2010 Conclave Schedule

Revised: 09.08.10


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Thursday, September 30, 2010


8 am - 4 pm

Registration

Location: Ramada Inn


9 AM - 12 NOON

01. Ladies, Come Dip Your Toes in the CCI River with Diane Blair CCI

This is the class you gals have been waiting for. For ladies only. Taught by ladies, attended by ladies. No testosterone allowed. It is your chance to see what it takes to become an FFF certified casting instructor. This is not the usual get ready class. This is a primer to give you a feel for what is involved only. Low key, no pressure. One of the very best things about this class is that regardless of your commitment to being a certified casting instructor, Diane will make sure you leave a better caster than when you arrived. Win, Win!
Location: Cooper Park (Meet in Ramada Lobby)
Cost: $40

02. Mark Sedotti Demonstrates His Unique Streamers

Take a trip to the water with Mark Sedotti and he will demonstrate his trout streamer flies of his own design. These flies were originally engineered by Mark to target Northeastern saltwater species but Mark has found the flies to be his favorite for targeting big trout as well.  In this class you will learn what they look like, why they look like that, why they do what they do, and how to fish them.  Most of the flies you will see are featured in the Spring 2010 issue of Fly Rod & Reel Magazine. These are flies that do what many soft plastic baits do and work on the same strike triggering instinct. This is the new direction in which fly tying (and flies) is headed.  Don't miss it! 
Location: On Water TBD (Meet in Ramada Lobby)
Cost: $50/75 Non-Members


9 AM - 5 PM

03. Aquatic Entomology with Art Mazzier--Want to' catch more fish???

Here's your opportunity to shorten the learning curve! Nationally recognized expert, Art “Doc” Mazzier, great friend to the FFF and the Southern Council, has graciously agreed to amend his schedule in order to bring to you his in depth class on the bugs that big fish will leave cover for. Art's knowledge of entomology is nearly inexhaustible. He will lead you through a discovery and learning process that will elevate your understanding of the insects you have been encountering while fly fishing. But, Art is not just "a bug guy". He also happens to be an FFF Master Casting Instructor, certified since 1997 and a recognized expert fly tier, not to mention his considerable fishing/catching abilities. Your attendance at this session will insure you a well rounded and in depth understanding and should be considered by all serious fishers, fly tiers and conservationists. This class should be "required reading" for at least one member in each club, simply to help facilitate the implementation of stream team initiatives and to elevate your club's fly tying programs to a new level. This class is only offered once this year with a class size limit of 10, so don't miss this unique opportunity. You can log on to the Southern Council website for the enrollment form at the link below. Oh yeah, almost forgot.
Location: Upstairs Conference Room Ramada Inn
Cost: $ 50/75 Non-members


10 AM - 11:30 AM

04. Roll Casting Clinic with Robert Tabbert, CCI

Want to learn how to roll cast? Already know how? The course is designed to teach the basic roll cast. As the basic roll casting skill is mastered we can move on to more advanced roll casting skills. . Come on out, bring your favorite rod. Never roll cast before? Don't worry; you will learn the basic roll cast. Starting with how to set up the classic back "D" loop. Then how to perform the forward cast off the D loop. You will learn how and why to roll cast off your right and left side. How to roll cast up a sinking line or a soggy wet fly! We will go over the limits of a distance roll cast based on the line you are casting. Common roll casting errors will be demonstrated and corrections taught. Techniques for practicing roll casting on the grass will be discussed and demonstrated. If you already know the basic roll cast, you will be exposed to the skills that will allow you to control the size of your loops. and extend your distance roll casts. Roll casting is a versatile casting/fishing tool that will allow you to solve many of your water casting/fishing problems.
Location: Water TBD (meet in Ramada Lobby)
Cost: $50/75 Non-members


10 AM - 2 PM

05. Make & Take a Tote Bag or Pillow

Remember Me Quilt Shop is offering "make & take" projects at their store which is minutes from the Conclave. Come learn to make a handy totebag or pillow using tapestry fabric in fly fishing or woodsy motifs. No sewing experience is needed and the shop furnishes everything including the machines! Each project takes less than hour to make. And, you can decide to make one or both! Pre-registration recommended to help us determine interest. Come by the shop any convenient time between 10 am and 2 pm
Location: Remember Me Quilt Shop, 307 South Main #5. Phone 870-425-7670.
Cost: $10 class fee plus $15 materials fee for the tote bag and pillow.


