[Randyflyfisher]

Good day everyone,



Presenters & Demos:

We are now a little over 6 weeks away from this years Spey Clave. Things are shaping up well. We have a total of 13 instructors that will be doing demos over the weekend of the Clave. Our feature presenters this year will be Al Buhr and Marcy Stone from Oregon. We have 2 new presenters that are included in the 13 above. Pete Humphrey and Jimmy Chang from Michigan will also attending the Clave this year.



Bamboo Spey Rods:

New this year also will be 3 custom bamboo rod builders that will be at the Clave with a fine selection of their bamboo rods for people to try out. From Michigan we will have Jimmy Chang.

Here from Ontario we will have Wayne Vierhout and Andy Klys. Jimmy will also be doing his demo on casting bamboo spey rods.



Spey Casting Instruction:

Both Mike Verhoef and Mike Barrand will be available at the Clave offering free Spey Casting Instructions to anyone interested. Please contact either of the Mike's at their respective emails.

Mike Verhoef

[email protected]

Mike Barrand

[email protected]



Raffle:

We have a nice selection of raffle prizes for thsi years raffle. We presently have around $3600.00

in prize donations and expect to recieve many more great prizes before the Clave. If anyone wishes to make a donation for the raffle please forward the information to me. We just need a description along with the value and also whi you would like it to be donated by so that we can post it on the Clave web site. Please try and get any prize informatio to me by the end of August as we need to know the total value of prizes in order to get



Cheers & thanks Randy Wilson

Your Spey Clave Organizer

http://www.grandriverspey.ca/

 

[brent_e]

thanks for doing this, Randy!

just in case you're allergic to clicking the link:

Grand River Spey Clave September 14 and 15, 2013 - Bean Park, Paris Ontario 8am to 5pm

Brent

 

[Randyflyfisher]

Thanks Brent.

 

[TheWhiteman]

Wow, seems like last years clave was just yesterday! Very much looking forward to this years. If you need any help with set up etc. I'd be more than willing

 

[Randyflyfisher]

Thanks for the off buddy. There is always something going on where we can use an extra hand.

Appreciate it. Randy

 

[Skeeterdone]

Hi everyone...I never have been to a spey clave and looking forward to attending for the first time. Im very green at spey fishing, but I took a lesson with Rick Whorwood and booked a fall drift boat trip with him. Im just wondering what to expect at the clave? Is there some costs associated with the clave? I also see there is a few guys that offer some free lessons...can always use that for sure!!! Should I bring my gear and waders what not? I live in Cambridge and had instant success for bass on the grand with my switch rod so its been a blast. I have fished for over 35 years, both boat and float fishing but decided I wanted more challenge. Picked myself up a used 11ft St Croix Imperial switch. Then went to the first Cast in Guelph and had Ray set me up with the Reel, Skagit/switch, running line and set of MOW tips. Expensive....but Im loving it so far. Cant wait for the steel...Its really great of you guys to put on an event like this and Im really looking forward to it. Maybe I could volunteer some time at the next one somehow. Anyway...just wanted to ask the questions if I should bring my gear and what to Expect?
Thanks so much for your hard work to put on this event !! Much appreciated

 

[TheWhiteman]

There hasn't been a cost in the past. I'm pretty sure its the same as years past. Bring your stuff along, never hurts and you can try some of the other guys/tackle reps stuff too which is always fun. I'd recommend bringing a camera and notebook to document some info. Bring your wallet to bid on some of the auction prizes too. They've got some really great stuff. There's a wealth of information at these claves plus they're a TON of fun

 

[Flyfishin'jam]

Look forward to meeting some of you guys, putting names to faces! Will do the Sunday this year, can't wait to see some tying demo :hihi:

 

[floyd d]

its a great time. only cost is the raffle tickets and any donations you would like to give . Most of the tackle reps and their pro staff will be there . you wil have a chance to try the latest products and get help from their pro staffs on everything from lines rods and reels.( if lucky even on flies and fishing lol)

 

[Randyflyfisher]

Sorry I haven't been on to answer any questions here. Our home computer went down over a week ago. We should have ti replaced this week. As my wing man and best bud Floyd mentioned the entire event is free. We have two people Mike Barrand and Mike Verhoef that are be offerinng free casting instructions both days of the Clave. Their contact info is above in this post.

Cheers & thanks Randy

 

[Randyflyfisher]

Only 2 weeks left till the big weekend. So little time and still so much to do.