Skip to main content

6th Annual BTT Science Symposium

 Science Symposium

The Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, the leading environmental advocacy and research organization dedicated to the issue of saltwater flats, will be holding it's upcoming 6th annual International Science Symposium in Weston, FL.  The BTT, known as the organization that "punches above it's weight" for policy influence -- largely due to the quality of it's scientific research -- will be hosting a collaboration of leaders from both sporting and academic fields who are working towards the preservation and sustainability of near shore saltwater environments.

The Symposium, scheduled for November 10-11, 2017, will be offering an unprecedented depth of experience to help forward understanding and expertise in it's attendees. The Symposium is targeted not only towards the public, but also outdoor professionals such as guides and outfitters, leaders in broader industry who are interested in adopting sustainable practices, and regulatory officials who want to make better decisions going forward..

Seminars will include presentations by leading voices in both sport and science, with planned sessions including


€¢ Andy Mill Tarpon Clinic

€¢ Photography Clinic with Pat Ford

€¢ Adventure Travel Panel


€¢ Light Tackle Techniques for the Flats Clinic with C.A. Richardson

€¢ SUP Fishing Clinic




€¢ Fly Tying Clinics

€¢ Fix Our Water Discussion Panel

€¢ Bonefish Expert Discussion Panel

Recommended


€¢ Tarpon Expert Discussion Panel

€¢ Permit Expert Discussion Panel

€¢ International Expert Discussion Panel

€¢ Angling Legends Panel

€¢ Art & Film Festival (Friday Evening)

€¢ Bonefish Science Session

€¢ Permit Science Session

€¢ Tarpon Science Session

€¢ Bahamas Initiative

€¢ Keys Initiative

 Science Symposium

As per the newsletter announcement from BTT,  "In addition to learning more about science-based approaches to conservation, Symposium participants will enjoy time with the legends of our sport — top anglers and guides who will be on hand to share their time-tested techniques for catching the iconic gamefish of the flats. Fishing and casting clinics (fly and spin) will be taught by some of the world's top anglers, including Andy Mill, Chico Fernandez, and C.A. Richardson, while other legends will join lively panel discussions. The 2017 Symposium also includes Fly tying and photography clinics, an Art & Film Festival, and a Flats Expo that runs concurrently with other activities, providing opportunities to learn more about fishing and travel-related products and services offered by industry leaders."

"The Symposium concludes on Saturday evening with a banquet honoring conservation leaders, as well as silent and live auctions. Offerings will include bucket-list destination trips, fine art, top-of-the-line spin and fly-fishing gear, and a special 20th Anniversary trip to fish and conduct research with BTT-affiliated scientists."

Through coordinating the 6th Annual Science Symposium, the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust continues to provide a vision for the entire angling industry -- based both in fresh and saltwater -- that is looking to conservation of resource as a means to a sustainable future.

Late registration is still available, for inquires, please contact:

(305) 393-5115 or patriciaabowman@outlook.com

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Recommended Articles

Recent Videos

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
Fly Tying

Perdigon Fly

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
News

Mag Promo April-May 2023

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
Gear

Finding and Catching Trout in Mountain Lakes

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
Destinations/Species

Packing for Fly Fishing Mountain Lakes

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
Gear

Bugs, Aquatic Invertebrates, and other Forage Food of Mountain Lakes

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
How-To/Techniques

Over the Guardrail: Sometimes a Monumental Journey Can be Close to Home

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
Gear

Tying Matt Winkler's Balanced Leather Leech

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
How-To/Techniques

Angler And Artist Inspiration: Nick Mayer Art

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
Gear

Tying the Kamchatka Mouse

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
Gear

Tying Villwock's The Roamer–A Streamer for All Species

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
How-To/Techniques

Blood Run: Fly Fishing with Amazon Warriors

On newsstands January 3rd! Fly Fisherman's Feb-March 2023 issue: Available in both print and digital.
News

FF-Feb-Mar-23 Promo

Fly Fisherman Magazine Covers Print and Tablet Versions

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

PREVIEW THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Buy Digital Single Issues

Magazine App Logo

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Buy Single Digital Issue on the Fly Fisherman App

Other Magazines

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

See All Special Interest Magazines

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All Fly Fisherman subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Enjoying What You're Reading?

Get a Full Year
of Guns & Ammo
& Digital Access.

Offer only for new subscribers.

Subscribe Now