Fair Registration Closes July 27
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New Edition of The Loop Online
Read an interview with casting master Joan Salvato Wulff. Learn about the new interactive casting directory now online and surveys on the teaching experiences and program upgrades in CICP.
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IFFF and Council News
Greenlee Attends Heritage Days at Pennsylvania Museum
Saturday June 20th found fly fisherman converging on Allenberry Resort in Boiling Springs, PA over the weekend to celebrate the Commonwealth’s deep fly fishing heritage at the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum’s 13th Annual Heritage Day. Phil Greenlee president of The International Federation of Fly Fishers (IFFF) Ken Tidy President of Chesapeake Council, International Federation of Fly Fishers (IFFF), Dianne Tidy, Certified Casting Instructor presented the check to Tom Hoffmaster, President of the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum. The donation will support the construction of the Cathy & Barry Beck booth at the museum.
Florida Clubs Supports PHWFF
The Bradenton Yacht Club hosted the third annual PHWFF event on May 16, 2015 which provided some 30 veterans a day of fly fishing on the water. Florida captains, guides and boat owners provided boats for the. Area wide chapters of PHWFF and members of the near IFFF clubs (Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers, Suncoast Fly Fishers, and the Tampa Bay Fly Fishing Club) provided volunteers in each boat.
Casting Instructor Program
Regional EDP Events Continue to Attract
EDP members in the Northeast attended a one-day EDP event in Freeport, Maine on July 10
th. Rod McGarry organized the event which the North Eastern Council sponsored. The EDP faculty, Jim Valle and Macauley Lord presented the CI Examiner’s Training workshop in facilities made available by L. L. Bean. Read more>>
EDP sessions are planned during Fair in Bend. For more information
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Fair News
Registration Closes July 27 7:00 a.m.
Don't delay, register today. If you plan to attend please pre-register and purchase your workshops and meal tickets Meal tickets at the event will be very limited, so if you want to attend the President's Dinner, Auction Preview or the closing BBQ please purchase your tickets now.
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Fly Fishing Legend Attends the Fair
Joan Wulff will attend the Fair this year and provide fair-goers a special treat on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. She will give a casting demonstration at Pine Nursery Park. She'll also take questions, even challenges, during her hour-long presentation. Don't miss the opportunity to see this fly fishing great in action.
Host Families Available for International Visitors
Any international visitor attending the Fair may seek a host family to accommodate them during their stay. Anyone interested should contact IFFF Board Member
Kuni Masuda or local coordinator
Marv Yoshinaka.
Iron Fly Returns
The Iron Fly, is a live fly tying contest. Tying a fly in 8 minutes sounds simple, right? Not knowing the type of fly could be a bit of an issue. If you're up for the challenge please to participate and if you are up for a good laugh come watch the tiers.
Read the rules and learn the scheule>>
Casting Competition, Free Programs & More
Old Mill District Casting Course will host the Casting Competition, Casting Rendezvous and demonstrations. Click the following links to find out more information.
Old Mill District FREE activities,
One Hour Program-Seminars,
Casting Demonstrations,
Tying Theater and Iron Fly schedules .
All Things Fly Fishing Workshop Still Available!
There are still spaces available in the workshop lineup go
here to view the workshops. Workshop #33 All Things Fly Fishing – Two-day workshop is a great opportunity for men, women, and youth age 14-18. There are still a few spaces available.
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All Welcome at the Fly Tying Rendezvous!
The FLY SWITCH is one of the highlights of the Fly Tying Group Rendezvous. This an annual event on the Tuesday of the International Fly Fishing Fair which is scheduled this year on August 11. The festivities include auctions, raffles, food and camaraderie. Tickets are $35.00 and only available through pre-registration. Bring a dozen flies and enjoy the fun!
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