28th International Fly Tying Symposium, Nov. 17-18, 2018

Posted by Bennett Mintz on 2018-10-17 11:38:33

Fly tiers, and those who appreciate the classic art, are primed for the 28th International Fly Tying Symposium, Nov. 17-18 in the Old European castle-like Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, NJ, announced director Chuck Furimsky.

“The modern hotel – reminiscent of a castle on the Rhine – will play host to ‘the world’s greatest’ fly tiers from the United States, Canada and the four corners of the globe,” he said.

Symposium admission is $15 on Sat., $12 on Sun. or $25 for a weekend pass. Children under age 16 are free while active military with ID are $10.

International fly tiers scheduled to demonstrate their craft include:

Brian Burnett, Scotland;
Yohan Klingberg, Sweden;
Harry Schoel, Belgium;
Marc Petitjean, Switzerland;
Piero Sistino, Italy;
Robert Smith, United Kingdom;
Ruben Martin, Argentina; and
Theo Bakelaar, The Netherlands.

North American tiers scheduled to demonstrate are Bob Clouser, Bob Popovics, Matt Grobert, Tim Flagler, Tim Cammisa, Blane Chocklett, John Shaner, Bob Mead, Dave Brant and Son Tao. In all, between 90 and 100 world class artistic fly tiers are expected, said Furimsky.

Tiers will be seen tying their creations at their own individual tables, in seminars, special classes and as “Featured Tiers” with their work projected on a large television screen.

Natural and synthetic fly tying materials, feathers, threads, books, DVDs, hooks and tools will be available for purchase throughout the two-day event.

Located at the crossroads of highways 287 and Rt. 80 in northern New Jersey, the Sheraton Parsippany is an attraction unto itself with its décor, first class accommodations, massive ballroom, bar, services and free parking. The hotel is about 25 miles from Newark Airport with available shuttle service

“It is appropriate that the Symposium be held in Parsippany, which comes from the Lenape Native American sub-tribe word parsipanong, meaning ‘the place where the river winds through the valley’. The hotel’s availability made it possible to return to our preferred dates of the weekend before Thanksgiving,” said Furimsky, the show’s founder.

The International Fly Tying Symposium’s Saturday Night Banquet will feature door prizes from sponsors Bill Keough from Hareline Dubbin, Wapsi, and other fly fishing-related companies. “Door prizes are valued at about twice the buffet banquet ticket cost of $45,” promised Furimsky.

For class registration, show information and banquet reservations, phone (814) 443 3638 or visit

www.internationalflytyingsymposium.com

Discounted room rates will be available until Oct. 25 by calling (973) 515-2000; fax (973) 515-9798.

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