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[Animal Chris]

The 18th Annual Dr. Ed Rizzolo Fly Tying Festival
Hosted by the Texas Flyfishers
Houston, TX
Fly Tying for everyone......expert, novice or beginner!

EVERYONE mark your calendar for Saturday, February 6th, 2010 and plan to attend the 18th Annual Dr. Ed Rizzolo Fly Tying Festival. Enjoy a unique opportunity to sit beside and learn from the most talented fly tyers in the nation. Bring along the family and introduce them to the fulfilling pastime of fly tying and fly fishing.

SPECIAL GUEST TYER
Bob Clouser
Author, instructor and fisherman with over 50 years of experience in both fresh and salt waters, Bob is probably best known for his creation of the Clouser Minnow fly pattern. The Clouser Minnow is known world-wide and has caught more varieties of fish than any other fly.

Also, Featuring 40+ tyers from Texas, Louisiana and through out the Southeast.
Simultaneous fly tying demonstrations - warm water, cold water and salt water patterns.
1 Hour Classroom Programs with closed circuit video for viewing tying skills up close.
Vendor Booths with the latest in products and services.

WHEN: Saturday, February 6th, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bethany Christian Church, 3223 Westheimer Rd. (Between Buffalo Speedway and Kirby Dr.), Houston, Texas
COST: Adults: $10.00; Students (with proper ID) and Seniors (62 & over): $5.00; seniors (62 and over), Family: $15.00; Children, under 12: Free

For up to date information, check out our homepage at http://www.texasflyfishers.org
For information on tying at the Festival, contact Raymond Lindeen at raymond@houstonanalytical.com
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Tight lines and following seas,
Animal Chris

[Animal Chris]

BTW, if you are interested in tying, drop me a pm with your name, snail mail & / or e-mail address and a note if you would be interested in tying half or all day. Also, there is no entry fee for tyers and lunch will be provided.
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Tight lines and following seas,
Animal Chris

[Animal Chris]

Here is a tenative list of featured presenters and their programs. I'll update the information as it becomes available.

9:00-10:00 am Ray Chapa TBA

10:00-11:00 am Kyle Hand TBA

11:00-12:00 am Kevin Hutchison & Harrison Nash "5 in five" (5 flies in five minutes, for beginners)

1:00-2:00 pm Bill Huegel Bill's Rabbit Fly

2:00-3:00 pm Bob Clouser

3:00-4:00 pm Mike Seery Mike's Crayfish

As of the morning, we have around 50 tyers confirmed to attend the event. I hope to see some of you there.
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Tight lines and following seas,
Animal Chris