The 2008 Invitational Fly Tying Expo will be held in Mason, Mi. on 6 December 2008 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds, Main Arena from 9am to 4pm.
We will be “Borrowing” this event and be holding a
2009 Michigan Fish In Organizing meeting there at around 10am(more or less).
Come One And ALL !!!
We Really Need Your
Imput to Have Another Great Fish In
I’ll be there…barring snow squalls on this side. I am also committed to putting in some time at the Flygirls booth but I don’t know what time slot I will get handed. I’ll do my best to be there.
Here is an old fly, about 60 or 70 years old, someone might
like to tie, in view of the location.
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL170/1740968/15909278/318874156.jpg
Here is the recipe:-
Hook - 8 to 12.
Tail - Swan feather dyed dark blue.
Butt - Silver twist.
Body - White silk (maybe fluo white chenille).
Rib - Silver tinsel.
Hackle - Dark Blue.
Wing - Pale blue swan, dark blue strip with a
white strip on either side.
A married wing of pale blue, white, dark blue,
white and pale blue could be built.
No doubt goose would work just as well.
Enjoy yourselves, and a happy Xmas.
:oops: I forgot to include a link to the “Expo”, So here tis!
http://www.fffglc.org/index.html:D
OK Who All is Going
I’ll be there!
Brad
I think it’s gonna work out, 99% sure I’m coming.
Stop at the THREE RIVERS FLY FISHERS booth and and take a chance on FISHBUMS (FAOL rod builder) bamboo 7 ft 2 wt rod. BILL
same as Jim!
(aside to Jim - Are you bringing any new 'boo to show at the show?)
mcsteff
Mark,
Nothing new this year, at least nothing I am willing to show off. My last rod was a bit of an eye sore. Am going to redo the butt section this winter, but first I have to finish building a rough beveller.
Speaking of which Mark, if you can make it Peter Jones is going to be displaying and possibly demonstrating a new beveler that was made by Dennis Bertram of Grayling. Sounds like an interesting unit.
Hope to see you there Mark!
Jim
Jim
My 99% sure and your 99% sure gives us a 98% sure of seeing each other! That’s neat about that beveler thingy. I am intrigued enough to want to build one. I already have six routers (soon to be seven).
Mark
Ill be there tying.
Mark - She’s just gotta let me go! There are a lot of rod builders that show up for that show. Maybe we should start our own rodmaking show.
Seven routers?! Lordy, now I know you must be up to no good! 8)
Sorry, but I won’t be at the Mason show this year. I have a commitment on Friday night from 6-10, and the drive is just too far to do a round trip the next day. Have fun!
Joe
Only 10 More day’s:D
Hmmm… step-daughter may just be cooperating… she’s in labor with her first child (my wife’s first grandchild). It looks like we’re heading north to one of the Detroit 'burbs tomorrow or the next day. If so… surely wife will let me run over to Mason. Might even come with me. We like the antique shops in the area. This could be good!!! Whoooo hooooo!!!
JohnR
Just couldn’t have it the day after Thanksgiving could you guys while I was there in Michigan!! Man that would have been really cool.
Fatman
Coming up in just a couple of Day’s:D
We will not be able to make it to Mason on Saturday.
Jean’s Cousin and Best Friend Died suddenly and the Funeral is on Saturday in South Bend.
We will miss seeing all of you, But we need to say Goodbye to Debbie.
Sorry to hear that Bill. You’ll both be in our prayers. Give Jean a hug from all of us.
Jim, Heidi and the boys