Volunteers will get a safety talk and some instruction and be provided with work gloves, bags, etc. for this volunteer clean up day. Wear your waders so you can comfortably pull litter out of the river itself (tires, bottles, bikes, etc.). Donna Meyers has arranged for a city truck to pick up the piles of garbage we stack along the bike path.Call if you want any updates or clarifications. Look forward to seeing you there. Frank Emerson - cell (831) 277-0544.
*New Shop - Ralston Rods
A new little shop is opening in Felton, California. Perry Ralston has gone to school to learn the art of bamboo rod making and is opening up a little fly fishing/custom rod building shop in Felton. The shop is at the corner of Hwy 9 and Graham Hill Road across the street from Cornerstone Gas Station. Like the great Joe Howell, he has turned the basement of his home into a quaint little shop - perfect for hanging out in during the winter steelhead season; www.ralstonrods.com Has a nice ring to it doesn't it!
You should see the rods he is building and restoring. I wiggled a nice little 3 wt. awaiting the application of the guides - Sweet! Perry is well on his way to becoming an artist building these rods, is a great guy and will have some other necessities for your fishing trips. - Tom Hogye
*FFF Fly Fishing Show and Conclave 2004 August 18-21, 2004 - West Yellowstone
The FFF 39th Annual Conclave and Fly Fishing Show will be in West Yellowstone this year and so far it has been a wet winter with good promise for great fishing this summer. Signup early! For more details check out the website at: www.fedflyfishers.org/Show04/index.htm.
*National Fly Fishing Week. August 13-22
A nationwide series of fly fishing events promoted by FFF and other angling organizations to encourage fly fishing as a lifetime activity. For more information contact FFF VP Education John Breslin at (815) 434-0989 or grzlyhkl@theramp.net.
*Fly Fishing Awareness Day. August 21 Nimbus Flats, Sacramento, CA
California Fly Fishers Unlimited, The Ladybugs, and Granite Bay Fly Fishers will all be involved as well as 3 retail stores, Fly Fishing Specialties, Kiene's, and American River Fly Fishing Co. There will be a gear swap, vendors and company reps, casting lessons, wading and boat safety classes, fly tying, food and door prizes.
*Ennis Fly Fishing Festival September 1-6; Ennis Montana
Join us in historic Ennis, Montana Ð a town that knows how to throw a party Ð on the famous Madison River, for a seven-day, Labor Day weekend celebration of the art and sport of fly fishing. Attractions will include skill seminars and clinics, art and literary events, nationally renowned speakers, equipment displays, musical entertainment, and piscatorial cuisine. Get all the details at www.ennisflyfishing.com.
*Trout Unlimited 2004 Annual Meeting September 15-18, 2004, Denver, Colorado
Go to www.tu.org for more information
*NCCFFF 2004 Conclave in Redding, CA "A Festival of Fly Fishing"
Friday, October 15, and Saturday, October 16 - Redding Convention Center, Turtle Bay
On Friday, October 15, the General Conclave will be open from Noon to 6:00 PM
On Saturday, October 16, the General Conclave will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 PM
Featuring: Jack Dennis; Steve Rajeff; Scott Sanchez; and many other great fly fishers and fly tiers
The Conclave includes: Fly Tying; Fly Fishing Techniques; Fly Casting Instruction; Travel Opportunities; Guides; Artists; Manufacturers; Exhibitors; Fly Casting Tournament; Banquet; Silent Auction; Live Auction; and more - Bring the family
For more information go to: www.goshingletown.com/HTLM/FlyFishers/ConclavePage.htm