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The Fly Fishing Show got word that fly tier Mark Romero passed away on March 18, 2012 after a battle with cancer. Mark was a life member of FFF and TU, ex-director of TGF and 17 years of Conservation Committee member of TGF contributed for Trout in the Classroom, Project Access, Tributary Management, Clearwater Fly Tying Gathering, and Wild Trout Initiative. He was a dedicated member of Catskill Fly Tyers Guild and Fly Fishing Center and Museum. He traveled internationally demonstrating tying at the various fly fishing fairs and events, which were hosted for fly fishing conservation and education funds as if the pilgrims travel among the holy places. He taught fly tying to children and any level of tyer whenever he had an opportunity. He brought many into the realm of fly fishing and/or fly tying. His passion effected many nature lovers and anglers. Mark is an artist and his canvas was hooks and his paints were fly tying materials.
A memorial fund has been established under, “Memory fund for Mark Romero” at Bank of America, Account Number: 483034121019, to support fly fishing conservation and education activities, for which Mark tyed his flies. If you would like to mail your personal check, payable to “Memory Fund for Mark Romero,” to me, my address is Misako Ishimura, P.O. Box 54, Lakeview AR 72642 USA. If someone wants to make deposit by ACH (Automated Clearing House) Transfer, Bank of America Routing (American Banking Association) Number for ACH is 021000322. For wiring the money, the Bank of America Routing (American Banking Association) Number should be 026009593.
If you have anybody to whom you want to forward this information, please do so.
INTERNATIONAL FLY FISHING FILM FESTIVAL JOINS FLY FISHING SHOW AT FIVE LOCATIONS
Film Festival screenings will be held immediately following the conclusion of the Fly Fishing Show, about 6:30 p.m. depending on the venue. There will be separate admission charged for the films, but will be discounted for those attending the Fly Fishing Show, said Furimsky. Complete information will be posted on www.flyfishingshow.com with a link for advance ticket sales at https://secure.dns77.com/www_flymaxfilms_com/if4store.asp.
Fly Fishing Show locations which will host International Fly Fishing Film Festival showings include Denver, Jan. 6; Marlborough, Mass., Jan. 20; Somerset, NJ, Jan. 27; Lancaster, Penn., Feb. 18; and Pasadena, Calif. March 3.
According to Furimsky, “The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) consists of 16 short and feature length films produced by professional and amateur filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly fishing. From steelhead in Northern BC to chasing multiple species in Costa Rica, the variety of films will pique the interest of all anglers. IF4 contains exclusive content not available in any other fly fishing film event. The film festival adds an after hour social event full of entertainment and energy that will mesh well with the high level of education, travel and retail sales that our shows already possess. This addition really completes the package for a full weekend event under one roof,” added Furimsky.
The Fly Fishing Show and the Clean Angling Coalition Partner to Spread the Message on Inspect, Clean and Dry
“It is important that our industry stands together in educating anglers on the importance of cleaning their gear,” says Ben Furimsky, Co-Director of The Fly Fishing Show. "We are thrilled to be part of the Clean Angling Coalition and sharing the message of Inspect, Clean and Dry. Our commitment is to protecting the fly industry from the impacts of invasive species.”
The angling community has a keen awareness about invasive species, unfortunately invaders continue to spread. We must teach all anglers to clean so they can help prevent the introduction of invasive species. When anglers repeatedly hear the importance of cleaning gear from trusted industry leaders, this creates a positive momentum for all anglers to take action.
“The Fly Fishing Show brings strength to the Coalition,” says Leah Elwell Clean Angling Coalition Program Manager. “This is a great opportunity to reach tens of thousands of anglers on cleaning at the largest fly fishing consumer show.”
The Clean Angling Coalition is a program of the Invasive Species Action Network. The mission of Invasive Species Action Network (ISAN) is to reduce the human-caused spread of invasive species by promoting voluntary behavior change. ISAN programs focus on creating and implementing practical solutions for people, and providing educational resources. ISAN is a 501c3 non-profit conservation organization based in Livingston, MT. For more information visit www.cleanangling.org.
