Trout Unlimited Fishing Expo at MSO
Here's a timeline for the Fishing Expo this Saturday (5/6)!
10:00 AM: TU activities start around the MSO physical plant
- Fly casting demonstrations by TU begin;
- Fly tying demonstration and instruction begin;
- Raffle ticket sales and silent auction/tag sale benefitting TU viewing and bidding begin;
- Educational materials about past TU projects open to viewing;
10:30 AM: Fishing Gear Demo with Seth Taylor of Maine Sport Outfitters fishing dept.
- Float tube fly fishing – the boats, gear and tackle that make this method so effective.
11:00 AM: TU activities ongoing around MSO
- Fly casting demonstrations by TU continue;
11:30 AM: Fishing Gear Demo with Andy Skrivanich of Maine Outdoor Guides
- Modern techniques in Spin, Bait-casting and Fly Fishing for Bass – well-rounded, sophisticated and approachable current methods.
12:00 NOON: TU activities ongoing around MSO
- Fly casting demonstrations and instruction final session.
1:15 PM: TU activities ongoing around MSO
- Fly casting contest.
1:30 PM: TU activities ongoing around MSO
- Fly tying demonstration and instruction final session;
1:45 PM: ongoing TU activities around MSO wrapping-up, as educational materials are collected and stored.
2:00 PM: TU Raffle drawing and auction announcements will close out the event.
Maine Sport Outfitters Fishing Expo Sale – during the May 6 Fishing Expo, MSO is offering a 10% off sale fishing department-wide, with select fishing merchandise up to 25% off!
In addition to the TU member volunteers, Maine Sport Outfitters is happy to welcome these fishing pro’s to help highlight all things fishing: conventional tackle and more rep, Jocelyn Fiorilla, fly fishing rep, Bob Lamson, Old Town Canoes and Kayaks rep, Scott Phillips and Maine Guides, Andy Skrivanich of Maine Outdoor Guides and Matt Laite of Polar-Star Outdoors.