Catskill Fly Tyers Guild Annual Rendezvous

The Catskill Fly Tyers Guild Annual Tyers Rendezvous will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the Rockland House in Roscoe, NY from 9am-3pm. If you are interested in tying please sign up before all the spots are taken. Don't forget that the Rendezvous is open to the public. If you do not want to tye, please stop by and take in the gathering. It is always a great event.

Petitjean Magic Tool

As many of you know, I am a thrifty Yankee. To this end, I try and avoid unnecessary expenses. I am here to tell you that the Marc Petitjean Magic Tool is worth buying. I tried to finagle other ways to fold CdC and get it just so in a binder clip to make dubbing loops. In the end, I just could not get it just right, so I broke down and made the purchase. Wow, I am impressed with how much easier things are with the Petitjean Magic Tool. You will be very happy with this tool, despite the high cost. Go for it. Marc can be found on the web demonstrating the tool.

Tom Toomey Dies

Housatonic Fly Fisherman's Association Vice President Tom Toomey passed away suddenly last Monday, March 1, 2010. Tom was extremely dedicated to the HFFA and all things fly fishing. He was the inventor of No-Float Stix, a well-crafted wading staff (http://www.no-floatstix.com/). His excitement, commitment and generosity were beyond measure. He was passionate in all he did. Always striving to make everyone’s fishing experience better. Tom taught countless kids how to tie their first fly. “I’ve been watching and listening to your friend Tom teach those kids to tie flies all day long. Tom is a Saint. He had so much patience with those kids, making sure each and everyone of them had a good time and enjoyed tying," said an observer at a recent fly fishing expo.

Busy At The Tying Bench

Think Spring, Order Custom Flies Now

The tying bench is on fire. Order your spring flies now to have a supply in time for opening day. Go to http://www.ityeflies.com/ or email me at lesliewrixon@ityeflies.com.

Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies by Mike Valla

Bringing together a well-done history of the Catskills, Mike Valla has sailed to new heights. This book is not only a detailed history, but a compendium of information on the techniques of tying these storied flies. This book is destined to become a classic with it's wealth of information and wonderful pictures. It's all about the Catskills, the fish, the rivers, the people and the flies.

Animated Knots By Grog

If you need coaching on knot construction, check out Animated Knots by Grog at http://www.animatedknots.com/. Not just fishing, but knots of all kinds.