Bill Kiene semi-retired
06-17-2009, 08:15 AM
Hi all,
Just wanted to ensure you knew of the upcoming Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Fishing Fair & Casting Expo THIS WEEKEND. It's impressive....
Overview:
The Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Fishing Fair and Casting Expo will be held June 20, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Lake Tye in Monroe, WA and is open to the public, free of charge.
The Fair’s objectives are to:
* Drive awareness and excitement about fly fishing to people new to this historic sport.
* Provide opportunities to learn about fly fishing through instructional demonstrations and skill workshops.
* Connect new and seasoned anglers with the local fly fishing industry leaders.
* Challenge anglers of all skill levels in casting competitions.
* Learn, Meet, Compete!
What can you do at the Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Fishing Fair and Casting Expo? You can meet and talk to the owners and managers of local Puget Sound fly shops, learn to cast a fly rod, get involved in protecting our local waters and fish, meet fly fishing guides, find a fly fishing club near your home, attend workshops, and compete in casting competitions for single-handed or double-handed fly rods. Check out the Fair’s Schedule of Events, and all of the Fair Sponsors and Exhibitors.
Free Food, Free Drink!
Hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments will be available during lunchtime at no charge for all Fair attendees.
Two Fantastic Raffles!
One raffle for fly fishers who bring potential fly fishers to the event - the more people you bring, the more tickets you get! And a second raffle for potential fly fishers. New to fly fishing or interested in the sport? This raffle is for you.
For a list of prizes and their donors, click here.
Bring your family and friends and come see what makes fly fishing such a fun and enjoyable sport!
All the applicable details including the impressive list of exhibitors, directions and activities are located on the event site:
http://jimmygreenflyexpo.com
Event Planning Sponsors
All About the Fly
Monroe, WA
Ph:(360) 863-1833
Web: http://allaboutthefly.com
Avid Angler
Lake Forest Park, WA
(206) 362-4030
Web: http://avidangler.com
Kaufmann's Streamborn
Seattle, WA
(206) 448-0601
Web: http://www.kaufmannsstreamborn.com
Orvis - Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
Ph: 425-452-9138
Web: http://orvis.com
Pacific Fly Fishers
Mill Creek, WA
Ph: 425-742-2402
Web: http://pacificflyfishers.com
Regards,
Chris Scoones
http://www.WashingtonFlyFishing.com
http://www.protides.com
Just wanted to ensure you knew of the upcoming Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Fishing Fair & Casting Expo THIS WEEKEND. It's impressive....
Overview:
The Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Fishing Fair and Casting Expo will be held June 20, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Lake Tye in Monroe, WA and is open to the public, free of charge.
The Fair’s objectives are to:
* Drive awareness and excitement about fly fishing to people new to this historic sport.
* Provide opportunities to learn about fly fishing through instructional demonstrations and skill workshops.
* Connect new and seasoned anglers with the local fly fishing industry leaders.
* Challenge anglers of all skill levels in casting competitions.
* Learn, Meet, Compete!
What can you do at the Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Fishing Fair and Casting Expo? You can meet and talk to the owners and managers of local Puget Sound fly shops, learn to cast a fly rod, get involved in protecting our local waters and fish, meet fly fishing guides, find a fly fishing club near your home, attend workshops, and compete in casting competitions for single-handed or double-handed fly rods. Check out the Fair’s Schedule of Events, and all of the Fair Sponsors and Exhibitors.
Free Food, Free Drink!
Hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments will be available during lunchtime at no charge for all Fair attendees.
Two Fantastic Raffles!
One raffle for fly fishers who bring potential fly fishers to the event - the more people you bring, the more tickets you get! And a second raffle for potential fly fishers. New to fly fishing or interested in the sport? This raffle is for you.
For a list of prizes and their donors, click here.
Bring your family and friends and come see what makes fly fishing such a fun and enjoyable sport!
All the applicable details including the impressive list of exhibitors, directions and activities are located on the event site:
http://jimmygreenflyexpo.com
Event Planning Sponsors
All About the Fly
Monroe, WA
Ph:(360) 863-1833
Web: http://allaboutthefly.com
Avid Angler
Lake Forest Park, WA
(206) 362-4030
Web: http://avidangler.com
Kaufmann's Streamborn
Seattle, WA
(206) 448-0601
Web: http://www.kaufmannsstreamborn.com
Orvis - Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
Ph: 425-452-9138
Web: http://orvis.com
Pacific Fly Fishers
Mill Creek, WA
Ph: 425-742-2402
Web: http://pacificflyfishers.com
Regards,
Chris Scoones
http://www.WashingtonFlyFishing.com
http://www.protides.com