The NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo was held this past weekend. Shop employee Lou V. was on there and captured some pictures for all to see. Early estimates indicated another crowd of over 1,400 attended the 2009 Expo. One surprise attendee was Governor Ted Kulongoski, shown below with Tilda Runner, ORCFFF President & Co-Chair of Expo 2009 and Jim Fisher, ORCFFF Treasurer & Co-Chair of Expo 2009. The governor had a great time and was “just another fly angler” amongst the crowd.
Below are some pictures of the crowds, booths, and some amazing fly tyer’s. If you were able to attend, it was very difficult not leave the Expo fully charged for fly fishing and fly tying! If you could not attend this year’s Expo, next year’s 2010 Expo is planned for March 12 & 13, same place, same times….see you there! -LV
It was great to see all the old friends again, not only from around our state but from around the country. Monica and I enjoyed working out of the 678 chapter TU booth from right here in Eugene. Not only were we able to reconnect with old friends, but dates were set to get together and fish this up coming year, signatures were also collected for the Mackenzie River bait ban. If you haven’t signed the petition yet – you can do so here McKenzie Bait Ban Coalition….
Speaking of our local TU chapter, the meetings are on the second wed of every month held at the Caddisfly. I feel blessed and lucky to have fallen in with this group. Pizza parties are nice, but if you want to get your hands dirty – if you want to get your hands on something that will make a real difference in your local waters. Then I’ll see you at the next meeting… it was a great expo and our thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen. This is such a huge undertaking, that these people work year round to bring this event to us – so again, thanks guys.
I’m pumped, I’m ready to go… bring on the March Browns, bring on 09.
Moon