The club will be having a table at Tie Fest, a fly tying celebration to be held on February 18th at the Moose Lodge on Route 18 in Queenstown, Maryland. This event is the brainchild of Tony of the TidalFish site and , if last year's Tie Fest is any indication, this one will be a must-go for the off season. Here is a link to Tony's post which gives more details:

https://www.tidalfish.com/boards2/viewthread.asp?forum=AMB_AP603105492&id=38681

Last year, there was a surprise guest you might have heard of. He goes by the nickname "Lefty!" Who knows who might be there this year!

Any member who comes is welcome to hang out at the club table, tie flies, and meet and greet. Post here if you are coming so we can llook out for you.[grin]

I plan on being there.
Paul M.

Here is some further information I received from Gordon Mitchel of Winchester Creek Outfitters today in an e-mail:



TIE FEST 2006



Date: February 18, 2006

Where: Bay Country Moose Lodge

6154 Main Street

Queenstown, MD 21638

Time: 11AM to 5PM

Admission: Free



If you are a fly fisher or want to learn about the sport, this is a show you don't want to miss. Industry reps will be attending with many rods, reels, lines, etc, and a host of fly tiers exhibiting their tying skills. Bring your favorite fly reel and test cast some of the new rods.



Exhibitors: Coastal Conservation Association, Winchester Creek Outfitters,

Marblehead Fly Shop, Tidalfish.com, Parker Boats, Grauer’s Fine Tackle, and Industry Reps for Sage, Redington, Temple Fork Outfitters, Islander, Ross, Tibor, Rio, Regal Vises, and more.



Guides: Richie Gaines, Gary Neitzey, Tony Harding, Harry Huelsbeck



Special Presentations: Trout Fishing In Maryland with Guy Turenne, Fishing the CBBT at Night with Capt. Harry, Knot Tying with Joe Bruce, and more.



Fly Tying Roundtable: Many tiers tying trout flies, bass flies, and saltwater flies. You are invited to watch the tiers or better yet, bring your vise and learn to tie some new flies.



Door Prizes: Fly rods and other fishing items.



Food and Beverage Served by Moose Lodge



For more info, call Tony Friedrich at 202.744.5013, Ed Liccione at 410.829.5771, or Gordon Mitchell at 301.717.0782.



(There will not be a CCA Kent Narrows meeting in February 2006. The Tie Fest at the Moose Lodge in Queenstown will take the place of the CCA KN February meeting.)