Lower Umpqua FF expo

Hi all. You can see Montana Moose's post on this event in the "upcoming events" thread but since it is over I will post mine here.
George picked me up promptly at 6:00 am and we proceeded down do Reedsport following the Umpqua river. There was a very nice sized group of folks there considering that the club hosting the expo is fairly small. The venue was a little small but not cramped and it actually made it easy to interact with the others around. Lots of donated items to be had at a silent auction and a real who's who with regards to FF experience. I think the aspect of the event I enjoyed the most was the fly tyer's tables. I parked myself in front of every one of them and learned some real cool tricks from all who were very adept at their craft.
I took some pics too.
Dan Brock with a small contingent of a very extensive collection of rare FF gear. That is Jeanie Moore, the wife of our local legend, Frank Moore at the table in the background.
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...g?t=1235955367
If you get any FF mags you've probably seen Frank's smiling face in there.
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...g?t=1235955877
Frank and Jeanie were the founders of the famouse Steamboat Inn on the North Umpqua.
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...g?t=1235956040
He really drew a crowd to himself but when plyed by George for the direction up or downriver from his house for the best holding water he simply smiled a wiley grin and said, "either way".http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...g?t=1235956250
I had a few more pics but I see I just hit my limit for this thread.
It was a great day and I'm glad I was able to go.
If you are still reading this I have an offer for you. I picked up a coupon for ten dollars off any purchase over fifty dollars at Sportsman's Warehouse in Salem, Oregon. Since I am too far away to use it I will send it to the first one to PM me with an address.
Gary

What a ton of fun that must of been.

Thanks for sharing,,

Steve Molcsan

The Coupon is claimed.
Gary

Wow, great report Backcastwards, somehow i missed this a year ago. Great pics of the legend and of Dan. Thanks !

Cheers,

MontanaMoose