“Slow Moving Foam Bugs for Summer Predators”

Guest Speaker – Rob Snowhite

May 20th, 2026

We are pleased to welcome local guide and educator Rob Snowhite as our May speaker to discuss Slow Moving Foam Bugs for Summer Predators. Rob provides guided fishing trips by the hour for both novice and experienced anglers in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., and hosts the longest running fly fishing podcast.

Rob incorporated Fly Fishing Consultant (FFC) in 2010 to cater to the busy lives of Washingtonians and DC-area visitors by offering locally guided trips in the urban surroundings of the Potomac River. His encyclopedic knowledge of fishing, nature, and history will blow your mind. He is one of the most unique characters in the fly fishing industry. You may have encountered Rob over the years at Orvis Tysons, Hudson Trail Outfitters, the Mountain Lake Lodge, or on the water.

Rob is a self-taught fly-tyer. He started by taking parts from classmates’ dioramas in high school Spanish class. These pieces of foam, yarn, and pipe cleaner were wrapped by hand using sewing thread to hooks with feathers from Rob’s parakeet. They were immediately successful on his favorite stretch of the Potomac at Seneca.

Rob bought his first vise from Grizzly at the Angler’s Lie in 1994. He began tying flies to imitate the insects living between his backyard creek and the lake across the street from his childhood home. He brought his vise to college and would tie between classes testing his flies on the nearby Rappahannock River. Rob seeks out and uses materials not intended for flies. His imagination and background in biology allow him to create incredible patterns that speak for themselves. Rob’s most well-known fly is the Snowhite Damsel.

As a guide, Rob caters to anglers of all abilities. His hands-on approach ensures that you receive personalized guidance throughout your trip, making it a rewarding experience for everyone.

If you are looking to fish in unique urban and suburban settings while targeting warm water species indigenous and introduced to the Potomac River watershed, Rob's guided trips are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in this exciting angling adventure.

– Scott Cernich