10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON

06. Seven Simple Steps to Help You Catch Fish with Lori Sloas

This seminar is designed for fly fishers to identify productive water, rig effectively, cast efficiently as well as land fish successfully.
Location: Ramada Inn Conference Rm
Cost: $30


1 - 4 PM

07. Lee Davison Spey Class Continuing Education with Lee Davison

For CCIs, MCCIs & THCIs
Location: Amon Lake
Cost: $50

09. Fly Fish for Large River Smallmouth with John Johnson

This workshop will cover the equipment, flies and methods required to fly fish for large river smallmouth bass. Emphasis will be on catching large smallmouth bass near urban areas. Methods will be illustrated using numerous photographs and computer generated graphics. The workshop is based on an extensive data base that includes more than 1600 data points that has been maintained over a 15-year period. Variables that effect fly selection such as water clarity, weather, water temperature, time of day, time of year will be discussed.
Location: On Water TBD (Meet in Ramada Lobby)
Cost: $50/75 Non-members


1 - 5 PM

08. Drift Boat Basics with Ken Richards

Ken will familiarize you with the fundamentals of operating a drift boat from preparing to go, to actually launching, rowing and positioning your boat. He also covers the safety aspects of being on the water. If you are thinking you would like to see if drift boat fishing is for you, this is a great place to start! Participants will be able to row and fish from the boat. Footwear will get wet, so dress accordingly.
Limit: 10 — 2 per boat
Location: White River — Wildcat Shoals Access
Cost: $50/75 Non-members


2 - 4 PM

10. Tying BIG Streamers with Mark Sedotti

This is the tying of BIG flies. Really BIG flies. Flies that copy big baitfish. The kind big fish eat. Not 5 inches long. Not 6 inches long. But flies that are 8, 10, 12, 14 inches in length, and more. Patterns for stripers, muskies, Lake Trout, as well as truely "life size" Rainbow Trout "stocker" imitations for Largemouth Bass and huge Ozark browns.  Learn from the man responsible for the resurgence of the use of truly giant flies (primarily — and originally for him — for Northeast saltwater fishing). He made their use truely practical (for the first-time ever) by designing these beheamouth patterns so that they became very castible. This is a hands on tying instruction. Bring your tying equipment. Materials will be provided.
Location: Downstairs Conference Room — Ramada Inn
Cost: $25 / $35 Non-members


5:30 - 8:30 PM

Social Hour

Cash Bar Open
Location: Ramada Inn


5:15 – 5:35PM

Conclave Committee & Board of Directors Meeting

Ramada Inn Conference Room (Added 07.15.10)


6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Conclave Welcoming Dinner

Everyone is invited to enjoy dinner prepared by a hard working crew from Fort Worth Fly Fishers led by Les Jackson and Russell Husted. This is a great time to meet new friends and catch up with old ones. Donations gladly accepted.
Location: Ramada Inn (Revised 07.15.10)


7:00 PM

Outreach Committee Meeting

Get involved in Outreach. Theme of Outreach Luncheon is "Take a Walk on the Wild Side" (Added 07.15.10)

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Friday, October 1, 2010


8 AM - 4 PM

Registration

Location: Fairgrounds' Exhibition Hall

As always we will be offering casting and tying lessons Friday and Saturday during the Conclave. These will be FREE to FFF members and will be a $5 charge for non-members. This an excellent time to get a few new pointers. We will have sign up sheets at the registration desk for your convenience. Just come by and choose a time.


9 AM - 4 PM

Fly Tying Demonstrations, Commercial Exhibits, Silent Auctions and Raffle Drawings

Location: Fairground's Exhibition Hall


9 - 10 AM

11. Panhandle ‘poon with Captain Hugh “Unk” Smith

A free seminar with embedded Q&A covering the natural history and life cycle of the megalops atlanticus. Discussions include tackle, flies and techniques for fly fishing the magnificent yearly tarpon migration through Florida's Panhandle region of Florida. Includes "hands-on" large fish fighting demonstrations.
Location: C2
FREE

12. Leaders for Fly Fishing with Capt. Paul "Sodie" Sodaman and Craig "Professor" Phillips

Sodie and Professor demonstrate a method of constructing your own twisted (furled) leaders from ordinary monofilament fishing line. This isn't just a demonstration; you'll be provided cordage and string to tie the knots right along with us.
Location: C4
FREE


9 - 10:30 AM

13. Beginning to Intermediate Fly Tying with John Walther

Having shared his genuine character and love for all things fly fishing with a long list of organizations, John will provide you with a demonstration of the skills that every tier should have in their quiver. He will produce several styles of patterns that have proven themselves effective while sharing with you some very simple, practical techniques that will both simplify your life and enhance your skills. This class is geared for the beginning to intermediate tier and has been well received as such. If you are just getting your tying game on, don't miss this one.
Location: C1
FREE

