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 This site was last updated on
July 1, 2009 10:30 AM
Hours:
APR - OCT: 10AM - 4PM;
NOV - MAR: 10AM - 4PM (Sat), 10AM - 1PM (Tue-Fri)
Summer Hours: The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum is open 10:00 AM to
4:00 PM (Sat)and 10AM to 4PM (Mon-Sun). The Guest Fly Tyer Program has begun again.
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Last Casts - “Pat” (Pasquale) Salimeno (July 1, 2009)
Long time supporter and friend to everyone at The Catskill Fly Fishing Center
and Museum, Pat Salimeno left us peacefully on June 23, 2009. Pat took great
pleasure in collecting flies, lures, books, and everything else related to fishing.
Living just a half hour away in Masten Lake, for years he made regular bi-weekly
visits to the Center and shared his knowledge and bright personality with everyone.
Over the past couple of years both his health and visits declined, but never his
enthusiasm or cheery attitude. Pat will be greatly missed by the local community
and his many friends here at the Center.
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Summerfest & Angler's Market August 8th and 9th (PDF) (July 1, 2009)
The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum’s (CFFCM) most popular
and well-attended event for 27 years has been the Summerfest and Anglers
Market. If it is fly fishing related you will find it on the pond field
of the CFFCM on August 8 & 9, 2009.
Book Signing by Mike Valla at Summerest -
Tying Catskill Style Dry Flies (PDF)
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Jubilee Day August 9th (PDF) (July 1, 2009)
Sunday will also bring in another large crowd at the CFFCM for the fourth
annual Jubilee Day. A party for everyone celebrating milestones, on the museum
field, just opposite of the Anglers Market. Jubilee Day recognizes those having
birthdays and anniversaries that end in 0’s and 5’s, and any one else who wishes
to celebrate a special occasion. This year’s celebration will coincide with The
Town of Rockland’s and Sullivan County’s Bicentennial and Elmer Hopper’s 75th
birthday with cake for everyone at 2:30 PM.
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Class of 2009 Hall of Fame. (PDF) (July 1, 2009)
The Fly Fishing Hall of Fame is located in Livingston Manor, NY, at the
Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, hub of the fly fishing community.
The Fly Fishing Hall of Fame was established to recognize those who have
made a significant contribution to the world of fly fishing. Induction
Ceremonies will be October 17, 2009
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3rd Annual CFFCM Ralph Grave's Golf Tournament (PDF)
(June 4, 2009)
3rd Annual CFFCM Ralph Grave's Open Golf Tournament Sunday August 16th
9 Holes of Golf at Twin Villages Golf Course, Fly Rod Casting and Prizes
BBQ Steak Dinner under the pavilion at the CFFCM
Click for more details
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CFFC&M 2009 Calendar of Events
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Atlantic Salmon Fly Tyer...A Memoir, by Keith Fulsher (Jan 14, 2009)
Atlantic Salmon Fly Tyer… A Memoir, By Keith Fulsher is currently in production.
CFFCM Member and world class fly tyer, Keith Fulsher, shares his most memorable
Atlantic Salmon fishing experiences and the evolution of hair wing salmon flies.
Keith provides his personal tying tips and techniques with clear and concise
step-by-step instructions. Included are over 40 of his favorite hair wing salmon
flies in full color with patterns, 20 never seen before. This 8x10 hard cover
edition will contain 140 total pages with 109 in full color. First Printing
will be limited to 250 copies. Of the 250 copies, 40 individual special editions
will be available and each to include one of the flies from the production of this book.
Special Editions are $75 each, the remaining 210 will be $34.95; postage included.
Please contact the CFFCM office for a copy at your earliest convenience.
All proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum.
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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 (July 2009, Volume 5 Issue 7)
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CFFCM Castabout (June 2009, Volume 5 Issue 6)
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CFFCM Castabout (May 2009, Volume 5 Issue 5)
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CFFCM Castabout (April 2009, Volume 5 Issue 4)
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CFFCM Castabout (March 2009, Volume 5 Issue 3) |
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CFFCM Castabout (Feburary 2009, Volume 5 Issue 2) |
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CFFCM Castabout (January 2009, Volume 5 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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The CFFCM is proud to enhance our museum collection with the
following special exhibits for 2009. These temporary exhibits will join our
permanent exhibits: The Dette's, Darbees, Lee Wulff, Poul Jorgensen, Art Flick,
Fly Fishing Hall of Fame, Rod Makers Gallery, Jorgensen Golden Hook Award Gallery,
Making Bamboo Fly Rods, and others to provide a full day of exploration to visitors
of every interest level.
