Fly Fishing Pressured Waters: Tactics, Techniques, and Strategies for Popular Western Rivers and Beyond

Nick Conklin is the fly-fishing product category manager for Temple Fork Outfitters. He coordinates the trade and consumer shows at Temple Fork Outfitters and is a popular presenter at the fly-fishing shows. He is a committee chair of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) and is a published freelance author for national newspapers and magazines such as Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, The Drake, Florida Sportsman Magazine, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, and the Lone Star Outdoor News. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

Collins Illich is the vice president of Sawgrass Rods. A USCG master captain, he also operates a guide operation based in North Texas with an emphasis on trophy smallmouth and freshwater striper. Collins has hosted trips and guided on six continents. He interacts with thousands of anglers annually at trade shows, on the water, and through professional social media management. He lives in Dallas, Texas.