The Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s show is not just about fly fishing — it’s far more. Hunting, spin fishing, outdoor equipment, and all that comes with it are on display. As such, fly fishermen often don’t think this is a “show for them”. What many don’t know is there’s plenty of fly fishing related stuff.
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The folks at The Bear’s Den are at it again with their fly fishing expo. Held this Saturday, February 22nd, this year the show is doing triple duty: fly fishing expo, 25th anniversary celebration, and host of the Fly Fishing Film Festival. Full lineup of events in the post.
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The Fly Fishing Film Tour (f3t) 2014 is coming to the Bear’s Den fly shop on February 22nd. Well, close — it’s being hosted by the Bear’s Den at the Taunton Inn and Conference Center. The info is not yet on the Bear’s Den website, but follow the link below to buy a ticket today and to watch a bunch of trailers.
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This is the last weekend to visit James Prosek’s beautiful and eclectic art show at the Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy in Andover, MA. Go while you can — James’s paintings are truly beautiful. Below are some samples from the exhibit. Below that art some more details. With the Marlborough show a few weeks away, and large drifts of snow on the ground, you’re not going fishing this weekend. So go see James’s art.
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the Marlborough Fly Fishing show — New England’s premier winter fly fishing show — is fast approaching. It’s time to put it on the calendar and buy tickets.
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A few days ago, I got the below in the my inbox: an invitation to the Cheeky, the Boston-based reel manufacturer, for their annual Cape Cod schoolie tournament. I’ve yet to attend, but judging from the video, this is guaranteed to be a fun time, with decent prizes. Plus, the guys behind the company, Peter and Ted, are good guys. Go if you can — but don’t wait to enter. Space will fill up quickly!
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In case you were looking for an excuse to talk fly fishing, here’s three more: Lefty Kreh, Steve Rajeff, and Kelly Galloup. If you need more, check your pulse. Here you have a trout expert, a world class caster, and one of the world’s most celebrated fly fishermen.
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Many of you have already heard, but the downtown Boston Orvis location will soon be shutting it doors. For those who work or live downtown, this is bad news, regardless of what you think of the large fishing company.
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In my last post about the New England Spey Clave II, I promised more updates when more information became available. Today’s the day when a list of vendors, demos, and fly tyers was released. All told, it looks like it’s going to be a great event. See below, or see my old post on this topic for more.
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