Hacklebarney Fly Fishing School

Bill Sjovall emailed me and reminded me that we are doing the Hacklebarney Fly Fishing School this May 3rd and 4th at the Hackettstown Hatchery.  To sum this up, there is simply no better way to be immursed into fly fishing.  This two day school will have you casting better, knowing the tackle you need, knowing trout feeding habits and much more.

This is the best thing for that buddy of yours who has always said he wants to learn more about getting into the sport.

Great instruction, a great price and a location that cant be beat.  What are you waiting for? Space is limited, so book today!

 

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Banquet this Saturday - New Venue

Hey folks, if you missed the email, the restaurant we have had the banquet at the past few years, Il Giardino, totally dropped the ball.  We had the basement room reserved, and the new owners decided to renovate and not mention it.  Shame on them!  I  won't be going there again, ever.

Your board of directors scrambled, and the good news is we kept the date, and found another spot.  The Exchange in Rockaway.  We look forward to building a new legacy with this restaurant.  It doesn't hurt that they have 26 beers!  I'll take one of each please!

The Exchange is at 160 East Main Street in Rockaway.  Their number is 973-627-8488, if you happen to need it.  

Otherwise, we'll see you at 6pm, dinner is served at 7:30.  Bring your wallets and appetite.

 

 

Congrats to John Montefusco!

Congrats to John and family for making the list of NY State Maple Syrup Producers Association.  Everyone is confident that his company, Our Woods Maple, will be making some of the best syrup in the state in short order.

Now if you'll just cough up some free samples, you cheap-o, well be all set!

Seriously, congrats Montefusco clan!

March 1st Banquet-the prizes

Man, we outdid ourselves this year; well, Montefusco did.

We have some of the best prizes for auction in recent memory.  If these items dont make your casting hand shake, let me know, as Ill be happy to slap the stupid off you.

Just check out this list of offerings...

SILENT AUCTION (8)

1.    Dick Hepper Framed Salmon Fly

2.    Dick Hepper Flies – Box 1

3.    Dick Hepper Flies – Box 2

4.    Starbuck’s Basket

5.    Wine Basket 

6.    Seasonings Basket

7.    JP Ross Fly Box 

8.    JP Ross Fly Box

 

LIVE AUCTION (11)

1.    John Marci NJ Wild Trout Trip

2.    Bill Sjovall Guided Surf Trip

3.    Jeff Kurt Personal NJ Trout Tour

4.    Hand made Fly Box with Hepper flies

5.    Hand made Fly Box with Hepper flies

6.    Guided Steelhead Trip

7.     Guided Striper Trip

8.    DeBruce Club (on the pristine Willowemoc river) Tri

9.    8 ft J Marci Bamboo rod

10.   Matt Grober personal fly tying instructional session

 

There is something for everyone.  So mark your calendars and bring tons of cash, so you can bid heavily and buy me some beers.