Spey Nation - June 19th 2010 at Pineville, NY

[Charlie Dickson]

Oak Orchard Fly shop will be sponsoring this event on the Salmon River.
June 19th 2010 at Pineville, NY
See the link below for details

www.theanglersnet.com/Spey-Nation/index.asp?section=13

I have been to these events in the past and they are a lot of fun. Free food, free spey casting demos, try new rods reels and lines, do some fishing and just have a good time.

[VERNBURM]

I second that emotion

[alexp]

i've never been but i'm excited to check it out!

[Tony Medina]

I have never been either and have never casted a spey rod but this seems like a good chance to play around with one.

[Geoff Schaake]

There are 2months until we celebrate the emerging 2-handed rod culture in the Great Lakes Fishery. Saturday June 19, 2010, Spey Nation offers the unique opportunity for enthusiasts and manufacturers to gather in a streamside setting. The Location is the Pineville Boat Launch on the Salmon River in Pineville, NY. And yes, the rumors are true; we are sending one of you to British Columbia again in April of 2011 courtesy of The Spey Lodge! We all know what Rachel, has to say about that.



Spey Nation features a full BBQ sponsored by the Oak Orchard Flyshop, raffles, “On the water” demonstrations, and interaction with some of the biggest names in 2 handed casting from the East and West Coasts. Mixing styles, knowledge, and backgrounds, Great Lakes anglers finally have the opportunity to learn Traditional Spey, Scandinavian, and Skagit techniques from the experts, try specialized equipment on the water and talk with other fishermen in an atmosphere dedicated exclusively to 2-handed casting while enjoying a burger and a brew.



Confirmed companies include Scott, Echo, Airflo, Wild Water Fly Rods, Hardy/Greys, CND, CF Burkheimer, Guideline, Buelah, The Spey Company, Temple Forks Outfitters, JP Ross, No Float Stix, Thomas and Thomas, Ross Reels, Hatch Reels, Heritage Fly Rods and Orvis. Representatives from each of these companies will be on hand let you know the latest and greatest from the 2 handed world.



On the water demonstrations this year feature Lee Davison (CND/Spey Underground), Bruce Berry (Beulah), Nate Koenigsknecht (Burkheimer), Andrew Moy (East Coast Spey), Walt Geryck (Northeast Guide Service), Peter Humhpries (Guideline) and Steve Taggart (Echo).



Admission is free. The BBQ is free; Spey Nation is funded completely by generous donations to our raffles. All “Profit” is donated to grass routes Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead conservation projects in our watershed, specifically to the Fish Creek Atlantic Salmon Club.



Raffle prizes have been donated by The Spey Lodge (trip to BC), Hardy/Greys (Demon Rod/Reel), Wild Water Fly Rods (Rod), Beulah (Rod), The West Branch Angler (2-night Stay), Guideline (Rod), The Red Shed Fly Shop (Echo/Lamson Outfit), Paul Conklin’s Guide Service (Drift Trip), The Angler’s Net (Wading Trip), Mad River Dubbing Co, No Float Stix, Heritage Fly Rods (Rod), and Frank Swarner III (Flybox/Flies). Visit www.speynation.com and click on “raffles” for more information.





The back of the shirt is designed by artist and avid spey fisherman Richard Harrington. Check out his other works at www.rcharrington.com. The cost per shirt is $20 and you can pick those up at the event June 19, 2010. Please send an email to [e-mail] to get the order form sent to you,



Over the past 3 years, we have heard from many of you who want to help. We want as many people to come to Spey Nation strictly as spectators and participants however as we expand, there are ways that you can help our volunteers. We could use tables and the pop up awnings. If you have a folding table or awning, and you are going to be staying for the entire event, please put your name on it and bring it on by. Visit theanglersnet.com/Spey-Nation/How-You-Can-Help.asp?section=13 for more ways that you can help us make Spey Nation the best 2 handed fishing event in the East! Spey Nation started and will continue as a volunteer effort. It will be what we make it.



To learn more about Spey Nation, visit www.speynation.com or to join our emailing list, send an email to [e-mail]. Hit us up on facebook, search Spey Nation and RSVP to the event.



Thank you,


Geoff Schaake





“Treat a captured steelhead with respect for its beauty, battle and rareness”......Milt Keiser

[Frank Swarner]

Good time all day long.....maybe the weather will be a tad brighter this year.

