How Many Are Going to Park Falls

[clKiekhafer]

Hi Everyone,

I'm curious as to how many that read this Forum are planning on going to Park Falls, Wis this week for the regional Rod Builders Guild meeting. I'm planning on attending which is my first and hope to attend many more. I think it will be a great time to meet people that share the same interest in rod building and seeing the St Croix Rod facilities.

[Billy 40]

I am flying in on Tuesday, fishing with Mark Blabaum & Dan Makauskas on Wednesday, and raiding the St Croix facility the next 3 days. Hopefully will find somewhere to get some beers after

[Smoker]

I will be heading over Wednesday and staying till the following Tuesday. Doing some fishing after the event. I may be in helping with the epoxy on the rods being build at the high school.

[Billy 40]

Hopefully will find somewhere to get some beers after

FOund beers every night, and even some whiskey one night, lol. HAd a great time. FOr those who didn't make it, you really missed out.

[CHM]

So how did it go? I just couldn't get away.

[clKiekhafer]

The trip to Park Falls was GREAT, what more can I say. The people, accommodations, St. Croix Rods, presentations, presenters, food, everything was fantastic. The feature guest presenter, Billy Vivona was a hoot, he is a great teacher and a good story teller. The two traits area a wonderful combination in this kind of environment for learning. I meet a lot of people for the first time and everyone was willing to help you out. Did I say the raffle was wonderful, I managed to win a few things. BYOB was very educational and everyone in the factory were very helpful and friendly. I can not say enough good stuff about the stay, except that I will be going back next year.

[Northlander]

Was there any good buys on blanks?

[clKiekhafer]

Was there any good buys on blanks?

The blanks on Friday at the factory were going for $25 with no marking on them as to length, power or action. They had blanks in the retail store that anyone could buy for $50 and if you bought 5 you had them for $200 (buy 4 get one free). Those were Legend Tournament blanks. They also had guides, cork handles, reel seats.

[Northlander]

Im looking for a 7'6" medium light legend blank with a to use for my lindy rigging and maybe some slip bobbers. Did anyone happen to pick one up that they can part with? If so PM me please.

[clKiekhafer]

Im looking for a 7'6" medium light legend blank with a to use for my lindy rigging and maybe some slip bobbers. Did anyone happen to pick one up that they can part with? If so PM me please.

Nope, I didn't get anything over 7'-0", except for my fly rod.