Terry Beeson Posted May 25, 2007 Posted May 25, 2007 Larry has updated the SOCFFF website with the schedule and pre-registration forms for the 2007 Conclave. Click here for more... If you fly fish at all and have never been, the Conclave is a MUST DO!! You will learn more in three days (or even one day if that's all you can make) than you can in a year!!! And with programs by guys like Bruce Richards, John Berry, Duane Hada, Al Crise, Chuck Easterling, John Wilson, Mike George, Davy Wotton, Mark Sedotti, Julie Meissner (OK.. not a guy...), Ken Richards, Art Mazzier, Dave and Emily Whitlock... need I go on? Did I leave anyone out? Not to mention all the great fly tiers who will be demonstrating their skills and even some coaching on how to tie.... And then the merchant's booths where you can see the "latest and greatest new and improved" products... And just to get the chance to go out back and cast one of Harry Boyd's bamboo rods is worth the trip... Not to mention the fact you will be within "spittin' distance" of the Bull Shoals and Norfork tail waters... THEN there is the auction - the silent one and the live one... Don't miss the live auction even if just for the entertainment... Of course, this year's will PALE in comparison to the 2008 Conclave... Right Michael? Again, I can't emphasize enough if you are even a casual beginning fly fisherman, you HAVE to go to the Conclave... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
John Berry Posted May 25, 2007 Posted May 25, 2007 I would like to say that my lovely bride, Lori Sloas will also be presenting a program. This conclave looks to be the best ever. See you there. John Berry OAF CONTRIBUTOR Fly Fishing For Trout (870)435-2169 http://www.berrybrothersguides.com berrybrothers@infodash.com
Terry Beeson Posted May 26, 2007 Author Posted May 26, 2007 John, Yes, after posting, I went back through the schedule and noticed Lori's program. Some really good programs this year for sure. Makes me want to be about 7 or 8 people... And with Bruce Richards along with Dave and Emily Whitlock speaking Friday night... then casting classes with Bruce... This looks to be up there with the NATIONAL conclave... You may have your work cut out for you, Michael... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
Greg Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 Terry thanks for the reminder about conclave. I've never been but my wife and I are going to try to make it down. I'd particularly like to meet and/or hear Dave Whitlock speak. When I was a teenager I read everything of his that I could find. I've always felt he has a good no-nonsense approach to fly fishing. Greg "My biggest worry is that my wife (when I'm dead) will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it" - Koos Brandt Greg Mitchell
Terry Beeson Posted May 28, 2007 Author Posted May 28, 2007 Greg, Dave is a great guy... I'd say Emily is a great "guy" but... well... she's a great lady... I met them a couple years ago and he is just like you see on TV and just like you read in his books and articles... But then again, Conclave seems to be FULL of Dave's and Emily's... or at least close to them... TIGHT LINES, YA'LL "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
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