Trout Day!
Schedule
Sat Mar 29 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
8231 Pleasant Valley Rd, Hammondsport, NY, United States, New York 14840 | Hammondsport, NY
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Usher in spring with Trout Day on Saturday, March 29 at FLBM. This new event celebrates the link between the rich fishing and boating history of the region and the craft, important themes, and enthusiasm that define the sport today.• Brad Hammers, Aquatic Biologist from NYSDEC Bureau of Fisheries, and Alex Koeberle, PhD candidate in Cornell University’s Natural Resources & Environment program will talk about the health of fishing in the Finger Lakes.
• Acclaimed fly tier, fly fisher, and author Mike Valla will share his experiences and sign his latest book – his books include Fly Fishing Guide to New York State, Favorite Flies for the Catskills, and The Founding Flies.
• Celebrated sporting artist Adriano Manocchia will display some of his favorite fishing works and talk about his journey from acclaimed photojournalist to fly fisher whose paintings won the prestigious OWAA/DuPont Art Award in 1989 through 1991.
• FLBM’s Ed Wightman will talk about the history of Finger Lakes row boats and how the builders who crafted them shaped the boating and fishing culture in the region.
• FLBM Board President Dave Bornholdt will demonstrate the fishing rig developed in the mid-19th century by Seth Green, the naturalist, conservationist, and fishing enthusiast that founded the first fish hatchery in Caledonia, NY.
• Long-time Trout Unlimited Seth Green Chapter member Frank Payne will host a flyrod building demonstration
• Plus, A display from Sutton Spoons in Naples, NY; food available for purchase by JR’s Backalley BBQ; and five huge galleries of Finger Lakes-built boats on display.
Sponsored by Cook Painting of Elmira.
Tickets: $18 for FLBM Members, $20 for non-members.
Seating for presentations is limited - pre-registration is recommended.
Check in starts at 9 a.m., first presentation at 9:30 a.m.
The event wraps up at 4 p.m. and includes a swap meet opportunity for all attendees who preregister.
Visit www.flbm.org/trout-day, call 607-569-2222, or email [email protected] to register
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Where is it happening?
8231 Pleasant Valley Rd, Hammondsport, NY, United States, New York 14840Event Location & Nearby Stays:
