Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show 2015 day 1
Friday, February 20, the show opened at 10 am to the roar of a fantastic crowd. Those of us who have been at the show for a number of years commented on the fact that the crowd was more reminiscent of a Saturday than a Friday. It was great to see such a enthusiastic and eager crowd. My day started in earnest at 11:15 with a casting demonstration at the outside pond. The day was perfect—sunny and in the low 60s—and the crowd was strong, and as always (I have not been disappointed yet) there were enough “wise” people in the crowd to yell out “The one that catches a fish,” when I asked for the definition of the Perfect Cast.
One member of the crowd asked if I had seen young Maxine McCormick cast yet. Not being from the area, I said I had not. But I did get to meet her a bit later in the day and have a chance to watch her cast. At 11 years old, she is truly superb. She reminds me of Jason when he was her age. Chris Korig is coaching her. He is a world-class casting champion and Maxine should flourish under his tutelage. The next Joan Wulff, perhaps? She certain has had a grand beginning in the tournament world, recording 98s and 99s in the dry fly accuracy event. To see her switch cast to the other end of the casting pond was a true delight for me.
Following that, I gave a Power Point presentation on Nymphing, signed books, and gave a fly tying demo. A great start for what looks like a great show.
Friday’s crowd was strong, and the aisles were stuffed .
The Angler’s Bookstore was busy all day long.
I had a real treat on Friday watching 11 year old Maxine McCormick casting. She is very deliberate and very precise in her movements.