Presenters

Rick Hafele

Retired DEQ/DRA Board Member

For over 40 years, Rick has been watching and studying fish and the insects they eat—professionally and with a fly rod in hand—throughout Oregon and many other states and provinces. He is a published author and one of the foremost aquatic entomologists in the country.

Mary Ann Dozer

Hi, I’m Mary Ann Dozer. For 30 years, fly fishing has inspired and challenged me. As a former licensed guide and current instructor, I’ve spent 20 years helping others discover the joy of casting. My Process Engineering background drives a practical, technology-forward teaching style that makes learning accessible to everyone.

Your Loop tells the Story of your cast. My method focuses on the “how” and “why” behind every cast, empowering you to fix your cast on the water. Whether you’re new or experienced, my supportive coaching builds skill and confidence.

Jennifer La Follette


Royal Treatment Fly Shop

Jennifer has a passion for seeing others succeed and brings clarity and tangible value to each of her lessons both on and off the water for single hand and spey; from applying verbiage that helps each individual learn skills but retain the picture painted for future applications you will enjoy her enthusiasm and teaching style. A near lifelong steward of Vintage Hardy reels and lover of animals and her garden, Jenn loves to help find connections with people from across the globe and all walks of life.

Anna Le

Grayling Education

Anna is a Fisheries Biologist, Environmental Educator, and Science Communicator focused on using place-based education to connect people to the outdoors to learn more about science and conservation to motivate and ignite stewardship and reciprocity for our planet.

Heather Hodson


iFishiBelong, Fly Fish Instruct, United Women on the Fly

Heather (she/her) is the visionary behind iFishiBelong, Fly Fish Instruct, and United Women on the Fly. Residing in Spokane, Washington, she is dedicated to transforming the fishing industry into a more inclusive and equitable space. Frequently characterized as a "Jill of All Trades" and a lifelong student of fishing, Heather stands out for her contagious enthusiasm for knowledge-sharing, mentoring, philanthropy, and innovative thinking. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to create space for every angler to feel seen, supported, and inspired, on and off the water.

Amy Hazel

Deschutes Angler Fly Shop/DRA Board Member

“The Second Mouth of the Deschutes.” Amy has fished all over the world (in more than 20 countries), but she made the lower Deschutes River home in 1999 and has been guiding there ever since. Her and her husband, John, are co-owners of the Deschutes Angler Fly shop in Maupin.