Fly Fishing In Maine - 2009 Spring Conclave

July 3, 2009 - 11:15 pm

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Come out June 19-21, 2009 and join anglers from throughout Maine and New England at the 7th annual FFIM spring conclave at the West Branch of the Penoscot River. The "West Branch" is located about 45 minutes from Millinocket, and is famous for its roaring rapids and powerful landlocked salmon. There are also numerous trout ponds within a short drive, abundant wildlife and rugged, remote terrain. If you've never ventured up along the "Golden Road", you don't know what your missing. So come along and join us. The "event" is open to the public and will combine the opportunity to learn how to fly fish for those newcomers, meet some wonderful people, and have a lot of fun!

This year, we are planning many activities. Please check back soon for more details.

L.L.Bean 2010 Product Line Demo - we will be raffling off a fly rod or two for folks who provide feedback on the LLB line

Hardy Product Line Demo

Fly Tying on the Porch - bring you vice and come to the libray porch for some afternoon fly tying

If you want to learn to fly fish or tie flies, learn about and see some bamboo and their makers, try out some new equipment, meet other like-minded fisher-folks, or just hang out and fish, come on down and bring a friend or two. This is the event of the year not to be missed.

Raffle/Auction Items

Old Town Kayak w/ Orvis Helio Rod and Orvis Reel donated by Old Town and Fly Fishing Only

Hardy Rod and Reel package donated by Hardy

Flight for 2 to Kennebago, Day of Guiding donated by Acadian Seaplanes and Bill Stevens (Guide)

Signed copy of Kathy Scott's new book Changing Planes, with bamboo shavings from the rod that inspired the book

Timberland gear

Box of flies donated by Dave Martel

Full day guided float trip for 2 on the West Branch with "Boz" at Maine River Guides

Full day of guiding on the Rapid for 4 donated by Shelby Rousseau and Bill Pierce

Full day of guiding, lunch included, with Brian Foley

Hand-painted canoe paddle from Kevin Tracewski of Tracewski Fishing Adventures

Float Trip on your choice of Penobscot, Kennebec or Androscoggin River from Dan Tarkinson

2 night stay at Big Eddy Campground for up to 4 ($80 value)

2 night midweek July or August at the "Crib Camp" (max occup: 4; $300 value) by Big Eddy

Half-day introduction to spey casting on the Kennebec River with Todd Towle of Kingfisher River Guides

(2) Cloudveil shirts

Two night stay for (2) at Weatherby's

Two night stay for (2) at Kennebago River Kamps

Helix Waders from L.L.Bean

SST Breathable Wading Jackget from

Watercolor print donated by Dan Daly

Lots more to come -- check back soon!
Do you have items to donate to the raffle? E-mail FFIM's Donation Coordinator

Logistics

Location: West Branch, Penobscot River
Homebase: Big Eddy
Date: June 19-21, 2009
Time: All Day

Official Campground: Big Eddy Campground. Please be sure to contact Big Eddy to reserve your spot. Don't forget to mention that you're part of the FFIM crowd.

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