Upcoming Events

On this page we'll present a summary of past events and a calendar of upcoming activities. We might use a format similar to this.

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Keep an eye open for our 2011 class schedule!!

Our 2010 Fly Tying Classes ended March 4, 2010!!

51 people signed up for the classes. Average class size between 35 & 40 people. Classes began with the Wooly Worm and Wooly Bugger two effective flys for trout and panfish. When the classes ended students had tied 16 different flies. The 16 flies selected taught many techniques needed to tie a large varity of popular trout and panfish flys.

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Past Events

Our Annual Fly Tying Classes concluded on Thursday, February 26, 2009. This year 35 people registered for the classes. We had a good turnout for nearly all of the classes even though weather conditions were not so good at times. Click on the Fly Tying Class -2009 - Photo Page tab to view some of the participants from this years class.

Past Fly Tying Demos
Please join us at the following events. There will be several tyers who will demonstrate various techniques and attempt to answer questions you may have.

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Westfield River Symposium
Saturday, March 27, 2010

Westfield State College
Scanlon Hall Auditoriums
8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This is a great event for the entire family. .

Of particular interest to fly fishers:
>> Fly tying demo, members of the Western Massachusetts Fly Fishermen tied various patterns and answer questions.

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Saturday, March 6, 2010
9:00 to 12:00 a.m.
Kmart Stores
159 Wilbraham Street (Rt. 20)
Palmer, MA 01069
Phone: 413-283-7635
We had a successful day tying at the Kmart store. A number of shoppers stopped by the tables and asked questions about our organization and the fly tying classes. Members who participated in the tying demo were Manny Dasilva, George Herrick, Harold Norman, Bill Rose, Marty Frisbie and Jack Lyons.

Saturday, March 13, 2010
10:00 to 12:00 a.m.
Dick's Sporting Goods
1081 Riverdale Street Shops
West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: 413-781-6155
We had another successful tying demo at Dick's Sporting Goods. Again a number of shoppers stopped by the tables some of whom were tyers themselves. There was interest in our organization and in the topics for the Fly Fishing Expo, Monday, March 16, 2009. There was also a lot of interest in the fly tying classes. Members who participated in the tying demo were Manny Dasilva, Jack Lyons, George Herrick, Bill Rose, Jack Lyons and Marty Frisbie.

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Black Stonefly Nymph

Black Stonefly Nymph
Hook - Mustad 9672 (6 to 10)
Thread - Black
Tail - Black Goose biots
Body - Black floss or thin Chenille
Wingcase - Brown turkey
Thorax - Black dubbing
Hackle - Black palmered over thorax

Fly Tying Demos
Please join us at the following events. There will be several tyers who will demonstrate various techniques and attempt to answer questions you may have.

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Fly Tying Demos

Public Invited

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We will have a tying demo and tie along instruction at this event. Stop by to learn how to tie a fly. This is a good family event.
June 5 -- Friends of Great Falls Discovery Center Family Fishing Day, Turners Falls (Montague)-- This family friendly event will be held at the Great Falls Discovery Center from 10:00 - 2:00pm in cooperation with the US Fish & Wildlife Service and the Friends of Great Falls Discovery Center on 2 Avenue A in Turners Falls, just across the bridge from Rte 2. Angler Education Program volunteers will be on hand to help novices cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment. If you have fishing equipment, bring it along. A limited quantity of fishing equipment and bait will be available. Contact Sarah Bevilacqua at (413) 863-3676 or sarah.bevilacqua@fws.gov.
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Massachusetts Outdoor Expo (The Big MOE)

This is a heads-up on the

14th annual Big MOE

September 26, 2010

(SAVE that date).

This is a great family event with something to do for everyone.

Click here to download BIG MOE 2010 info.

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Here is a Great Event for Grandparents and the whole family!!

*** Grandparents and Kids Family Fishing Day***

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Grandparents & Kids Family Fishing Day, Granby -- The Granby Senior Center is hosting this event on Dufresne Pond 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. MassWildlife Angler Education Instructors will be on hand to assist beginning anglers learn how to fish at Dufresne pond. If you have fishing equipment, bring it along! A limited quantity of fishing equipment and bait will be available. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. Contact Gloria Viviar at (413) 467-3239.

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Completed Fly Tying Demos

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March 6, 2010

Kmart

Wilbraham Road
Palmer, MA 01069

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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March 13, 2010

Dick's Sporting Goods

Riverdale St. Shops
1081 Riverdale Street
West Springfield, MA 01089

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Both demos described above were a success. Store customers showed a lot of interest in the demos.

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Saturday, March 27, 2010

16th annual

Westfield River Symposium

Scanlon Banquet Hall

Westfield State College

577 Western Avenue

Westfield, MA 01086

This event was also a success many participants stopped by to watch Manny Dasilva, Jack Lyons, Harold Norman and George Herrick during our tying demo.

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Fly Fishing Expo

Westfield River Watershed Association - www.westfieldriver.org