Mark Your Calendar: February 13, 1999

Fly Tying Festival and Hall of Fame Buffet

Presented by the Northern California Council/Federation of Fly Fishers

The Northern California Council/Federation of Fly Fishers (NCC/FFF) presents the most tyers that the Bay Area has ever seen to demonstrate their skills and share their knowledge. The daylong event takes place on February 13, 1999 in San Francisco's Fort Mason Center. The exposition begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes with a delectable buffet, live auction, and Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Fly fishers, from beginning to expert, can take this opportunity to learn more about the elegant sport of fly fishing. Learn the latest patterns, tying, and fishing techniques. Join in a silent auction, live auction, and raffle¾ all featuring fly boxes from the tyers, fishing gear, trips, and other fishing related items. Now is the time to stock your fly boxes and prepare for the season.

Each year, the Hall of Fame dinner honors a man or woman in Northern California noted for life-long contributions to the art, science and sport of fly fishing. This year's inductee is Bob Baiocchi, bulldog of fishery protection and enhancement, consultant to CSPA. Bob tirelessly monitors the activities of Federal and State trustee agencies, files protests and complaints, appears before Boards and Commissions, writes briefs and appears in court. He is an expert on water rights and fights to ensure adequate flows for fish, restore degraded fisheries and guard against threats to what is left. CSPA was created to take back our rivers, and Bob’s leadership has demonstrably furthered that cause. He now joins past inductees into the NCC/FFF Hall of Fame: Roy Haile, Ted Fay, Fanny and Mel Krieger, Andre Puyans, Frank Matarelli, and Lani Waller to name a few.

Why will over fifty top tyers from throughout the state share their skills and knowledge at this event? To save fish for California's anglers!

All proceeds benefit the Northern California Council Federation of Fly Fishers and the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance. NCC/FFF is a regional council of the Federation of Fly Fishers. The NCC/FFF is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to conserving, restoring, and educating through fly fishing. The Council founded and continues to be a major sponsor of the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance, a public trust advocate for fish and the habitat that sustains them.

Admission: Reservations required for evening event.

$30/person or $45/couple includes beverages, buffet and admission to daytime exhibition.

Day admission $5/person at the door, under 12 free with paid admission.

For more information call: Sheree Kajiwara 650.369.7228 skajiwara@earthlink.net