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July 2022

7/27/2022

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As of late July, we are announcing that we have time to do some limited project rods (REPAIRS and RESTORATIONS).  We continue to assist our many existing customers and friends, and now will accept a few more rods that need some work.  Please contact us if you need our assistance.

ICELAND UPDATE:
I (Fred) had another very successful trip to Iceland in late June and early July.  Five friends also joined me for the trip-of-a-lifetime, chasing browns and arctic char.  We had days where the browns were feeding steadily on dry flies.  When they were not rising, nymphs and streamers brought fish to the net.  The larger browns were in the 5-6 lb. range.  We also had a few Atlantic Salmon around- one even chased someone's fly but missed it !  It looks like this trip will be an annual event.  The outfitter is fantastic, the food so delicious, scenery spectacular, and people so friendly.  We are beginning to plan next year's trip- which should be around the same time as this year's.  The lodge is limited to 8 guests, and we typically fish 4 full days.  If you would like to consider joining me, please inquire.  BTW- this is not for those who are "competitive fishers"... We only want folks who love to fish and share good times with others in a spectacular setting.  Also, I used exclusively my 7 1/2' 3-piece 5-wt. rod bamboo rod and it was a perfect rod for this trip... 

 
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    Fred Kretchman

    An avid fly fisherman for over 50 years, and a craftsman of some of the finest split bamboo rods in the world for over 25 years. Working daily on the coast of Maine.

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