Fly Fishing Show helps With Casting for Recovery
Fly Fishing Show Owner and Director, Chuck Furimsky spent some time volunteering for Casting for Recovery. Chuck Furimsky was lucky enough to be one of the river guides for a Casting for Recovery outing sponsored by the South Jersey Coastal Fly Anglers. "We caught fish and had a terrific day," smiled Furimsky.
Chuck Furimsky with CFR members
Fly Fishing Show Announces new location in Pennsylvania for 2012
The Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Show has a new home in Lancaster, the oldest inland city in America. In the heart of the Historic District is one of the finest convention centers I’ve seen. Just two years old, connected to a majestic Marriott property, and ample parking, I was sure it would be too expensive. I was wrong. The hotel has all the bells and whistles of a 5 Star complex, but for our show their room rates will be a modest $89, including breakfast, plus free parking. And they have also adjusted the $12 parking fee to $5 for our show attendees. No city has free parking, nor rates as acceptable as $5.
There’s more. The exhibit hall has 30-foot ceilings, plenty of room for the worst open loop casters, and many gorgeous soundproof and carpeted seminar rooms. It’s easy to unload and pack because you can drive to your booth. They have free flat bed carts and it’s a “non-union” facility. Electricity is very reasonable and the exhibit hall, Marriott, and parking are all under one roof. This is the complete package.
If you look at the map you’ll see Lancaster is only:
45 minutes from Harrisburg
25 minutes form Harrisburg International Airport
90 minutes from Baltimore
30 minutes from York
40 minutes from Reading
60 minutes from Philadelphia (Valley Forge)
60 minutes from Gettysburg & Carlisle
It’s also a known destination for visiting the largest factory outlet shopping mall in the mid-Atlantic state, famous for surrounding Amish farms and markets, and, for Hardy aficionados, the US office and warehouse is just outside downtown Lancaster. Several of the largest TU Chapters in the state are close-by with large memberships that are welcoming the new show location.
The available weekend date will be February 18 and 19 with set up day on Friday. Mark your calendar and call us to reserve your booth now for 2012.
A few responses from our 2011 shows:
Sincerely,
Dee Kelly
CFR Volunteer
NJ Retreat Leader
Lead Fly Fishing Instructor
The show was fantastic! Our VFTU booth was really well received and we even made some money for the chapter. I was impressed with the quaility of the exhibitors and the emphasis on PA fly fishing.
And thanks again for providing a booth to us – we really appreciate it. I do hope you do this show again next year.
-Valley Forge Trout Unlimited
Just want to say thanks for putting on a great show at Valley Forge,
Pa this year. This was the second time that I was a vendor at a show
of this size and first time involved with the Fly Fishing Show.
Everyone was helpfull during the set up and giving directions to the
seminar rooms. I have done lots of smaller shows in the past but this
show was awesome. It definitely has improved my business as a guide
and fly tier. So kudos go out to you and your staff. I will definitely
be looking forward to next year. .
Dave Allbaugh
Wet Fly Waterguides
In behalf of our chapter, TU 468 - SE Mont. PA, I want to thank everyone involved for a great show. This was the first time for me to set up one of these for the chapter and it went off without a hitch. If you recall a bunch of nuts running around selling tickets and having a ball at the same time, that was us.
I've been asked to formally thank you and Chuck for choosing Valley Forge for the show, for setting up the locations of the non-profits organizations, and for your professionalism (which I'm sure was tested more than once by the public in general). We are hoping that the show will be green lighted for next year.
Thanks again.
AL Kahoun
V.P./Prog. Dir.
TU Chapter #468
SE Montgomery, PA
Thanks for the report on the 2011 Fly Fishing shows and congratulations to you for such a successful (and ambitious) show season. I appreciated the opportunity to participate in the Somerset and Philadelphia shows at the author's booth, FFF casting instruction and as a member of the angling press.
I have never seen such a rich feast of programs and demonstrations for the fly fisher as I witnessed at the last Somerset show. The Philadelphia/Valley Forge show showcased the wonderful adventure and style of Pennsylvania's streams and rivers and I think it stirred up new interest in nearby coastal options.
