It’s a good thing December hurries and arrives each year. It catches us off guard after a busy year of meeting many new fish. The colder and shorter days the month brings makes it the perfect time to take a short break and reflect back on the past year. It also allows time to look forward to the coming season with all the exciting new plans laid down.
The past season was as interesting as any with some spectacular days on the water and other days that presented a host of challenges not all that different from other years. The one common denominator on each and every day on the water was the camaraderie and the good times we shared.
This coming season there are several new things coming up. First, not really new, but worth mentioning again is our trip to Patagonia this February. We’ll be hosting several weeks at different locations in Chile. If you’re interested in coming along drop an email or call for more details. There’s only a couple of spots open.
We’ve added a new guide to our line up. Ryan Furtak will be joining us this coming season. Some of you know Ryan from Border Waters Fly Shop where he’s worked the last couple of seasons and from guiding on the Lake Erie tributaries also. Check the guide page on our website where Ryan’s complete bio will be posted in the near future.
Some “reel” excitement comes with the unveiling of the Double Haul Club. This has been a yearlong project that has finally come together. We’ll be sending out a separate announcement in January but briefly the Club will provide its members with many benefits including discounts on goods and services, savings on sporting travel, and private access on the Upper Delaware and other locations. If January is too long to wait call Joe or Coz and one of us will fill you in with more details.
We’ll be at the Somerset, NJ Fly Fishing Show January 21, 22, 23, 2011 and at the new Philadelphia Fly Fishing Show on March 5, 6, 2011. Coz is a featured “ fly fishing celebrity” at both shows joining the likes of Lefty Kreh, Cathy & Barry Beck, Dave Whitlock, Conway Bowman and others. Come and check out Coz’s informative and entertaining presentation, then stop by our booth for a visit and learn about the new programs we’re offering.
We’re currently accepting reservations for the 2011 season on the Upper Delaware River and our Fly Fishing Guide School. (Did I say Guide School?) Stay tuned for more on that next month!
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season and a Merry Christmas,
Joe Demalderis
2010 Orvis Endorsed Fishing Guide of the Year