14. Twelve Rookie Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with Lori Sloas

Common mistakes made by fly fishers on stream. This seminar will help participants understand the logic behind technical issues and how to avoid the pitfalls many of us make. This seminar will help you look more experienced on the stream.
Location: Seminar Room
FREE


9 AM - 12 NOON

15. Tying for Ponds with the Wilsons

Workshop cancelled due to Roxanne Wilson's upcoming surgery - 09.08.10

Learn to tie several patterns from Wilson's "Warm water Deadly Dozen" that will improve your arsenal for pond fishing. Some tying experience necessary. Bring your own vise and tools. Materials provided.
Location: C3
FREE


10 AM - 12 NOON

16. Games To Play With Your Flyrod Chuck Easterling, CCI, MCCI & BOG

Become friends with your flyrod, it enjoys your company and wants to spend more time with you.   This workshop will cover games you can play with your friend that will not only improve your casting, but will give you a better understanding of casting.  Participants should be able to double haul. 
Location: Casting Area
Cost: $10


10 AM - 12:30 PM

17. Sedotti Distance Class

This class is based on individual instruction in the group setting. I give you whatever instruction you personally need to become a better flycaster, and in turn increase your casting distance. Usually I won't have you change much from what is your normal cast, and whatever change I have you make will most likely be small, and easy to accomplish. That's a few small, easy changes that often result in big improvements. Join us and cast better and farther.
Location: Casting Area
Limit: 15
Cost: $10


10 AM - 3 PM

18. Gourd Painting & Embellishment

Come learn about the world of gourd fine art and create your very own masterpiece! Gourd artist Joyce Campbell will teach you how to prepare, paint and embellishment a trout-themed gourd of your choice using special pigments.
Pre-registration is required.
Minimum class size: 10
Location: Remember Me Quilt Shop, 307 South Main #5. Phone 870-425-7670.
Cost: $15 class fee plus cost of the gourd. All other supplies, including tools, pattern and paint pigments are included.


10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

19. Backyard Flats Training with Capt. Paul "Sodie" Sodaman and Craig "Professor" Phillips.

This program provides you with an introduction to the techniques needed to be successful on your first saltwater trip, or to brush up if you're just out of practice. It focuses on real world practice through shallow water fly fishing for Carp. Carp will help you learn or enhance your flats fishing skills before you head south for bonefish, permit, redfish, or tarpon. Approximately 40 minutes
Location: C4
FREE


10:15 - 11:15 AM

20. Johnson Dry Fly and Nymph Fishing for Trout

The program is based on dry fly and nymph fishing CD's being developed to support  Nymph and Dry Fly Fishing Pocket Guides.  It will cover primary surface foods, dry fly categories, Midwest and Western major mayfly hatches, nymph types and patterns. Also it will show fishing examples using pictures and computer graphics.
Location: C2
FREE


10:45 AM - 12:00 NOON

21. Knotless Connections for your Fly Line System

Emily Whitlock, with video help from Dave, will show you how the Whitlock Knotless Connection System can enhance your fly fishing skills. You'll learn how to connect your leader to your fly line with a knot-less connection that is even more reliable than your favorite knots and loop-to-loop connections. One of the many advantage of a smooth line system is reducing the casting tangles that knots and loops help create. Other connections possible with this system include backing-to-flyline, flyline-to-flyline, loops formed from the core of the flyline, flyline repair and more. This is a seminar that can quickly improve your flyfishing success.
Location: Seminar Room
FREE


11 AM - 12 NOON

22. Texoma on the Fly with Steve Hollensed CCI, MCCI

In this program, Steve Hollensed, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) licensed guide and FFF—CCI, shares his knowledge gained from years of searching out stripers and bass on Texoma with the fly rod. He will also discuss in detail his favorite pattern - the summer blitzes that run for miles. Topics covered include strategies, methods, and tackle that will make you more successful in your next pursuit of stripers on the fly.
Location: C1
FREE


11:15 - 12 NOON

51. Colorado Fly Fishing, High Mountain Streams and Back Country Canyons with Russell Husted

Location: C4
FREE
(Added 07.15.10)


11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

23. Fly fishing the South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho with Lee Davison

Join Lee as he takes you on a tour of the South Fork of the Snake, his home water. Lee operates Snake River Outfitters and spends his days guiding this beautiful stretch of water, so you can expect top notch information in addition to beautiful scenery.
Location: C2
FREE


12 - 2 PM

24. Women's Introductory Fly Casting Class with Diane Blair CCI

Come get first class instruction that will help those who have never cast or are just beginning this fun sport! For women only!
Location: Casting Area
FREE