Phil Shook
just wanted to drop a line on how much we enjoyed the show and got some great experiences with the tiers and I'm hoping that you will be back next year and for many more, thanks for bringing the show to us-Steve
Fly Tying Legend and long time Fly Fishing Show Celebrity Dick Talleur passed on.
Richard W. Talleur passed on Friday February 18, 2011, after a brief illness. Originally from Clinton Corners, NY, Dick enjoyed a long career with AT&T. After retiring from AT&T, Dick took his favorite hobby and first love, and made it his life. Dick was an accomplished fly tier and fisherman, and a well-known and respected author of several books on fishing and fly-tying. Dick loved his sport and, with his many friends, supported the continuation of fly fishing and the practice of catch and release.
Dick is predeceased by his parents Richard B. Talleur and Dorothy Carner Talleur Wollenhaupt; and by his son William D. Talleur. He is survived by his wife Vera A. Talleur, his step-son Yuri Y. Kovalenko, his sister Carolyn A. Lawatsch of Pompano Beach, FL, his brother David C. Talleur and wife Denise of Midway, GA, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Dick would have appreciated any donations, in lieu of flowers, be made to HEIFER INTERNATIONAL, or to a Charity of your choice in his name.
Please also sign the McMillian-Small Funeral Home guestbook at www.msfh.net.
Dick was a staple face at the Fly Fishing Show and the International Fly Tyers Symposium. He has been with us since the shows started and he will be among the faces that will always be missed in the years to come. We hope he has a big Atlantic Salmon on the end of his line and the Brookies are rising!
Fly Fishing Show to change locations for the North Carolina show in 2011.
In North Carolina, the show has relocated from Charlotte to the Raleigh Fairgrounds.
"The new location has a huge number of fly-fishers, free parking, a modern facility and reasonable lodging, which all makes this more exciting," said Chuck Furimsky, show owner. The college atmosphere of the Durham/Raleigh area and the highly rated Raleigh airport gives this destination great opportunity for the show to attract a huge crowd.
George "Chappie" Chapman retires at age of 91
One of our long time fly tiers has decided to retire at the age of 91 years young! He will be missed at our shows by both the staff and customers. Here is the letter we received from his daughter announcing his retirement:
Thank you for your wonderful and familiar letter giving Chappie his instructions for the upcoming show. He has asked me to respond on his behalf to let you know that he has retired from tying at shows but has wonderful many fond memories of tying at Furminsky shows over the years. He associates those times with good friends, good times, and he especially loved working with the children. He is still amazed that he was sitting next to his heroes.
He is well but he has finally discovered that there is a limit to his wild energy. He will celebrate his 91st birthday on November 2nd and Mary will celebrate her 87th on November 4th. She sends her regards and thanks for including them in all the shows. She made many friends and enjoyed helping out the other fly-fishing vendors when they became overwhelmed with business.
The shows were a wonderful fly-fishing family experience for them and to this day, when I overhear snippets of conversation, I often hear them talking about being a the shows, who they were with, who they saw, who met them for dinner. The show was the center where these fishermen could come together and establish relationships that sustained through their lives.
Again, thank you and please communicate his appreciation to your father.
We are grateful for the opportunities you gave him over the years to demonstrate his tying skills, to unleash his inner "carnival barker," to engage others in the fly-fishing life. For him, the days before the shows were like a child's last days before Christmas.
Sincerely,
Catherine Chapman Wilson
the Chappie daughter
A few responses from our 2010 shows:
Tight Threads,
R. L. "Stew" Stewart
Thanks for the information and the passes that you are giving us. I am so grateful that you guys allow nonprofit organizations like Cast Hope to come to your shows. Through your willigness and generosity you are helping this organization make an impact on the youth of Northern California through fly fishing. We are considering this a coming out party for our organization. A time where we can spread the word about our cause. Thank you again. I look forward to the Pleasanton Show.
