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2013 Great Waters Expo


ted4887

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Let's get a head count. Who here is going to the Great Waters Expo next weekend (23-24th)? Unfortunately, they are slacking on releasing the schedule and exhibitor list right now.

I think Ic3wind, itchmesir, and myself will be up there Saturday. Until they release the schedule though, it's hard to say what time we will be there.

Is there any interest with the guys that will be there Saturday going out that evening to meet up for some food?

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Ill be there sat. I was planning on going to fogo de chao for dinner that night a group would be fun

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Nogo for me. I seem to walk out of there with more fly rods when I do.

I am struggling to see the problem here....

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Ted, Eric, Luke, I'll see you guys up there. I'll be with the wife. The Great Waters expo is the most magical time of year, real Christmas for long rodders! Who's gonna be up there this year?

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rods rods rods rods... rods I do adore... yo put my reel on this rod cuz I'd love ta cast ya... holla at ya when I come off the water, yeah cool

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I'm excited to see how the Schwanns Center looks now that they did all that work... the GWE is gonna look a lot bigger and a lot less crammed in this year I bet

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6 days and counting. I'm going to limit myself to only 1 new rod this year, I think. I'm hoping my taxes get done this week so I know just how much wonga I'll have, or not have for the GWE.

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Here is the schedule... I emailed them and got a copy from them... They said it should be up on the website now... But still is not.. So i figured I'll help ya'll out wink Bold is what I'm expecting to check out

Tom Helgeson’s Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo 2013 schedule

NOTE****Some programs are an hour and some are 30 minutes. Please note start and end times.

Ross Reels/Scientific Anglers Stage

FRIDAY, March 22

4 p.m. OPEN

5 p.m. Jerry Darkes – Best tactics for Great Lakes steelhead.

6 p.m. Trapper Rudd – Micronesia - A Fly Fishing Adventure.

7 p.m. Brian O’Keefe – Montana road trip: River to river, hatches, access, tackle and technique.

The Fly Angler Stage

4 p.m. OPEN

5 p.m. Brian Flechsig -- Tube fly basics.

6 p.m. Andy Roth – Screw dry flies. The joys (and tactics) of nymphing in western Wisconsin.

7 p.m. Carl Haensel – How to fly fish Minnesota’s Arrowhead, from an expert who lives there.

SATURDAY, March 23

Scientific Anglers/Ross Reels Stage

10 a.m. Scott Thorpe -- Coaster Brook Trout: past, present and future. Presentation will be provided by the Greater Lake Superior Foundation.

11 a.m. Brad Befus – Little treasures – fly fishing small streams.

12 a.m. Trapper Rudd – Fly fishing “off the grid” in Florida.

1 p.m. Brian O’Keefe – My 10 Favorite Fish - Steelhead/golden dorado/tarpon/brown trout - all over the country and the world.

2 p.m. Ian Davis, from Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures – Fly fishing in salt water.

3 p.m. Brian O’Keefe – Chile and Argentina - 20 rivers for big trout. Choose the right tackle, time of year and best scenery.

4 p.m. Tapper Rudd – Fly Fishing Micronesia - A Fly Fishing Adventure

5 p.m. Jerry Darkes – Tips for the frustrated angler: Fly fishing for steelhead in the Midwest.

6 p.m. TOM WATERS STEWARDSHIP AWARD PRESENTATION

The Fly Angler Stage

10 a.m. J.P. Lipton – The dark arts of carp fishing on a fly.

10:30 a.m. Tyler Befus – The competitive edge – techniques for success.

(SPECIAL CHILDRENS PROGRAM) 11 a.m.Janine Kohn – A program for children: Exploring streams and rivers.

(SPECIAL CHILDRENS PROGRAM) 12 p.m.Lew Jewett Chapter of the Federation of Fly Fishers, adult/child introduction to fly fishing. *** (See prize information below)

1 p.m. Fly Fishing Women of Minnesota present Scott Sorensen and the Tenkara fly rod experience.

2 p.m. Jim Kojis – Welcome to fly fishing! An introduction to the sport. Beginners welcome.

2:30 p.m. Kip Vieth – Ten tips for landing big muskies.

3 p.m. Ian Davis – The finest in saltwater fishing from an expert.

4 p.m. Andy Roth – Follow the Goat. The best tactics for the streams and rivers of western Wisconsin.

5 p.m. Carl Haensel – Fly fishing the Caribbean.

*** This class will allow children to achieve success and catch fish in no time. This new course at the expo utilizes a hands-on approach to teach parents and children how to fly-fish together. The program places emphasis on fun, safety, and simplicity. All participants will receive a DVD containing all of the course materials and instructional information, and all children in attendance will receive a “passport” to be completed at learning stations to be eligible for a drawing for fly fishing prizes.

SUNDAY, March 24

Scientific Anglers/Ross Reels Stage

10 a.m. Brian O’Keefe -- Fly fishing photography from one of the very best - Lots of tips and easy-to-learn pointers.

