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Last Casts: George Harvey (Mar 26, 2008)
George Harvey, the Dean of Pennsylvania fly fishing, left us on Monday, March 24 at the age of 97.
George was inducted into the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame here at the CFFCM in 2000 for his outstanding
work as America's premier educator in fly fishing. Over 35,000 students have completed the fly
fishing course at Penn State which was initiated by George and continues today. His books on fly
fishing and fly tying techniques and instruction hold respected space on book shelves throughout
the world. George was an outstanding fly fisher who freely shared his knowledge and adventures
with everyone he met.
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April 5, 2008 Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum First Cast Ceremony (Feb 26, 2008)
NYS DEC Commissioner, Pete Grannis to Officially Cast In 2008 NYS Trout Season at
Junction Pool, Roscoe NY, April 5, 2008 with Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum
First Cast Ceremony.
Junction Pool, Roscoe NY The ceremonial first cast opening the 2008 trout season
will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 7:30AM at Junction Pool, Roscoe NY.
Hosts Ed and Judy Van Put will share the stream with NYS DEC Commissioner, Pete
Grannis. Pending his movie-shooting schedule, Poland native, Olek Krupa, active
television and movie actor will join Commissioner Grannis and the Van Puts for this
years First Cast.
For decades First Cast has been very much a part of Catskill fly fishing traditions
to provide a meeting place for anglers to officially recognize the opening of another
trout season. The fly fishing community and local businesses gather at Junction Pool
for this ceremony and reconnect with fellow anglers after a long winter. Like in past
years, celebrity and political fly anglers have participated in honor of this very special
event. Flies are ceremoniously cast into the cold waters at Junction Pool, the confluence
of the hallowed Willowemoc Creek and Beaverkill River that are joined and create the Big
Beaverkill River, considered the birthplace of American Fly Fishing.
As always, a large crowd is expected including Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther, local
businesses providing hot drinks and breakfast snacks, and many ardent anglers. The
First Cast is scheduled for 7:30AM on Junction Pool in Roscoe, NY. Stay a bit after,
have a cup of coffee with the Commissioner, Assemblywoman Gunther, and mingle with other
sportsmen and special guests before visiting the local fly shops, favorite fishing spots,
and diners. Immediately following First Cast, Guest fly tyer, Ted Patlen will provide fly
tying at the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum where a new season of exhibits will be on display.
10:00 AM to Noon, Mike Canazon and the Bamboo Guys will host a Cane Casting clinic at the
Livingston Manor High School Gym and everyone is welcome to cast some classic and
contemporary bamboo fly rods. 91-year-old Agnes Van Put will start serving her famous
soups in the Museum Gift Shop at 11:00 AM. On Saturday evening, the annual Two Headed
Trout Dinner will be at Rockland House starting at 6:00 PM.
For more information on First Cast Activities, contact the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and
Museum at 845-439-4810, email: flyfish@catskill.net and at website www.cffcm.net
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Last Casts: R. Palmer Baker (Mar 10, 2008)
On the eve of his ninetieth birthday, long time friend of all and of fly fishing, R.
Palmer Baker left us. Palmer was an avid trout and salmon fly fisherman who enjoyed
the beauty of our sport and everyone he came in contact with. Through out his lifetime
his smile would brighten a room and with the mention of a fish, it would cast a warm glow.
His 1965 book, The Sweet of the Year, one man's enjoyment in fly fishing will remain a
classic for us all.
"In the recollection of the trout fisherman it is always spring". R. Palmer Baker,
from his book.
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Last Casts: Ed Eckel (Feb 7, 2008)
Edward E. Eckel of Roscoe, NY, a retired iron worker with Local #417 International Association of Bridge
Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers, Newburgh, NY and longtime area resident, died Monday,
February 4, 2008 at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. He was 71.
The son of the late Ernest and Anne Jadick Eckel, he was born June 15, 1936 in Queens, NY.He is
survived by two daughters, Sally Quinn and her husband, Michael of Walkill, NY and Elizabeth Eckel
of Connecticut, a son-in-law, William George Butterly III, and five grandchildren: Liam, Brendan,
Ciaran, Katie, and Sarah. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathleen and a daughter, Patricia.
Ed was an avid fly fisherman and great steward to the fly fishing waters. A long time member
and supporter of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum who provided assistance and participation
in many events and activities. He will be greatly missed in the area, on local waters, and the fly
fishing community.
Memorial services and a celebration of his life will be Saturday, February 9, at 12 noon in the
Harris Funeral Home, Railroad Ave, Roscoe, NY
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum,
PO Box 1295, Livingston Manor, NY 12758.
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Annual Fly Fest, February 9, 2008 (Jan 30, 2008)
Only a week after the ground hog surfaces, forty or so fly tyers will gather in the Catskill
Fly Fishing Museum for Fly Fest from 10AM to 4PM, February 9. Fly Fest is a mid
winter break for an informal gathering of a forty plus fly tyers from all over the
Northeast. This meeting is designed to share fly tying tips, techniques, and new
patterns developed over the past few non fishing months in a very social atmosphere.