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Cleve Speer-a consummate fly fisher
Over the past two hundred years there have been only a handful of fly
fishermen that have 'done it all'. That being making their own rod, reel, and
flies, environmentally managed angling water, developed fishing techniques, invented
fishing accessories and successfully caught fish on their own equipment repeatedly.
Thaddeus Norris and Edward Hewitt are two to be most recognized and Cleve Speer is
a close third.
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Trout Unlimited, The 50th Anniversary
The CFFCM takes great pride in recognizing Trout Unlimited for 50 years of
service to the preservation of our fisheries and waters. Started in 1959 in Michigan
by a small group of fly fishers led by George Griffith and Art Neumann, it is now
nationwide and boasts a membership of over 100,000. This exhibit pinpoints the many
chapters in the USA, some campaigns and their logos sent in for display.
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OLD REELS from the Old Reel Collectors Association (ORCA)
This is the first exhibit from a new partnership between the CFFCM and ORCA. ORCA
is the international organization to the preservation and history of fishing reels.
This dedicated group of collectors and tackle professionals have agreed to provide
some exciting reel exhibits each year to be on display in the CFFCM. 2009 being the
first year and featuring some eclectic side mount reels, early American fly reels,
and those of special interest. Each a work of art.
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Paul Theising Jr., His first art Exhibit
Last year, Paul Theising Sr, took center stage as the CFFCM featured artist of the year.
His magnificent carvings, sculptures, paintings and drawings have enthralled visitors
through out 2008. But all that will remain in 2009 will be his 6'x4' Brown Trout oil
and his 9' high rising trout sculpture, Big Mo'. However, filling up his vacated
display space will be the first works of his 16-year-old son Paul Jr.
At last years Paul Sr. art opening, Paul Jr. just happened to have one of his
pencil sketches of a Mayfly. Recognizing the outstanding work, CFFCM member Sandy
Stone, commissioned a full size version on the spot. Since that time, Paul Jr.
completed the commission and prepared a select group of his art to display during
2009, his first exhibit.
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Made in Japan
This is the CFFCM's fourth international fly exhibit. Preceding Japan was Poland,
New Zealand, and the British Isles. Each year tyers from a specially selected
country are encouraged to send in their personal favorite flies over the course
of a full year. Upon receipt, the CFFCM exhibit staff then prepares a display
that form remains on display for the following year. Made in Japan is 2009
and is unique, as submissions have included a not only flies, but also lures,
pins, other fly fishing related materials and magnificent special branded
trio of rod, reel and net. These three items were made just for this exhibit
by Japan's most recognized craftsmen: Rodmaker Yukihiro Yoshida, Net and wood
craftsman Shinich Tsuchiya, and Reelmaker Misuru Ishii. This exciting exhibit
will give visitors the opportunity to take a full view of the passion of the
Japanese fly fisher. This exhibit was coordinated by Misako Ishimura and with
assistance from Hiroshi Kono from MC Fly Fishing.
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Swedish Fish Flies
Watch this next international grow over the year 2009 before being assembled
for the 2010 CFFCM season. Fly tyers of every level will be providing their
favorite patterns to be on display. Like all International exhibits, this
will take center stage next year in completed state. It is not true that
you have to use gummy worms to catch Swedish Fish, just check out these flies.
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Women in Fly Fishing are refreshed
The highly popular Women in Fly Fishing exhibit, designed and prepared by Sara Low
and Karen Kaplan, and funded by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance has not been
put away as planned. It has been relocated on the left hand side of the museum
and will remain as a permanent exhibit dedicated to the women in our sport. On
display will be pictures and vignettes of some of the women who have made major
contributions to fly fishing and some of those who simply enjoy it. Do you have a
favorite photo of a woman or women fly fishing? If you would like to share it,
bring in a copy and add it to our woman's snapshot board.
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In addition
There is most likely going to be more coloring contest contributions from Trout
in the Classrooms, new acquisitions, and recent discoveries.
It's all about fly fishing and it's at
The Catskill Fishing Center and Museum.
The hub of the fly fishing community.
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Archived Exhibits |
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