2023 Bamboo Fling?

_WW_ · May 20, 2023

@Dryflyphotography said:
But is anyone bringing a Granger??? Those round out my collection...a GA7633, an GV8040 and a GF8642. History AND function with these. ???

I'll bring my Victory.
Is there an address for this park?

@Dryflyphotography · May 20, 2023

Its 16202 NE 40th St, Redmond, WA. We usually park along 162nd about a half a block off of 40th.

What length is your Victory?

Dave Westburg · May 20, 2023

@Dryflyphotography said:
Dave, safe travels to Iceland. Are you going before or after the local gathering?

Am heading there later in June.

_WW_ · May 20, 2023

@Dryflyphotography said:
Its 16202 NE 40th St, Redmond, WA. We usually park along 162nd about a half a block off of 40th.

What length is your Victory?

Granger Victory?

I inherited one of these awhile back. Looks like a refinish but is in great shape. Anyone know what weight line it needs?

pnwflyfishing.com

Denwor54 · May 21, 2023

I still plan on making it to the fling, still trying to get my next run of Spey rods built but the hot spell put me behind. Look forward to meeting up with everyone and having fun with all the different flavor of rods that will be there.

Mike Monsos · May 27, 2023

The weather forecast is looking great for the Fling on the 4th, sunny and 75 degrees.

Bambooflyguy · May 27, 2023

Have a great time.....I won’t be able to make it.

@Dryflyphotography · May 28, 2023

Bambooflyguy said:
Have a great time.....I won’t be able to make it.

Steve, we'll miss seeing you!

Bambooflyguy · May 28, 2023

Hopefully the next one!

Cliff · May 28, 2023

I'll be out of town next weekend at a family gathering, but I hope you guys have fun.
Cliff

Bambooflyguy · May 28, 2023

Well......how much fun did y’all have??

Mike Monsos · May 29, 2023

The Fling is this coming Sunday the 4th

Bambooflyguy · May 29, 2023

Oops.....retirement makes me forget what day it is....just doesn’t matter anymore!

jerry · Jun 1, 2023

Due to a last-minute change with a family coming to visit I am going to have to miss this year's Bamboo Fling. Have a good time, hope to make it next year.

Mike Monsos · Jun 2, 2023

If someone has a 406 brand WF6 or 7 or a DT 6 or 7 could you bring it to the fling so I could try it out on a rod I made? TIA.

Dave Westburg · Jun 2, 2023

Mike Monsos said:
If someone has a 406 brand WF6 or 7 or a DT 6 or 7 could you bring it to the fling so I could try it out on a rod I made? TIA.

Have both and will bring them to the fling.

@Dryflyphotography · Jun 2, 2023

Mike Monsos said:
If someone has a 406 brand WF6 or 7 or a DT 6 or 7 could you bring it to the fling so I could try it out on a rod I made? TIA.

Mike, you'll like it, a lot. Those 406 lines make all my bamboo rods perform well while other lines seem to match up with some rods and not others. But it will be interesting to see what you think.

Mike Monsos · Jun 4, 2023

Here are some pictures of our 2023 Bamboo Fling. Real fun to connect with fellow members with the same affection to a bamboo fly rod. Also got to introduce a couple of new recruits to our obsession, beware it’s a slippery slope my friends.
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Merle · Jun 4, 2023

Looks like a fun afternoon. I’ve recently started eyeing bamboo rods and been reading up on them. I’ve been into vintage reels for a while now and was thinking the other day that the old Hardy Marquis I was using would look pretty sweet on a bamboo rod. I should’ve gone to your get together!

Andy