Flyfest 6 September 8th

[paxfish]

FlyFest VI is upon us. If you're intrigued by flyfishing, but haven't taken the plunge, this a is a great learning opportunity. It's free too!

September 8th is the date, just North of Solomons Island on the Patuxent River (my house.) Each year we have about 35 people and 12 boats. This year, we're opening up a bit more with an invite to CCA Southern Maryland Chapter.

Rain or shine barring hurricanes. The fish are in, and I saw our first spaniard of the season yesterday morning. In fact, we're throwing in a spanish mackeral contest this year, to see who land the greatest number on a fly. In support of this, we'll have a little clinic on the techniques we've learned over the last couple of years.

Please chime in with your attendance plans and whether you're bringing a boat.

We're starting at 12 noon. You can easily fish before that and we should be back out in the boats by around 2:30 or so. Bring a simple side dish. I'll provide chicken for the Bar-B-Que. And bring DRINKS!

Bring your used gear for a swap/sell table.

We'll be pairing up Novice and Expert Flyfishers during the BBQ.

Talk to your novice friends - it's a good opportunity to learn the basics for salt.

Special Events:
Volunteer here - We'll have some casting instruction , one way or another. Plenty of gear to try out as well.
Tying - What's your favorite? We'll have a couple of vises set up - bring some material and entertain us during lunch!
I'll give a quick talk on the spanish, and perhaps Mike or David can assist. They both had good success last season as well.

Who is Coming? These are the ones who confirmed in an earlier post....
Me (confirmed) (boat)
DF
Pilch
Boondoggle (boat)
DavidM
JMadert
Dave Sikorski (Likely boat)

Directions by Car:
-Rt 4 South towards Solomons
-Right at light on Mill Bridge Road in Lusby
-Go 1 mile
-Left on Turner Road
-Go 1 mile
-Left on Preston Drive
-Go to end - house 12179
cell 410-320-2286

We should be able to park in the driveway at either neighbor's house as well.

Directions by boat:
We're on Hellen Creek - 3 creeks North of the ramp on the Calvert County side. Go into Blount Cove on your left, about 1/2 mile up the creek. You'll see us there.

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[boondoggle]

I'll be there (boat)

[JMadert]

With your permission, Chris ...

I love Fly-Fest !!

Will be there. John Madert

[David M]

I'll be there Chris. David

[Dave Sikorski]

I can finally make it!!

boat if necessary.

-D

[CaptMikeStarrett]

Count me in with new boat.. And I will be bringing Counselor Andy Spence for a dawn patrol. Perhaps a run over to the Honga if the wind is down. I smell trout..

Capt Mike

[Flying Fish]

Chris, I'd like to join you again this year, plan to bring my boat weather permitting, otherwise will drive; would be happy to take a newbie or two out. If possible, I'd much like to do as I did 2 years ago, and transfer anyone who needs to get back to your place to another boat so I can head north, but it's not absolutely necessary.

David aka Flying Fish

[dpost2]

Wouldn't miss it for the world.
Boat.
Thanks in advance. You have a very understanding wife!

[chesbay]

Pax,
I'm in. Will probably be bringing my boat

[paxfish]

editing the original for the attendance list. I'll just keep updating with posts, I guess.


Me (confirmed) (boat)
DF
Pilch
Boondoggle (boat)
DavidM
JMadert
Dave Sikorski (Likely boat)
chesbay (boat)
dpost2 (boat)
flying fish (boat)
captmikestarrett (boat)

[kiko13]

Ouch! Have to miss it as we will be in VT that weekend (33rd anniversary)!

Ernie

[Paul M.]

PAX,

Put me down for a likely return, great time last year!

Paul M.

[The Old Man]

I'm gonna put the odds at 3:1 that I can make it...I'll know more that week.

You know I'd give my left one to be there....

[TimeFlies]

Count me in. I would love to meet someone down there in the early a.m for some fishing. Sound like a great time!!!

[paxfish]

A fine crew thus far:

Me (confirmed) (boat)
DF
Pilch
Boondoggle (boat)
DavidM
JMadert
Dave Sikorski (Likely boat)
chesbay (boat)
dpost2 (boat)
flying fish (boat)
captmikestarrett (boat)
PaulM
TheOldMan
TimeFlies

[Scott McGuire]

Chris,

I personally won't be able to make it to this fine event(a wedding :yawn: ), but I hope to send at least a few delegates of the Patuxent River Chapter of CCA.

I hope everyone has a nice time. Don't forget to take a lot of pictures, and try to avoid hooking fleshy appendages!

[Ladyfish]

This is the second year in a row that we can't make it. We'll be at the wedding...with Crowbait :eek2: Ken's doing the wedding photos.

[Redfish Bluefish]

Not sure if I can make it or not. I've got a 4:30 flight out of National. Could probably do a dawn patrol and then leave after lunch.

[Peltz]

Put me down as tentative, leaning towards probable. Thanks

[djones]

I've made almost all of these and plan to be there again this year. No boat but I'll bring beer. It's a great event.

[Steve00]

Chris--Pls count me in. Will be bringing a boat and "flyfishwhisperer." Had a super time the last two years. Thanks so much for putting on the event. Your wife must have a great sense of humor with all these flyflingers showing up at at your house every September.

