Neil and Rick did a fantastic job organizing and orchestrating a wonderful weekend. A class act all the way. As a tiny example, Neil had a piper who actually used to "pipe" open the salmon season on the River Spey open the clave on Saturday morning.
In spite of the weather — cold, rain, hail, extreme winds, sleet (steelhead weather?) all the presentations were first rate. What great instructors we have. We learned a lot from all of them. And Juro did a great job of the basics, despite not having his CNDs. The rods did finally arrive today at about noon and I had a chance to cast one of the new saltwater protos. Very impressive.
Photo is from Saturday morning — Way, Peter Charles, Steve, Neil, Spey piper, Rick and Simon (Andy hadn't quite arrived by the time of the opening ceremonies). BTW, I'd never seen Andy cast before, but he's the essence of smooth!
Neil, Rick, the presenters and all the people who put it together, thanks. You did a great job and I look forward to next year.
Bill