Hi, being local and having the opportunity to be at the July gathering, I want to share Mike's comments to those who will be attending for the first time.
It does not get any better than this for fly fishing in Central,PA. I spoke to Mike this morning and I will have my new Mcfarland 7'2" 4 wght
semi-parabolic rod matched to an Abel 0 reel for anyone wanting to cast, or fish with this combo. Several of the guys I have met and now can call friends, and
if there is anything one needs, I will be happy to help. Us locals love to share Central, PA with the fine folks on this forum.
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McFarland Spring Rod Gathering March 20, 21, and 22
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Posts: 64 (03/14/09 12:57:36) |
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Posts: 42 (03/14/09 16:50:05) |
Really looking forward to the roadtrip up to the Hook and Feather and meeting all of you. See all of you next week!
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Master Guide
Posts: 288 (03/15/09 07:37:09) |
Hey Jeff!
We think alike! I ordered a BG 0 from Abel on the 5th. I should be getting it any day. Mine will be Deep Green for obvious reasons! But that's okay! I'm sure I have a few reels around here that will look good on a McFarland rod! |
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Posts: 568 (03/17/09 06:05:00) |
...hey all... i just tripped over this thread... wow, great to see so many are attending... this will be great!!... as for your PA license, you may purchase it
at the hardware store up in the little town of millheim... it is only 3 miles north of Jonas' B&B where we will be staying... Tom, if you or anyone
else arrive via taxi, we'll drive you up there as I need to get mine as well... I was down there last week and spent sooo much time catching up with the
gang that I never bothered to fish... it was cold and rainy as well... see ya all in 3 days....... by the way, for any new-commers, you'll have a great
time even if the weather drops 3 ft. of snow... promise...
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Master Guide
Posts: 702 (03/17/09 08:11:49) |
bob4st wrote:sweet. I'm in for sure, now. Can't wait to put some faces with the avitars. <g> I wasn't sure if fishing will be the focus? or if we'll be too busy gawking at tackle and test-casting, and eating, and drinking, and such? So, thanks for the heads-up on the close-by source for a license. I may just wait 'till I get there to decide if I'm fishing, or not. Although, the weatherman says "Sunny and a high of 57d"; at least at this point. (I just checked...) Question: How early in the am do things get-going? Is 9:00 too early to arrive? (3hr. drive for me, it looks like.)
"From my observations I think that most of us spend too much time worrying about our tackle and too little time
learning the intimate characteristics of the fish and streams we fish most."
- Ray Bergman
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Posts: 569 (03/17/09 17:55:35) |
Hi Corlay... I've done the drive every which way possible from Syracuse and it always takes approx 5 hours... a guy has gota stop to get coffee and pee...
and it takes me 1 hour 10 minutes to get to Binghamton from Syracuse... therefore, i would plan on an easy 3.5 to 4 hours... ...three best ways from Bingo town
is south on Rt 81 to west on Rt 80 and get off at Lamar exit... but beware, nearly every time I do the Rt 81 route I wind up in some traffic jam around
Scranton... OR... drive Rt 17 west to Waverly and take Rt 220 alllllll the way to Rt 80 west and a few miles west on Rt 80 to Lamar Exit (overall, a very
pretty route in fall)... OR ... take Rt 17 west to Corning and go south on Rt 15 to west on 220, which will dead end into 80... take right onto Rt 80 and drive
only a few miles to Lamar Exit... go down into Lamar (Left off exit, I think that's Rt 64) a couple miles, another left to Tylersville (you'll drive
past Federal Hatchery)... up through the gap (Big Fishing Creek will be on your immediate right, carefully watch for horse and buggies, they are everywhere)...
right on Rt 880 up over the mountain... right onto 192... west a few miles and take left onto 880 again to continue south into Millheim ( Elk Creek will be on
your immediate left)... go straight through light in Millheim approx 3 miles to Coburn... you won't miss the B&B/Fly Shop as we'll likely be in the
middle of the sleepy narrow Main Street test driving glass and bamboo rods... Penns Creek will be 25 yards in front of you...
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Posts: 704 (03/17/09 19:03:57) |
Bob,
I had already planned to take the Waverly/Sayre (220) route, as I live a bit west of Binghamton. And plus it is a nice scenic drive that I haven't traveled on in about 20 years. And also, yeah, this summer anyway, there was lots of construction/delays around Scranton. I also was planning on skipping I-80 alltogether, and instead opting for the "Old PA Pike" (Rt.45w at Lewisburg). Yeah it may be more like 3.5hrs. ...
