The Cornhusker Fly Fishers Present

 Spring Fling
Saturday, April 30, 2011  
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)
At Spargen Hall   - 1842 Furnas Street, Ashland, NE
(Ashland is located between Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska) 
 

Guest Speaker - A. K. Best

A. K. Best is one of the most respected names in fly fishing and tying.  He has tied flies commercially for over 30 years and has fished even longer.  Being self-taught is the basis for his strong and sometimes unique opinions.  His many magazine articles over the years have provided knowledge for both the beginning and accomplished tiers.  He has authored over 100 articles in such magazines as Mid Atlantic Fly Fishing Guide, Fly Rod and Reel Magazine,  Flyfishing and Fly Tying, and the Bamboo Fly Rod.  He is also known for his excellent books pertaining to fly tying.   They include:  A. K.’s Fly Box, Dyeing and Bleaching Natural Fly Tying Materials, Advanced Fly Tying and Production Fly Tying.  He is featured on the Internet in the Fly Rod and Reel website, the FBN website, and the Virtual Fly Shop.  He is also the fly tying tool consultant for Orvis. 

A. K. Best was born and raised on an Iowa farm and educated in Iowa public schools.  He holds both BME and MME degrees from Drake University.  He served as a musician in the 56^th Army Band in Japan, and has been a professional musician and music educator.  He also has been a professional musician and music educator.  He also has been a community symphony orchestra conductor and community concert board member.   A. K. has been a fly-tyer and fly fisherman for over 30 years.   He has lectured and demonstrated fly-fishing and fly-tying from coast to coast.  He has authored several books and over 100 magazine articles.

Check out an article by A. K. Best at:  http://www.midcurrent.com/articles/books/best_casting_techniques_1.aspx

 
The public is invited to attend Mr. Best’s presentations on fly-fishing and fly-tying. 
During the Spring Fling there will also be raffles, prizes, and lunch
will be provided by the Cornhuskers Fly Fishers.

   TICKETS FOR THE ALL DAY EVENT
        ADULT:  $25.00
        CHILD - AGE 15 AND UNDER:   $5.00

       Tickets purchased in advance of event will receive 5 free $1.00 raffle tickets.
        Last minute tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the event.
 
Proceeds from the event are used to fund club activities, including fly-fishing education and conservation projects. 
 

For more Event information contact:
Agnes Adams at (402) 483-1716  or Frank Reid at (402) 296-4566 

Registration fees may be mailed to:
Spring Fling ’11, Cornhusker Fly Fishers Club, P.O. Box 57185, Lincoln, NE  68510. 


Print the Spring Fling 2011 Flyer and share with friends!!!

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