Visitors are welcome. Tyers are encouraged to bring or tie flies to benefit
Reel Recovery, the national non profit organization that conducts retreats for men
recovering from life-threatening cancer. For more information on Reel Recovery visit
their website at www.reelrecovery.org
Should these intrepid fly tyers see their shadow, there will be six more weeks left
to tie flies before the April 5, Trout Season Opening Ceremony in Roscoe, NY.
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Attention New York City Area Members (Jan 10, 2008)
Catskill Historian and CFFCM member Ed Van Put will meet, greet and sign books at Orvis, New York City on January 31, 2008 from Noon until
3PM. Stop in and get an update on the area and chat with Ed.
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Stop in and see us at the Marlboro Fly Fishing Show and the Somerset Fly Fishing Show (Jan 11, 2008)
'Doc' Steve Cohen, Larry Downey, and Phil Sousa will be manning our booth at the Marlboro
(MA) Fly Fishing Show, January 18-20. The Somerset, (NJ) Fly Fishing Show will be the
following weekend, January 25-27. Richard and Barbara Bradley and Andy Sutton will be
hosting our booth there. We hope you will stop by and say hi. There will be special
offers at both shows for new members and for 'current members'.
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Holiday Open House December 1, 2008
This is a wonderful day to visit the Center before the hustle and bustle of the upcoming Holidays. You get to do some early shopping at our Gift Shop
and partake in hors d'ouvres with fellow members and the CFFCM staff. This year we have the pleasure of having Renaissance Fly
Fisher, Harley Reno here in the museum from 1PM to 4PM to share his fly tying techniques, unique patterns, and great stories of
his many years as a guide. A noted author and Zoology Professor, Harley lives on the main stem of the Snake River in Rigby,
Idaho. You will not want to miss this end of the year program before having a taste of Sue's punch at the 4PM Holiday Party.
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Evening to Remember with Joan Wulff Information (PDF) (Oct 18, 2007) |
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Arts of the Angler Live Auction Items - Updated! (PDF) (Nov 9, 2007)
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Arts of the Angler Show Information Update (PDF) (Nov 8, 2007)
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Arts of the Angler Show 2007 Press Release (PDF) (Oct 30, 2007)
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Arts of the Angler Show Information (PDF) (Oct 5, 2007)
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2007 CFFCM Environmental Education Programs |
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2007 CFFCM Emergence Chart (Updated May 15th 2007) |
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2007 Guest Fly Tyer Dates - Note: Subject to Change (PDF) (May 10, 2007)
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2007 Environmental Programs Press Release (PDF) |
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2007 Environmental Program Brochure (PDF) |
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Arts of the Angler Show 2007 Press Release (PDF) (July 11, 2007)
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2007 Hall of Fame Invitation & Registration Form (PDF) (Oct 10, 2007)
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2007 Hall of Fame Member Invitation Letter (PDF) (Oct 10, 2007)
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2007 Hall of Fame Member Press Release (PDF) (Oct 10, 2007)
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2007 Catskill Bamboo Rodmakers Gathering Information (Sep 12, 2007) |
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The 2007 Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum's Annual It's all about fly fishing Calendar featuring
Poul Jorgensen are still available for collectors and the 2008 calendars are in the works featuring Lee Wulff.
These have been developed to provide the fly fishing community with a wall calendar containing never seen before
fly fishing photos. Each calendar promises to be a unique series of photos sure to provide enjoyment throughout
the year. The 2008 calendar will feature never seen before photos of the Lee Wulff collection and the 2009 calendar with
ill be comprised of a selection of original artwork by Ernest Schweibert. |
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In Memory of Harold Demarest
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Summerfest and Angler's Market 2007 Press Release (PDF) (July 27, 2007) |
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Summerfest and Angler's Market 2007 Vendor Registration Form (PDF) (July 21, 2007) |
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Jubilee Day 2007 Press Release (PDF) (July 11, 2007) |
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Family Fly Fishing Adventure Information (PDF) |
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CFFCM Castabout (December 2007, Volume 3 Issue 12) |
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CFFCM Castabout (November 2007, Volume 3 Issue 11) |
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CFFCM Castabout (October 2007, Volume 3 Issue 10) |
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CFFCM Castabout (September 2007, Volume 3 Issue 9) |
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CFFCM Castabout (August 2007, Volume 3 Issue 8) |
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CFFCM Castabout (July 2007, Volume 3 Issue 7) |
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CFFCM Castabout (June 2007, Volume 3 Issue 6) |
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CFFCM Castabout (May 2007, Volume 3 Issue 5) |
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CFFCM Castabout (April 2007, Volume 3 Issue 4) |
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CFFCM Castabout (March 2007, Volume 3 Issue 3)
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CFFCM Castabout (February 2007, Volume 3 Issue 2)
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CFFCM Castabout (January 2007, Volume 3 Issue 1)
Note - Castabouts Crossword puzzle - missing clue!
