He earned two doctorates from Princeton, one in fine arts, architecture and planning and the other in the philosophy and history of architecture. A practicing architect until 1977, Dr. Schwiebert specialized in airports and military bases. His business travels from Chile to Tibet often coincidentally took him to great fishing streams.Dr. Schwiebert's most original contribution to angling was his book "Matching the Hatch," which he published in 1955 while still a student at Ohio State University. He was one of the first to link specific artificial fly imitations to the corresponding insect.Among his other books were "Remembrance of Rivers Past" (1984), "Trout," (1745 pages and a bibliography listing 999 sources!), "Nymphs" (1973), and "Salmon of the World" (1970)Dr. Schwiebert helped found Trout Unlimited and other conservation groups and championed releasing caught fish. "The angler does not need a dead trout in his basket to feel satisfaction," he said.
* San Mateo International Sportsman's Exposition January 12th - 15th
As usual it will be in the San Mateo County Expo Center. Entry will be $12, parking $7. For more information, go to www.sportsexpos.com and click on San Mateo. There's even a link to the list of exhibitors.
* San Rafael Fly Fishing Show February 17th - 19th
Marin Civic Center, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. $14 - one day, $24 - two days, $32 - 3 days, free parking. Go to www.flyfishingshow.com/marin/ for more information.
* NCCFFF Hall of Fame Dinner - February 18th, 2006
This is the major fund raising event for the conservation programs sponsored by NCCFFF and all club members are encouraged to come. It coincides with the San Rafael Fly Fishing Show. The dinner will be held at the Marin Rod and Gun Club and include great food, a raffle, a silent auction, and a live auction. This year Marty Seldon will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Visit the NCCFFF website for more details, got to www.nccfff.org.