Tight Lines,
Ryan Johnston
www.casthope.org
Hello Flyfishing Show Team,
My name is Tom LoProto, and I am the Treasurer of the Long Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited. I had the pleasure and good fortune to attend Ben Turpin's Pocono Presentation at the Somerset Show. It truly was one of the best flyfishing presentations I have ever attended. He was prepared, had all the facts, and certainly knew his stuff. Many times you attend these sessions and the person presenting sways the presentation in a direction different from what the audience expected...maybe to promote their flyshop or outfitting service. But not in Ben's case. He delivered exactly what was promised. I was amazed at how the folks in the room did not want to leave their seats even after the presentation was over (almost like when see a great movie in the theater....you still sit there even after all of the credits have rolled off the screen).
Thanks for having people like Ben Turpin at your show. Speakers like Ben make for a great venue. I look forward to next year's show.
Thanks
Tom LoProto
Exhibitors elect Casting for Recovery and Healing Waters for Fly Fishing Show 1% for the Planet Donation
To make the decision to what non profit companies would get the donations from the Fly Fishing Show for 1% for the Planet a vote was made from the exhibitors at the Denver Fly Fishing Show. Healing Waters and Casting for Recovery had a tied vote and split the donation. Here, Chuck Furimsky, Fly Fishign Show Director, presents checks at the show.
Fly Fishing Show Director, Chuck Furimsky, nominated as 2009 Pittsburgh Fly Fisher of the Year.
"We were most pleased to present you the award " 2009 Fly Fisher of theYear".We feel you were ,most deserving of this award. A long time member and generuos supporter of the Fly Fishers. We believe you to be a major contributer to the sport of fly fishing.Your Fly Fishing Shows offer tremendous opportunity for a vast number of fly anglers to be exposed to the multitude of products and valuable information made available.Where else can one rub shoulders and communicate directly with the notables of the sport. Watch and learn from the famous tyers of our time.You have provided that opportunity for anyone interested in the sport of fly fishing and fly tying.We commend you and rocognize your efforts in promoting this wonderful sport we all so love .Congratulations "Pittsburgh Fly Fisher of the year 2009" " -Jack Hess
Fly Tying, Fly Fishing, and Life Living Loose a Legend: John Clarence "Jack" Gartside 1942 - 2009
Sad news. December 6th, after a hospitalization of several weeks, Jack finally lost his protracted battle with lung cancer. He was in bed resting comfortably, attended by friends, with the first snow of the season falling silently outside.
Jack was one of the most talented and entertaining members of our Fly Fishing Show Family. He has been a regular at our shows since the beginning. He loved to teach, tell stories, and dance. His innovation in fly tying will continue to influence fly tiers for many years to come. There will never be a Fly Fishing Show or International Fly Tyers Symposium that Jack will not be thought of or missed.
Please visit www.jackgartside.com
Thank you Jack.
(Jack in 1985 after sleeping on the bank of the Madison in his waders, despite the bears and buffalo, to be the first to work his favorite pool)
Fly Fishing Show Exhibitor, Skip Storch, Inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame
Skip Storch, Ultra-Marathon Swimmer of South Nyack, New York is being Inducted into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame on Friday, September 11th at the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Laderdale, Florida.
He was nominated for ESPN’s ESPYS Award for "Best Outdoor Athlete" for his 85.5 mile ultra marathon swim of 32 hour 52 minute triple circumnavigation swim around Manhattan Island in 2007. He was 50 years old and set both the double and triple World Records during the same swim. He also saved a kyacker pinned under a boat during the first lap. He became the first person to swim the entire 15 mile length of the East River in 1990. During that swim he swam the complete length of Hell’s Gate in a lighting and hail storm. Although the swim started out in clean waters, 3.5 million gallons of raw sewage was release due to a fire at Ward Island sewage treatment plant. Skip swam through it.
Skip started swimming in the 1970s when directed to do so by his doctors. He lost his spleen and was sickly. He built up his health by swimming distance. Not fast, but persistently he increased his durations from 12 to 24 hours and eventually 36 hours nonstop for charities and environmental awareness. His 10 to 12 mile work outs were the foundation of his swims. During his four decades of ultra marathons he raised enough monies to build two indoor therapeutic pools, wheelchairs, and equipment for the multiply disabled.
