John Shaner is a true fly fishing "Lifer" and Technical Specialist with Pure Fishing, Hardy Greys.
Based a stone's throw from the streams of the Catskills he also has a fantastic collection of historic angling artifacts, books, flies, bamboo rods and much more.
A self-confessed classic sight-nymphing addict - John also has a fascination for soft hackle wet flies and their traditions around the world. His collection includes flies and manuscripts from the USA, England, Europe and Asia.
He is also a tremendous story-teller with a wealth of knowledge. In this video, he shares with us his framed and signed collection of English soft-hackle wet flies tied by legendary dry fly angler Vince Marinaro.