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Penobscot Fly Fishers
Fly Tying Symposium/Expo
Sunday,
November 22, 2009
Brewer - The
Penobscot Fly Fishers will be holding their annual Fly Tying
Symposium/Expo at the World Famous Brewer Auditorium on Sunday,
November 22, 2009. Doors open to the public at 9 am and admission
is free. This
year's show should be another fantastic PFF event that you will not
want to miss.
A plethora of fly tyers will be demonstrating their skills (and
peddling their wares).
There will be fantastic door prizes and raffle items. Beef stew
is on the menu for lunch along with homemade pies. For more
information and a list of the tyers attending, for more
information contact Don Corey at don@annikarodandfly.com or visit the
show website at www.penobscotflyfishers.com/symposium.html.
Jaeger joins Annika Rod and Fly staff
Jaeger
Jaeger
Diane and
Jaeger watching American Gun Dog
Holden -
Wigglebutts D-Day, code name "Jaeger" has joined the Annika Rod and Fly
staff as
the clubhouse dog. He moved in with the Coreys on Saturday,
March
14, 2009. He is adjusting well to life at the Coreys and he has
already staked his claim on the overstuffed chair in the tying
room. As soon
as he and King Lilo come to an agreement on peaceful co-existance,
things will be great.
Eldredge Bros.Fly Tying Jamboree II
Instructor Joe Calcavechiaa
Cape
Neddick - If you weren't at Eldredge Bros Fly Shop on March 28,
YOU MISSED IT!!! After a quick stop at KTP, Don and Mike traveled
north to Eldredge Bros. Fly Shop to attend a fantastic Striped Bass fly
tying class given by one of the best, Joe Calcavechiaa. Joe
started out with a flutter wing fly and then one of his favorite "go
to" flies. What a day. Another tip of the cap to Eldredge Bros
for offering the Saturday Jamborees this year. For $5, it is the
deal of the year. For more pictures from Joe's class
click here.
Eldredge Bros.Fly Tying Jamboree
Instructor Jeff Faulkner
Cape
Neddick - Don and Mike traveled to Eldredge Bros. Fly Shop on
Saturday, March 8 to attend a Striper Fly tying class with instructor
Jeff Faulkner. It was a packed house for the event. Three flies
were tied during the 2 hour class. The first was a shrimp
pattern, the second a eel pattern and the third (one of Jeff's
favorites) slightly resembled a wild-eyed, white sparrow lashed to a
hook! Jeff did a great job leading the class through each step of
the tying process. He is obviously an extremely talented tyer and
experienced fly fisherman.
The $5 class fee covers all materials and hooks, such a deal!
Thanks to Jeff and Eldredge Bros. for providing this fantastic
class. Check out
Eldredge Bros. website for a complete list of tyers in their Fly
Tying Jamboree Series.
For more pictures from the event,
click here.
One down, 719 to go
The Fly Fishing Show 2008
Don and the Vise-Meister, Norm
Norlander
Marlborough-The
annual pilgrimage of the fly tying/fishing faithful trekked to The Fly
Fishing Show in Marlborough Massachusetts on Saturday, January 19, 2008
for a little break from the winter season and to dream about the
upcoming fishing season. This years' cast of travel mates
included Mike Curtis, Dan Hodgins, Tifany Lawler, Ed Muzeroll, Jim Snow
and yours truly.
Just
in case you haven't had the good fortune to travel with some of this
group, let me tell you that there was no shortage of tall tales both
going down and coming home (with a little road rage thrown in for good
measure). We arrived at the show late morning and the crowd was
about normal. After making the cursory pass through the show, it
appeared that there were fewer booths this year than in years past. But
that being said, there was plenty to see. A plethora of fly
tyers were also in attendance including: Abrames, Bastian, Chute,
Cordeiro, Fallum, Gartside, Martinek, Plourde, Popovick, Rossman,
Schmookler, Skok, and many more.
As
in years past I always seem to end up at the Nor-Vise booth, mesmerized
as I watched Norm Norlander, creator of the Nor-Vise Fly Tying System
do things on his vise that should be illegal!!
I
even had the good fortune of having a picture taken with the "Vise
Meister" himself (do I look happy?). I have owned a Nor-Vise for
several few years and in my mind there is none better. It really
empowers you to tie better and tie faster.
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Pflueger Sal-Trout/Pakron sale
New England's Trolling Gem
Annika Rod and Fly will be
offering for sale a few Pflueger Sal-Trout and Pakron reels. I
have personally gone over each reel and they are oiled, greased and
ready for use. There is nothing like the distinctive sound of a
screaming Sal-Trout putting resistance on ol' Silver Sides!
These Sal-Trout reels are 5" in diameter and will hold a 225 yards of
40 lb. test of your favorite lead/non-lead line (more if using 18 lb
test). The Pakrons are wider and larger and were designed for
saltwater use. Either of these reels is great for trolling
streamers/smelts in the spring or Dave Davis spoons when dredging the
bottom for togue.
Pictures of the reels will be on this site soon as well as a few that I
have stashed away for my own use.
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Annika Rod & Fly
Beginners Fly Tying
Bangor Adult Ed
Monday,
October 19
Bangor
- The
Annika Rod and Fly staff will be teaching a beginners fly tying course
(5 weeks) at Bangor High School through the Adult Ed program. The
course will begin on Monday, October 19 at 6 pm. All equipment
and materials will be provided for the course. There is a $20 lab
fee for the course. The class is full at this time.
Penobscot Fly Fishers
Fly Tying Symposium
Sunday,
November 22
Brewer - The
Penobscot Fly Fishers will be holding their annual Fly Tying
Symposium/Expo at the World Famous Brewer Auditorium on Sunday,
November 22, 2009. Doors open to the public at 9 am. This
year's show should be another PFF event that you will not want to miss.
For more information visit www.penobscotflyfishers.com
Chandler Pond Outfitters
Under new management
Brunswick
- Chandler
Pond Outfitters is having a name change. It will now by
Merrymeeting Flies under the management of Selene Dumaine. They
have newly expanded hours. For more information visit
www.mflies.com.
Tip
of the rod to CPO for being honored as The Best of Maine Fly Tying
Shop by Downeast Magazine. Congratulations Arlene
and Terry!
Team
Annika defends PFF Fly Fishing title
South
Lincoln - For the third straight year, Team
Annika (Joe Beaulieu and Don Corey) teamed up to win the 3rd Annual
Penobscot Fly Fishers Fly Fishing Bass Tournament held on the Penobscot
River in S. Lincoln. The conditions were very windy and extremely
high water. It was a tough fishing day for all.
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