Scenes from Fly Fest 2010

[dropkick]

Fly Fest 2010 has come and gone and now lives in the memories of all who were there.

There was an amazing turnout for this mid-winter gathering at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum.

64 attendees, and over 150 people passed through the museum's exhibit hall.

A total of $ 400.00 dollars was raised and donated to the CFFC & M,
and over 200 flies were donated by the tiers assembled to this year's chosen organization
" Wounded Warrior Project "
The Wounded Warrior Project provides unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members.

Great fun was had by tying flies and making new friends, along with a memorial toast to the memory of Rick DeMars Jr.

I would personally like to thank the following:
Jack (luzerne) Ganz for his help with all aspects before and during the Fest , Jim Krull for all his help at the CFFC & M , Dennis and Ellen Skarka of Catskill Flies for their help and donation of 3 number #1 grade Collins dry fly necks for the "Best of Fest" contest and everyone else who pitched in to set-up and take-down tables, chairs and make others feel welcome. Thank-you all!

Here are some pics to provide a taste of the event:

More pics and info to come..........................

JB Martin

 

[bkill]

You did an excellent job JB...Everyone had a great time...

A big thank you to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center, Catskill Flies and yourself for putting together such a nice event...

Already plan on attending next year! Dan

 

[gadfly]

I've got to echo Dan's comments. Great event.... I had fun and learned a lot.

Thanks again JB!
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[jamiep]

Looks like it was fun Im gutted i couldnt get there we had some unfortunate circumstances. My buddy got some bad news on the way up so i turned back around and got him home as quick as possible.

Next year i hope

 

[dcabarle]

I'll post a few more a little later.

 

[MikeValla]

My wife says that's a very becoming pic of me and my prized urine stained Red Fox pelt.

Thanks for including it

 

[dcabarle]

My wife says that's a very becoming pic of me and my prized urine stained Red Fox pelt.

Thanks for including it

Actually, I have to color correct your picture. I don't like it. The whole thing looks yellow to me.

 

[Broadheadscreek]

Thank you JB for putting this great day of tying together !! Well done once again and it has grown again! All the great talent under one roof what a day!! And as always the food was fab!

Thank you Ronbo for having me up to stay at your cabin a great place for sure ! We'll do it again next year and I think I'll make a full weekend of it.

 

[theartoflee]

I had a blast it was truly a memorable time!

The highlight from fly fest for me were:

Learning how to tie a proper compara dun from Bkill.
Spending time with onemore cast.
Running into Dennis
Meeting forum member Gadfly
Talking with Mike Valla the author of "Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies"

The stories Mike shared with me were the icing on cake of fly fest. I can only hope that Mike publishes another book(Easy for me to say). I think he is my new favorite author..

Dennis any chance you can change my screen name to theartofvalla?