Fly Fishing Trips, Vacations, Equipment & Gear: In and Around the WB

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Looks like the Retiree Pool...

More Memorial Weekend Photos...

The "Team" prepares to head out.

Minions repose in their new regalia. Lookin' sharp fellas!

The Most Expensive Fire Ring Ever?

Possibly when labor costs and equipment utilization are considered.

Thanks guys!

Memorial Weekend Update

Due to lack of access to an acceptably operating internet interface device, the Memorial Weekend reportage is woefully behind schedule. Please accept my apologies and the token of solace displayed below for your viewing pleasure.

This photo depicts Double D cutting off the excess material at the top of the worlds most awesome fire ring while Bear performs fire watch.

Does a Bear fish in the river?

The First Annual Minion Home Brew Tasting. Depicted right to left are; a fine Belgian Blond, a full flavored Brown Ale and a nice Belgian Trippel.

Some other samplings from the weekend incllude this nice Brown Trout,

a particularly difficult Brown fooled near the 17 bridge,

and this Rainbow which fell for a Challenged Sulphur at the Noisy Weimeranner Pool.

All in all a fine weekend out for the Minions who were able to attend.

Time to get ORGANIZED...

or, who's bringing what?

Stew said something about bringing some of this and some eggs, but man cannot survive on breakfast alone.
See the comments for lists of what other Minions will be bringing for the Memorial Weekend vittles.

Day Late Bacon & WB Brown

Stopped in Friday at the Circle Deli @ Public Square in Wilkes Barre for a lunch snadwich and found this specimen...

known as the Owens Original, (a classic BLT on rye with the added dimension of 4 slices of gyuyere cheese. Mmm, mmm, mmmm, tasty!

After the process mapping festivities concluded I stopped off at a local watering hole to sample something called a "Dirty Hoe." More later, but it involves Hoegarden and Framboise...

And now for today's update. The WB's browns at the Woofing Canine hole were quite interested in size 14 rusty spinners this evening. I caught 2 smallish ones before returning to the chateau and my lovely bride.

Keep in mind that the net is very large...

Sunday Activities

Belgian Tripel should be ready for game time...

Walked downstream from the Chateau so that Nori could photograph the new eagle's nest.

On my way back to PeeYay now, out!

Memorial Day Weekend

I think it is time to get the discussion started on the plan for Memorial day weekend. First off who is in? Second off where are we going? Shall we try to camp for drakes on Penns? Is the Chateau de "Lewis" for the sulfurs and drift boating on the West Branch again an option for the weekend? Or shall we do a very unconvential weekend and hand out wedgies to nerds at the "Fanime" Convention in San Jose California. We can also decide on important questions like: who has the best home brew or will John be sporting a "Bota Bag" for the weekend.

Transfer to the Secondary Fermenter...

Today was the transfer of the Belgian Tripel to the secondary fermenter. No blood, no fouls. Should be ready to bottle in ~ 2 weeks.

Probably going to head over the West Branch Resort to see Paul Weamer at 3:00 pm to try and get my book signed...

and will definetly be going to see the Fly Fishing Film Festival at 6:00 pm tonight.

First Cast 2011 at the Junction Pool

Roscoe, NY to host celebrities for the opening of the 2011 Trout Fishing Season.

The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum has lured Best Supporting Actor Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo to Saturday's First Cast event as well as jazz pianist and Grammy winner Laurence Hobgood.

The two will make the ceremonial first casts of the year at the famous Junction Pool.

The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are two of the country's most storied and historic trout streams, making the Junction Pool the logical choice for official site of opening day ceremonies.
April 1 is NY opening day, but the museum has arranged its festivities for Saturday when most anglers can be afield.
A full event schedule is planned for Saturday. Ted Patlen will tie flies in the Museum alongside noted Pennsylvania wet fly expert Don Bastian. Don will also be displaying his collection of Bergman wet flies for the last time.

At 6 p.m. the annual Roscoe Chamber of Commerce Two Headed Trout Dinner will take place at the Rockland House.

Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/celebs_head_to_opener_s02mSfaiaa1o9bemrq6sVO#ixzz1I8IQwruB

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"flyfishing in assless chaps."

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West Branch Resort Video

You'll want to turn down the volume on this trip report for Browns on the Upper W.B.

Brown Trout in the Morning from West Branch Angler on Vimeo.

Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum

Livingston Manor, New York Phone: 845-439-4810 Email: flyfish@catskill.net
On Saturday, February 12 from 10 AM – 4 PM The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM), in cooperation with sponsors Catskill Flies and ClassicTrout.com will host the Fourth annual Fly Fest.
Fly Fest is a gathering of 50+ fly tyers who get together every year in the CFFCM to tie flies and
minimize cabin fever and mid winter blues. Both professional and amateur tyers from all over the Northeast come to share their latest patterns, swap stories and tie flies for the upcoming season. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the warmth of the day inside and pick up some pointers from the group. On this day, Fly Tyers are sure to see their shadow and return to their basements for another 6 weeks of fly tying, just in time to return for the 2011 Trout Season Opener at Junction Pool in Roscoe, NY. Volunteer Coordinators for this event are JB Martin, Jack Ganz, and ‘Catskill John’ Bonasera.

Hendrickson Emerger

Another early season fave...

March Brown Emerger

A nice tie for the homewaters...

Attention Last Minute Shoppers...

The West Branch Angler is offering Simms brand clothing at 35% off through the Holidays.

Check out the bargains at: www.westbranchangler.com

Haven't seen him since the leaves fell...

and been thinkin' that he's resting in a neighbor's freezer.

His "harem" has been making a daily appearance so maybe he'll turn back up?

2nd West Branch Music Festival

Concert Schedule

Friday July 23rd 8:00 PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
Opening Festival Chamber Program I
“Works by Mozart, Stravinsky & Dvorak”

Saturday July 24th 8:00 PM
Hancock, NY High School:
Festival Orchestral Program I
“Music that spans the globe, from as far north as the Arctic Circle & as far south as Argentina”

Sunday July 25th 3:00 PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
Festival Chamber Program II
“a delightful piece highlighting forgiveness & love”

Thursday July 29th 8:00PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
“Festival Chamber Program III”
“An evening of dazzling fireworks & heart rendering song”

Friday July 30th 8:00PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
Student Music
Content “To be Announced”

Saturday July 31st 3:00PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
Student Music
Content “To Be Announced”

Saturday July 31st 8:00PM
West Branch Angler Resort - River Run Restaurant:
Festival Chamber Program IV
“The Trout Quintet” by Schubert

Sunday August 1st 3:00PM
Hancock High School
Festival Orchestral Program II
“Amazing Amadeus- an all Mozart program”

"Well worth the trip." - NJ Troutfisherman
"You could feel the music!" - Deposit Blogger