MARIN COUNTY FLY SHOW

My first annual Single fly event for woman’s breast cancer charities was well received during our three-day information booth presence. Many brothers and sisters of the long rod stopped by to share a tender memory or sign up for the event that takes place June 26, 27, 28th 2003 at the Pit River lodge Fall River Mills Calif. www.pitriverlodge.com. It was touching to hear account after account of how this insidious disease has ravaged so many families. It was great fun to visit with the cream dela cream of professional fly fishers, tiers, guides, and equipment makers. The intelligent husband wife team of Mr. Mrs. Barry Serviente hosts these great fly shows around America for the last 12 years, contact via E-mail www.flyfishingshow.com. Those avid fly fishers seeking the best of the best in gear and information might want to check out this annual show.

A.k. Best legendary fly tier was kind enough to join our June event, as is Jay Fair another high priest of both tying and guiding. Cliff Sullivan of Tracy California and Orvis fame along with the legendary high priestess herself Fanny Krieger were most gracious as was her highness ‘ Empress of The Northern Waters “ Pudge Kleinkauf The most noble and well educated Caltrout A team were my neighbors. The lovely Christine and her minions Gary Seput and Brian Stranko handed out much timely information.

I was impressed with several artists and companies like Andes Outfitters of Patagonia Argentina, they had by far the finest hand crafted wooden fly box’s I have ever seen. These little works of art are made of over 70 individual pieces of wood. This company also makes a special new innovative fly box called ‘ The Pop Up Box ‘ This box is so unique in that it has individual compartments that illuminate and with the push of a finger pop open. Contact at www.andesoutfitters.com. The talented art of Ronnie Holze was much appreciated as this artist has a unique three-dimensional view of beautifully colored trout leaping out of perfect waters. Those who seek outstanding fly oriented art contact Ronnie at www.ronnieholze.com (one oil paintings shown here are by Ronnie Holze )

The beauty of this fly show is its 100% fly fishing only angle. No booth after booth of Turkey calling and huge boats obscuring the delicate bamboo and other finely crafted gear.

DIGGER CREEK RANCH UPDATE

Jim Tompkins, Duke of Digger Creek, a private year round California trout fly-fishing sanctuary has been over run with happy winter fly fishers looking to mix it up with a few of his 4/10 ten pound resident pets. Jim has cross bred several serious fighting trout such as the fabled Eagle Lake Super Footballs with more size and girth then the latest Oscar telecast had cleavage! Digger Creek Ranch, still the best sure fire “ you will catch and release many big trout “ private waters open year round I know of. Life is simple at Digger Creek as guests sleep till they feel guilty missing early morning action. Walk just outside to a huge encampment full of fat trout, walk three minutes to Digger Creek and work the gentle riffles of a true eastern style chalk stream habitat. The other option is the newly created meandering European style stream created with deep holes and submerged rocks creating perfect trout habitat that is full of healthy fish, many cross bred to create a new Digger Creek species peculiar to Jims private property. I wonder if Jim has thought much about naming his new wild strain cross breed? How about calling them Lassen Assassin’s or ? An amazing place this ranch is nestled within a forgotten valley near Mt. Lassen.

Contact www.diggercreekranch.com or call The Duke of Digger Creek Jim Tompkins at (530)-242-6744 Redding California.

SINGLE FLY EVENT FOR WOMAN’S BREAST CANCER CHARIETIES

The event being sponsored by both this website and myself titled “ Dan Fallon’s Singly Fly Invitational for Woman’s Breast Cancer Charities “ has been rapidly mushrooming into a larger event then we envisioned. Many of fly-fishing’s luminaries will be in attendance from ESPN Hostess Karen Graham to A.k. Best the legendary fly tying master. This three-day event will also include an auction. I urge anyone who wish’s to make a donation to submit fine artwork, quality fly rods and reels or anything related to fly fishing such as international travelfly trips, weekend resort get-a-ways can contact me at this web sight or at www.fallonfly.com.

We are very excited and hope to hear from those who might like to join us in raising funds for this worthy charity. We have had generous donations for the auction from fine fly rod builders like Chris Menadier of Hex graph fame, builder of high quality handmade Bamboo has also donated one functional art fly rod, contact Chris Menadier at (209)-296-5602. Artist such as those gracious folks at PIXAR Animation donated a grab bag of tee shirts and miniature monsters now out of production for the lucky animation enthusiast bidder.

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