Megan Plete Postol 04.19.24
Fly fishing fanatics gathered final month for a energetic afternoon filled with fly tying demonstrations, shows, hearty laughter, and scrumptious meals and drinks within the first-ever Central New York Fly Tying Symposium, held at 16 Stone Brewpub in Holland Patent. A kaleidoscope of colours strains the tables as fly tyers work hooks, thread, beads, fur, and different supplies into usable lures that would entice a fish to take a style. These assorted flies are the interpretation of their tyer; some are made to “Match the hatch,” that means they appear to be no matter native bugs are current within the space they are going to be fishing. Others are a bit extra summary, inventive iterations from angler-artists.
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The symposium, which by definition is a convivial dialogue on a selected topic (on this case fly fishing) was organized by Jordan Ross, proprietor of J.P. Ross Fly Rods & Co. Outdoors. The objective was easy: present a catalyst for connection through a shared curiosity in fly fishing, fly tying, conservation, and the outside. The day featured representatives of a number of conservation organizations, together with the Native Fish Coalition, Trout Unlimited, Trout Power, and outdoor-industry companies, together with Outdoor News, Nash Flyworks, and woodburning artist and writer Mark Usyk.
Conservation was a key focus of the symposium. The grassroots organizations available gave shows to the group, which listened intently, requested questions, and exchanged concepts. One other theme all through the occasion was a way of group. Anglers that in any other case wouldn’t have made an acquaintance with one another shared suggestions, methods, and even some native intel on fishing areas. Connections solid, plans made, and in the end, folks bonded over a shared ardour for fishing and for conserving the pure assets that make fishing potential. Longtime out of doors author Robert Streeter was one of many fly tyers that participated.
“I’ve met some very good folks right here. This can be a good occasion as a result of they have everybody collectively and pulled within the conservation packages,” Streeter stated. “Undoubtedly a worthy occasion to go to.”
For fly tyer and musky angler Jillian Beattie, the symposium was the primary time she participated in an occasion like this.
“It’s a nice feeling to have that comradery with everybody within the room, with folks stopping by, sharing their tales and fervour,” she stated. “You study rather a lot from those who method, and it’s thrilling. It makes you need to get out on the water and fish.’
