The Early Show

The Early Show - 3rd Annual

Join the ISA Bassbuggers and DRiFT as they host the 3rd annual Early Show, Chicagoland’s only local fly fishing and fly tying show!

This year’s program will include: regional vendors, fly tyers from many of the Chicago areafly fishing clubs which include NIFT (Northern Illinois Fly Tyers) , regional guides and several free guest speaker presentations. Federation of Fly Fishers certified casting instructors will be available for on the water instruction, along with on the water spey casting demonstrations.

Come and sit down with some of the area’s best fly tyers as they demonstrate their talents tying a wide variety of warm water, coldwater and specialty fly patterns. Bring the kids and have them take advantage of the free youth fly tying program. View the actual bugs that fish eat under a high-powered microscope.

Show Features:

• 25+ Regional fly tyers – sit and watch them create a fly for the waters they fish

• FFF certified casting instructors will provide free on the water casting instruction

• Regional fishing guides will be on hand to book trips

• Free guest speaker presentations all day long

• Entomology program with real bugs that can be viewed under a microscope

• Free youth fly tying sessions with all the materials provided

• Area vendor booths with products for sale

• Many Chicago area clubs will be in attendance

The show will again be located at the Batavia VFW Post 1197 on the banks of the Fox River in downtown Batavia Illinois. Food service will be available.

Mark your calendar now for the first fly fishing show of the Fall season.

Admission is $10.00 for adults - kids under 10 are free.

Show Location:

VFW Post 1197

645 River Street

Batavia, IL. 60510

Show Date: Saturday, November 2, 2013

Show Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

For more information please visit: www.illinoissmallmouthalliance.net

Contact Information:

John Loebach

ISA Fly Fishing Director

630-251-5904

j.loebach@comcast.net