In 1988 he swam for the first time the 150 mile length of the Hudson River from Albany to Manhattan Island in 53 hours staged. The following two years in two exhibitions swims Skip swam 85 miles of the New Jersey Shore and 100 miles of the Long Island Sound as both staged/assisted swim to promote clean waters. In 1993 he attempted to swim the 92 mile Florida straights from Cuba to Florida, but was forced to retire after 25 hours.
In 1999 a Hurricane named Floyd barreled up the US coast and caused significant damage to his home making him homeless and in financial dispare. Trying to rescue his business he fractured two vertebra paralyzing his right arm. After a successful life saving operation he had limited use of his arm. The doctors told him he would never have the range or enough power to swim another stroke. Skip rededicated himself to the water and after two years of self-rehab he swam his first stroke.
On September 11th 2001 the twin towers were destroyed. This terrorist act 
haunted him. Living less than thirty miles from ground zero and having a compromised immune system, he stayed away from the area for one month. Upon returning he got sick from the air quality. He like so many others from the metropolitan area got a lymphatic disease call sarcoidosis. To save his life he started taking medicine. He was uncertain about his life expectancy and started training again with a vengeance for a marathon swimming comeback. At the age of 48 he set the Albany to New York Hudson River Swim in 41 Hours 30 Minutes. The next year two tumors were removed from his arm and it set him back again. At the age of 50 he pulled off the triple around Manhattan Island dedicating all proceeds to the Victims of 9/11.
Fly Tyer Matt Matsushita dies in car accident
Friend and famed fly tier Matt Matsushita was killed in a one car accident on Aug 2. He was returning home to CA from demonstrating some fly tying in CO at the FFF Conclave. Matt was a regular tier at the Fly Fishing Show in CA. He will be missed. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family. Catch a big one Matt.
Matt tying one of his mayflies
Tom Baltz makes the news.
Celebrity fly tier Tom Baltz makes a splash teaching fly fishing on the news. See him at http://www.wgal.com/video/20065457/index.html. Way to go Tom!
Fly Fishing Show is on Twitter.com
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Fly Tyers Enjoy some fishing
We thought you might enjoy this photo of several of our demonstration fly tyers that got together on the annual fishing trip to Seven Springs Mt. Restort in PA. Seven Springs is the home to the very first Fly Fishing Show over 20 years ago! Many of these fly tiers have been with the show ever since. Thanks for your continued support and we hope to continue growing our friendships for years to come.
2009 Show Responses
Due to a number of request to hear how shows went and as many responses sent in, we are posting some feedback from the 2009 shows.
Chuck Furimsky's Fly Fishing Shows are the cornerstone of Hardy's approach to the market. We work with our dealers and their customers, always looking forward to Springtime surrounded by friends and colleagues every weekend until ice out, one great show after another.
Jim Murphy
President
Hardy North America Ltd.
Just a note to tell you how much I enjoyed working some of your Fly Fishing Shows last season. It almost seems that the time we spend at a general show is not near as productive. Your Fly Fishing Shows are the best and I hope you have continued success in the years to come.
Best Regards,
Jim Teeny
Denver 2009:
Thanks again for a great show in Denver.
We had lots of guys coming through our booth keeping us busy for most of the weekend. I also had great audiences at my talks in the Destination Theatre. This was our third time attending the Denver show and it was our best one yet.
As always I like to take advantage of being at the show for three days and I got a chance to chat with Bill Keough, Enrico Puglisi, Tom Baltz and John Gierach. Having all those names under one roof, you can’t help but learn more about fly fishing and fly tying. This is the only show where attendees have that opportunity.
Looking forward to Bellevue. All the best,
Trevor Nowak
Fly Fishing Marketing and Guiding
Plummer’s Arctic Lodges
Winnipeg, Manitoba
We've been attending the Fly Fishing Show in Denver since its conception and have always been satisfied with the attendence. This year was no difference. Our target market was there as usual and we had our best sales result to date.
Bill Leuchten
Front Range Anglers
The Denver Fly Fishing Show is one of the top venues that I have tied in. The show allows me to share with other my joy of fly tying. The quality of the fly tiers are top notch, very knowledgable, enjoy sharing what they have learned and are very friendly. I look forward to tying at the Denver Fly Fishing Show, it' one of the highlights of my year.
