DON'T FORGET - PNWFTR 2013!!!

 

Saturday

November 9, 2013

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you have never been to the PACIFIC NORTHWEST FLY TYERS RENDEZVOUS you really should try out this little gem of a fundraiser event! The no-pressure Rendezvous is organized by The Flyfishing Arts and Conservation Society – and is akin to the best meet-n-greet going of local fishing and conservationists and groups. This year the Rendezvous is featuring over 30 tyers and has a large cache of fishing related items for silent auction. But don't forget this year they have MOVED TO A NEW VENUE – the Jackson Armory and p[lan on making the most of the larger space!

John Newberry - PNWFTR 2012

 The PNW Fly Tyers Rendezvous, originally started in 1998, is continued by volunteers from area conservation and fishing groups in an effort to gather local talent from the fly tyer world and provide a venue to expose their talents, tricks and trades to all. Attendees can watch, discuss and learn the techniques with each featured tyer. Food is available for purchase and silent auctions occur throughout the day - any proceeds are shared by allotting each participating club an equal 'share' that is then donates to the non-profit of their choice to “provide ongoing support for conservation and educational efforts dedicated to the protection and improvement of the environment for all our fish as well as nurture and encourage the growth of the angling arts”. The Tualatin Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited has benefited from this party in the past and we gladly support it each year!

The Auctions: the 2013 Rendezvous will have a stunning assortment of items available to bid on. Naturally there will be flies - dozens upon dozens of ‘working flies’ to add to your box as well as ‘presentation flies’ for display! There are also art prints, fly fishing apparel, waders and boots donated to the cause. And do not forget the gear: tippets, fly lines and heads, rods and reels. There are books, knives, rod holders and fly tying vises, accessories and tying materials. These are simple silent auctions – find the item you want – note your bid on the items card using your bidder number [provided at the front door]. Raise the bids the same way – but be sure to watch your items card as you swing through the other displays!

But really - the tyers are what this is all about - and helping out some good causes!

Rendezvous will be held Saturday, November 9th, 2013 at the Jackson Armory - 6255 NE Cornfoot Road in Portland. 9am to 4pm.

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