11 a.m. Ian Davis -- The finest in saltwater fishing from an expert.

12 a.m. Jerry Darkes – The best tactics for steelhead.

1 p.m. Trapper Rudd – Giant snook, tarpon and permit.

2 p.m. Brian O’Keefe -- Chile and Argentina - 20 rivers for big trout. How to choose the right tackle, time of year and best scenery.

3 p.m. Scott Thorpe -- Coaster Brook Trout: past, present and future. Presentation will be provided by the Greater Lake Superior Foundation.

4 p.m. CONCLUSION – Thank you for attending Tom Helgeson’s Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo

The Fly Angler Stage

10 a.m. Writers’ workshop. Featuring Larry Gavin, Jerry Darkes, Brian Flechsig and Baird Helgeson

(SPECIAL CHILDRENS PROGRAM) 11 a.m.Lew Jewett Chapter of the Federation of Fly Fishers, adult/child introduction to fly fishing. *** (See below for prize information)

12 p.m. Rusty Bogers – Fly fishing rivers and lakes in the back country of Wyoming.

12:30 p.m. Larry Gavin and Justin Watkins – A passion for carp on a fly.

1 p.m. Larry Donahe – bamboo rod-building demonstration.

2 p.m. Kip Vieth – Upper Mississippi River. Warm water fly anglers’ river of dreams.

2:30 p.m. Maria Manion – Fly fishing the Rush River with a literary flourish.

3 p.m. Tom Helgeson Legacy discussion.

4 p.m. CONCLUSION – Thank you for attending Tom Helgeson’s Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo.

*** This class will allow children to achieve success and catch fish in no time. This new course at the expo utilizes a hands-on approach to teach parents and children how to fly-fish together. The program places emphasis on fun, safety, and simplicity. All participants will receive a DVD containing all of the course materials and instructional information, and all children in attendance will receive a “passport” to be completed at learning stations to be eligible for a drawing for fly fishing prizes.

CASTING

Sponsored by the Lew Jewett Chapter, Federation of Fly Fishers

Special presentations

Saturday

Noon, Geoff Samples, casting

2 p.m. Brian O’Keefe casting

3 p.m. Scott Sorensen and the Tenkara fly rod experience.

TYING

Sponsored by the St. Paul Fly Tiers.

Schedule TBA

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6 days and counting. I'm going to limit myself to only 1 new rod this year, I think. I'm hoping my taxes get done this week so I know just how much wonga I'll have, or not have for the GWE.

Make sure you bring your own reel and line if you expect to cast any Allen rods whistle

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Yeah... no more 3wt line on 6wt rods. The only rod I'm really interested in is a 9wt BVK anyways. And maybe a 7 wt too, but we'll see.

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I wouldn't mind picking up something in the 6' range 2wt maybe... or maybe a new Alpha III for my 9wt Redington...

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Any chance JPL would be filming his talk on carp fishing? That's about the only one of those I am interested in.

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Then just come by for the 30min he'll be talking and leave... just like that... yeah.. just as simple as that wink

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Ok, I give in. I'm there bright and early. I might have to leave the CC at home though. I get in trouble in these places.

Mo flyrods mo problems.

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I'm planning on being there pretty much all day. I want to listen to JPL and then Kip Vieth in the afternoon for sure. Might make time for Trapper in the middle of the day. Otherwise, I'm just looking forward to hangin' out.

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I'd like to check out Kip Vieth – Upper Mississippi River. Warm water fly anglers’ river of dreams.... unfortunately it's on Sunday frown

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I'll be spending some time and definitely some money at Allen, Blue Sky Furled Leaders, SA/Ross, Driftless Anglers booths.. Sure I'm missing a few... Also hope to spend some time over in the FFF Casting Lessons area...

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I will be there I will also have my wife with I am excited about the event it should be a good time. Ted if I were u I would strongly look into the 9wt st croix legend elite on the. Web site it was like 255 on close out. I had a 10 wt. bvk and I castes it up against Ryan's 9wt. Legend elite and. The bvk has a weird flex or give to it. It collapses every time. I sold it cheap and bought a 9 and a 10 wt. ST. Croix legend elite i could bring it with if u want and compare

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Just can't do it man. I've cast the SC LE before, and it just felt funny in my hands. Something just didn't jive with me with it. Different strokes for different folks I suppose.

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It's too far of a drive for me...

just kidding.

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I'm going to be there all day Saturday. I hope to walk out of there with a rod or two, but first stop will be JPLs carp chat. Gonna stop by to see Bob White too, that guy has some stories.

I will be keeping an eye open for a couple rods as well, maybe even a switch rod. We'll see. I have a feeling the JPL chat may influence the decision on rods actually...

I'm down for some food/brews sometime during the day or evening saturday, definitely no shortage of good food around the area.

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Man... all the talk about fly fishing... and then talks of food... I got a horrible craving for sushi now... Or some of this amazing BBQ and cornbread that Slab is always taunting us with...

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