Flyfest 6 September 8th

[paxfish]

FlyFest VI is upon us. If you're intrigued by flyfishing, but haven't taken the plunge, this a is a great learning opportunity. It's free too!

September 8th is the date, just North of Solomons Island on the Patuxent River (my house.) Each year we have about 35 people and 12 boats. This year, we're opening up a bit more with an invite to CCA Southern Maryland Chapter.

Rain or shine barring hurricanes. The fish are in, and I saw our first spaniard of the season yesterday morning. In fact, we're throwing in a spanish mackeral contest this year, to see who land the greatest number on a fly. In support of this, we'll have a little clinic on the techniques we've learned over the last couple of years.

Please chime in with your attendance plans and whether you're bringing a boat.

We're starting at 12 noon. You can easily fish before that and we should be back out in the boats by around 2:30 or so. Bring a simple side dish. I'll provide chicken for the Bar-B-Que. And bring DRINKS!

Bring your used gear for a swap/sell table.

We'll be pairing up Novice and Expert Flyfishers during the BBQ.

Talk to your novice friends - it's a good opportunity to learn the basics for salt.

Special Events:
Volunteer here - We'll have some casting instruction , one way or another. Plenty of gear to try out as well.
Tying - What's your favorite? We'll have a couple of vises set up - bring some material and entertain us during lunch!
I'll give a quick talk on the spanish, and perhaps Mike or David can assist. They both had good success last season as well.

Who is Coming? These are the ones who confirmed in an earlier post....
Me (confirmed) (boat)
DF
Pilch
Boondoggle (boat)
DavidM
JMadert
Dave Sikorski (Likely boat)

Directions by Car:
-Rt 4 South towards Solomons
-Right at light on Mill Bridge Road in Lusby
-Go 1 mile
-Left on Turner Road
-Go 1 mile
-Left on Preston Drive
-Go to end - house 12179
cell 410-320-2286

We should be able to park in the driveway at either neighbor's house as well.

Directions by boat:
We're on Hellen Creek - 3 creeks North of the ramp on the Calvert County side. Go into Blount Cove on your left, about 1/2 mile up the creek. You'll see us there.

[boondoggle]

I'll be there (boat)

[JMadert]

With your permission, Chris ...

I love Fly-Fest !!

Will be there. John Madert

[David M]

I'll be there Chris. David

[Dave Sikorski]

I can finally make it!!

boat if necessary.

-D

[CaptMikeStarrett]

Count me in with new boat.. And I will be bringing Counselor Andy Spence for a dawn patrol. Perhaps a run over to the Honga if the wind is down. I smell trout..

Capt Mike

[Flying Fish]

Chris, I'd like to join you again this year, plan to bring my boat weather permitting, otherwise will drive; would be happy to take a newbie or two out. If possible, I'd much like to do as I did 2 years ago, and transfer anyone who needs to get back to your place to another boat so I can head north, but it's not absolutely necessary.

David aka Flying Fish

[dpost2]

Wouldn't miss it for the world.
Boat.
Thanks in advance. You have a very understanding wife!

[chesbay]

Pax,
I'm in. Will probably be bringing my boat

[paxfish]

editing the original for the attendance list. I'll just keep updating with posts, I guess.


Me (confirmed) (boat)
DF
Pilch
Boondoggle (boat)
DavidM
JMadert
Dave Sikorski (Likely boat)
chesbay (boat)
dpost2 (boat)
flying fish (boat)
captmikestarrett (boat)