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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
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Daily Fishing Report
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2010 Fly Fishing Hall of
Fame Inductees (PDF) (August 19, 2010)
Fly Fishing Hall of Fame 2010
at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum
October 9, 2010.
The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) is proud to present
the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame Class of 2010 to be honored in a ceremony and
dinner at the CFFCM at 3 PM on October 9, 2010 followed by dinner at Kings
Catering at 6PM. New inductees will be: Louis Rhead, Jack Gartside,
John Randolph, and Art Lee.
The Fly Fishing Hall of Fame was established to recognize those who have
made a significant contribution to fly fishing. Over the past 20 years,
sixty-six (66) notables in the history of fly fishing have received this
honor including: Theodore Gordon, Joan and Lee Wulff, Keith Fulsher,
Harry and Elsie Darbee, Ernest Schwiebert, Everett Garrison, Frederick Halford,
Nick Lyons, and Art Flick.
Following the installation ceremony, a dinner will be held at Kings Catering
that evening, recognizing both new and old Hall of Fame Members. After dinner,
Ted Patlen will be presented with the Poul Jorgensen Golden Hook Award for his
excellence in promoting fly tying world wide. This will be a memorable night
in the history of fly fishing.
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Patlen to get the Hook! (Aug 16, 2010)
Press Release - Ted Palten to receive Golden Hook Award (PDF)
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Guest Fly Tyer Program (Aug 16, 2010)
The Catskill Fly Fishing and Center and Museum are proud to host the Guest Fly
Tying Program on Saturdays through out the season. From the smallest of trout
flies to the largest Bass fly, and everything in between, the CFFCM Guest Pro
Staff will freely share with visitors. Tying programs are from 1 PM-4 PM.
You will see the finest in fly tying from all over the world.
Aug 21– Andrew Gennaro
Aug 28 - George Cherundolo
Sept 4 - John Klemm
Sept 11 - Ed Burgholzer
Sept 18 - Lee Weil
Sept 25 - Mike Stewart
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2010 Arts of the Angler Show will be Nov 6 & 7, 2010 (Nov 21, 2009)
Check out the 2009 Arts of the Angler Pictures on the CFFC&M Facebook page and
become a fan while you are there.
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Demarest Rodmaker's Challenge Medalion Selected for International Exhibit (PDF) (November 6, 2009)
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Check Out The New Items in our Gift Shop (November 3, 2009)
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CFFC&M 2010 Calendar of Events
CFFC&M 2010 Calendar of Events (PDF) (Jan 24, 2010)
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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 (August 2010, Volume 6 Issue 8)
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CFFCM Castabout (July 2010, Volume 6 Issue 7)
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CFFCM Castabout (June 2010, Volume 6 Issue 6)
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CFFCM Castabout (May 2010, Volume 6 Issue 5)
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CFFCM Castabout (April 2010, Volume 6 Issue 4)
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CFFCM Castabout (March 2010, Volume 6 Issue 3)
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CFFCM Castabout (February 2010, Volume 6 Issue 2)
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CFFCM Castabout (January 2010, Volume 6 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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