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Marla Blair Bio

Transplant from Southern California

Lives in Ludlow, MA., with husband Tony Sarlan,
her 4 Cats, and a Dog

Professional Celebrity Look-A-Like for Bette Midler

Active Real Estate Agent, in Western Massachusetts

Substitute Teacher, Ludlow School District

Since 1993 has owned and operated

Marla Blair’s Fly Fishing Guide Service & Instruction

Top female, freshwater, Fly-Fishing Guide/Instructor for Western Mass. & North Western, CT.

Marla's Articles
A Diva's Perspective
 

 
Author of Positive Fly Fishing”  published by Lyons Press

For the beginning angler, many first casts are met with negative expectations and frustration. However, a positive approach can make these first experiences more successful, and each subsequent cast more enjoyable. Positive Fly Fishing is an authoritative resource for the novice that details the key elements of fly fishing in clear, accessible detail. Above all, this guide teaches how positive thinking can enhance the learning experience and make fly fishing worthwhile. This companion includes chapters on everything the angler needs to know about rods, fly lines, waders, knots, fly casting, and much more. From the beginner to the veteran who never stops learning, no angler should be without this expert and indispensable guide that will surely turn every "I can't" into "Yes, I can."

"Marla Blair's enthusiasm for fly fishing literally jumps off the pages. It's
contagious! A great book for anyone who may need a little encouragement
getting started." — Jay Cassell, Field & Stream




 
Since 1993 has owned and operated

Marla Blair’s Fly Fishing Guide Service & Instruction

Top female, freshwater, Fly-Fishing Guide/Instructor for Western Mass. & North Western, CT.

Destination Fly Fishing Trips Coordinator for Individuals & Groups

No detail too small and remote locations a specialty. Will accompany on some trips.

Families/groups with non-fly fishers, can include other activities depending on location, availability and time of year

A proven tract record in taking the guess work and worry out of planning your trip of a lifetime, with great results

Trips to Labrador, Alaska, Montana, and Patagonia, Chile or you choose location and leave the rest to me.

Certified Casting Instructor

 

Inventor of the Jailbird©

Marla can be seen on "The New Fly Fisher" Fishing Show, on PBS, OLN, & Discovery Channels

The subject of a Docu-Commercial, Advertising the Union News/Sunday Republican

Offers lectures, power point programs, casting demos at trade shows

and to Fly Fishing, General Fishing, Libraries, and many different Civic Clubs

Writes for FFF / NEC Newsletter, Internet newspaper, MassLive.com,

Woods & Waters USA, IWFF Newsletter, and more


 
Member of:

FFF (Federation of Fly Fishers)
IWFF (International Women Fly Fishers) - Active Member & Retired Board Member
MWFF (Massachusetts Women Fly Fishers)
Pioneer Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited - Past Program Director
Farmington River Angler’s Association
Quabbin Fishermen’s Association

Donates to:
Casting For Recovery
Hooked on a Cure
Jimmy Fund
WGBY/CH 57 - Public Television

Marla's Sponsors:  SAGE * REDINGTON , Simms Pro-Staff, RIO Products, VARIVAS,
Frogs Fanny, Folstaf Walking Staffs, Chota Boots, Loon Products , Regal Vise


 

www.marlablair.com
Marla Blair's
Fly Fishing Guide Service
& Instruction

18 Letendre Ave.
Ludlow, MA 01056

Home/Fax (413)-583-5141
marlablair@yahoo.com