Thanks for sharing, guys. Looks like a good time ... wish I lived a bit closer.
Lou

First being the local guy, I am really spoiled having these great waters, and Mike so close. I really enjoyed my time with everyone, but had mixed feelings having to cut the weekend short, and missed the steak dinner., but first grandchild's first birthday is without comparison. Where to start: Mike and his lovely wife(Sister-in-law is also a real sweetheart) were the BEST host, the food was out of this world and they are just kind folks. Enjoyed hanging with Steve, Bob, Duff(Please get your camera fix, it must have added a false weight image), Glenn, Wayne and tossing some great rods. Not owning, as of yet glass, I was able to test cast all of the major brands of fiberglass, and bamboo that I will only dream about.Now I hear that I had both Bob and Duff to bribe to own the wonderful 8' 3 piece 5 wght rod.Happy to have it gone to Bob, as I will order up the next one, the reel handle was the prettiest that I have ever seen. But the casting action made this rookie not too shy to cast in the shadows of the finest fly fishermen that I have seen gathered at the same location at one time. This rod simply is better than any of my top-level graphites. One final note on Mike's associates Glenn and Wayne, not to step outside any forum rules, but anyone looking for the highest level instructional videos of tying the coolest patterns should contact Mike if interested. These guys can tie at world class level. Just a super time, Thanks everyone for making me feel so welcomed

Wow, What a great time!
Thanks to Mike and his Family for hosting a great event. We really enjoy meeting everyone, casting some great rods and just hanging out. As for the rods, there were so many great one to choose from. My personal favorite was Mike's 7'2" 3wt Anniversary Model what a Brook Trout Machine just visualize your shoot, pull the trigger and a bulls eye everytime.
The Little Wayfinder also had a great time but, he was unable to hook his first George Harvey Spruce Creek Trout maybe next time. We are already planning our return trip to The Rivers Edge Guest House.
Once again thanks to everyone for a great time.
The Wayfinder

HA! ... Absolutely! ... If it wasn't for the hard wooden chairs and desire to listen and learn, I would have been snoring two hours prior! (2 small glasses of wine and only a half glass of single malt put me in snooze mode) ... But I just could not pull myself away from the great conversations and Glenn & Wayne's tying skills and videos! ... Coolest tying kits I've ever seen ... and the videos present exceptional clarity and explicit details ... just look at the pic showing their PC screen to Mike's right ... If you can't tie a decent bug after spending time with these guys, then ya better buy your bugs or take up tennis ... Seriously! ... It was all such a great relaxing, social and educational time ...
Bob

Ok, I am totally new to this site ... I am the one with the camera that seems to take pics that are a bit out of proportion. Now you see why I spend my time on the other side of the lens ... I posted these earlier but must have resized them wrong so the looked horrible. Anyway, it was a great time, nice place, new and old friends and a ton of fantastic fly rods to cast ... Thanks for the nice complements on the fly tying ... Wayne

I talked to Mike about that rod this past weekend, I want him to make me one without the wood reelseat for just that, my parents stay in ft myers beach and am looking forward to fishing down there with a glass rod ... Wayne