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selling a famous sweetwater rod

feeds@yuku.com (brookiefisher) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:22:06 GMT

I own what maybe the most famous bamboo flyrod on the planet. It has ben the subject of a magazine article and been written about in the book, Another Lousy Day in Paradise. Is is about 15 years old and in mint condition (i.e., never been fished and only looked at 6 times). I am interested in selling the rod but have no idea where to post it. Anyone have any ideas?

Margaree bound- Sept 27-Oct3

feeds@yuku.com (Hardy Guy) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:50:35 GMT

Anyone going to be up there during this time frame? Driving a silver '88 4-Runner with Island plates and will have a couple of spey rods strapped to the roof and will be staying at the Lodge. Drop in for a nip or a hand shake,, they're both free
Can't wait to wade into that lovely lady at months end!!...

"Changing Planes" @ the Catskill Gathering

feeds@yuku.com (Ardea) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:52:46 GMT

If all goes as planned, Kathy's latest book , "Changing Planes" should make it's way to the Catskills Gathering. I hope it's appropriate ( not that I am at all proud of her ) to post this here. See everyone there.

David

Award-winning National Editor to speak at Central Mass TU

feeds@yuku.com (B52 bugger) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:35:03 GMT

Writer, editor, and publisher Tom Pero will be the speaker at Central Mass TU Chapter on Sept. 11, Thursday. The meeting will take place at Mass Audubon Broad Meadow Perserve, 414 Massasoit Road, Worcester, MA. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Speaker at 7 pm

Last year Pero's new publishing company, Wild River Press released the long anricipated Fly Fishing for Striped Bass by Rich Murphy, Georgetown, MA Also published How To Catch the Biggest Trout of your Life by Landon Mayer.
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Catskills Rodmakers Gathering (CRG)

feeds@yuku.com (pvansch1) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:05:07 GMT

Is in about two weeks, September 5,6 &7.
http://www.cffcm.net/event_Rodmakers2008.htm

Who else from the board is going?
I am - Usually with Lagavulin on hand.

RodDNA version 1.3 released today

feeds@yuku.com (HighSierraRodCo) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:07:20 GMT

I have released RodDNA version 1.3 today.

It has many new features, includes over 700 tapers and runs on
virtually any operating system.

You can download it from the following link:
http://www.highsierrarods.com/roddna_download.html

Or simply visit http://www.highsierrarods.com and click on the
Rodmaking then the RodDNA links.

Thanks to all the beta testers!

Regards,
--Larry

Ed Story has passed away

feeds@yuku.com (tedgolden) — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:42:20 GMT

Ed Story, founder of Feathercraft passed away yesterday. I know many of you have known Ed over the years and loved doing business with him. He had been in poor health recently. A true icon of the sport, Ed will be deeply missed. His son Bob will continue to run the day-to-day operations of Feathercraft. Drew

Catskill Museum Fish Carving Workshop

feeds@yuku.com (SAltsh) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:54:12 GMT

The Catskill Fly Fishing Museum is hosting a program: "Carve a Fish with Master Carver Paul Theising" Aug. 22 and Aug 23 - I called about it today and was told I was the first person to sign up and they needed others, so I thought I'd post the announcement here. It's from 7-9 PM Fri. night and 9-12 on Sat. am, and only $35. Looks like fun. From the brochure description: "Learn to carve and paint a brook trout using high density foam to correct proportions and color. All...

Martell Bamboo rod gathering

feeds@yuku.com (hatch1) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:49:45 GMT

Does anyone know the date yet for great time? Thanks Jim

Fishinbanjo Update

feeds@yuku.com (Rolf Jacobsen) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:22:16 GMT

Just an update on Sante. I thought it wise to post this here as it is his board and I realize there are a lot of people here who may have heard different rumors. I spoke to him this morning and here is what little I know. He went into the hospital earlier this week for a biopsy on his kidneys. The results should be in next week. When he returned...