Rick Takahashi, Professional Fly Tier
Brooke Murphy
Manager
The Angling Bookstore
A couple of my friends attend your Denver show last weekend and they reported having a good time and stated that they bought some product at very reasonable prices.
Gary Berlin
President, American Fly Fishing Trade Association
Some of our prestigious fly tiers: Al, Deward, Herman, John, and Tom hard at work demonstrating their skills in Denver.
Marlboro 2009:
The show was great for us as a local guide service. More and more
clients come out with us each year and this show is both for gaining new clientele
and checking in with existing clients. We book more trips each time we
attend. With the struggling economy people are looking for alternatives to
expensive trips and I think this gives local guides huge opportunties at
any of your shows.
Dan Harrison
harrisonanglers.com
Wherever you looked at the Marlborough and the Somerset shows, NEC was there - The NEC Booth, The Teaching Pavilion, Scout Tying Lessons, Hosting CCI's at an Ongoing Education Program, Introducing Fly Fishers to the CCI requirements. NEC's involvement in the Fly Fishing shows was made possible only because of the Encouragement and Support provided by Chuck Furimsky, owner of the Fly Fishing Shows. Thanks Chuck!!!
North Eastern Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers
Somerset 2009:
The show once again was great! Attendance seemed to be as usual and the folks walking around seemed happy to take their minds off of the real world stuff. Not as many “full bags” as I would have liked to see but all in all I would say it was a 10+. Chuck and all his staff did a wonderful job. This is without question the best fly show in the country.Henry Cowen, Professional Guide/Fly Tier/Speaker
Wherever you looked at the Marlborough and the Somerset shows, NEC was there - The NEC Booth, The Teaching Pavilion, Scout Tying Lessons, Hosting CCI's at an Ongoing Education Program, Introducing Fly Fishers to the CCI requirements. NEC's involvement in the Fly Fishing shows was made possible only because of the Encouragement and Support provided by Chuck Furimsky, owner of the Fly Fishing Shows. Thanks Chuck!!!
North Eastern Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers
Charlotte 2009:
I have been going to the Fly Fishing Show in Charlotte for a number of years. I really appreciate that opportunity. It is a great resource and I look forward to the event each year. I especially enjoyed the shows at the Charlotte Convention Center. Please keep up the good work. While this year's show probably suffered from the economic circumstances we currently face, it was nevertheless, very enjoyable.
Thanks again.
Doug - Happy Patron
Our impression of the 2009 Flyfishing and Wingshooting show could not have been better! It will be very hard to think of any “bad or ugly” to go with all the “good”! We will certainly encourage new vendors to the show that may be a good mix for you and pass on your information to them as well.
Thank you for a great show and a job well done!
Debbie and Tim Flanigan
Nature Exposure
Bellevue 2009:
You guys have been great again this year. I really appreciate the support you give and the opportunity you provide.
Scott Hed
Director
Sportsman's Alliance for Alaska
This was my first year tying at the Fly Fishing Show. It was a great experience. The Fly Fishing Show was very accommodating, even with short notice. Eumer and I are very thankful for the experience...Thank You!!!
Joe Fitzpatrick, Fly Tyer
Portland 2009:
We just got back from the Portland Oregon Fly Fishing show. It was a surprisingly good turnout despite this economic situation we are in. There was a definite lack of manufactures at the show. Rumor is they(AFFTA) are boycotting Chuck's shows because they didn't get a kick back from the fruits of his labor and saw an opportunity to cripple him when his partner retired. I thought the AFFTA job was to promote the sport of fly fishing ?
It would seem that we all need to work together to keep the fly fishing industry alive and healthy, especially with our current economy. If we do not continue to educate people to our wonderful sport where will we be ?