[Geoff Schaake]

Only 1 month until we celebrate the emerging 2-handed rod culture in the Great Lakes Fishery rain or shine. Saturday June 19, 2010, Spey Nation offers the unique opportunity for enthusiasts and manufacturers to gather in a streamside setting. The Location is the Pineville Boat Launch on the Salmon River in Pineville, NY. And yes, the rumors are true; we are sending one of you to British Columbia again in April of 2011 courtesy of The Spey Lodge! We all know what Rachel, has to say about that.

Spey Nation features a full BBQ sponsored by the Oak Orchard Flyshop, raffles, “On the water” demonstrations, and interaction with some of the biggest names in 2 handed casting from the East and West Coasts. Mixing styles, knowledge, and backgrounds, Great Lakes anglers finally have the opportunity to learn Traditional Spey, Scandinavian, and Skagit techniques from the experts, try specialized equipment on the water and talk with other fishermen in an atmosphere dedicated exclusively to 2-handed casting while enjoying a burger and a brew.

Confirmed companies include Scott, Echo, Airflo, Wild Water Fly Rods, Hardy/Greys, CND, CF Burkheimer, Guideline, Buelah, The Spey Company, Temple Forks Outfitters, JP Ross, No Float Stix, Thomas and Thomas, Ross Reels, Hatch Reels, Heritage Fly Rods, Patagonia and Orvis. Representatives from each of these companies will be on hand let you know the latest and greatest from the 2 handed world.

On the water demonstrations this year feature Lee Davison (CND/Spey Underground), Bruce Berry (Beulah), Nate Koenigsknecht (Burkheimer), Andrew Moy (East Coast Spey), Walt Geryck (Northeast Guide Service), Niel Houlding (Guideline), Steve Taggart (Echo) and Topher Browne (Patagonia).

Admission is free. The BBQ is free; Spey Nation is funded completely by generous donations to our raffles. All “Profit” is donated to grass routes Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead conservation projects in our watershed, specifically to the Fish Creek Atlantic Salmon Club.

Raffle prizes have been donated by The Spey Lodge (trip to BC), Hardy/Greys (Demon Rod/Reel), Wild Water Fly Rods (Rod), Beulah (Rod), The West Branch Angler (2-night Stay), Guideline (Rod), The Red Shed Fly Shop (Echo/Lamson Outfit), Paul Conklin’s Guide Service (Drift Trip), The Angler’s Net (Wading Trip), Mad River Dubbing Co, No Float Stix, Heritage Fly Rods (Rod), Loren Williams (Wading Trip), Isle-Fish Guide Service (Float or Wade Trip), Loop USA (Spey Reel),and Frank Swarner III (Flybox/Flies). Visit www.speynation.com and click on “raffles” for more information.

Attached is the t-shirt for this year. The back of the shirt is designed by artist and avid spey fisherman Richard Harrington. Check out his other works at www.rcharrington.com. The cost per shirt is $20 and you can pick those up at the event June 19, 2010. Please have your forms and check in my hand by June 1, 2010.

For those who would like to take a class on Sunday June 20, please contact the following instructors by email:

Topher Browne (Patagonia): three-hour class with the emphasis on Scandi-style casting. Cost $75. Contact: [e-mail]

Nate Koenigsknecht (Burkheimer): Two classes available: Sunday Morning --"Spey Basics Reinforced" will be the first one, catered to beginning casters. Sunday Afternoon -- "Spey Casting and Fishing Techniques: Taking your presentations to the next level" $120 per session Contact: [e-mail]

Over the past 3 years, we have heard from many of you who want to help. We could use tables and the pop up awnings. If you have a folding table or awning, and you are going to be staying for the entire event, please put your name on it and bring it on by. Visit theanglersnet.com/Spey-Nation/How-You-Can-Help.asp?section=13 for more ways that you can help us make Spey Nation the best 2 handed fishing event in the East! Spey Nation started and will continue as a volunteer effort. It will be what we make it.

To learn more about Spey Nation, visit www.speynation.com or to join our emailing list, send an email to [e-mail]. Hit us up on facebook, search Spey Nation and RSVP to the event.

Thank you,

Geoff Schaake


“Treat a captured steelhead with respect for its beauty, battle and rareness”......Milt Keiser

[bobtulowiecki]

What time does the event start and go until?

