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Great Lakes FFF 2009 School & Conclave

2009 May 18
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by Jordan Lindberg

The Great Lakes Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers is hosting their annual fly fishing school and conclave at the Macmullan Center on North Higgins Lake (near Roscommon) from June 19 to June 21. The yearly event includes opportunities for instruction at both beginner and intermediate levels, fly tying workshops, local angling trips, lectures and demonstrations, and lots of commraderie. The cost is very reasonable, and options include lodging and meal packages. Space is limited. Contact Jim Schramm, 231-869-5487, or vistit the website: www.fffglc.org.

Rusty Gates: A Profile in Courage

2009 May 17
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by Jordan Lindberg

Gerald Volgenau wrote a wonderful profile of Rusty Gates, defender of the AuSable river system and 2008 winner of the FFF Conservation award. It is published on MyNorth.com. The topics in the interview/article run all over the place but touch on the formation and early days of the Anglers of the AuSable and the import work that the Anglers have done, under Rusty’s leadership, in protecting the AuSable watershed for future generations. Check it out.