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LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — On Saturday, April 20 the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild (CFTG) hosted the 2024 Fly Tyers Rendezvous in the world-famous Wulff Gallery at the Catskill Fishing Center & …
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LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — On Saturday, April 20 the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild (CFTG) hosted the 2024 Fly Tyers Rendezvous in the world-famous Wulff Gallery at the Catskill Fishing Center & Museum (CFFCM).
“There are two types of anglers,” said CFTG president Joseph Ceballos. “Ones that have to catch all the fish, and the others that approach the river with the enjoyment of the activity. The type of fly they want to tie to fool the fish, the casting and presenting the fly in a certain way that will entice the fish to take that fly.”
Ceballos noted that the event acts as a gathering place for the guild members to “celebrate the new trout fishing season” and the art and skill required to create realistic lures. “You intend to recreate something in nature close enough that when you present it to a fish, it will take it as substance or food, that’s the challenge… It’s me against the fish.”
The president, along with most dedicated fly-fisherfolks, believes passionately in the principle of “catch and release,” in that they use barbless hooks when fashioning trout flies.
“A fish is too priceless to be caught only once,” explained Caballos, before adding a cautionary word of advice to the newly released trout, “OK, guys, the next angler who catches you, you might be on the dinner plate!”
Ed Walsh, secretary of the CFTG, was one of the 28 fly-tiers signed up for the annual rendezvous. When he’s not part of such gatherings, Walsh serves as a docent at the museum.
“At this stage of my life, fly fishing is everything; the people I have met in the sport, including Dave Catizone, the best of the best,” he said of the allure of fly fishing and fly tying.
To learn more about the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, located at 1031 Old Rte. 17, call 845/439-4810 or visit cffcm.com.
To contact the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild, visit catskillflytyersguild.org
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barnhllo
Only "Two types of anglers"?? What a profound statement to make. Fly fishermen (Note: I enjoy fly fishing!) appear to be extremely narrow-minded. They think that their method of fishing and usually trout are the only types of fish/fishing in the universe. And, they preach as though anyone who thinks different from them really doesn't count. I suggest that a kid fishing with worms for sunfish is a fisherman...a fisherman who counts! Fly fisherman and fly tyers need to get off their high horses and recognize reality!!!
Lloyd Barnhart
West Sand Lake, NY
PS: I realize from experience that these comments of mine will never show up anywhere.
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barnhllo
No comments show...I posted a comment yesterday. Do you have a policy that comments must conform to the narrative you are promoting? (This is not the first time my comments have not appeared.)
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