36 Down - Tying's noted synthetic fan. |
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CFFCM Castabout (December 2006, Volume 2 Issue 12) |
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CFFCM Castabout (November 2006, Volume 2 Issue 11) |
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CFFCM Castabout (October 2006, Volume 2 Issue 10) |
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CFFCM Castabout (September 2006, Volume 2 Issue 9) |
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CFFCM Castabout (August 2006, Volume 2 Issue 8) |
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CFFCM Castabout (July 2006, Volume 2 Issue 7) |
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CFFCM Castabout (June 2006, Volume 2 Issue 6) |
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CFFCM Castabout (May 2006, Volume 2 Issue 5) |
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CFFCM Castabout (April 2006, Volume 2 Issue 4) |
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CFFCM Castabout (March 2006, Volume 2 Issue 3) |
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Cane Rod Makers School Brochure (PDF) |
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2007 Bamboo Rodmaking Class Press Release (PDF) |
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Family Fly Fishing Adventure Information (PDF) |
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26th Annual Fund Raising Auction Items (PDF) (updated May 21st) |
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2006 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced |
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Jubilee Day Flier (PDF) |
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25th Annual Dinner Live Auction Items |
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Manor Flood Photos |
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3rd Annual Rod Maker's School Brochure |
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April 1 SPECIAL Opening Day Update
Rip Torn to join Joan Wulff at Junction Pool On Opening Day.
Taking a break from current film schedule; actor, director, and fly fisherman, Rip Torn will join Joan Wulff and deliver the first cast to officially open NYS Trout Season on Junction Pool in Roscoe, NY. |
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First Cast at Junction Pool – Annual NYS Trout Season Opener |
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The Art of the Atlantic Salmon Fly (2006)
A look back from the Victorian start and the art rekindled by Col. Joseph Bates, Jr. The exhibit is reflection and renaissance from the fancy featherwings of the United Kingdom to the hairwing conversions of Canada, both an art in themselves. |
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The CFFCM - 25 years in the making (2006)
A photographic journey from its start through today. |
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The Tools of the Trade (2006)
Refreshed and updated collection of fly tying tools. A collection of antiquities and inventions from those behind the vise. |
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Ray Bergman - Every Fisherman's Fisherman (2006) |
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Member Fly of the Month (2006) |
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Photos: Nicks At Night In New York |
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Agnes Van Put Wins Local Award |
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Poul Jorgensen Golden Hook Award |
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Photos: A Night in NY with Charlie DeFeo Friends - Nov 2006 |
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Photos: 2006 HOF Inductees |
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Photos: Reunion Dinner - 2006 |
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Photos: Opening Day - 2006 |
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2006 Is Our 25th Anniversary |
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Holiday Open House at the CFFCM (December 3, 4:00 - 7:00PM) |
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Season's Greetings |
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Earnest Schwiebert Obituary (PDF) |
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A Night in New York with Nick on Hemingways (November 29, 6:00 - 8:30PM) |
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Arts of the Angler Show Auction |
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2005 Inductees for The Fly Fishing Hall of Fame |
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2005 Lee Wulff Conservation Award Given to Stephen Sloan |
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2005-2006 Board of Trustees Elected |
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And the Winner is... |
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Pictures From the 2005 Lee Wulff Conservation Award Presentation |
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Students Visit CFFCM (Pictures) |
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Series IV Cane Rod Raffle to benefit CFFCM |
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October 2005 Calendar of Events |
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September 2005 Calendar of Events |
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August 2005 Calendar of Events |
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Angling Appraisals a Feature of this Year's Summerfest |
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Vendors Announced for Summerfest & Anglers' Market |
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Catskill Cane Rodmakers Gathering: September 10-11 |
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Vendor Spaces Available for Anglers' Market |
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Annual Summerfest and Anglers' Market (9/3/2005, in Livingston Manor) |
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July 2005 Calendar of Events |
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Summer Classes & Workshops |
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June 2005 Calendar of Events |
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May 2005 Calendar of Events |
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23rd Annual Banquet & Benefit Auction for CFFCM (May 28th, 2005) |
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Auction Items |
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Poul Jorgensen - A Celebration of His Life (April 2, 2005) |
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Schedule for Opening Weekend of NYS Trout Season |
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April 2005 Calendar of Events (Details) |
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James Prosek to Deliver Opening Day Cast in Roscoe, New York (April 1, 2005) |
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Opening Day and a Tribute to Poul Jorgensen (April 1-2, 2005) |
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Save the Date! Opening Day Weekend 2005 |
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2nd Annual Cane Rod School (June 20-24, 2005) |
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Traditional Willow Creel Class (July 29-31, 2005) |
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Children's Program - Fish Camp (July 2005) |
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Eastern Rodmakers 2004 Gathering Major Success |
