Concord Rod & Gun Club Family Fly Fishing Day

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.

Free Instructional Fly Casting Clinic

The Nor’East Chapter of Trout Unlimited is excited to host a FREE Instructional Fly Casting Clinic on Sunday, June 24th. Participants need not be members of TU, so feel free to bring a friend along as an intro to fly fishing.

The clinic will be divided into two sessions. First, the morning session will serve as an opportunity for new fly fishers to learn the basics of fly casting.

At noon, we will break for a free cookout.

The afternoon session will begin at 1pm and provide an opportunity for anglers with a degree of familiarity with casting to work with the instructors on fault-finding and advanced techniques.

Those that wish to fish after the clinic will have access to the Ipswich River Watershed Association Canoes. If you will be fishing, remember to purchase a fishing license in advance.

We ask that if you have access to equipment (rod, reel, line) please bring it along. We will have some equipment on hand, but anticipate a large turnout.

Event Details:
Nor’East Chapter Fly Casting Clinic
Sunday, June 24th
Ipswich River Watershed Association
143 County Road, Ipswich

10 AM - Beginner Casting
Noon - BBQ
1 PM - Casting Troubleshooting

The Instructors:
Mike McCue and Rich Kovars are Federation of Fly Fishers certified casting instructors. Both Mike and Rich teach fly casting at the LL Bean Outdoor Discovery School and bring years of teaching experience to the event.

Please note, this is a sun or light rain event so dress appropriately.

If you plan to attend, PLEASE EMAIL Kevin Correa at kevincorrea@hotmail.com.