2023 Bozeman Bamboo Gathering - Sept 9th

[bigskybum]

The 2023 Bozeman Bamboo Gathering will be held on Saturday September 9th at the Bozeman Ponds Pavilion. If you are planning a trip around that time, you may also wish to consider the Ennis Fly Fishing Festival held on August 26-27; we schedule our event so as not to conflict with theirs, and to allow you to make your plans around both if you wish. Fishing opportunities here are abundant, and with the snowpack this winter we should still have plenty of water at that point in the summer.

Usual format is planned - we'll start around 9 am, will have coffee, sandwiches, snacks and drinks available (donations gratefully accepted), and stay as long as you wish. This is not an organized dealer event, but dealers and all are welcome - bring rods that you would like to show, and might allow others to (carefully) cast. This annual event has become a great chance to see old friends with shared interests, and some really fine examples of this craft.

Stay tuned for further details as they are available, and you are welcome to PM me with any questions.

Look forward to seeing you all in Bozeman!

[ffftroutbum]

Wahoooooo

[pescaconDios]

Nice! Thanks for the notice; I’m looking forward to it!

[owenscaddis]

I am also looking forward to it.

Frank

[Tim Anderson]

It's on my calendar!

Tim

[PYochim]

Always a good time and well organized.

[pgwulf]

See you there!

[nipigon]

This is on my calendar......Bumping the message so others remember to do the same.
Always a great event..


Al Nixon
Helena Mont

[bigskybum]

Adding a quick bump to reinforce Al's message. Usual format as described - let me know if you'd like anything special. It's been a very wet summer here, so streams have water (and occasionally silt!), fishing remains good and fire danger blessedly low. Looking forward to another great day with you all!

Steve

[PYochim]

Steve, thanks for organizing this. I’m looking forward to it.

[ffftroutbum]

Should be a good time! Looking forward to it.

[bigskybum]

Credit for organizing this also goes to Bill Blackburn. In addition to being quite handy with his Morgan hand mill, Bill is also great with arrangements for park permits and refreshments. Couldn't ask for a better partner for this event.

Steve

[pgwulf]

When you’re there, please feed the donation bucket…looking forward to seeing folks on the 9th

[16pmd]

Looking forward to it!!

[bigskybum]

Heads up: in Bozeman for errands today and road construction has limited lanes at intersection of Fowler Ave (where Bozeman Pond park is) with Huffine Lane and Main Street. This may be wrapped up by Saturday for our event but just wanted to make you aware.

Looking forward to seeing you all Saturday!

Steve

[Bob G]

Wish I was in Montana. Currently in England for a month. It has been very hot here in Bath along with high humidity...Jane Austin Festival with Parade starts tomorrow, coincidental, not planned. Please enjoy the Gathering! Best, Bob

[ibookje]

Enjoy all
Hope to visit it one day

[bigskybum]

Perfect weather and great turnout combined to make the event simply wonderful. Catching up with dear friends, and sharing examples of vintage classics as well as current innovations from talented rod makers. Many commented that this gathering has earned a special place in their hearts.

Thanks to all who joined us and hope to see you all again next year, with new faces too!

Tight lines - Steve

[Tim Anderson]

Steve,

As one of the attendees, thank you (and Bill Blackburn) very much for organizing this year's fun, informal event!

Tim

[PYochim]

It was nice to see everyone and put names to faces. Thank you Steve and Bill.