CFFC Monthly Meetings 2025

This will be one of the best presentations we have had and you should not miss it. This is on my place is on my personal bucket list of must fish places.

Topic: Fly Fishing the Deschutes River Salmonfly Hatch

Callie Prater Freeman is the presenter.

BIO Callie Freeman BIO

Callie Freeman (PhD) is an avid fly angler, passionate fly-casting instructor and professional entomologist. A native of Lexington, KY, Callie holds a doctorate degree in Entomology from North Carolina State University. Callie is the owner and principal scientist of Parker BioLabs LLC specializing in contract research and consulting.

Callie’s love of fly fishing has led her to volunteer her time with several groups including Women in Waders Upstate (SC), PDX Women on the Fly (OR) and the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina.

Callie’s enthusiasm for teaching and fly casting led to her current pursuit of Casting Instructor Certification through Fly Fishers International. She is currently teaching under Callie Freeman Fly Fishing and hopes to be ready to test for her certification soon! Callie delights in easing new members into the sport and helping seasoned anglers improve their casting skills.

Callie lives in Easley, South Carolina with her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Heath Freeman (USMC retired), daughter and artist extraordinaire Emerson, son and professional gamer Everett and food-obsessed Labrador Benelli Ros