Somerset Fly Fishing Show 2011

[AKSkim]

Well the show begins in less than 24 hours from now.

I have just finished reviewing all the seminars, speakers, featured fly tyers, casting demonstrations, and
destination theater presentations and developed a plan of attack for the next two and a half days of this years show.

I learned my lesson last year when after one seminar I didn't feel like moving AK Best was up next, and even
though I have listened to the man many-a-time I just figured what the heck.

That to me was the highlight of last years show.

Just goes to prove if you want to learn, just pay attention and be willing.

NEFF's own Aaron Jasper will be there tying and giving a presentation of Nymphing 101.
Safe to say he will have copies of his new DVD for sale also.

NEFF's own Mike Valla will also be on hand to sign his book

Stop by Saturday at 1430 at the Author's booth to say hi.

Tell him AK sent ya...

There are deals to be found, just have to search them out.

Lots to see and do.

 

[bkill]

I will be working in the G.Loomis booth all day Saturday...Stop by, Say Hi and Cast one of the NRX rods.. Dan

 

[G Lech]

I'm really excited for the show the GF and I will be there all day on sat.

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I will be working in the G.Loomis booth all day Saturday...Stop by, Say Hi and Cast one of the NRX rods.. Dan

Maybe I will
George

 

[AKSkim]

Some of the new presentations that I haven’t heard before;

Pennsylvania’s Finest - Ben Turpin
Tri-State’s Top 25 Trout Waters - Tom Gilmore
Fly Fishing for Steelhead - Jeff Blood
Common Sense and Beyond-Taking Your Trout Game to the Next Level - Eric Stroup
Lake Erie Steelhead-Where, When, & How - Jim "Coz" Costolnick
The East Branch - Jewel of the Upper Delaware - Ben Rinker
Fly Fishing the Delaware - John Miller & John Dambeck
Seasons of Crested Butte, CO:The East, Gunnison, and Taylor Rivers - Jason White
Fly Fishing Adventures on the Housatonic River - HaroldMcMillan
Online Marketing for Fly Fishing Professionals - Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten
Soft Hackles and Spiders; The Flies and Techniques - John Shaner
Classic Flies - Bob Jacklin
Fly Fish SE Alaska on a Budget - Austin Hepburn
Flyfishing Alaska: A Beginner’s Guide - Ed Bauchiero
Great Lakes Steelhead - Jeff Blood

CASTING Michael Mauri – "Switch Spey and Trick Casts"


One’s that I have heard but want to sit in once again;

A.K.’s Fly Box - A.K. Best
Fishing Small Streams - A.K. Best
European Nymphing - George Daniel
Great Lake’s Salmon and Steelhead - Gary Edwards
Midges and Small Flies for Tailwaters - Ed Engle
Nymphing 101.... Catch More Trout Under the Surface - Aaron Jasper
So You Want to be a Guide - Capt. Joe "Joe D" Demalderis & Jim "Coz" Costolnick
What’s New in Fly Tying-Mike Hogue

 

[BRK TRT]

I may be there on Saturday, weather permitting.


Brk Trt

 

[golden beetle]

I may be there on Saturday, weather permitting.


Brk Trt

I will be there Saturday and Sunday.

For Ak, Brk Trt, ronbo and perhaps a few others, I will be with a friend.

We will be drinking, smoking, and casting bamboo rods.

I didnt mean to leave anyone out, but as I am the forum loser, it's hard to imagine that many others would want to meet me.

 

[Trout Fever]

apparently fuel oil sucks totally ruined my plans for this weekend hope everyone has a great time and takes some pictures im not going to make it down there this year...

 

[emoussa]

anyone have a link for the presentation schedule?

 

[golden beetle]

anyone have a link for the presentation schedule?

Yes. Hang on a second...

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Programs & Seminars Somerset

 

[danme]

I'll be there on Saturday with my Sweetie - No idea why she wants to go but shes excited about it for some reason LOL

See you all there

Peace
Dan

 

[golden beetle]

I'll be there on Saturday with my Sweetie - No idea why she wants to go but shes excited about it for some reason LOL

See you all there

Peace
Dan

Danme...

Stop putting your head on a mother fuckin tee.

Ok?

Then people will start treating you better.

 

[emoussa]

wow there are so many awesome presentations. It's going to be tough picking which ones to attend, this may turn into a two day thing.

 

[MACFLY]

Here is the link to the events in Somerset

Programs & Seminars Somerset

 

[golden beetle]

wow there are so many awesome presentations. It's going to be tough picking which ones to attend, this may turn into a two day thing.

Emoussa, I will be there two days, SAT and SUN.

Let's get a beer.

You pay tho.

 

[Werloc]

The wife and I will be there all day Saturday. Not that anyone cares....:nose-picking:......

 

[danme]

GB -- If u think your man enough to take the Swing -- Go for it -- But I'll tell u this you Better bring a Snickers bar because you'll be there a While

LOL

Danme...

Stop putting your head on a mother fuckin tee.

Ok?

Then people will start treating you better.

 

[tomfly]

GB right dont be so political and just worry about fishing.

 

[emoussa]

I went to the show after class today. It was pretty cool I sat in on two seminars; "euro nymphing" with George Daniel was cool I picked up a few new pointers. Matt Grobert's seminar was real cool too. I'll be there tomorrow as well with the girlfriend to buy some tying materials and see a few more speakers.


Anyone recommend any seminars or interesting presentations? What about some good deals?

 

[golden beetle]

GB right dont be so political and just worry about fishing.

Maybe you're right....

But I'd like to meet a few folks this weekend if possible.

 

[G Lech]

Maybe you're right....

But I'd like to meet a few folks this weekend if possible.

I'll be the guy with the scott or winston fly hat on

 

[tomfly]

Maybe you're right....

But I'd like to meet a few folks this weekend if possible.

I will be there tomorrow let me know isf you want my cell #

 

[golden beetle]

I will be there tomorrow let me know isf you want my cell #

Pm it.

Can't wait for tomorrow

 

[Trout Fever]

im jealous i was really looking forward to going down and meeting a couple of you knuckle head and putting a face on these big egos
have a good time

 

[G Lech]

Safe travels everybody. Off to the diner then the show.

 

[ajfromnj]

Hope to see you guys there today. We are across from Tightlines Fly Shop. It was s great day yesterday. We have a show special on the DVD. Come see us!

 

[streamfisher]

I was at the show yesterday. Good crowd. Had a nice chat with an adorable girl who has the same first and middle name as my littlest daughter - inspired by the prettiest fish in the country She sells the books when you first enter the floor.

I sat in on a few seminars, bought a few dozen flies, two dozen more awesome stones from Rob's Realistics. My primary purchase was a new pair of Korker Chrome wading boots. I predict these boots will become the number one boot above Simms, Orvis and everyone else. I'm not typically a fan of devices that let you 'switch out things' - but I figured if anyone could get it right it would be Korkers. I still have the first pair of Korker carbide overboots I got for ice fishing. 30 years old. The boots come with two sets of bottoms. Straight Felt or Rubber. Two boots in one. I also bough additional bottoms - felt studded and rubber studded! Four pairs of boots in one. Truley. They also have some kind of special expensive felt that is ok to use in didymo. The guy said there $50 and you throw them away after a few months. Awesome but over my disposable income!