NORTHEAST FIBERGLASS FLY RODDERS FARMINGTON RIVER GLASS CLAVE 2009

Re: NORTHEAST FIBERGLASS FLY RODDERS FARMINGTON RIVER GLASS CLAVE 2009

feeds@yuku.com (archfly) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:57:57 GMT

Hi Andy,

It's true that Russ used my extended lami. He told me he liked it and that it flexed more than the rods he was used to! And he was casting my WF4 which I thought was a little overlined for that rod. What do I know, I am still amazed when I can hit the water with my fly casts. I will get some pictures up of the rod by noon tomorrow.

John

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feeds@yuku.com (Andymanyankee) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:06:09 GMT

Hello
John it was great to see you again !
The river was really fishing well I got a gorgeous Brookie Saturday night I unhooked him and as I was fumbling with the camera I dropped the fish and it swam away !
Your Lami Rod Build was the prettiest I have ever seen you are a true craftsman !
The Rod cast super wasn't the fellow that won second place in the cast off Russ M whom had never cast glass before casting your Lami ?
Would you post a photo of the rod the...

Re: NORTHEAST FIBERGLASS FLY RODDERS FARMINGTON RIVER GLASS CLAVE 2009

feeds@yuku.com (archfly) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:22:53 GMT

Thanks Andy for hosting a great clave! I had a great time, caught 3 nice fish too (sorry, no pictures), and met some nice people. I enjoyed casting your rods and appreciated your comments on my 7'9" custom Lami build. I also enjoyed talking to our sponsors-they deserve our patronage.

John

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feeds@yuku.com (caddis4) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:32:27 GMT

I too am "blue". So sorry I could not get away to attend the clave. I was so looking forward to fishing the Farmington and sharing the time with friends..old and new alike. Hats off to Andy and sponsors - looks like it was a great gathering. Again, wish I could have been there.
Lou
P.S. I didn't know there were stripers in the Farmington.

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feeds@yuku.com (Andymanyankee) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:18:57 GMT

Hello
No need to be blue .
I bet your local streams are fishing super right now.
These events are allot of work but the comradery we share is worth the trouble.
I did miss your presence as that of many of the others that attended our first ever Clave we had on the Deerfield.
Hopefully next year we can all get together !
Tight Lines Your Friend .
Andy M

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feeds@yuku.com (ratfacedmcdougal) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:47:39 GMT

Am I Blue? Yes It's true....
Looks like the Clave was an excellent one. Quite an arsenal of rods on display.
Good job Andy and to all who were there. I'm in for next year, I'll just have to work it in. One way or another. After all, the last I went to, one fell on my wife' birthday and she's almost over that. So as long as it isn't on 6/23, I'll be there.
Tight lines and '10 Clave loops.
RFMcD

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feeds@yuku.com (OLD YANKEE) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:55:29 GMT

Hello Fred
I would not recommend doing it on the Farmington Next Year .
The idea is to change locations so we get a sampling of the Northeast fishing locations.
I would recommend the Housatonic if it need be in Connecticut it has Camping right on the river a much larger campground and there are
shops that could help sponsor the event.
Why not New York ?
Tight Lines and Sampled Loops
Andy M

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feeds@yuku.com (fred1369) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:45:29 GMT

Andy, if you're passing the torch... I'll take it. I think the Farmington would be the ideal location in the Northeast, campgrounds and access to the river. I could find some additional sponsors. Let me know, I could make this BIG!
-Fred

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feeds@yuku.com (OLD YANKEE) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:12:31 GMT

Hello
Fred thanks for the kindness the rods will speak for themselves, I am reluctant to give my impression as I am biased.
Guys one of you need to take on the next Northeast Clave I helped Lou with the first one On the Deerfield, I organized this one.
The next one I just want to attend !
If one of you step up I will be glad to pass on my insights and help you get started however.
An Oak Orchard Clave might be in order ??????????
The key is a sponsor !!
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feeds@yuku.com (fred1369) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:44:08 GMT

I was there at the glassic... it was a good group of people and the fishing was excellent. Fishing to educated fish on the Farmington is an experience everyone should do. The Farmington has excellent hatches and it's your best bet for trout over 20" in the northeast. The water is wonderfully cold, 49 degrees at the west branch. Andy, if you need help organizing another clave for next year, let me know. I would be more that entusiastic to help. I should of gathered up more of my rods...

