Winter Events List - 2010

[Pete_G]

Any questions about any events just let us know. All events take place at the SWE at 47 Valley Road in Middletown, RI.


January 27th 6pm – Surf Night

• How to make and fish rigged eels and eel Bobs w/ Rudy
• Plug Swap - trade something you don't use or something you made for something new

February 6th, 1PM: Dennis Zambrotta: Needlefish Plugs – What, When, Where, How,(and Why) "Presentation will cover the history of the needlefish plug from the 1950s to the present. I’ll also discuss the different types of needlefish plugs, how I rig them, how I fish them, and why. I’ll relate stories about needlefish color such as the origin of Block Island Green, great scores on Block Island, the heartbreak of screw-eye construction, and when oversize is better. Both informational and entertaining - this presentation will encourage questions from the audience. Through your questions I’ll be able to provide a better understanding of what I do and hopefully provide you a better appreciation of casting needlefish for striped bass in the surf. "

Steve Cook's Tying Class - Beginner - Feb 9th, 16th, 23rd (Tuesdays)

Steve Cook's Tying Class - Intermediate - Feb 11th, 18th, 25th (Thursdays)

February 13th: Joe Cordeiro Tying Class – Flatwings Joe will provide all materials, the students are expected to bring their own tools/vises. The tuition for the class is $20 per student. He will do an open presentation from 10am to 11am, and then a class from 11am to 1pm.

February 13th, 1:30PM: Van Staal Reel Service w/ Craig Cantelmo (free as long as you have a service kit) - learn how to service your own VS

February 24th 6pm – Surf Night

• Tying tails, bucktails, and teasers 6:30pm

February 27th, 1PM Toggin with Bryan Oakley

TBA – Charley Soares

Steve Cook's Tying Class - Intermediate - March 9th, 16th, 23rd (Tuesdays)

Steve Cook's Tying Class - Intermediate - March 11th, 18th, 25th (Thursdays)

Steve Cook's Tying Class - Advanced - April 6th, 13th, 20th (Tuesdays)

Steve Cook's Tying Class - Advanced - April 8th, 15th, 22nd (Thursdays)

March 6th, 1PM – Steve McKenna – Metal Lip Swimmers

March 13th– Tuna Seminar 12pm to 4pm

• How to make a blind splice – 12PM
• How to rig a harpoon – 1PM
• How to on crimping – 2PM
• "Light" Tackle for tuna from 20 to 200 pounds – 3PM

March 17th, 6PM until whenever: Knot Tying Competition 2010

March 27th, 2:30PM DJ Muller: "Wetsuits, bass, and boulders: Working the outer edge." Aquaskinz will also be on hand to show off their line up of surf gear.

April 3rd, 11am Al Anderson: Destinations and Tactics for Near Shore (less then 50 miles out) tuna off Rhode Island

April 10th, 11am Al Anderson: Over-Winter Striper Secrets

Additional details and cost on Steve's Tying Classes are listed here: http://www.edgeangling.com/Steve-Cooks-Tying-Class.html

[_CK_]

Been waiting for this - Thanks Pete. Started to compile list of shows so I can get clearance!

[Jackbass]

Is there a fee associated with these events? Do we have to pre-register I would like to attend the event on the 27th.

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by Jackbass

Is there a fee associated with these events? Do we have to pre-register I would like to attend the event on the 27th.

Unless otherwise noted, they're all free, just show up the day of. At this point only Steve's Tying Classes and the Flatwing class have a fee to attend.

[scottw]

I don't see the knot pull showdown anywhere...let me guess...insurance concerns???

[FishnGrega]

Originally Posted by scottw

I don't see the knot pull showdown anywhere...let me guess...insurance concerns???

I hope we can do that one again! That was a lot of fun.

[kickin' bass ass]

Originally Posted by scottw

I don't see the knot pull showdown anywhere...let me guess...insurance concerns???

we gotta have the knot contest again .can pete go two years?????

[scottw]

I was thinking, it might move quicker if guys bring a hookless plug and either tie it direct or with a snap to the determined leader size and brand prior to contest time...then all you'd have to do is tie your leader to the braid section and pull....we really need everyone to dress up this year for the video, I'd love to see someone in that plug costume that Earl posted yanking on one end with some other character dressed up and pulling on the other...great theater

[Pete_G]

Still pondering how or if divisions are needed for the knot competition.

I'll set a date and rules for that one soon.

[FishnGrega]

Are steve's classes strictly for fly tying? or will he be teaching us on tying siwash's as well?