The Catskill Fly Fishing
Center and Museum

This page was last updated on
May 13, 2008 10:30 AM



This site was last updated on May 13, 2008 10:30 AM

Hours: APR - OCT: 10AM - 4PM; NOV - MAR: 10AM - 4PM (Sat), 10AM - 1PM (Tue-Fri)

Summer Hours: The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum is open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Mon - Sun). The Guest Fly Tyer Program will begin again in April.

Annual Day 2008 Information (May 8, 2008) new

Latest Information about the CFFC&M Annual Day 2008 Activities:

2008 Environmental Programs Press Release (PDF) (Feb 7, 2008)
Last Casts: George W. Barnes - Rodmaker (Apr 30, 2008) new

November 14th, 1927 - April 25th, 2008

Obituary:

Harpswell, Maine. George William Barnes, age 80, died Friday, April 25, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born November 14, 1927 in Lynn, MA the son of Henry Willis and Ferne L. Britt Barnes. He was a graduate of Brunswick High School and University of Maine, Orono. He married Jane Dick. Mr. Barnes lived in this area all of his life. His direct family tree dates back to the 1731 as one of the early settlers in Harpswell, Maine. >He was a civil engineer and President of Wright-Pierce, Topsham. However, a civil engineer by trade, he also had worked as a boat builder and lobsterman. He was a member of The Grange, Harpswell Neck. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and catch and release fly-fishing. He had become a master rod builder and gave many of his bamboo rods to friends and f amily. To a special few, he had also shared the secrets of his delicate craft of building bamboo rods. To the rod making community, he provided his book of knowledge that will live on and keep the spirit alive. To many, he will always be considered the Godfather of Rod Makers.

He is survived by his wife Jane of Harpswell; two sons, Robin Blair Barnes of Brunswick, Henry Walter Barnes and his wife Darlene of Harpswell; a daughter Wendy Jane Barnes of Harpswell; a sister, Patricia Barnes Moody of Harpswell; four grandchildren; a niece and two nephews
Fly Tyer Magazine and CFFCM join forces for the BIGGEST Fly Tying Contest in the WORLD (Feb 27, 2008)

Click on the link below to Fly Typer Magazine for contest rules and entry form.

Fly Tyer Magazine
StreamXtremes Art Exhibit to open May 3, at 2PM in the Museum. new
World recognized fish sculptor, painter and carver, Paul Theising will open his multi media and multi dimensional art exhibit on May 3. A reception, provided by Paul and hosted by the CFFCM is open to all. Paul has continually placed in the top three in the world wildlife carving competition for many years, designed and carved large fish sculptures for many international fishing related companies for exhibits and displays including G. Loomis, and and a NYC DEP educator.

This exhibit will be a major component to the 2008 CFFCM Museum displays.

Paul will also be providing a fish-carving seminar later this summer. Watch for more details.

Paul Thiesing Brochure (PDF)
CFFCM Online Art Gallery new
Once you click on the link for "CFFCM Online Art Gallery" then you would be brought to "CFFC&M 2008 Art Exhibit Featuring Kim Mellema's Artwork This is our featured Art Exhibit for 2008. Visit our on-line art gallery, view her artwork and download the brochure:

CFFC&M Online Gallery
2008 Harold Demarest 2nd Annual Rodmakers Challenge (PDF) (Mar 10, 2008)new
Cane Rod Makers School Brochure (PDF) (Feb 19, 2008)
First Cast 2008 Press Release (PDF) (Feb 19, 2008)
CFFCM Castabout (May 2008, Volume 4 Issue 5) new
CFFCM Castabout (April 2008, Volume 4 Issue 4)
CFFCM Castabout (March 2008, Volume 4 Issue 3)
CFFCM Castabout (Febuary 2008, Volume 4 Issue 2)
CFFCM Castabout (January 2008, Volume 4 Issue 1)
Daily water temperatures and stream flow rates on the Beaver Kill River
(Cooks Falls, NY. Courtesy United States Geological Survey, usga.gov)
Archived Announcements
   
Sullivan Country Democrat 2008 Opening Day Article new
Erin's Opening Day 2008 Photos - Snapfish new
Photos: Japanesse Guests - Nov 2007
Arts of Angler Show - Photos by Misako Ishimura - Slideshow
Photos: Hall of Fame Induction 2007
Photos: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Visits CFFC&M 2007
Women of 2007 Bamboo Rodmakers Gathering Photos
Bamboo Rodrodmakers Gathering 2007 Photos on www.canerod.com
SummerFest 2007 Photos
Jubilee Day 2007 Photos (PDF)
Record Newspaper Report of Jubilee Day
Photos: Opening Day 2007
Photos: February Fly Fest 2007
Archived Events

Every month during the fishing season, the Catskill Fly Fishing Center sends a monthly newsletter, Castabouts, listing events to its members.

To learn more about our past and future events, visit our site often for updates. Better yet, become a member and receive our monthly newsletter and experience the satisfaction of knowing that your support helped make it all happen.

 

 
FBI- Flies from the British Isles
This is our 3rd International exhibit. The flies in this exhibit have been provided by both professional and amateur tyers from the British Isles. We are continually receiving flies and the exhibit will grow through out the year 2007 and remain on display in it's entirety until December 2008.
Women in Fly Fishing
This exhibit has gained much attention in local and regional newspapers as innovative and informative. Sara Low will continue to add both historical and contemporary pieces as they are discovered.
Legend Rods
Catskill Fly Fishing Member Mike Canazon selected a dozen or so rods from our archives that are the personal rods of our fly fishing legends including Art Flick, George LaBranche, Preston Jennings and one of Ray Bergman's on loan from his family.
Unnaturals - The Synthetic Rods Part I - The Exhibit
You will find much of the 20th Century's synthetic rods within this collection including early metal fly rods, the original Littleton Fiberglass Rods with supporting document, and the evolution of synthetic rods to 1974. Yes, another change in fly rods would once again change the world of fly fishing. Come back and discover the next generation in fly rod history with Unnaturals Part II in April 2008
Archived Exhibits
   
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