One of the most frequently asked questions I get from folks calling to book their spring and summer dates is “so what do you do in the winter?” Well, there is always plenty to do in the fly shop. There are orders to place, reservations to confirm, new items to check in, blogs to write, parking lots to shovel, rooms to clean, laundry to do… And then of course there’s the fishing. I try to do plenty of that all winter long and then there’s a bunch of off-season engagements to attend.
Here’s a list of some upcoming events that may be of interest.
February 5th, Fly Fishing Film Tour – Helena
Tonight, February 5th at 6:30 pm at the Grandstreet Theater.
Sponsored by Cutthroat Creek-Elk Mountain and Wolf Creek Angler this Independent Screening is hosted by the Pat Barnes Chapter of Trout Unlimited. $15 Discount Tickets available at CrossCurrents Fly Shop, Elk Mountain Sports, Montana Fly Goods and Wolf Creek Angler. Tickets, if availablle, at the door at $20.
2016 marks The F3T’s 10th lap around North America and this year’s lineup of films is without question the best the Tour has ever presented. From Bolivia to the Seychelles, British Columbia and Patagonia, from Saskatchewan to Zambia and Virginia to Montana, the notable characters, unique storylines and unparalleled fishing in these films will lead you on an adventure around the globe!
February 16th – Travelogue: Fly Fishing in Cuba (Hosted at the Montana WILD Center, 7:00 PM, FREE)
Brought to you by Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited. Come explore the hottest fly fishing destination, Cuba.
February 24th – State of the Missouri – Montana Wild Center Helena , 7:00 PM
Fish counts, water flows and much more. Presented by FWP and hosted by Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited.
February 29th, Community Pint Night to benefit Pat Barnes TU at Blackfoot River Brewing Company
Come enjoy a pint or four at Blackfoot River Brewing Company in Helena with $1 from each pint going to benefit Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited.
March 11th and 12th – FOAM Annual Membership Meeting, Missoula Holiday Inn Downtown
Join outfitters and guides from around the state for the annual membership meeting of the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana. Two days of great sessions and speakers. Check out http://www.foam-montana.org/ for more information.
March 12th, Pat Barnes Trout Unlimited Annual Banquet – The Gateway Center, Helena MT
Join us in support of the Pat Barnes Missouri River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The annual banquet is a great opportunity to get together with friends and colleagues and enjoy an evening of raffles, silent and live auctions and great food. There are some tremendous items up for bid as well as the opportunity to enter various raffles including one for a Hyde Pro Series Drift Boat. Banquet tickets and Boat Raffle Tickets are available for purchase at Wolf Creek Angler.
For more information check out http://www.patbarnestu.org/
As you can see there’s a lot going on in the Montana Fly Fishing World, even in the dead of winter. We hope to see you at all of these events.
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