At the prodding of your friend and mine, Keebranch, I have ventured into the forum for a look at things "glass" ...

As he may have mentioned, I am the chair of the Southern Council Federation of Fly Fishers Conclave held in Mountain Home, AR in October 2010. We just finished our 2009 'clave last weekend and now are working on next year's program.

I would love to see some glassers at next year's event along with some presentations and programs geared toward glass. So, with that, I'm challenging you to come up with something that could be used as a program - say an hour to three hours maybe more - for those who prefer the sweetness of the glass rod over the graphite broomstick, or those just curious.

My email is tbeeson-at-hotmail-dot-com if you would like to submit an idea. I will be exploring these ideas in the months to come.

(Don't let me forget to bookmark this site!)

Welcome aboard!
Just tell folks how much you love a 3 weight and you'll fit in perfectly around here.

FL ... I DO love my 3 wt ... My glass collection consists of about an 6-7 wt production rod that was my FIL's and a new Eagle Claw 6' 6" with a vintage US - Arkansas made Pfluegar Medalist reel.

Tom ... I like how you think. I need presenters to come to Mountain Home, AR NEXT October, so you've got a year -- well sort of -- to think about it. Actually, I'm trying to begin nailing down programs now. I think a fiberglass exposure at this venue could mean something bigger in the area down the road.

OH ... and Thursday night, Sept 30, 2010 will be the welcome party/dinner put on by Keebranch and his crew ... That in itself will be worth the trip!

All,
This could be a lot of fun, and a good way for folks to be introduced to glass in hands-on sort of way. That is, we would have rods for folks to pick up wiggle and cast (assuming an owner doesn't mind).

Maybe some modern manufacturers would be willing to submit product for the Conclave. Cameron are you listening?

By the way I spoke with Cornmuse and he's interested in setting some time aside to come down and help as well.

Let's keep the ideas rolling.

Les