2012 "One Fly" Rendezvous.

Gentlemen and Ladies,
     It makes me very sad to announce that, due to personal events, there will NOT be a 2012 edition of the "One Fly".  My grandson is going for his Boy Scout "Eagle" award and I will be devoting my time (and money) to helping him with his "eagle" project.   I've done this (the "One Fly") for the last 12 years (3 private and 9 public) and I've had the help of many good people in making it happen.  And I thank those people from the bottom of my heart. 
     And I thank all of you who viewed it as the "unofficial start of the steelhead season", and who made the event a point on their calender.  Hope you all have a great year.  If things change, for any reason, I will keep you all posted here.
      Again, A big Thank-You.   And may God Bless You all.

going to miss it but hope you get up to fish,Jack and we can hook up for a day or two. Take care,they grow up so fast

Thanks for the many great memories that were made over the years.w_w.
 
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Congratulations on your "Eagle"!  There's not as many of them as some people think.  And the work that has to be done by the Scout and the support needed are daunting, for sure.  It's an achievement you can be proud of.  Any tips? ?   Pm's please.
 

Ok....:)
Only if you bring goose jerky...

Sad news and good news at the same time.
On the bright side,,,,,,,,Good luck, Brandon. You'll make it,,,,no problem.

Sorry to hear you won't be coming mup but it totally makes sense to focus on helping Brandon.  It's been fun!

Jack,
Many thanks for all you have done in helping to put the One Fly together. Through this outing, I have been able to meet many great people and have lots of great memories. Last year was truly a wonderful time for me and one I will never forget. My sincere best wishes to Brandon on his quest to earn Scouting's highest honor. I know we have talked about this before but being involved in Scouting for 24 years and having my two sons earn the rank of Eagle - I know what this all means to you and most importantly to Brandon. It is a noble accomplishment and one that is not easy to earn. From what you have told me in the past, he is well on his way to completing the requirements and he will do just fine. Please keep me up to date on this - with his project and his completion of his merit badges. Thanks once again my friend.

Thanks Jack! The last two that Glen and I attended were great. Met lots of nice people and really enjoyed it. Good luck to you and Brandon. Hope to see you on the creeks this fall, perhaps 20 mile or somewhere else on the east side. Best of luck to Brandon with his eagle scout endeavors and you with your fishing.
Bob.

The One Fly is alot of work for one person to take on. It is alot for a bunch of people to take on. I have had the oppurtunity for a couple years now help out, and it's the biggest and hardest event that Fish Erie members put on.
 
If someone wanted to carry on the tradition, my advice would talk to Jack. Get his opinion.
 
If we wanted to carry on the tradition as a group, would defintely have to be scaled back, and I would just do it as a picnic, like Oil Creek or Clarion....we don't need prizes, or games, or even the night before. It's all about fisherman and women getting together for some good fishing and great eats, and even better company.

CF agree'd, pot luck lunch and just kicking back fishing and relaxing, that is what getting together is meant for.

Having helped Jack for many of the One Fly's I can tell you there is a lot of behind the scenes planning and leg work that needs to be done. There are a lot of out of pocket expenses that pop up as well. Jack made it look easy; the sign of a great organizer. If anyone wants to pull together a One Fly for the fall, the best advice is to talk with Jack and get planning now.

Good luck to all.

flip stick

Indy, Thanks for all the great times and memories over the years.
But i agree with Killdeer i'm up for a cut back version of the one fly no
signin, same rule's as last years one fly, every one show up at 1:00 for a potluck lunch and braggin rights for the year.
Bulldog, will you be my partner i want some of those braggin rights.lol

Just don't let bulldog use his "Jeff Gordon" fly!

I was working with Jack on a score sheet that is Excel based and would make that process a whole lot easier.  If the event continues, I would be glad to share it.

I am up for a get together, but no scoring, no meeting in the AM, just go off fish, and join back up in the PM for a picnic lunch....It's the easiest and fun.....It really is a hard job, and not that I wouldn't be willing to help out, it's just takes to much time for all that is invloved. There is no reason why we can't still get together in the fall for steelhead. We did it 3 other times a year, with a picnic lunch, this should be no expection.