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Who's camping at Henning and when are you getting there?
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Wish I was there. I have to drive to Ontario. Hope y'all have a great day. Post some video please
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did anyone get video of those guys jumping the fire ring?
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I spoke to Bob Braendle two days ago. He said it was still happening.
He was going to talk to Glen, then start to promote it.
He was going to talk to Glen, then start to promote it.
Friday Before
I would like to offer a two handed get together for those who would like to try two handed rod and Line brands not often found in the Great Lakes. This is not a sponsered event as this is my private collection. This is not to say these brands are superior than other brands, I just like to collect things that are not often found around my location. You can come out and try my lines on your rods or mine. I will have several reels already loaded and if we need to change lines, my system allows me to change lines very easy. I encourage anyone new or have been around awhile to come out and enjoy the two handed casting fun. I'm by no means a two handed instructor but I can show you what I've learned from friends that have paved the way. I would like to meet the Friday 9/27/2019 8am till? This will be before the GREAT LAKES SPEY FEST which will be on Saturday 9/28/2019.
Here is a list of Rods and Lines that will be available.
Nextcast
FF 35 360gr 31'
WA 35 510gr 38'
FF 45 5/6 470gr
WA 45 6/7 505gr 43'
WA 45 7/8 550gr 44'
WA 45 8/9 650gr 49'
WA 45 9/10 700gr 47'
WA 55 5/6 470gr 47'
WA 55 7/8 580gr 53'
WA 55 8/9 650GR 51'
WA 70 6/7 600gr 58'
FF 70 7/8 665gr 58'
WA 70 8/9 720gr 60'
WA 70 9/10 780gr 64'
FF 70 10/11 870gr 70'
Steelhead finder 45 7/8
Salar finder 45 f2 8/9
Gaelforce
Equilizer spey 63 7/8 630gr 57'
Equilizer spey 63 8/9 680gr 57'
Equilizer switch 7/8 425gr 33'
Equilizer switch 8/9 470gr 33'
CND
GPS 5/6 432gr 55'
GPS 7/8 610gr 63'
GPS 8/9 690gr 69'
GPS 9/10 780gr 60' F/S3
GPS 11/12 1142gr 87'
Carron
Jetstream 55 8/9 645gr 55'
Jetstream 55 9/10 755gr 55'
Jetstream 65 9/0 65'
Jetstream 95 625gr 95'
Boss
Boss Long 8/9 725gr 65'
Boss Long 9/10 790gr 68'
Bridge
Bridge Mainstem 6/7 560gr 53'
Bridge Mainstem 7/8 635gr 56'
Bridge Mainstem 8/9 710gr 60'
As you can see I'm a big fan of Nextcast as these lines are great. New to the market are the Boss Long and the Bridge Mainstem, which I haven't had a chance to cast yet.
I also have a variaty of other lines like XLT, SA Atlantis Salmon,Rio mid spey, and a sortment of skagits.
Rods
Burkheimer 5115 11'5" 4/5/6
Burkheimer 7115 11'5" 6/7/8
Burkheimer 7133 13'3" 6/7/8
Burkheimer 8133 13'3" 7/8/9
Burkheimer 8139 13'9" 7/8/9
Burkheimer 8152 15'2" 7/8/9
Bruce & Walker 14'6" 9/10 Walker
Bruce & Walker 15' 7/8/9 Powerlite
Bruce & Walker 15' 11/12 Tournament Caster
Bruce & Walker 16'6" 9/10 Walker
Bruce & Walker 18' 10/11 Powerlite
So if you can get an extra day off come on out and have some fun.
Thanks Mark Stosiak
I would like to offer a two handed get together for those who would like to try two handed rod and Line brands not often found in the Great Lakes. This is not a sponsered event as this is my private collection. This is not to say these brands are superior than other brands, I just like to collect things that are not often found around my location. You can come out and try my lines on your rods or mine. I will have several reels already loaded and if we need to change lines, my system allows me to change lines very easy. I encourage anyone new or have been around awhile to come out and enjoy the two handed casting fun. I'm by no means a two handed instructor but I can show you what I've learned from friends that have paved the way. I would like to meet the Friday 9/27/2019 8am till? This will be before the GREAT LAKES SPEY FEST which will be on Saturday 9/28/2019.
Here is a list of Rods and Lines that will be available.