Mid Atlantic Gathering

feeds@yuku.com (Bucktrout) — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:50:57 GMT

Because no one else has come forward with a plan for a gathering this year, Bill Agnew and I thought we would see how many people would like to fish western Maryland this fall. I have spoken with several people that have expressed interest. Fishing consists of the Savage, North Branch of the Potomac and the Youghiogheny--all within about 30 minutes drive of each other. The Savage and Yock have only wild fish and...

Looking for a place for a bunch of ladies with horses to go flyfishing/ camping in northern California

feeds@yuku.com (Judy) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:40:06 GMT

A bunch of us would like to find a place to flyfish, camp, ride somewhere in northern California. The McCloud? Upper Sac? Please let me know if you know of a good place to get trucks and trailers into for a camp, we could ride out from there. Thanks!

Tom Morgan awareded A.P. Bellinger Award

feeds@yuku.com (CC) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:40:54 GMT

The A.P. Bellinger award is an annual award given to the person within the bamboo rodmaking community that best demonstrates through the rodmakers craft that quality and integrity never go out of style. The winner is chosen by their peers within the bamboo rodmaking community.

Past award winners have been Al and Hugh Bellinger, Daryll Whitehead and A.J. Thramer.

The fourth annual A.P. Bellinger award goes to Mr. Tom Morgan. Tom was an overwhelming favorite for the...

July 2008 Power Fibers

feeds@yuku.com (BambooTips) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:26:59 GMT

All,

The July issue of Power Fibers is available for download at the web site.

Enjoy!

Fly Rod Outfit Raffle

feeds@yuku.com (1weight) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:20:35 GMT

Hey everyone,
The Raptor Research Fund is holding a raffle to raisemoney for research being done on birds of prey in Georgia.

The raffle will consist of:
Gary Lacey 7'3" 3 weight 1 piece Bamboo rod. This is a F.E. Thomas Mahogany series taper, Gary measured the rod himself so it is an exact reproduction.
3 weight Terenzio silk line with 2 silk leaders.
Edward Vom Hoffe reel
250 hand made flies

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Have a Glorious Fourth!

feeds@yuku.com (teter) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:54:19 GMT

Happy Independence Day. Have fun, celebrate with your families, and be safe. If your plans involve casting a line, all the better.

2008 CUTTIE-THON Fly Fishing Marathon

feeds@yuku.com (Hexaholic) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:52:29 GMT

The 4th Annual Cuttie-thon!

This unconventional marathon, the Cuttie-thon is a fund-raising event for the Cuttie-thon Foundation organized & headed by Zac Sexton. The Foundation donates proceeds to the Yellowstone National Park fisheries department to help save Yellowstone Cutthroat, the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes in Denver and the Juvenile Diabetes Research...

Metolius awards dinner

feeds@yuku.com (softstick) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:20:36 GMT

We also wanted to let all who are attending the rod fair on Saturday know that there will be an awards show following around 6:00 p.m. This will be the 4th Annual A.P. Bellinger award. This will be in conjunction with the usual BBQ that follows the show on Saturday.

Dan
Left Coast Tackle

Would forum member bswild please email me.....

feeds@yuku.com (fishnbanjo) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:11:48 GMT

Sorry for having to post this I am getting emails about PM's meant for bswild and have been working with Yuku to resolve it but we need him to log a support ticket, thanks.

fly rod raffle for the metolius rod fair

feeds@yuku.com (stephen kiley) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:18:27 GMT

i am donating this rod to be raffled off to support the rod fair.all proceeds will go to benefit the fair.the fair is july 19th and 20th and the drawing will be held on the 20th.
this is one off my new 8' 5wt. north star mosaic rods that is star hollow built in the butt,it is based on a dickerson 8013.the inlays in the butt cap and ferrule plug are onyx gemstone composite with mosaic pin inserts,the winding check is nickel silver and onyx gemstone composite also.the reel seat is a...