12:15 - 12:45 PM

53. Putting Fiberglass in Its Place with Joe Cornwall

Fiberglass as a material for fishing rods emerged from the technology crucible of World War II. Initially a material for radio antennae, fiberglass’ irresistible worth came from its amenability to high volume manufacturing and predictable performance. It dominated the fishing industry for more than 40 years before the market moved to graphite. Was fiberglass abandoned too quickly? Why are some classic fiberglass fly rods commanding prices commensurate with top-tier contemporary thermoplastic super-sticks? And why are some manufacturers expanding their fiberglass selections some three decades since graphite seemingly became the unquestionable standard? Join www.flyfishohio.com publisher Joe Cornwall for this 30 minute exploration of the strengths, weaknesses and performance advantages delivered by fiberglass. After the seminar you’ll be able to cast examples of both classic and contemporary fiberglass fly rods of all sizes and weights.

Location: Seminar Room

FREE
(Added 09.04.10)


12:45 - 1:30 PM

25. Just Add Salt with Capt. Paul "Sodie" Sodaman and Craig "Professor" Phillips

This program covers the basics of saltwater fly fishing for the beginner or novice, focused on the Florida Keys. It covers the equipment you need to hit the salt flats, from rods and reels to wading boots and clothing. We discuss the fish you'll pursue; the “Big Three” of bonefish, permit, and tarpon, as well as overlooked species like sharks, barracuda, Jacks and anything else that will bite. Tides and their influence on the flats we fish is a vitally important piece of knowledge for saltwater anglers, and we discuss tidal flow and which fishes best. If you plan to head to Florida, Belize, the Bahamas, or any other tropical fly fishing destination, this seminar will be a great primer for you. Much of the information is applicable to the Gulf Coast redfish and speckled trout fishery as well.
Location: C4
FREE


1 PM - Finish

26. Jerry Clark Casting Games Ozark Fly Fishers

Try your skills at the casting pools. Who knows…you might win a trophy in both distance and accuracy casting.
Equipment: Will be provided.
Class Limit: Open
FREE


1 - 3 PM

27. Fishing Casts with Chuck Easterling, CCI, MCCI, & BOG and Art Mazzier, CCI, MCCI

Class is full and not available. (Closed 09.12.10)

This workshop will cover how to build a strong foundation to your casting and will include "analyzing your bio-mechanics", "your loops" and "how to establish a solid plan to improve through structured practice"
Location: Amon Lake (Meet at registration desk)
Equipment: Favorite fly fishing outfit
Class Limit: 10
Cost: $10


2 - 3 PM

28. Sedotti Casting Demo

Wanna' see a guy put a needle of a loop through a casting hoop at 80 to 100 feet?  How about the same guy flinging the equivalent of a small chicken, in fly form, a distance of 150 feet and more?  What if the fella would share some of his rod loading/unloading techniques so you wouldn't think it was just magic?  Then you should not miss Mark Sedotti's distance demo.  It is an amazing show.  (He has alluded to the possibility of showing us a couple "rodeo tricks" as well.  You'll just have to come see for yourself!)
Location: Casting Area
FREE


2:00 - 4:00 PM

50. Flower Arranging with Sally Zielinski

Sally Henry Zielinski has been a garden club member for many years. This is where she was introduced to floral design. It was an intriguing and intimidating experience working with arrangements ranging from massive, traditional designs to a small design made up of assorted greens using just one flower as a focal point. After being exposed to the work of many floral designers, she obtained a wealth of knowledge. Exposure is a wonderful teacher and in 2003, after several schools of study, Sally became an accredited flower show judge. She has been a Master Gardener for 15 years, and just received "Lifetime Membership" in that organization.

Sally was born in Bangor Maine, and at the age of 5, moved to New Jersey where she lived until moving to AR in 1989. A class in calligraphy triggered her attempt at poetry. She joined the Baxter County Poet's Association in 1995 and served as President of that organization for 9 years. In 2004, her book "Trips to the Attic" was published. This is a poetic compilation of childhood memories, nature, flowers, and animals.

Her lecture and demonstration "Trips to the Garden" will teach you:

  • how to extend the life of flowers - whether purchased or grown;
  • how to make beautiful designs with little cost and effort - from centerpieces to individual place settings; and
  • utilizing color, texture, and form in floral design.