Nextcast
FF 35 360gr 31'
WA 35 510gr 38'
FF 45 5/6 470gr
WA 45 6/7 505gr 43'
WA 45 7/8 550gr 44'
WA 45 8/9 650gr 49'
WA 45 9/10 700gr 47'
WA 55 5/6 470gr 47'
WA 55 7/8 580gr 53'
WA 55 8/9 650GR 51'
WA 70 6/7 600gr 58'
FF 70 7/8 665gr 58'
WA 70 8/9 720gr 60'
WA 70 9/10 780gr 64'
FF 70 10/11 870gr 70'
Steelhead finder 45 7/8
Salar finder 45 f2 8/9
Gaelforce
Equilizer spey 63 7/8 630gr 57'
Equilizer spey 63 8/9 680gr 57'
Equilizer switch 7/8 425gr 33'
Equilizer switch 8/9 470gr 33'
CND
GPS 5/6 432gr 55'
GPS 7/8 610gr 63'
GPS 8/9 690gr 69'
GPS 9/10 780gr 60' F/S3
GPS 11/12 1142gr 87'
Carron
Jetstream 55 8/9 645gr 55'
Jetstream 55 9/10 755gr 55'
Jetstream 65 9/0 65'
Jetstream 95 625gr 95'
Boss
Boss Long 8/9 725gr 65'
Boss Long 9/10 790gr 68'
Bridge
Bridge Mainstem 6/7 560gr 53'
Bridge Mainstem 7/8 635gr 56'
Bridge Mainstem 8/9 710gr 60'
As you can see I'm a big fan of Nextcast as these lines are great. New to the market are the Boss Long and the Bridge Mainstem, which I haven't had a chance to cast yet.
I also have a variaty of other lines like XLT, SA Atlantis Salmon,Rio mid spey, and a sortment of skagits.
Rods
Burkheimer 5115 11'5" 4/5/6
Burkheimer 7115 11'5" 6/7/8
Burkheimer 7133 13'3" 6/7/8
Burkheimer 8133 13'3" 7/8/9
Burkheimer 8139 13'9" 7/8/9
Burkheimer 8152 15'2" 7/8/9
Bruce & Walker 14'6" 9/10 Walker
Bruce & Walker 15' 7/8/9 Powerlite
Bruce & Walker 15' 11/12 Tournament Caster
Bruce & Walker 16'6" 9/10 Walker
Bruce & Walker 18' 10/11 Powerlite
So if you can get an extra day off come on out and have some fun.
Thanks Mark Stosiak
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WOW that is a sweet line and rod collection. A guaranteed day of fun.
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What and where is the park? I may just make the trek across the border. Need to check my calendar.
Dan
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Good of you to do this Mark, should be a fun time.
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How many of you are booked and what sites you got. Checking it out on line now.
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The Spey Fest line up so far is,
Kevin Feenstra
Trout and Smallmouth bass fishing with a Two handed rod.
Kevin is a well known Muskegon river guide, originator of many fish producing fly patterns and techniques.
Gary Kalinka, AKA, Voodoofly on this forum.
Long Rods, Long lines and Long casts.
SOR competitor and well known local Spey steelhead fisherman.
Jimmy Chang,
Bamboo and Graphite rod comparison and application in regards to Spey casting.
Jimmy Chang has built some wonderful bamboo Spey rods, light in hand and a delight to cast.
The Event will kick off about 09.30 AM but people start turning up earlier just to meet old friends and see whats new in the Spey world.
Kevin Feenstra
Trout and Smallmouth bass fishing with a Two handed rod.
Kevin is a well known Muskegon river guide, originator of many fish producing fly patterns and techniques.
Gary Kalinka, AKA, Voodoofly on this forum.
Long Rods, Long lines and Long casts.
SOR competitor and well known local Spey steelhead fisherman.
Jimmy Chang,
Bamboo and Graphite rod comparison and application in regards to Spey casting.
Jimmy Chang has built some wonderful bamboo Spey rods, light in hand and a delight to cast.
The Event will kick off about 09.30 AM but people start turning up earlier just to meet old friends and see whats new in the Spey world.
Fyi
For those who have never been to Henning Park, it is on the bank of the Muskegon River. It is a Newaygo County Park with boat launch, Camp ground and lots of room to cast. It is a wide open and a great spot to host this type of venue. I will be staying on site #9 Thursday til Sunday so stop buy.
Kevin is one of the best guides I know with a super amount of knowledge and patience.
Gary is the reason I got into the longer line stuff and introduced me to Nextcast Lines.
Jimmy is a great caster with so much understanding on rod and line dynamics.
Can't wait this will be a fun event.
Thanks to Great Lakes Flyfishing Company for hosting this event each year.
Hope to see you there.
For those who have never been to Henning Park, it is on the bank of the Muskegon River. It is a Newaygo County Park with boat launch, Camp ground and lots of room to cast. It is a wide open and a great spot to host this type of venue. I will be staying on site #9 Thursday til Sunday so stop buy.
Kevin is one of the best guides I know with a super amount of knowledge and patience.
Gary is the reason I got into the longer line stuff and introduced me to Nextcast Lines.
Jimmy is a great caster with so much understanding on rod and line dynamics.
Can't wait this will be a fun event.
Thanks to Great Lakes Flyfishing Company for hosting this event each year.
Hope to see you there.
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All booked. Site 2, Thursday to Sunday. Haven't been State side in a while. Should be a blast.
Dan
Dan
Bill unfortunately you are correct. However, there are quite a few of us meeting Friday to cast and have some fun. We will also be there Saturday with quite a few rods and lines. If anyone needs help with casting or setup there will be enough of us around to help.
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