[Geoff Schaake]

Only 10 days until we celebrate the emerging 2-handed rod culture in the Great Lakes Fishery rain or shine, but the long range forecast calls for great weather. Saturday June 19, 2010, Spey Nation offers the unique opportunity for enthusiasts and manufacturers to gather in a streamside setting. The Location is the Pineville Boat Launch on the Salmon River in Pineville, NY and we start at 8am. Attached is the calendar of events.

Spey Nation features a full BBQ sponsored by the Oak Orchard Flyshop, raffles, "On the water" demonstrations, and interaction with some of the biggest names in 2 handed casting from the East and West Coasts. Mixing styles, knowledge, and backgrounds, Great Lakes anglers finally have the opportunity to learn Traditional Spey, Scandinavian, and Skagit techniques from the experts, try specialized equipment on the water and talk with other fishermen in an atmosphere dedicated exclusively to 2-handed casting while enjoying a burger.

Confirmed companies include Scott, Echo, Airflo, Wild Water Fly Rods, Hardy/Greys, CND, CF Burkheimer, Guideline, Buelah, The Spey Company, Temple Forks Outfitters, JP Ross, No Float Stix, Thomas and Thomas, Ross Reels, Hatch Reels, Heritage Fly Rods, Patagonia and Orvis. Representatives from each of these companies will be on hand let you know the latest and greatest from the 2 handed world.

On the water demonstrations this year feature Lee Davison (CND/Spey Underground), Bruce Berry (Beulah), Nate Koenigsknecht (Burkheimer), Andrew Moy (East Coast Spey), Walt Geryck (Northeast Guide Service), Niel Houlding (Guideline), Steve Taggart (Echo) and Topher Browne (Patagonia).

Admission is free. The BBQ is free; Spey Nation is funded completely by generous donations to our raffles. All "Profit" is donated to grass routes Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead conservation projects in our watershed, specifically to the Fish Creek Atlantic Salmon Club.

Raffle prizes have been donated by The Spey Lodge (trip to BC), Hardy/Greys (Demon Rod/Reel), Wild Water Fly Rods (Rod), Beulah (Rod), The West Branch Angler (2-night Stay), Guideline (Rod), The Red Shed Fly Shop (Echo/Lamson Outfit), Paul Conklin's Guide Service (Drift Trip), The Angler's Net (Wading Trip), No Float Stix, Heritage Fly Rods (Rod), Loren Williams (Wading Trip), Isle-Fish Guide Service (Float or Wade Trip), Loop USA (Spey Reel), Frank Swarner III (Flybox/Flies), Malinda’s Fly Shop (Fishpond Fly Tying Carrier), Temple Forks Outfitters (Rod), Tight Lines Fly Shop (Gift Certificates) and CND (Rod). Visit www.speynation.com and click on "raffles" for more information.

For those who would like to take a class on Sunday June 20, please contact the following instructors by email:

Topher Browne (Patagonia): three-hour class with the emphasis on Scandi-style casting. Cost $75. Contact: [e-mail]

Nate Koenigsknecht (Burkheimer): Two classes available: Sunday Morning --"Spey Basics Reinforced" will be the first one, catered to beginning casters. Sunday Afternoon -- "Spey Casting and Fishing Techniques: Taking your presentations to the next level" $120 per session Contact: [e-mail]

Lee Davison (CND/Snake River Outfitters): Sunday Morning and Sunday Afternoon Sessions, $100 per session, Contact: [e-mail]

Over the past 3 years, we have heard from many of you who want to help. We could use tables and the pop up awnings. If you have a folding table or awning, and you are going to be staying for the entire event, please put your name on it and bring it on by. Visit theanglersnet.com/Spey-Nation/How-You-Can-Help.asp?section=13 for more ways that you can help us make Spey Nation the best 2 handed fishing event in the East! Spey Nation started and will continue as a volunteer effort. It will be what we make it.


To learn more about Spey Nation, visit www.speynation.com or to join our emailing list, send an email to [e-mail]. Hit us up on facebook, search Spey Nation and RSVP to the event.

