If you enjoy fly fishing, fly tying, or both, then you might want to attend the Frontline Fly Fishing Fly Tying Gala this Saturday. The event is being held at The Elks Lodge in Blue Springs, Missouri, from 11-4. This is the second year for the event and it includes fly tying presentations, a silent auction, and a rummage sale for fly fishing gear. I picked up an 8 weight fly rod for about $30 which served me well when I fished in Gulf Shores, Alabama, last year. I also picked up some Berkley Vanish fluorocarbon for about $2 per spool so there are bargains to be found.
As far as the fly tying demonstration goes, you can see the schedule below. Aside from myself, Rooster Gibson (Hoot's Custom Flies and Guides), Ryan Walker (Ozarks Smallmouth Alliance) and Jarrod Mathena (The Fly Armory) will all be tying as well. There will also be vendors (myself included) selling a wide variety of fly fishing and fly tying equipment. New for this year is the fact that there will be an Iron Fly competition that pits competitors against one another in fly tying challenges. There will also be items and experiences auctioned off which include a fly tying combo, and a half day guided trip with me!
It would be a pleasure to see you at this event. Frontline Fly Fishing is an organization that promotes our beloved sport, participates in community service projects, and uses fly fishing/fly tying as a form of therapy for those that need it. This is the largest fundraiser that Frontline holds and all support goes a long way. Aside from all of that, it is going to be a fun time. When you get a bunch of fly fishers in the same room, there will be an abundance of stories, learning experiences, and laughter. If there is one thing that fly fishers like to talk about...it is fly fishing. I hope to see you there so we can revel about the sport that we love so much!
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