This lecture will not be a hands-on design class, but rather a demonstration of various designs by the Instructor. Reference material will be provided. 90 Minute lecture with Q & A to follow.
Location: Ramada Inn Conference Room
Materials Fee: $20 Payable to Sally at time of class.
Limit: 15
FREE
(Moved and Updated 08.18.10. Revised 09.10.10)


2:15 - 3:15 PM

29. Intro to Warm Water Fly Fishing — Smallmouth, Largemouth , Panfish and Northern Pike with John Johnson

This Program will review the equipment, flies, and methods used to catch panfish, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and northern pike. Photographs and computer graphics will be used to illustrate methods.
Location: Seminar Room
FREE


2:45 - 4 PM

30. Fly Fishing Ponds with Michael Ames Changed 09.08.10

Workshop was to be taught by Terry and Roxanne Wilson but now will be taught by Michael Ames. Roxanne Wilson is scheduled for surgery, so she and Terry will not be attending the 2010 Conclave.

Think fishing a pond is easy? Not all ponds are created equal. Learn what makes a good pond and how to best take advantage of the circumstances. Get an understanding of where, when, and how to target bass, bluegill, and other species. Fly selections and presentations are discussed.
Location: C3
FREE


6:30 PM

Social Hour - Cash Bar Open

Come join the fun. Support the FFF Southern Council and take home some great deals.
Location: Ramada Inn


7:00 - 10:00 PM

Live Auction

Location: Ramada Inn

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Saturday, October 2, 2010


8 AM - 4 PM

Registration

Location: Fairgrounds' Exhibition Hall

As always we will be offering casting and tying lessons Friday and Saturday during the Conclave. These will be FREE to FFF members and will be a $5 charge for non-members. This an excellent time to get a few new pointers. We will have sign up sheets at the registration desk for your convenience. Just come by and choose a time.


8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

31. Wayne E and Catherine Moore Youth Conclave

Open to children under the age of 16. If your child is under the age of 10, we require that you accompany him to this activity. Fly tying and casting instruction will be at the Fairgrounds in the morning. Lunch is provided at the fairgrounds. Each child must bring a hat, sun screen, and sunglasses.

Requirement: registration and permission slip signed by a parent or guardian prior to the outing. Permission slips available at the registration desk. Car-pooling is advised. For liability reasons, parents — please make arrangements for your child to get to and be returned from Dry Run Creek. We do not assume responsibility.

9:00 AM - Tying and Casting Session, located in C1
12 Noon - Lunch provided
12:45 PM - Depart for Dry Run Creek
4:30 PM - Youth Conclave concludes.

Class Limit: Open
FREE (Pre-registration required)


9 AM - 4 PM

Fly Tying Demonstrations, Commercial Exhibits, Silent Auctions and Raffle Drawings

Location: Fairground's Exhibition Hall

Photography Contest Display

Location: Fairground's Exhibition Hall


9 - 9:45 AM

32. Midwest Big Game Fly Fishing – Techniques for Catching Carp, Catfish and Wipers in the Midwest — Capt Paul "Sodie" Sodamann and Craig "Professor" Phillips.

Trout anglers may spend their lives looking for a single 5 pound fish, but Midwest anglers have access to several species of fish that may average OVER 5 pounds.  We'll provide you with the "when, where and how" techniques for catching some of the best fighting fish in freshwater on a fly rod.   Approximately 40 minutes.
Location: C4
FREE


9 - 10 AM

33. "Tsimane Gold" - Wild Golden Dorado in the Bolivian Jungle

Dave & Emily Whitlock take us by plane, dugout canoe and foot into Bolivia's gorgeous and remote upper Amazon Jungle. On trout-like rivers they challenged, with flyrods, the world's most outstanding freshwater gamefish – the magnificent Golden Dorado. Dave states that "this was the most challenging and exciting fly fishing I ve ever experienced in my 66 years of fishing! These stunning beauties, which we sight-fished to and averaged 15 pounds, with our largest at 33 pounds, when hooked would leap skyward 8-12 times, burn-out our backing and test every skill we had!" This is a must-see presentation.
Location: Seminar Room
Cost: $5

34. Spey Casting Demo with Single Hand and Switch Rods — Lee Davison, CCI, MCCI & THCI

This class highlights the benefits of adapting spey casting techniques to conventional fly fishing situations to enhance your casting toolbox. The class will also address modern “switch rods” and hybrid rods and why they have a niche in fly fishing. This session should open up a new horizon for “freestyle casting” that will make you a more effective fly fisher.
Location: Casting Pool
FREE


9 - 11 AM

35. Understanding Macroinvertebrates, Water Quality and Setting up a Stream Team with Mark Van Patten

Cancelled due to work scheduling conflict. (Updated 08.18.10)