Thank you,

Geoff Schaake


"Treat a captured steelhead with respect for its beauty, battle and rareness"......Milt Keiser



Schedule Of Events

7:00 AM 8:00 AM
Set Up Start Time

11:30 AM Start The Grills
____________________________________________

Presentations
8:30 AM 9:30 AM
Walt Geryk Lee Davison
Northeast Fly Fishing CND/Snake River Outfitters
Guide Service

10:30 AM 11:30 AM
Nate Koenigsknecht Andrew Moy
CF Burkheimer Tight Lines Fly Shop

12:30 PM 1:30 PM
Neil Holding Steve Taggart
Guideline Echo

2:30 PM
Topher Browne
Patagonia
____________________________________________

3:30 PM
Raffle Drawings

4:00 PM
Presentation of Proceeds

4:15 PM
Clean-up

[Geoff Schaake]

This is it, Be there or miss the story of how this blog.syracuse.com/outdoors/2010/06/lengthy_two-handed_spey_rod_ha.html happened while we were trying to get the word out about Spey Nation! Also, check below to see how you can get a choice steak after the event.

Spey Nation, Saturday June 19, 2010 rain or shine, start time 8am. Attached is the schedule of events.

Scott, Echo, Airflo, Hardy/Greys, Sage, Winston, Redington, CND, CF Burkheimer, Guideline, Buelah, The Spey Company, Temple Forks Outfitters, JP Ross, No Float Stix, Thomas and Thomas, Ross Reels, Hatch Reels, Heritage Fly Rods, Patagonia and Orvis will have representatives on hand to let you know the latest and greatest from the 2 handed world.

On the water demonstrations this year feature Lee Davison (CND/Spey Underground), Nate Koenigsknecht (Burkheimer), Andrew Moy (East Coast Spey), Walt Geryck (Northeast Guide Service), Niel Houlding (Guideline), Steve Taggart (Echo) and Topher Browne (Patagonia).

Admission is free. The BBQ (sponsored by the Oak Orchard Flyshop) is free; Spey Nation is funded completely by generous donations to our raffles. All "Profit" is donated to the Fish Creek Atlantic Salmon Club.

Raffle prizes have been donated by The Spey Lodge (trip to BC), Hardy/Greys (Demon Rod/Reel), Wild Water Fly Rods (Rod), Beulah (Rod), The West Branch Angler (2-night Stay), Guideline (Rod), The Red Shed Fly Shop (Echo/Lamson Outfit), Paul Conklin's Guide Service (Drift Trip), The Angler's Net (Wading Trip), No Float Stix, Heritage Fly Rods (Rod), Loren Williams (Wading Trip), Isle-Fish Guide Service (Float or Wade Trip), Loop USA (Spey Reel), Frank Swarner III (Flybox/Flies), Malinda's Fly Shop (Fishpond Fly Tying Carrier), Temple Forks Outfitters (Rod), Tight Lines Fly Shop (Gift Certificates), Whitakers Sport Shop, Mad River Dubbing Co., Spirit River Fly Co. and Snake River Outfitters (Rod). Visit www.speynation.com and click on "raffles" for more information.

For those who would like to take a class on Sunday June 20, please contact the following instructors by email:

Topher Browne (Patagonia): three-hour class with the emphasis on Scandi-style casting. Cost $75. Contact: [e-mail]

Nate Koenigsknecht (Burkheimer): Two classes available: Sunday Morning --"Spey Basics Reinforced" will be the first one, catered to beginning casters. Sunday Afternoon -- "Spey Casting and Fishing Techniques: Taking your presentations to the next level" $120 per session Contact: [e-mail]

Lee Davison (CND/Snake River Outfitters): Sunday Morning and Sunday Afternoon Sessions, $100 per session, Contact: [e-mail]

Over the past 3 years, we have heard from many of you who want to help. We could use tables and the pop up awnings. If you have a folding table or awning, and you are going to be staying for the entire event, please put your name on it and bring it on by. Visit theanglersnet.com/Spey-Nation/How-You-Can-Help.asp?section=13 for more ways that you can help us make Spey Nation the best 2 handed fishing event in the East! Spey Nation started and will continue as a volunteer effort. It will be what we make it.



After the event, Roger Wolfe from The Fox Hollow Lodge is planning to have a Ribeye Steak BBQ with all the fixings. The cost is $18 and will be located at the Fox Hollow Lodge on Route 13. We need RSVP's for this so he knows how many Ribeyes will be needed. Please reply to this email if you are interested in attending this after party of sorts. We will be having a campfire and I am sure the fish talk will continue.



To learn more about Spey Nation, visit www.speynation.com or to join our emailing list, send an email to [e-mail]. Hit us up on facebook, search Spey Nation and RSVP to the event.

Thank you,

Geoff Schaake


"Treat a captured steelhead with respect for its beauty, battle and rareness"......Milt Keiser