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1/1/2010...Happy New Year.. We are starting it off with a NEW 30' A.F.F.S. Display Trailer that was built for us in Georgia and is still there waiting to be custom wrapped. It will then come back to New Jersey for some final customization in the interior for the 2010 Shows.. Come and see the first ever "FLY SHOP/LODGE ON WHEELS"...
12/12/09... Captain Al Zalata and Captain Mike Corblies finished up our 2009 Show schedule with an A.F.F.S. display at the FISHERMEN'S HOLIDAY SHOW at the Barnegat High School, N.J...
12/1/09...A.F.F.S. member Eric Stroup of Pennsylvania has authored a new book titled "COMMON SENSE-FLY FISHING: 7 SIMPLE LESSONS TO CATCH MORE TROUT".. Eric's new book is available December 15th.. Eric's wife Tracey says they will be busy shipping as many signed first edition copies as they can.. So let her know TODAY if you would like one @ 814-632-6129...
12/6/09... Captain Mike Corblies (A.F.F.S. National Director) exhibited our member services at the Freehold, N.J. Show today and we had some interest at the booth for our member locations both near and far..
12/2/09...Spruce Creek PA... A.F.F.S. member Eric Stroup has released the dates for his popular winter fly tying classes... Classes are held on Saturday mornings 9 until 12 at their Lodge near Spruce Creek...Eric's wife Tracey asks that you let them know by Thursday's if you plan to attend... Classes are available for all levels of tyers!..For complete information.. Contact them at @ 814-632 6129... Visit their website by clicking this link to our NOR'EAST SCHOOLS Page for all their latest NEWS...
11/28/09... Lindenhurst, Long Island (New York) We took our display to this annual Fishermen's Show on Saturday.. A large crowd as always was in attendance and we spread the word of our member services to several newcomers to the sport..
11/25/09... Captain Mike Corblies (A.F.F.S. National Director exhibited our member services at the Rahway Fishermen's Flea Market Show on Saturday along with AFFS pro guide Captain Al Zalata.. Thanks for stopping by our booth to say hello...
11/14 -15 2009.. Capt Mike exhibited A.F.F.S. for the first time at the FLORIDA SPORTSMEN MAGAZINE SHOW in Orlando at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.. We were there with our lead Florida Casting instructor Jack Montaque.. Jack (An F.F.F. Master Instructor) is the featured casting Pro at all of the FLORIDA SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE Shows.. Also Captain Chris Myers (our AFFS Orlando Casting Instructor and Pro Guide is also an FFF Certified Instructor} was in attendance at the Show and performed fishing technique seminars on both days.. We met a lot of fly fishers and those interested in becoming one.. We had a great time at our booth and certainly want to thank Show Director Denise Oyler and her fine staff for the terrific welcome and all the help they provided us at this Show and the Show we did with them a week earlier in Jacksonville... We will have a major announcement about our involvement with the Florida Sportsmen Fishing Shows in a few weeks.. Get ready all of you Florida flyfishers and visiting "snowbirds" for some great new things headed your way starting in January 2010...
8/15/09... A.F.F.S. exhibited our Organizations member information and videos on Saturday at the AMERICAN FLY FISHING MUSEUM'S..FLY FISHING FESTIVAL in Manchester VT.. Thanks to Cathy and her staff we had a great day at the Show with a good spot right up front.. We had a booth in the Main exhibit tent and met a lot of nice people at the premiere fly fishing event of the year for Vermonters.. You can find complete Festival information for next years Show at http://www.amff.com/ There is also a link to the Museum's website on our STAFF - LINKS - SPONSORS Page...
April 4th... Captain Mike Corblies and Captain Al Zalata of A-2-Z Charters exhibited A.F.F.S. guide and school services at the FISHERMEN'S SHOW in Patchogue, New York (Long Island) held at Saint Joseph's College on Saturday, 9 to 3 pm...
April 5th... Mike also took the A.F.F.S. exhibit to Cape May, New Jersey for the Spring FISHERMEN'S FLEA MARKET which was held at the local Grade School while the Convention Center is being remodeled...
4/13/09...Spruce Creek, Pennsylvania...The SPRUCE CREEK FLY FISHING COMPANY hosted their Second Annual Womens Fly Fishing and Wellness Weekend on April 10-12th... This year?they fished Penns Creek!.. The weekend included two full days of guided fishing, organic meals, massage, guest speaker, fly tying and accommodations at the beautiful Aaronsburg Inn.. To view the Womens Fly Fishing and Wellness Weekend Flyer.. Just click on the link to SPRUCE CREEK FLY FISHING on our NOR'EAST SCHOOLS PAGE.. To find information on similar upcoming events contact Tracy at 814-632-6129 or by email!...