Every serious fly angler should attend this workshop. Have you every wondered what a prince nymph or a gold ribbed hares ear nymph is supposed to imitate? They mimic actual aquatic insects. These insects are called macro invertebrates and three of the most popular are Stoneflies, Mayflies and Caddis Flies. These tasty morsels are not only fish food but their presence in a stream indicates good water quality? This workshop will include some classroom time to familiarize you with macro invertebrate community and some hands on sampling to capture, identity and evaluate the water quality of a stream. Once you have had this experience you will find yourself rolling rocks in every stream you fish, allowing you to make a quick assessment of the water quality. Not to mention improving the possibilities for success with a fly rod on unfamiliar water.
Class Limit: 15 — Pre-registration required
Location: C2
Cost: Fee: $5/$10 Non-members


9 AM - 12 NOON

36. Introduction to Fly Tying — Maryann Townsend

Ladies (and gents) – have you ever wanted to learn to tie your own fly in a non-intimidating atmosphere, but did not have the equipment or know where to start? Maryann Townsend's Fly Tying course is the course for you. In this course we will be covering the basics of fly tying. We will also discuss the different types of flies and when and where to use them. The fee for this course covers the cost of basic supplies and tying equipment including a vise for you to take home to continue to expand your new talent of tying your own flies. Maryann teaches fly fishing and fly tying at the college level, is an FFF Certified Casting Instructor and has done fly tying demonstrations for Bass Pro Shop, Feather Craft, FFF Southern Conclave and Ozark Fly Fishers in addition to teaching tying and casting classes for Bass Pro Shop. So come on in and let her help you learn to fill your own fly box, one bug at a time.
Location: C3
Materials Fee:$35 (a $65 value)
Class Limit: 15 — Pre-registration required (07.20.10)

Cost: FREE


9:30 AM - 12 NOON

37. Sedotti Distance Class

This class is based on individual instruction in the group setting. I give you whatever instruction you personally need to become a better flycaster, and in turn increase your casting distance. Usually I won't have you change much from what is your normal cast, and whatever change I have you make will most likely be small, and easy to accomplish. That's a few small, easy changes that often result in big improvements. Join us and cast better and farther.
Location: Casting Area
Limit: 15
Cost: $10


10:15 - 11:00 AM

38. The Nation's First & Only Fly Fishing Trail with Alex Bell

Come discover the location, origin, types of water, and development of the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail & Map which Alex helped to create. A long time educator (former teacher, coach, and high school Principal, as well as being a Certified Adaptive Casting Instructor with Adaptive Fly Fishing Institute) Alex, is sure to be informative with is presentation and question & answer time.
Location: Seminar Room
FREE

55. Kayak Fishing Demonstration by Diablo Paddle Sports (Cancelled 09.30.10 due to illness.)

Come on out and test paddle Diablo's cool kayaks! See if you like them! Amon's Lake is out Hwy 5, South about 10 minutes from the fairgrounds.
Location: Amon's Lake
FREE


10:30 AM - 12 NOON

39. Leaders for Fly Fishing with Capt. Paul "Sodie" Sodaman and Craig "Professor" Phillips

We demonstrate a method of constructing your own twisted (furled) leaders from ordinary monofilament fishing line. This isn't just a demonstration; you'll be provided cordage and string to tie the knots right along with us.
Location: C4
FREE

40. Antique Bamboo Fly Rod Road Show with Harry Boyd and Company.

Do you have an old bamboo rod you bought at a garage sale and have no idea what it is or what it is worth. Well, this is your opportunity to stump the experts. Our good friend Harry Boyd has assembled a crack staff of experts in order to enlighten you if at all possible. Bring your bamboo in and see if the fellas can clear up your mystery. It should prove to be fun!
Location: Stage
FREE


11 AM - 1 PM

Outreach Luncheon

Come enjoy a great lunch then get some great bargains at the Outreach auction. Location: Van Mater Center
Cost: $16

41. Dutch Oven Cooking — Dennis Slane

This is a fun way to cook on your next camping/fishing trip. Come learn the basics from a master! No experience needed and you get to eat what you cook!
Location: Fairgrounds
Cost: $12


11:15 - 12 NOON

52. Fishing Texas Tailraces with Russell Husted

Location: C2
FREE
(Added 07.15.10)


12 NOON - 2:30 PM

42. Adapting Spey Casting Techniques to Improve Your Fishing Ability with Lee Davison, CCI, MCCI & THCI

This class highlights the benefits of adapting Spey casting techniques to conventional fly fishing situations to enhance your casting toolbox. The class will also address modern "switch rods" and hybrid rods and why they have a niche in flyfishing. This session should open up a new horizon for "freestyle casting" that will make you a more effective fly fisher.
Location: TBD
FREE


