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 This site was last updated on
November 19, 2008 10:30 AM
Hours:
APR - OCT: 10AM - 4PM;
NOV - MAR: 10AM - 4PM (Sat), 10AM - 1PM (Tue-Fri)
Winter Hours: The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum is open 10:00 AM to
4:00 PM (Sat)and 10AM to 1PM (Tue-Fri). The Guest Fly Tyer Program will begin again in April.
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Last Ties - Paul Ptalis (Nov 17, 2008) 
It is with great sadness to inform you that after a tough battle with cancer, a great friend to all
and a magnificent fly tyer, Paul Ptalis passed away on Monday afternoon, November 17.
Paul expounded on the creative thought process involved in the construction of classic Atlantic
Salmon Flies and included his striking portfolio of favorite patterns in his book 'Century End'.
His signature pattern, the Roy G. Biv will remain as a mandatory 'contemporary classic'
pattern for present and future salmon fly tyers. Paul was a major contributor to the art of
classic Atlantic Salmon fly tying renaissance we continue to experience today. He was a member of
the Anglers Club of NY, a Trustee of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, and a very visible
tyer and instructor at fly fishing shows and exhibitions.
Paul will always be remembered for his exquisite and 'unbelievable' creations at the vise, his
warmth to everyone he met, and his unique ability to tell a story like no other. He will be greatly
missed in the world of fly tying.
Paul is survived by his wife Marilyn and two children, Evan and Sara. Funeral and memorial
services will soon follow.
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2008 Fly Tying Contest Entrants (PDF) (Nov 20, 2008)
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StreamXtremes Art Exhibit
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)
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CFFCM Online Art Gallery
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
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CFFCM Castabout (November 2008, Volume 4 Issue 11) |
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CFFCM Castabout (October 2008, Volume 4 Issue 10) |
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CFFCM Castabout (September 2008, Volume 4 Issue 9) |
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CFFCM Castabout (August 2008, Volume 4 Issue 8) |
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CFFCM Castabout (July 2008, Volume 4 Issue 7) |
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CFFCM Castabout (June 2008, Volume 4 Issue 6) |
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CFFCM Castabout (May 2008, Volume 4 Issue 5) |
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CFFCM Castabout (April 2008, Volume 4 Issue 4) |
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CFFCM Castabout (March 2008, Volume 4 Issue 3) |
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CFFCM Castabout (Febuary 2008, Volume 4 Issue 2) |
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CFFCM Castabout (January 2008, Volume 4 Issue 1) |
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Daily water temperatures and stream flow rates on the Beaver Kill River
(Cooks Falls, NY. Courtesy United States Geological Survey, usga.gov) |
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Archived Announcements |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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