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feeds@yuku.com (corlay) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:45:22 GMT

Nice going Andy!
sorry I missed it.

if this becomes an annual thing,
I'll try and make it next year.

Looks like youse Guys had a blast...
(and nice weather!)

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feeds@yuku.com (jgestar) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:18:22 GMT

Algyros,

Welcome to the Fiberglass Flyrodders! I'm glad you decided to post!

Keep an eye open for the next Texas Glassic. The event last fall had a ton of classic glass rods to play with. Hopefully we will have some other events cropping up around the country too. But it looks like we missed a good one with this Northeast Glass Clave.

Tom

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feeds@yuku.com (Algyros) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:48:04 GMT

I'm a new member, although I've been communicating with Andy for a while. I was wondering if Clave participants could share their impressions of Andy's new Reed series. I'd especially appreciate comparisons with rods with which I might be familiar (McFarland, Steffen, etc.). Many thanks.

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feeds@yuku.com (Cameron) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:06:54 GMT

Snook and OLD YANKEE...thanks for posting photos of the Clave! Looks like a grand time was had by all.

These local claves really end up being a wonderful time for all those that attend.

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feeds@yuku.com (OLD YANKEE) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:47:48 GMT

Hello
First I want to thank Jammie and Sabrina McAllister owners Mcallisters fly shop for sponsoring this event.
They arranged the discounts at the local Inn and shops ,they secured the fair grounds for the clave,they took out the insurance needed to use the fair grounds,they hand tied the prizes for the casting competition,they supplied discounted fly assortments to the clave attendees and much more !!!
Without the McAllisters this event would not have been possible !
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Re: NORTHEAST FIBERGLASS FLY RODDERS FARMINGTON RIVER GLASS CLAVE 2009

feeds@yuku.com (Snook65) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:00:20 GMT

I was using a stripping guard aka "finger condom."

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feeds@yuku.com (JeffSod) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:10:54 GMT

Thanks for sharing some photos. I really would like to have attended and appreciate Andy's efforts for putting together even though I wasn't there. Thats a sweet looking brown.

Is that blue finger wrap abrasion protection from that Sci Angler Sharkskin?

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feeds@yuku.com (Snook65) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:27:23 GMT

Hey Everyone,

If you weren't at the Glass Clave at the Farmington, you definitely missed a great time. We had a blast hanging with the other glass heads and the fishing was outstanding.

Thank you to all of the participants and sponsors, but a major thanks to Old Yankee for organizing this event!

Here are a couple of pics of the casting competition and a few others from the weekend that may be of interest.

Tight Lines,

Snook

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feeds@yuku.com (OLD YANKEE) — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:26:52 GMT

Hello
Tom you will be there in spirit !
One of my fondest memories is the day we spent fishing on the Farmington.
I will give you a call if I come across any offerings.
Tight Lines and Spirited Loops
Andy M

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feeds@yuku.com (jgestar) — Wed, 27 May 2009 07:11:59 GMT

Good luck! I wish I could be there.

Tom

NORTHEAST FIBERGLASS FLY RODDERS FARMINGTON RIVER GLASS CLAVE 2009

feeds@yuku.com (OLD YANKEE) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:24:30 GMT

Hello
As some of you know I have been busy putting together a Northeast F.F.R. Glass Clave for this spring.
I have been working with Sabrina and Jamie McAllister of McAllister's Fly Shop in Riverton C.T. in planning this event.
Sabrina and Jamie are members of the Riverton Merchants Association and have approached several of the local Restaurants, the Deli ,the town of Barkhamstead and the People at the Riverton Inn to welcome the Fiberglass Fly Rodders...