I will once again be having a summer rod gathering. The dates are August 28, 29, and 30th. As with the past two gatherings, the event will be at The Feathered Hook in Coburn, PA. The legendary Penn's Creek is just across the street and other great streams are a short drive away. Fishing this time of year will probably be mainly tricos and terrestrials. We have had good rain fall and cool nights so the streams should be in better shape than in past years. Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite rods regardless of brand or material. As you can probably guess the event will have a strong glass rod presence, but there will also be lots of bamboo on hand.

The schedule will be similar to past events:
Friday:
Check in any time from late morining on. Meet and greet other guests. Cast rods, fish, etc. Dinner for Friday will be seasoned shrimp boil with corn-on-the-cob, sausages, and potatoes. For those who don't eat seafood, we will have other options.
Saturday:
Excellent breakfast provide by Feathered Hook. Most people head out to the stream for a while. Some others like myself can't be bothered to fish with so many great rods on hand to cast. I spend most of the day casting rods and talking. Lunch on saturday will most likely be my wife's famous shiskabobs served with rice, etc. Later will be a great steak dinner.
Sunday:
Breakfast by Feathered Hook. More fishing, casting rods, etc. Lunch will be probably be chili, homemade rolls, etc.

In addition to the meals mentioned we will also have homemade pies, cookies, and other goodies for dessert as well as beer, wine, and possibly a bottle or two of single malt if you are into that sort of thing.

The cost for the event is $180 and includes all meals and lodging for Friday and Saturday night. There is a limited amount of space to stay at the Feathered Hook and spots usually fill quickly.

If you are interested in joining us just for the day on Saturday there is no charge and lunch is free. Everyone is welcome to stop in, say hello, cast rods, etc. Just let me know if you plan to attend so we can plan for lunch. Please respond to me via PM is you are interested in joining us.

Thanks,
Mike McFarland

Hi guys, Wanted to say I really look forward to these weekends, as I have made many great new friends, got a rod or two from Mr. Mcfarland, basically these are my away trips in my backyard. Like to see who will be there, what rods are available to test cast, I am offering a great 2 piece Orvis Far and Fine 7'9" 5 wght for sell(Want a 4 piece version), and will bring my 4 Mcfarland rods for all to cast, fish, you really need to try my 7'2" 4 wght parabolic Spruce Creek glass it is very sweet small stream rod with power. Touch base if you have questions, and if this is your first visit to The Feathered Hook it does not get any better than this weekend.

I would like to come for the day on Saturday. I will bring some of my glass fly rod's to cast. Can you give me an address so I can get directions off my computer. Thanks, Henry Wagner

Fred, my suggestion is to call Jonas at The Feathered Hook 814 349 8757 Living here in State College I have travelled with folks from Coburn back home to Spring Creek, which I can fish 24/7, so this year I promised myself to stay at Penns and learn more about that water. Many individuals will be there to offer advice so depending on any last change of plans that occur Friday eve I may join you. Ants, beetles, generic nymphs such as Walt's worm, Green weenies, etc. Jonas the owner of the Shop always lays out a pile of suggested flies(Smart business tactic) on the table in the shop. This is a very precision style stream

Fred,

If you do indeed get there at daybreak to fish,
be sure to hit the Feathered Hook for breakfast.
the put on a really nice spread, that is not to be missed.

On vacation on the Carolina Outer Banks this week,
and can't make it. Wicked bummer.
(the surf fishing is very slow so far. Bill stirred things up quite a bit!)

Hello All, I just wanted to say thank's to Mike and the girl's, Jonas and Jim for the outstanding hospitality and the fantastic lunch's and dinner's, I have not ate as well since the last gathering. I was able to actually get some fishing in this time altho I had to dodge a few rain drop's here and there. It was nice to see the people that I met from the last gathering and met with a lot of new one's this time. I'm looking foward to the next gathering already. Best Regard's to everyone there. Mark

Would just like to mirror everyone else's sentiments (have already emailed Mike). It was a fantastic gathering in spite of the weather. I have to say that Mike's new yellow glass 7' 5wt. 3pc. was sweeeeet! I will be ordering one here in the very near future. Corlay sorry you missed it. Scotch and bourbon selections were phenomenal.

Fellows ... I can't wait to hear more reports and see some photos already!

Bob ... great to hear you slipping again and spending money. That seven foot three piece five weight is something special for sure.

Bob ... I'm sure doses of Scotch/Bourbon/Whiskey was involved too, eh? HA ...

I think your right on, a 4/5wt and a 7/8wt weight rod would fish just about any water in the lower 48 and most likely most of the world as well. Couple that with the rods being multi piece and 7ft and your getting into some fine carryone rods if you fly alot. Ive one of the 7wt blanks on the way and cant wait to play with it, looks like Mike as another nice series of rods. By the Way "Where's the Pictures?" readers want to know!
Richard

Mike ... now that's what I've been waiting for! Great photographs and thanks for repping T.F.M. I appreciate it! Looks like I missed out on another good time. I need to sneak out of the house for the next one.

Cam,

you and me both ... the schedule on these weekend hasnt been doable for me to get up there ... i shouldn't have an excuse b/c it's only 2.5hr away.

i'll make an offer ... you to fly to Philly airport (40-50min from me) ... i'll get you up and back ...

-matt