I recently received a brochure in the mail for the 2005 International Fly Tying Symposium to be held in Somerset, NJ and was wondering if any of you have ever attended one of these events and whether it was worth it.

There is a pretty impressive list of tyers attending but my previous experience at FF shows in Somerset is that they are SO crowded that you can't see a thing in the main exhibit areas.

I guess my biggest interest was just getting a few books signed and looking for some materials or tools.