The Fly Fishing Show Jan. 21, 22, & 23

The Fly Fishing Show has made it's way to NJ.  As many who attend this or other show like it's one big reunion. I usually can't get three feet down an isle before I bump in to a friend and  telling stories (telling lies).   It's great catching up with friends that you only see a hand full of time (just because life gets in the way).  There are some bargains usually last years disconnected items and some new items that were announced at the International Fly Tackle Dealer show. 

Fly Fishing Show is at the Garden State Convention Center on January 21, 22, 23 2011

Show Hours: Fri 10 - 6; Sat 8:30 - 6:00; Sun 9 - 4:30

Admission: Adult: $15 for one day,
$25 for two-day pass,
$35 for three-day pass;
Children under 5 free, under 12: $2
Scouts under 16 in uniform: free
Active Military: $10

It's a fun time and maybe I'll see you there.

Wild On The Fly Premiere's January 1, 2011

What to do on New Years day (besides sleeping in), well if you manage to wake up before 1:30PM you may want to ease in to your day with some Trout Porn, (no wait) I meant to say a new angling adventure series Wild On The Fly.

Wild On The Fly, presented by Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop in Missoula, Montana is debuting on the Outdoor Channel on January 1, 2011 at 1:30PM. Wild On The Fly  is a new 13-episode series of angling adventures from all around the world.

Here is the schedule:

1. January 1, 2011 Trout Mecca Missoula - Trout slaying on the Clark Fork, Bitterroot and Blackfoot Rivers; 2011 Season Preview
   
2. January 8, 2011 Angling For Gold – Golden dorado on the Rio Juramento in northern Argentina
   
3. January 15, 2011 Rainbow Rhapsody – Massive bears and monster 'bows wilderness float trip in Bristol Bay, Alaska
   
4. January 22, 2011 In Search of Sabalitos - Baby tarpon at San Felipe in northern Yucatan, Mexico
   
5. January 29, 2011 Tamin’ Taimen – Wild river expedition for huge taimen in Mongolia
   
6. February 5, 2011 Musky Madness – Trophy muskies on the fly in the north woods of Wisconsin
   
7. February 12, 2011 Mexico Largemouth – Largemouth bass in El Salto and Mateos reservoirs on mainland Mexico
   
8. February 19, 2011 West of Key West – Tarpon and sharks on a live-aboard in the Marquesas, southwest of the Florida Keys
   
9. February 26, 2011 Nile Perch – Monster perch on the fly in the shadow of the Egyptian Pharaohs
   
10. March 5, 2011 Patagonia Unplugged – Early season browns, rainbows and perca on the Rio Chimehuin in Argentne Patagonia
    
11. March 12, 2011 Permit Passion – A week chasing permit at the legendary Palometa Club in Ascension Bay Mexico
    
12. March 19, 2011 Redfish Requiem – Rediscovering redfish after "the spill" in marshes of Louisiana
    
13. March 26, 2011 Amazonia – Peacock bass in the Rio Negro headwater jungles of Amazonia, Brazil

Now I've only previewed the show on YouTube and on Wild On The Fly web site and it looks good. They are covering most of the fly fishing destination and species you would want to log before your worm food.  The winter months are after all for preparing for the upcoming season, and this series looks to be a good way to fight off cabin fever.   Check your local listings for times.

The International Fly Tying Symposium: Save the Date November 20th & 21st

Save the date: The International Fly Tying Symposium will be held on November 20th and 21st, 2010 at the The Doubletree Hotel in Somerset, NJ.

I've been going to this event since it's start and has become a fly tiers home coming of sorts.  While there are some deals the main reason to attend is to catch-up, swap patterns and fishing stories.

There are some great free programs like Ozzie's“Underwater World of Trout - See Flies from the Perspective of the Trout, not the Angler” on Saturday @ 10:00 a.m. Sunday @ 11:00 a.m.

Beside the free programs in the Catch room and Release room,  there are a host of classes with well know tiers (last year I took the class with Johan Klingberg from Sweden on tying Czech nymph).

The 2010 International Fly Tying Symposium - Special Limited Classes

Classes on Saturday are availbe with Dick Talleur, Eric Stroup, Gary Borger and a free Fly Tying Class only between 1:00-2:30 P.M. for Scouts, "What they need to know in order to earn their merit badge."

On Sunday Bob Jacklin, Marc Petitjean and Enrico Puglisi are on the slate.

Bob Jacklin with my boy's at the Fly Fishing Show 2010

Classes are $70.00 which includes entrance into the show, I can say it's well worth the one-on-one instruction with these well know tyers.  I've learn new techniques every time I've attend.

Finally there are tiers from around the world here is a small sample:  Theo “Goldbead” Bakelaar, Don Bastian, Dave Brandt, Peggy Brenner, Bob Clouser, Kevin Compton, Jay “Fishy” Fullum, Aaron Jasper, Paul Little, Charlie Meck, Chris Reeves, Paul Rossman, Dave Rothrock, Bill Skilton, and Steve Thornton only to name a few.

I'll be there most likely for both days since it's in my back yard.  I be posting on twitter and taking photos and video. I hope to see you there.

The American Museum of Fly Fishing's - Annual Fly Fishing Festival

The The American Museum of Fly Fishing's is holding it's Annual Fly Fishing Festival this Saturday August 14, 2010 on the Museum in Manchester, VT.

Activities will include: equipment appraisals; live music; casting rods from rod makers, Leonard, Granger, Heddon and even the Wonder Rod.

Casting Competition - Sign up to be a part of our first casting competition at our pond. Winner will win their choice of an AMFF hat or t-shirt from the Brookside Angler, the Museum giftshop!
Tackle Swap - Check in at our Swap table to register your items... or find something new!

Children's Activities - Kids can make a Clown Fly and learn the steps to real fly tying, or go into the gallery for a scavenger hunt.

Participating Vendors and Craftsmen

Antiques and Collectible Dealers: Historical Angling Artifacts; Shenandoah Antique Angler; Seacoast Appraisal Service; Classic Fly Fisherman; David Foley Sporting Books; Hardy North America; Lang's Auction; and Ellie's Attic.

Craftsmen and Rod Builders: Newfound Woodworks, Inc (Canoes and Kayaks); F.D. Kretchman Rod Co.; Carlson Rod Company; Jordan Mills Rod Company; and JH Becker Custom Bamboo Rods.

Festival Admission: $5 adults; $3 kids (5-14); $10 family (2 adults and 3 children); Museum members are free.

It's a nice way to break from the summer heat wave here in the east. Plenty of shops in Manchester for none fishing members of the family, not to mention the Orvis Head Quarter's and store.