Steve

[paxfish]

An Update. Awesome crew thus far:
Me (confirmed) (boat)
DF
Pilch
Boondoggle (boat)
DavidM
JMadert
Dave Sikorski (Likely boat)
chesbay (boat)
dpost2 (boat)
flying fish (boat)
captmikestarrett (boat)
PaulM
TheOldMan
TimeFlies
Flyfishwisperer
steve00 (boat)
djones
peltz
redfish bluefish
OneMoreCast

btw - Guys, Tony and I jumped a gang of 21 to 24" rockfish yesterday. They had trapped a big bait ball against the beach. Topwater madness in 2 or 3 feet of water! 30 minutes later, when that chaos was over, we started working several hours of non stop breakers of the same size.

If the winds are kind, these spots are possible locations for the afternoon of FlyFest.

http://www.myfishpix.com/gallery/data/500/breakersonshore.jpg

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[Cutter]

Chris,

I'm out again this year. Seems to always fall on a call weekend.

Hope you guys do well.

[Tissy Furnes]

Looks like I'm out. First day of soccer season and I'm the coach of my son's team. You all enjoy.

[Bill Couch]

Pax, would like to join you guys if its Ok. Would be bringing a boat as well.:thumbup:

[Winky]

I'm gonna try to make it...comin' up from the Norfolk area. I'm retired now ....no reason not too......Wink...

[paxfish]

Yeah! - It's looking good! I went out there this morning before work. Rockfish and blues were in the midst of a rampaging massacre of silversides, and I saw 2 spanish jumping clear.

The tide prediction for that day is looking good too - High tide around Noon, so the current should be a nice outgoing when we get out there around 2:30 or 3.

For those of you coming from a distance, I can offer tent space in the yard if you want to stay over the night before or after. Tying up to the pier is fine too.

Updated List:

Me (confirmed) (boat)
DF
Pilch
Boondoggle (boat)
DavidM
JMadert
Dave Sikorski (Likely boat)
chesbay (boat)
dpost2 (boat)
flying fish (boat)
captmikestarrett (boat)
PaulM
TheOldMan
TimeFlies
Flyfishwisperer
steve00 (boat)
djones
peltz
redfish bluefish
OneMoreCast
Bill Couch (boat)
Winky

[Jon Pund]

Sounds fun. I'm going to try and make it. No boat though.

[Barefoot]

Pax, Soccer schedule just came out, BF Jr has a game @Cove Point @ 10:20

Looks like I can make it.

[paxfish]

alright! This is looking great! Everybody cross your fingers for good weather.

Tide predictions are good, and the fish are definitely in!

[Salmo trutta]

It's going to be kind of tough for me to get my boat. Not 100% yet but I'd sure like to be. There's been some great reports from that area. I'd be in for some dawn patrol too. Or some evening patrol at least. I know it's tough to do both.

[dpost2]

Any boatless attendees up for a dawn patrol? I have a 19 CC with room for 1 or 2. Bmail me if you're interested.

[paxfish]

Jon - don't worry about it, come on down!

Hopefully this steers back out to sea. Look for updates here as the week progresses - I am optimistic.

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[Art77]

Sorry about being late, but I plan to attend. Had a great time in previous years. Thanks for putting this on. Just me, no boat.

[paxfish]

Alright - 28 people, 9 boats - about 3 per. Ought to be just about right!

Me (confirmed) (boat)
DF
Pilch
Boondoggle (boat)
DavidM
JMadert
Dave Sikorski (Likely boat)
chesbay (boat)
dpost2 (boat)
flying fish (boat)
captmikestarrett (boat)
Andy Spence
PaulM
TheOldMan
TimeFlies
TimeFlies' kid
Flyfishwisperer
steve00 (boat)
djones
peltz
redfish bluefish
OneMoreCast
Bill Couch (boat)
Winky
barefoot
salmo
Art77
Jon Pund

[CaptMikeStarrett]

I will be bringing a dawn patrol person as mentioned before. Andy Spence will be joining me for the day. I have room for another in the evening as I will be most likely running the boat.

A third can hop on mine for the evening but only two can fish with fly at a time.

I will bring dipping oil and bread as well as olives. Fresh parm cheese as well.

Capt Mike

[Bill Couch]

I will be coming down with my son and a buddy in his boat. With three already it would be a little crowded, wish I could accomodate someone.

Is there anything in particular we are lacking food wise?

[paxfish]

That's fine, Bill. I'll mark you as three people.

Food wise - bring your favorite side dish and some beverages to cover your crew. I've got a whole lotta chicken to cook.

btw Gang - Looking for a BBQ chef to man the grill for an hour or so around 11:30 while I hustle about getting everything in place. Volunteers?

[Salmo trutta]

I just somehow managed to work in a job in St. Mary's County on George's Creek on Saturday. It will only take me an hour or so but I have to be there at high tide (11-12ish). This way it pays the gas and pays me a days worth of work on a Saturday.. OVERTIME!!:clap: Or offset time so I can fish next week, mid week one day. And I still get to fish with someone on Saturday afternoon. I'll be there on my own around 1pm or so and ready fish the evening bite.

Capt Mike.... I like olives. :yes:

Chris... I will have another easy job in Leonardtown next week sometime. I ccould make a dawn patrol trip. Either that or I'll fish Cove Point from shore. I have private access.:D

[dpost2]

Pax,
I'll volunteer to BBQ.

Is there a particular channel that our group should use while on the water?

[Flying Fish]

Pax: If experience isn't needed, I'll be happy to man the BBQ for a while. I'm sure there'll be plenty of people who can do it for a while; you for sure will be able to get away.

FF