12:15 - 1:15 PM

43. A Simple Approach to Fishing Soft Hackles with John Berry

This is a comprehensive overview of when where and how to fish soft hackle flies. Topics include fly selection, fishing technique, proper rigging and the best ways to choose water to use them. This seminar will also include information on rigging and fishing multiple fly rigs.
Location: Seminar Room
FREE


12:30 - 2 PM

44. Frugal Fly Fishing: Chile On Your Own with Norm Crisp

Would you like to fly fish Chile without spending your children's inheritance? It can be done. Norm Crisp will give you practical tips, based on his several years of experience, on how to fly fish Chile on your own for less than $100 a day.
Location: C3
FREE


1 - 1:45 PM

45. The Skinflint's Guide to the Florida Keys with Capt. Paul "Sodie" Sodaman and Craig "Professor" Phillips

This program will provide you with ways to fish the vaunted Florida Flats without a guide and without breaking the vacation budget. We'll show you where to camp, eat and wade fish to get the most out of your fishing dollar while you chase bonefish, tarpon, barracuda, sharks, and maybe even permit. Bring your Key's map, because we're going to tell you EXACTLY where to park your rental car to access fishable flats. Approximately 40 minutes
Location: C4
FREE

49. The Nation's First & Only Fly Fishing Trail with Alex Bell

Come discover the location, origin, types of water, and development of the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail & Map which Alex helped to create. A long time educator (former teacher, coach, and high school Principal, as well as being a Certified Adaptive Casting Instructor with Adaptive Fly Fishing Institute) Alex, is sure to be informative with is presentation and question & answer time.
Location: Seminar Room
FREE


1 - 2 PM

46. Sedotti Casting Demo

Wanna' see a guy put a needle of a loop through a casting hoop at 80 to 100 feet?  How about the same guy flinging the equivalent of a small chicken, in fly form, a distance of 150 feet and more?  What if the fella would share some of his rod loading/unloading techniques so you wouldn't think it was just magic?  Then you should not miss Mark Sedotti's distance demo.  It is an amazing show.  (He has alluded to the possibility of showing us a couple "rodeo tricks" as well.  You'll just have to come see for yourself!)
Location: Casting Area
FREE


1:30 - 2:30 PM

54. "The FFF — Where we are and where we are going"
with FFF National Chairman of the Board, Philip Greenlee (Added 09.08.10)

Location: Seminar Room
FREE

47. Fly Fishing the Cumberland River with Kim Smith - CANCELLED DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS! (Updated 08.30.10)

Let lifetime fly fisher, guide, outfitter and FFF certified casting instructor Kim Smith, take you on a fly fishing trip to the awesome Cumberland without ever leaving the fairgrounds. He will cover the history of the Cumberland River trout fishery, equipment and flies, and fishing techniques. This includes access points for both wading and boat launching, lodging and camping, so you can find your way on your own. Generation flows and how it effects your fishing, and a general overview of the fishery are included. He's coming all the way from Salem, Indiana, so you won't want to miss it!
Location: Seminar Room
FREE


2:30 - 3:30 PM

One last event remains without conflicts to interfere with the fun that will be experienced by one and all. Review workshop 48 and make your plans to watch or participate!!!

48. Fly Fishing Games

Plan your team now & begin training!

This is a 4-person team event to showcase the skills of the fly fishers — men and women — in a club. Each club should have a name and some "distinctive" outfit or apparel item. This is not your average somber fishing event. We expect cheering, laughing and hollering throughout this event. Cheering sections are encouraged. Multiple teams are allowed from each club, but there are NO "B" teams. Each team will represent its club. Teams combined from multiple clubs (such as a Southern Council Board or Guest Speakers Team) are allowed, but they have to fight it out over who gets the trophy. Dueling tungsten bead heads on an 8wt at 50 feet will be the decider.

The 4 skills represented are:

  1. Rod building
  2. Knowledge of knots
  3. Fly tying
  4. Casting

The event goes as follows:
There are 4 stations starting with the rod building. The stations are separated but accumulative, i.e. when one person finishes the task at his or her station, that person must hand off all of their materials to the next person, and (this is important) give the next person a high 5. This is to ensure that there is contact between the team members. If someone is handicapped and cannot quickly move to the next station, a designated runner is allowed. If there is no high 5 within 5 seconds of completing hand-off, there is a twenty (20) second penalty given to the team.

Yes, this is a timed event. The team with the best overall time wins. However, it is envisioned that this will be a side-by-side race to the death finish. And, as mentioned above, there are time penalties for specific violations of the rules. However, the judges can be bribed by inviting a young person under 18 who has never fly fished on an all expenses paid guided trip on an Arkansas river. This will not get you any fewer points, but the judges will think it's cool.

