Fly Tying, Rod Building, Casting Demos, Book Discussion

Sunday, October 20, 2013, 10am – 3pm

Events Include:
·        Fly Rod Building Class
·        Fly Tying Demonstrations
·        Fly Casting Instruction
·        Tours of Concord Rod & Gun Club
·        Networking & Fishing Trip Planning Opportunities
·         Book Discussion – ‘A Tale Of Two Rivers’ by Ron Lasko

The day is intended for anyone interested in fly fishing and is open to club members and the public.  A $7 donation is requested for the day for adults which includes a buffet lunch and a raffle ticket to win a custom built Cote’s IM6 graphite 9’ 5 wt. rod, 4pc, sock and tube. Kids under 17 free. The fly rod building class ranges in cost from $140 – $180 depending on rod weight, blank, and accessories. All other events are free of charge. Rod building will be 10am – 3pm with check in starting at 9:30am. Advanced registration and $25 deposit required.  Space is limited and minimum class size of 8 is required, so register today to reserve your spot. To register contact Bud Delorey at 508-685-3468 or budfocc@comcast.net.  Materials and instruction by Ray Cote of Cote’s Fly Shop, http://www.cotesflyshop.biz/index.html

10 am – 3 pm: Long distance and short distance (for streams) fly casting demos by F.F.F. certified  LL Bean fly casting instructor Pat Grenier and by TU member Ron Lasko. Fly tying demos led by Armand Courchaine with multiple tyers demonstrating tying popular fly patterns. “A Tale of Two Rivers” trout stream fly fishing book presentation and signing by author Ron Lasko 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Fishing trip planning and fisheries conservation and habitat  restoration discussions and networking throughout the day. Rod drawing at 3:15 p.m.

For questions on the rod building class contact Bud Delorey (contact information above). For all other inquiries, contact Concord Rod and Gun Club Pond and Fishing Program Chairman Steve Kirk at steve@captainkirkeneterpises.con or 978-944-2771.