Friday, April 30, 2010

The People at the FFF Conclave


New to the Sport


Old Friend (Gretchen Beatty)




Neighbors ... Ron and Kristin Torda from All About the Fly in Monroe, WA.


Those Who are Making it Happen ... FFF Conclave

In every venture there are those that make things happen ... this is for you!

Don Simonson counseling a potential Casting Instructor.

Everyone chips in ... even with the dishes.

Kip Keener, the Casting Chair.

More from the FFF Conclave

The biggest factor in Fly Fishing is catching a fish.  Fly Fishing can be a 365 day hobby or obsession whichever you choose!!  You can fish, tie flies, work on getting better with your casting, and even build your own rods.  Who could ask for anything more out in the fresh air, and having one idea that leads you to the understanding of excellence.

George Grant's meat and potatoes ... the Sculpin

Box ready to go for the Yakima

The Large Fly for those of use who know that size counts




Some are good enough to eat.  It has been a great afternoon and we still have the evening to go.  Good food and good company, who could want anything better!!

The Day Just Keeps Getting Better - FFF Conclave

"There is so much to see and not enough time."


The Flies.  

Talk to the Masters


Fly Fishing is not gender biased.



Women Casting Instructors get it done.

Day 2 of FFF Conclave in Ellensberg, WA.

Building the day and the understanding that we do.  This is for YOU!


The Art


The Volunteers  


The Staff

"Casting For Recovery" building new lives one cast at a time.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Best thing about a FFF Conclave are the people

Federation Of Flyfishers (FFF) people just like you and me that love to fly fish.  We put together gatherings much like the gatherings of the Clans in Scotland and Ireland.
Nancy and Lee Davis of Snake River Outfitters


There are lots of toys to buy at this gathering.


I always love the Silent Auctions ... and steak, Martini, and Cohiba for the evening.


No Day on the River this Saturday ... FFF Conclave in Ellensburg, WA!!

DAY ON THE RIVER will not be held this week.  I am in Ellensburg, WA helping out with the Washington Fly Fishing Fair.  I will be back on the river next week.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Washington Fly Fishing Fair

DAY ON THE RIVER will not be held this May 1st.  I will be helping out at the Washington Flyfishing Fair in Ellensburg, WA.  The DAY ON THE RIVER will be back at the Snoqualmie River in Fall City next Saturday.

Washington State Council Federation of Fly Fishers
Ellensburg, WA April 30-May 1, 2010
Friday: 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Camper Row for those who came early

Talk to the Guides and book a trip