Bill Downs
Clearwater Lodge
www.clearwaterlodge.com
www.downsflyfishing.com
Pasadena 2009:
Well, last weekend the annual Fly Fishing Show rolled into town. I was pretty excited. Even though I hate crowds, I had been looking forward to it for weeks. Since I had never been, I really wasn't sure what to expect. To be honest, I was worried that current economic times was going to keep people away. As usual, I was worried over nothing. Just like from Field of Dreams, "If you build it, they will come." Chances are if you fly fish and live in the Los Angeles area you found yourself in Pasadena at some point over the weekend. I talked to folks that had driven over two hours to make it there. I have to say, Chuck Furimsky, who owns the show, puts on a great event.
Paul-www.dsflyfishing.com
Pleasanton 2009:
We had an excellent show and did a lot of teaching and learning. Hope to keep the relationship going for future shows.
Thank you for a exciting show.
Gerry Ng
NCCFFF VP Education
I have attended every show since you came to Northern California. Overall, I thought the show was terrific and you made some improvements over prior years that were notable. The number of the casting ponds, both inside and out, seemed different and an improvement. I found that I was able to cast at any location with ease and was not "crowded". This made trying out different products comfortable and I was able to perform a proper test drive. Good Work. I think the number and types of exhibitors was a good mix. There were outfitters, fly shops, material vendors and others. This offered a nice variety. Overall, I thought the show aesthetics were much improved and allowed the customer to have a more pleasurable experience. Everyone should be pleased with the improvements made.
Rick-Valued Patron
The California Sportfishing Protection Alliance deeply appreciated your offer of a free booth at the Fly Fishing Show in Pleasanton, CA. We were able to make many new contacts and renew old ones.
Jerry Neuburger
California Sportfishing Protection Alliance
The 2009 Lee Wulff Award was given to Chuck Furimsky (right) by Pete VanGytenbeek the President of the Federation of Fly Fishers at the National FFF Conclave in Whitefish, Montana on July 23, 2008. Chuck is the owner of the Fly Fishing Show. Some of the previous recipients of the Lee Wulff award have been:
1990 Orvis Company, Scientific Anglers, Cortland Line Co., Fenwick
1991 Metz Hatchery
1992 Sage Manufacturing
1993 The Patagonia Co.
1994 Henry Hoffman
1995 Wapsi Fly Co.
1996 Fly Fisherman Magazine
1997 Loon Outdoors
1998 Hareline Dubbin
2000 Abel Fly Reels
2001 Whiting Farms Inc.
2002 Bob Marriotts Fly Fishing Store
2003 Blue Ribbon Flies
2005 Wolf River Trading Company
2006 Wasatch Custom Angling Products
2007 Temple Fork Outfitters
Press Release 5/29/2008:
The Fly Fishing Show & FFF team up to introduce a new generation of fly fishers to the Sport
“With show locations in eight strategic geographic areas the potential for introducing people to fly fishing is a sure winner. In the last twenty years my shows have introduced over 100,000 curious people to our sport, that are now dedicated participants, but we’re looking for more” continued Chuck.
“ F.F.F. has always been a part of every show because of dedicated regional members volunteering their love and knowledge of our sport to newcomers. Now with this partnership, the global support of F.F.F. that has active members in over 23 countries, is a positive step to promoting fly fishing to everyone,” affirmed Chuck.
Plans are being finalized to present an “Introduction to Fly Fishing” area staffed by men, women and youth members of F.F.F. that will provide free instruction to any of the tens of thousands who attend the shows. All questions and help requests in every aspect of fly fishing will be professionally responded to by qualified and certified F.F.F. instructors and show personnel.”
“The best way to introduce newcomers to our sport is to immerse them into an atmosphere of total fly fishing with the best teachers in our sport,” reiterated Chuck. I believe the future of our sport will be served even better with this cooperative effort.”
“The federation is extremely happy to be associated with The Fly fishing Show and it’s 8 shows across the country in 2009.” Stated R.P. “Van” VanGeitenbeek “Through these venues the FFF and it’s members will be able to reach new tyers and fly caster and cultivate and advance the art, science and sport of fly fishing” Van added “ Across the country the Fly Fishing Shows partnership will allow FFF to facilitate and improve the knowledge of fly fishing, and meet our goals with crowds dedicated to learning the standards, honor and courtesy of anglers that FFF espouses.”
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