Monthly Gathering: "The Rabbit Hole of Getting into Bamboo"

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Bamboo Rod Making and Local History with Guest Speaker Mitch Marsden

insert_invitation Thu, Mar 12 at 6:30 PM (EDT)

location_on 69 Steakhouse, Whitesboro, New York

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Join us at 69 Steakhouse for our monthly chapter gathering!

Meetings are free and open to all whether you're a member or not! - Bring friends, colleagues, and family members.

Come early for a delicious bite to eat, refreshments, networking and fishing advice. Meeting starts at 6:30. Presentations follow brief remarks and updates from the chapter.

This month's speaker will be Mitch Marsden presenting "The Rabbit Hole of Getting into Bamboo"

Do you know the history that Utica, NY has to the fishing tackle industry? I am sure you have heard of Horrocks-Ibbotson (H.I.) which was the world's largest manufacturer of fishing tackle at one time. But have you heard of the Fred Divine? Or how about George Camp of Trenton NY? Or Pepper Rods of Rome?

Mitch Marsden learned to make rods in the early 2000s. His love of fly fishing, fly rods and their makers became a passion. Many years passed and when Mitch retired from nursing, he decided to go down the rabbit hole of bamboo rods. Not just collecting and understanding their history but also making them.

Mitch will talk about the local fishing tackle history and bring a few specimens to examine. If you would like, bring your old bamboo rod(s) for inspection and possibly a little history. He will be happy to examine.

These events are a great opportunity to meet fellow anglers and conservationists, as well as learn about local fishing opportunities and projects we're working on!

Be sure to check out our website at www.mohawkvalleytu.org and find more events.