Station One — Rod Building

At this station, a Rod Wrapper will take an 8&6" two piece 5wt rod of their choice (team supplied) and "finish it." Teams will supply their own rod and have it ready to go. This will entail wrapping on (with at least 10 wraps of thread each) the final two, single-footed guides and then gluing on the tip top. Guide positions can be pre-marked but no power driven tools are allowed. Team members supply their own tools and thread. This is hand wrapping. Hot-melt glue guns are allowed for the tip top.

The wraps do not have to be glued, but if it comes undone after handoff, there is a 60-second penalty and the rod must be returned to the rod table for re-wrap. Super glue is allowed.

There is a 5-second penalty for each wrap not accomplished (i.e. if there are 7 wraps on one guide and 9 on the next, then there is a 4X-second penalty to the team).

Also, remember to align these guides right or you will mess up the caster.

When finished, the rod builder or designated runner will take the whole rod to station number two and pass off with.

Station Two — Reel assembly

At this station a reel and line are put together. The Reel Assembler will attach 50 measured feet of 20 lb backing to the reel with an arbor knot. Next they will attach a WF5 line to the backing with a nail knot. Next, a nail knot is used again to attach a 7' 3X leader to the fly line. Finally, 3' of 4X tippet will be added with a surgeons knot. The total leader/tippet length must be at least 9' long when finished (i.e. add a little bit more than 3' of tippet). 5 seconds will be added to your time for each inch under 9' feet. You can put this all together in any order you want and reel the whole line up at any time, but you must go to the judges station where the judge will measure from the nail knot on the fly line to the end of the tippet for the required 9'. The Reel Assembler will then put this reel on the rod, thread the line through the guides and deliver this to the next station with a high-5 for the hand off.

If any of your knots come undone after hand-off, then there is a 60-second penalty and the rod and line must be returned to the Reel Assembler to fix it.

Station Three — Fly Tying

At station three, the Fly Tyer will open an envelope. In that envelope is a recipe and the materials for a fly. Using his or her own vise and thread (black preferred, but Nebraska Cornhusker Red is pretty cool too), the Fly Tyer will tie the fly indicated on the recipe.

When the first fly is finished, the Fly Tyer must tie the fly to the tippet using any knot he/she chooses. Whatever the knot just make sure it will hold. The Fly Tyer will then cut the hook at the bend. This will enable the caster to cast in the grass. The Fly Tyer or designated runner will then take the assembled rod, reel and fly to station 4. Again, there must be a high-5 at hand-off or the 20 second penalty applies.

It is not required to glue the fly, but if the fly comes undone or becomes lost before the end of the contest, the Fly Tyer must tie a new fly. This will start when the fly rod is returned to Station 3. There will also be a 60-second penalty. The judge will hand the Fly Tyer an envelope for fly #2 and this WILL NOT be an easy fly.

Station 4 — Casting

At station 4, the Caster will cast to three targets. The first cast is a bow-and-arrow cast to a target at 20' from you knees. The target will be a 2' circle. The fly must land in the circle. No drags are allowed.

The second cast is to a 1' target at 30&##9;. Standard cast, no drags allowed. The fly and line must be airialized between each attempt. Problem is, this 1' circle is behind a 10" board. The line may touch the board, but the fly has to land in the circle without a drag.

Final cast is through a hula hoop at 40'. The bottom of the hula hoop stands at 5&##9; above the ground. As soon as your fly goes through the final hoop, the caster must high-5 each member of his team (designated runners included or standing in) at his casting station. The team will then shout the team name. Time will stop then and penalties will be added.

Fastest time gets the prize. If allowed, the rods can be raffled off with donations going to their favorite charities.

Location: Main Exhibition Hall
FREE


5:30 - 7:30 PM

Social Hour - Cash Bar Open

Location: Ramada Inn


6 - 8:30 PM

2010 Southern Council Awards Banquet

Location: Ramada Inn

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Sunday, October 3, 2010


8 - 9 AM

General Membership Meeting

Council members are welcome and encouraged to attend. The by-laws changes will be presented and voted upon. The proposed change affecting the Council officers will occur at this meeting.

Location: Fairgrounds' Exhibition Hall


9 AM - Finish

Board of Directors' Meeting

Council officers a are required to attend. All club presidents and/or their representatives are encouraged to attend. All members are welcome.

Location: Fairgrounds' Exhibition Hall

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Chris and Carol Jackson
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c/o Riverside Retreat
205 River Valley Trail
Norfork AR 72568

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