known for his fly-tying expertise, Craven has developed numerous effective and widely used patterns and has taught thousands of anglers how to tie and fish them. \u003cstrong\u003eHis approach emphasizes practical techniques, durability, efficiency, and understanding why a particular fly works rather than simply following a recipe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eCraven is also the author of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTying Nymphs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharlie’s Fly Box: The Complete Guide to Fly Tying,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and his instructional videos and tying demonstrations have become valuable resources for fly tiers of all experience levels. \u003cstrong\u003eHis teaching style is clear, detailed, and approachable, making even sophisticated tying techniques accessible to the average angler.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eAs a guide, Charlie has spent years pursuing trout throughout the Rocky Mountain West, developing a deep understanding of entomology, trout behavior, fly selection, and presentation. He is particularly passionate about helping anglers become better observers and more thoughtful fishermen—skills that translate to virtually any trout stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis will be much more than a lesson in tying flies. It will be a rare opportunity to draw directly on Charlie's guiding experience, knowledge, and thoughts on pattern development to learn how successful flies are conceived, tied, selected, and ultimately presented to trout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e-----------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a nod to AFF's history, we are having a Fish Fry. \u003c\/strong\u003eDid you know that AFF's \"Fish Fry\" initially started as a spaghetti supper? Unlike our original Fish Fry events, where all of the cooking was done by member volunteers, this one will be professionally prepared onsite by Adam's Catfish \u0026amp; Catering. The buffet-style meal will include catfish fillets, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, fries, hushpuppies, baked beans, slaw, fried green tomatoes, pickles, onions, tea, and lemonade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003eAdmission also includes beer and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNo physical tickets will be mailed. Check in at the door.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Arkansas Fly Fishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46931646054561,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/5311\/8034\/files\/CravenPhoto.png?v=1787787897","url":"https:\/\/arkansasflyfishers.com\/products\/charlie-craven-fish-fry-dinner-ticket","provider":"Arkansas Fly Fishers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}