Retired telephone company executives, Al and Gretchen Beatty today enjoy
running a family owned business (BT’s Fly Fishing Products).Located in Delta,
Colorado the two partners manufacture, distribute, operate a video production
studio (fly fishing and tying, of course), write, and tie flies on a
commercial basis. They also enjoy the grand kids and keeping a close eye on
their three engineer son’s blossoming careers. Both have been recognized for
their contribution to the Federation of Fly Fishers; Al (1999 Buz
BuszekAward), Gretchen (2001 Woman of the Year), and Al (1994 Man of the
Year).
A love for sharing their skills with others has opened the whole world to
them. Their demonstrations and clinics, covering a variety of fly-fishing
related subjects, have been presented in a variety of interesting places the
world over like Europe, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, and of course, North
America. Both are regular demonstrators at the Federation of Fly Fishers
Conclaves and for the International Sportsman Exposition video theater.They
are sought after program speakers for clubs, councils, and national
organizations.