"From my observations I think that most of us spend too much time worrying about our tackle and too little time
learning the intimate characteristics of the fish and streams we fish most."
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Posts: 571 (03/17/09 19:32:39) |
...that's a nice peaceful route... and has more Duncan Donut shops on it as well... I look forward to meeting you and sharing some lies about fishing the
West Branch Delaware and the Beaverkill....... hmm, sure could use a corn muffin right about now...
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Master Guide
Posts: 714 (03/19/09 07:48:11) |
bob4st wrote:Note to Self: Hit the buffet table before Bob. <g>
"From my observations I think that most of us spend too much time worrying about our tackle and too little time
learning the intimate characteristics of the fish and streams we fish most."
- Ray Bergman
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Posts: 79 (03/19/09 08:28:26) |
Had the week from hell this week at work - really looking forward to this weekend! It's looking like I might be able to take off early
tomorrow am and hope to arrive mid-day. Looking forward to meeting some new folks, and seeing Mike, Jonas, Jeff, Bob and Duff again. The thought of standing
in a stream again sounds so good!
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Master Guide
Posts: 574 (03/19/09 18:52:05) |
...Hey Steve, great to hear you're going... not to worry my friend, I'll have plenty of worms and salted minnows this time... ain't gonna let no
cold water and sluggish trout slow us down... HA...
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Posts: 3176 (03/19/09 19:06:00)
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Bob...sadly I can't make the Gathering...but I hope to see a photo or two with this smile again...
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Master Guide
Posts: 575 (03/20/09 03:32:13) |
...Thanks Cameron... I'm tossing my gear in the car as we speak (err, read)... the weather looks like it will cooperate nicely... catch up with ya'll
soon... Goodmornin, Bob
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Posts: 137 (03/21/09 17:45:11) |
Would sure like to hear how it all went ... and would love to see as many pictures (with names) as possible.
Sorry I was not able to make (and so is Al) but hopefully we'll be there next year. Ken |
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Posts: 100 (03/22/09 19:57:39) |
you all don't care about the rest of us any more.
You're supposed to posting the pics you've taken with your Blackberries on the Twitter feed to this place. every 15 minutes |
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Posts: 476 (03/22/09 20:13:18) |
I recovered enough to head up to Mike's gathering for an over-night on Saturday. You all owe it to yourselves to make it to one of Mike's gatherings -
great people, great rods, great hospitality ... and did I mention thirty of the most beautiful filet mignons on the planet? It was just great to see so many
good friends again. Cameron, I'm sorry I didn't get a good shot of our Bob last night but I assure you he was looking very much like that first photo
around 1:00 AM last night.
 I'm sure many more photos and comments will be added
by others.
Scene of the party - The Feathered Hook B&B in Coburn, PA 
Happy Birthday Mike McFarland! 
Jgestar and SALtsh try out some classic glass ( McFarland Rods hats generously given to all attendees): 
Tom's toys: 
Mike breaks out the micrometer to measure some classics : 
Jonas' Toy Land: 
You've got to love Hardy! (A very popular poster on one of Jonas' fly shop doors) Hmmm, was this the reason I bought that Perfect yesterday? 
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Posts: 576 (03/22/09 21:00:30) |
...great pics duff... glad you made it... good to see you, john, tom, jeff, mike, steve, ezera b., etc., again... everyone had a great time... i think i gained
10 pounds from the fantastic meals...... well, it's been a long travel day... so it's bedtime for bobby... goodnight all...
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Posts: 3180 (03/22/09 21:20:23)
Administrator &
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Duff...thanks for the report and photos! Excellent...and made me wish I had been able to sneak out of the house for the weekend. Now I want to know how to
get a hold of one of those stellar looking McFarland Rod Company hats!
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Master Guide
Posts: 641 (03/23/09 03:22:23) |
great pix duff. i think you showed considerable self control only buying one at such a shop.
thanks. -mike |
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Sorry We didn't make it | ||
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Posts: 7 (03/23/09 04:07:02) |
Mike and Everyone
Sorry, we didn't make it, I was informed Friday afternoon that mandatory overtime was required Saturday. I am sure everyone had a great time. See you all next time The Wayfinder |
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