Megan Plete Postol 04.19.24
Fly fishing fanatics gathered final month for a vigorous afternoon stuffed with fly tying demonstrations, displays, hearty laughter, and scrumptious meals and drinks within the first-ever Central New York Fly Tying Symposium, held at 16 Stone Brewpub in Holland Patent. A kaleidoscope of colours traces the tables as fly tyers work hooks, thread, beads, fur, and different supplies into usable lures that might entice a fish to take a style. These diversified flies are the interpretation of their tyer; some are made to “Match the hatch,” that means they appear to be no matter native bugs are current within the space they are going to be fishing. Others are a bit extra summary, inventive iterations from angler-artists.
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The symposium, which by definition is a convivial dialogue on a specific topic (on this case fly fishing) was organized by Jordan Ross, proprietor of J.P. Ross Fly Rods & Co. Open air. The aim was easy: present a catalyst for connection through a shared curiosity in fly fishing, fly tying, conservation, and the outside. The day featured representatives of a number of conservation organizations, together with the Native Fish Coalition, Trout Limitless, Trout Energy, and outdoor-industry companies, together with Outside Information, Nash Flyworks, and woodburning artist and writer Mark Usyk.
Conservation was a key focus of the symposium. The grassroots organizations available gave displays to the gang, which listened intently, requested questions, and exchanged concepts. One other theme all through the occasion was a way of neighborhood. Anglers that in any other case wouldn’t have made an acquaintance with one another shared suggestions, tips, and even some native intel on fishing areas. Connections solid, plans made, and finally, folks bonded over a shared ardour for fishing and for conserving the pure assets that make fishing doable. Longtime out of doors author Robert Streeter was one of many fly tyers that participated.
“I’ve met some very good folks right here. It is a good occasion as a result of they have everybody collectively and pulled within the conservation applications,” Streeter mentioned. “Undoubtedly a worthy occasion to go to.”
For fly tyer and musky angler Jillian Beattie, the symposium was the primary time she participated in an occasion like this.
“It’s a nice feeling to have that comradery with everybody within the room, with folks stopping by, sharing their tales and keenness,” she mentioned. “You be taught lots from those that approach, and it’s thrilling. It makes you wish to get out on the water and fish.’
