3rd Annual Conclave Announcement

[Bill Michelinie]

3rd ANNUAL SALTWATER FLY FISHING CONCLAVE

Sponsored by

THE SALTWATER FLY ANGLERS OF DELAWARE (sfaod.com)



Announcing the 3rd Annual Saltwater Fly Fishing Conclave sponsored by the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware fly fishing club. All interested saltwater fly anglers and clubs are welcome to attend. Fish possibilities are stripers, blues, weaks, shad, flounder and croakers.



The event is free and is scheduled to bring together fly anglers and clubs to fish our area’s waters. Help us to make this event a success by attending and adding your own expertise!



The Sand Palace motel in Dewey Beach (www.sandpalacemotel.com) has been selected to accommodate visiting anglers, if needed, and a special rate for the Conclave has been negotiated. Rate for Friday or Saturday is $59.00 + 8% tax per night; Sunday is $35.00 + 8% tax.

Reservations are to be made by each interested individual at their own cost by mentioning that you are with the Saltwater Fly Anglers of Delaware Conclave to get the special rate. The motel phone number for reservations is (302) 227-4000 or 800-775-SAND.



* Please notify Don Avondolio, (302) 947-9487 donnavon@verizon.net or Bill O’Connor, (302) 368-9386 bill_oconnor@verizon.net in order to provide adequate club preparation and for any questions about the event. A 7-day tourist saltwater fishing license, new for 2008 is $12.50. For more details, see http://www.fw.delaware.gov/Fisheries...se%20FAQs.aspx.



The event date is Oct. 17, 18 and 19. The Hospitality Suite at the Sand Palace will be open from Friday at 3 PM to 10 PM and Saturday at 7 AM to 10 PM. It will be cleaned up Sunday morning prior to 11 AM, so there will be someone there for reports. Those who are able to fish Sunday morning can report any catches via cell phone or e-mail after that. The event will terminate when the last person’s fly leaves the water on Sunday!



Hospitality Room Features:

1 - FREE coffee, soda, water and snacks

2 - Fly fishing videos on display daily

3 - Fly tying of local patterns by club individuals

4 – FREE guiding and instruction on local beach spots

5 - FREE map showing fishing locations

6 - Cell phone communication with room regarding where fish are immediately active

7 - Raffle prizes

[don1]

Bill: Thanks for your Conclave message. This affair can't be missed, as the striper migration will probably begin around this time. Hopefully we should have great beach fly fishing. Don