3/29/09... We had a pretty big display at a new little Show for us in Manahawkin, N.J. We took up a whole wall in the Fire House Hall with A.F.F.S. literature and fly gear we were selling.. Captain Al Zalata and I talked to a good number of fishermen interested in learning our sport, booking trips and swapped stories with a number of old friends and clients to make for an enjoyable day. Every body is excited to get out fishing and the Show was pretty busy for a new event on the circuit.
2/23/09.. Jack Montaque, our lead instructor in Florida was a featured fly casting instructor at the Florida Sportsmen's Show in Sarasota (March 7 - 8 2009).. Click here for complete details
2/8/09.. A.F.F.S. members John Collins and Mike McCauliffe of RISE FORM GUIDES in New Jersey conducted fly tying programs and fishing seminars for the public and club members at: FRED S. BURROUGHS NORTH JERSEY CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED Feb. 17 & Feb. 24.. RAMSEY OUTDOOR STORE in Paramus, N.J. at their "CABIN FEVER DAY" on 2/28 at 10:00 am.. LONG ISLAND FLYRODDERS CLUB in Levittown, N.Y. (Long Island) on March 3 at 7:00 pm.. RAMSEY OUTDOOR STORE in Ledgewood, N.J. at their "CAST & BLAST DAY" on March 7th.
1/23-25... A.F.F.S. had a booth in January at the "Grand Daddy" of all the Fly Shows in Somerset, N.J.. All of our members that participated had a great time as always.. We certainly enjoyed seeing lots of old friends and making several new ones there.. 1/8 - 11th... A.F.F.S. was well represented this year at the 26th annual GARDEN STATE SPORTSMEN'S SHOW in Edison, N.J. We had one of our "SIMUL-CAST PONDS" set up and we conducted our second annual KID'S FLY CASTING CONTEST on Saturday and Sunday.. This years overall champion was 15 year old Catherine Farrel who finished in first place after a "shoot out" match following tied scores with another 15 year old young lady, Erika Seitz.. You can watch some video footage of the competition and awards on our KID'S CASTING PAGE.. A.F.F.S. members and sponsors that participated at the Show included Capt. Al Zalata, Mike McCauliffe, Mike Corblies (N.J.) Skip Storch and his guides (N.Y.), Chip & Charley Jablonski (PA.).. AFFS Sponsors Eric Dodds of Wild Water Fly Fishing Products and Jeff Mancini of East Coast Fishermen Products...
1/1/09... A.F.F.S. published it's first Members News Letter.. All Members and prospective members received a copy via e-mail. AFFS Members can also download copies from the website in PDF format...
1/13/09...A.F.F.S. launched a "NEW LOOK" to the website with a transfer of video technology to a new partner that is providing us with more functions and no annoying advertisements about unrelated subjects.. After all, you aren't visiting us for information about Chinese bull riding or European checkers tournaments are you?.. Just scroll down on the right with your mouse to read the latest fly fishing NEWS EVENTS... You can view all our member schools and guides CONTENT by clicking on the geographic area that interests you up to your left... Thanks for dropping by and good fly fishing in 2010..
1/19/09.. A.F.F.S. was pleased to announce a great new addition to our roster of fly fishing schools and guides in Pennsylvania. Well respected guide, Eric Stroup, owner of SPRUCE CREEK FLY FISHING COMPANY in Spruce Creek has signed on with us. Eric is one of the best known trout guides and instructors in the North East. Eric also is licensed for guiding in Montana and works exclusively with the ranch owned by UPPER CANYON OUTFITTERS in South West Montana. Tracey Stroup, Eric's bride and business partner works in the physical training and conditioning segment of their business to help get anglers in shape for fly fishing adventures with them. You can learn all about the great fly fishing opportunities that the Stroup's provide for their clients and students @ ericstroupflyfishing.com
1/3/09.. Guide, Brent Postal will be heading up the fly fishing instruction and guiding programs at the BLACK WALNUT INN near Milford PA. for Lodge owners William and Robin Jara.. A.F.F.S. Director Mike Corblies will be working closely with them along with some of the regional A.F.F.S. pros to help launch this new A.F.F.S. School location early in 2009.. Links to the Black Walnut Inn and Brent's Blog.. Click Here Brent, an avid outdoor writer has had several "how to" articles published in regional and national fishing magazines and will be a great addition to the A.F.F.S. pro staff...
1-2-09.. Jack Montaque, A.F.F.S. member and our lead casting instructor in Florida will continue FREE fly fishing instruction program at his WOLF GLEN SCHOOL in Punta Gorda for all veterans.. Please contact Jack at 941-639-4007 or by e-mail at jack@wolfglen.net by visiting his Web Page located in our SOUTHERN SCHOOLS PAGE Section for complete information on this fine example of patriotism by a master of our sport and a great american. We salute you Jack...
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| To watch some videos of A.F.F.S. member Eric Stroup on his home waters.. Click on this pic... Video Podcasts provided by RISE FORM STUDIO @ Eric's website... |
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