Pleasanton Show Great Success
Pleasanton was a three-day show that was more than very well attended this year. As in all the Fly Fishing Shows, there were classes on casting, fly tying, and other topics such as entomology, writing for the outdoors, nymphing, and so on (depending upon presenters present). Then there were Power Point presentations, casting demonstrations by many of the best in the field, fly tying demos by more of the best in the sport, destination theater shows, adventure presentations, and exhibitors more than aplenty. The roar of the crowd was heavy all three days. If you were unable to attend this year, get it on your calendar for next year.
It was elbow to elbow much of the time at the Show.
My talk on Fishing the Film was standing room only--a most enthusiastic crowd.
Chuck Furimsky, owner and operator of the Show, introducing Fishing the Film. Chuck graciously introduces all the talks and demonstrations.
My friend Lance Marshall Boen was at the Show displaying his world-class leather fish sculptures. This tarpon was truly stunning. Every scale was a small fish. You can see his work at www.streamlineoriginals.com--see link at right.
More examples of Lance's outstanding work.
Another great friend, Fanny Krieger was at the Show. The late Mel Krieger's wife, Fanny still leads some trips and is involved in women's fly fishing groups. www.intlwomenflyfishers.org--see link at right.
Another friend, Dave Scadden, showing our mutual friends Steve Rajeff and Ben Furimsky his great selection of pontoon boats. I love mine. www.northforkoutdoors.com/home.html--see link at right.
Yet another old pal, Mark Petitjean and his daughter Astrid demonstrating his wonderful tying tools and tying systems.www.petitjean.com/shop--see link at right.
Long-time friend, Enrico Puglisi disussing fly designs and materials with a show attendee. www.epflies.com--see link at right.
All work and no play makes for a boring show. Chuck Furimsky, his wife, Janet, and I went out for dinner at Fontina's in Pleasanton, and lo and behold Enrico and others were there , too. There was much clinking of glasses and eating of great food.