The Green Hornet
by Doc Cohen
Doc Cohen will be one of many tiers giving demonstrations at our Fly Tyers theater at the Maine Fly Fishing Show. Be sure to come by and get some tips from the experts.
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The Green Hornet.
Maine Fly Fishing Show
The Maine Council of Trout Unlimited is pleased to present the 2011 Maine Fly Fishing Show to support the 2012 Maine TU Trout Camp.
When: November 6, 2011, 9am - 5pm
Where: Maine Military Museum
50 Peary Terrace
South Portland, Maine
Admission: $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children
Please Note: We will only be accepting cash and checks at this event. No credit cards.
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Come and visit with our great mix of vendors from outfitters/fly shops to Bamboo rod builders, artists and other industry professionals who will be there to answer all of your questions as well as have items for sale! Some of the names to look for are: LL Bean, Aardvark Outfitters, Fly Fishing In Maine, The Flyfisher’s Place, Ardea Bamboo Rods, Dan Daly, as well as many other talented folks from the Maine fly fishing scene.
There will be an Author’s table with writers on hand to sign their books as well as sell new books. Kathy Scott will be there as will Paul Guernsey with his brand new fly fishing book.
A Fly Tyers theater will be going on all day for folks to watch expert tiers, ask questions and get advice from the best!
We will also be conducting a all day casting contest with prizes for the first SIX finishers!
Our silent auction will be providing an opportunity to get some amazing gear and Maine products. We'll also have a second hand store with lots of gently used gear and fly fishing items.
Door prize is a Two night stay for two people in a cabin at the Evergreens Campground in Solon, Maine, home of the Maine TU Trout Camp along with a driftboat trip with Blue Heron Guide service.
All proceeds will support our 2012 Maine TU Trout Camp. Please join us for a great day of Maine fly fishing information and lore while we fund an opportunity to build the conservation leaders of tomorrow.
Silent Auction
Below is a taste of what will be in our silent auction. We will be accepting bids via email and updating this page daily until 8pm on November 5, 2011. The highest bids will be on the bid sheets the day of the event. If you'd like to place a bid, please click here to email it to us.
Check this page frequently for updates and to get some amazing gear and Maine products.
Item #1 - Scott Chase Custom Bamboo Rod and Hexagonal Case7 foot, 4 weight, 2 piece, 2 tip Bamboo rod and hexagonal wood presentation case by Maine rod maker Scott Chase. (Value - $1800.00)Current bid - $1000.00 (Bid increment - $50.00) Click here to send a bid. |
Item #2 - Dan Daly Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print by Camden artist Dan Daly of autumn angling at East Outlet, Kennebec River. A Wonderful scene of an angler at East Outlet in autumn colors captured by former Maine TU council Chairman Dan Daly signed and numbered by artist. (Value - $500.00)Current bid - $100.00 (Bid increment - $10.00) Click here to send a bid. |
Item #3 - Ken “Snapper” Cashman Boat NetLong Handle boat net made of Mahogany with Ash handle. Snapper has been making nets at Trout Camp with the students for years and has generously provided a boat net for this auction. (Value - $110.00)Current bid - $50.00 (Bid increment - $5.00) Click here to send a bid. |
Item #4 - Trout Motif Wooden Screen DoorCrafted from Cedar, this unfinished exterior screen door contains a beautiful silhouette of a trout. Will fit any 3 foot entry door. Donated by Georges River Trout Unlimited member Randy Orff of Waldoboro, Maine. (Value - $350.00)Current bid - $100.00 (Bid increment - $10.00) Click here to send a bid. |
Item #5 - 2 Night Stay for 2 at The Chewonki Foundation’s Big Eddy CampgroundEnjoy a two night stay for two people at the Chewonki Foundation’s Big Eddy Campground on the West Branch of the Penobscot River. Camp on the fabled Big Eddy and enjoy world class angling for Landlocked Salmon on one of the most fabled pools in Maine. Reservations must be made in advance. (Value - $88.00)Current bid - $40.00 (Bid increment - $5.00) Click here to send a bid. |
Item #6 - DYNA-KING Barracuda ViseFull rotary fly tying vise by DYNA-KING. Older model is in original box in excellent condition. A great vise for anyone, the Barracuda is useful for both fresh water as well as salt water tying. (Value - $380.00)Current bid - $150.00 (Bid increment - $10.00) Click here to send a bid. |
Item #7 - Peter Thompson Limited Edition Print“Hors d’oeuvres in Brunhilda’s Front Parlor” print done for Kennebec Valley Trout Unlimited’s 25th anniversary banquet. Limited edition print by former KVCTU president Peter Thompson of a brown trout inspecting a snack. Matted and framed in light oak, this is number 2 of only 30! Signed and numbered by artist. Value - ($250.00)Current Bid - $50.00 (Bid increment - $10.00) Click here to send a bid. |
Item #8 - Ken “Snapper” Cashman Catch and Release NetCatch and release style net made of Mahogany with Ash handle. Snapper has been making nets at Trout Camp with the students for years and has generously provided a catch and release net for this auction. (Value - $80.00)Current bid - $40.00 (Bid increment - $5.00) Click here to send a bid. |
Item #9 - 2 Night Stay for 2 at The Chewonki Foundation’s Big Eddy CampgroundEnjoy a two night stay for two people at the Chewonki Foundation’s Big Eddy Campground on the West Branch of the Penobscot River. Camp on the fabled Big Eddy and enjoy world class angling for Landlocked Salmon on one of the most fabled pools in Maine. Reservations must be made in advance. (Value - $88.00)Current bid - $40.00 (Bid increment - $5.00) Click here to send a bid. |
Item #10 - Hexagon Wooden Rod Tube for 4 piece rodRod tube in hexagonal style by KVCTU member Don Taylor. Tube is 27” in length and made from cherry and bird’s eye maple. Leather and Velcro closure with brass trim. Value - ($60.00)Current bid - $10.00 (Bid increment - $5.00) Click here to send a bid |
Item #11 - Redington Rod with Cabella’s Prestige One Reel, Line and Cordura CaseRedington 8 foot, 5 weight, 4 piece TRS2 rod with Cabella’s Prestige One reel and line. Comes with Cordura case for rod and reel donated by KVCTU member and Trout Camp volunteer Jim Heichel. (Value - $250.00)Current bid - $75.00 (Bid increment - $10.00) Click here to send a bid |
Item #12 – Renzetti Tube Fly ViseChandler Pond Outfitters has donated this Renzetti tube fly vise that will open up a whole new style of fly tying to your repertoire. Includes a pedestal base and three mandrels. (Value - $190.00)Current bid - $50.00 (Bid increment - $10.00) Click here to send a bid |
Item #13 – Custom Rod and Hexagonal Case built by Bruce BowmanBruce, a regular at Trout Camp since it's inception, has donated a custom built 7 foot, 9 inch, 3 weight, 2 piece IM6 graphite rod. It has black guides, a wooden uplocking reel seat and a half wells grip on the forest green IM6 blank. It also comes with a rod sack and a 50 inch, hexagonal case in a light hardwood. (Value - $550.00)Current bid - $100.00 (Bid increment - $10.00) Click here to send a bid |
Bid early and often and make a differnce.
All proceeds will support our 2012 Maine TU Trout Camp!