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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.

Click here to download Big MOE 2011 Info

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Planning for our 2012 Fly Tying Classes is underway!!

Announcements will be made soon!!

Read about our 2011 class below.

37 people signed up for the classes.  Our 2011 classes began with the Wooly Worm and Wooly Bugger two effective flys for trout and panfish.  During the classes students will tie 16 different flies.  The 16 flies selected teach many techniques needed to tie a large varity of popular trout and panfish patterns.  Students are progressing quickly and we still have some room for new tiers.  Come join us to see what fly tying is all about.

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Smile  FREE FLY  Smile

SmileFISHING CLINIC !!  Smile

The Fly Fishing clinic sponsored by the Westfield Watershed Association held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 was a success.    Beginners and up were welcome, the event was located opposite the Hilltown Community Health Center, 73 Russell Road (RT 20), Huntington. 

Participants learn about tying flys, fly casting, fly fishing and river insect life (what the fish eat).  Members of the Westfield River Watershed Associstion were on hand to explain projects on the river.  Members of the Western Massachusetts Fly Fishermen and Trout Unlimited conducted various workshops.  Many aquadic insects were found in the river that day.  Look for this event next year you will enjoy it as did this years participants.

This a fun event to learn about fly fishing.   Glad everyone could make the event!

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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.

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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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Smile  Westfield River Symposium
Saturday, March 27, 2010

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

This was great event for the entire family. . 

Of particular interest to fly fishers: 
>> Fly tying demo, members of the Western Massachusetts Fly Fishermen Manny Dasilva, Jack Lyons, Harold Norman Rene Houde. and George Herrick tied various patterns and answer questions.

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Smile   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.

Smile   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

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

Smile  Fly Tying Demos  Smile
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 had a tying demo and tie along instruction at this event.  Members Manny Dasilva, Rene Houde, Jack Lyons and Harold Norman demoed a number of fly patterns and instructed 41 participants during the tie-along sessions. 

June 5 -- Friends of Great Falls Discovery Center Family Fishing Day, Turners Falls (Montague)-- This family friendly event was 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 were on hand to help novices cast a line, learn about fish in our waters, safety, ethics, and fishing equipment.  Many participants caught small pan-fish, some caught fish for the first time.  There was a lot of excitement for some young anglers.  There was plenty of fishing equipment and bait was be available.  To learn about other upcoming events contact Sarah Bevilacqua at (413) 863-3676 or sarah.bevilacqua@fws.gov.

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This event was a success!!
click below to view a few photos

Massachusetts Outdoor Expo (The Big MOE)

This is a heads-up on the

15th annual Big MOE

Sunday, September 25, 2011

(SAVE that date). 

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

Click here to download Big MOE 2011 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