Author Archives: DonCorey

From applying fishing to casting

Holden – After finishing up his new rod, Ryan couldn’t wait to get on the water so he test drove his new TFO Finesse 8′ 9″ 5 weight rod at the front casting pool at Annika Rod and Fly Friday … Continue reading

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Moe and a great …. hat!

Good friend Moe Decoteau got the opportunity to spend time with his son Michael in early April and they obviously spent some quality time on the water.   They fished the Grand River in Painesville Ohio. Michael said, “We had outstanding … Continue reading

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Rod Building – Everyone’s getting ready!

Holden – The Annika Rod and Fly Learning Center is/has been very busy this spring with folks working on their custom rods getting ready for the fishing season.  Presently there are three builders finishing 8/9 weight rods as they prepare … Continue reading

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Dubbin’ with McCubbin

Holden – Don “Cubby” McCubbin from Glenburn was at the Annika Rod and Fly Learning Center, AKA the Dry Fly Clubhouse, teaching a group of eager students the fine art of spinning deer hair.  We tied a really cool looking … Continue reading

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PCCA Sportsmens Show Mar 9 – 11

Orono – The Annika Rod and Fly Learning Center will once again have a booth at the PCCA Sportsmens Show at the University of Maine in Orono.  Friday night 5 to 9 pm, Saturday 9 am to 8 pm and … Continue reading

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Nymphs with Ed and Don

Holden – Week 3 of the Saturday afternoon tying classes featured Ed Dailide dazzling the crowd with dubbing brushes.  Ed showed the group how he makes them using his Nor-Vise and a table that he has built.  If you haven’t … Continue reading

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Foam Flies with Dan and Don

Holden – Staff Tyer Dan Hodgins kicked off the Saturday afternoon fly tying classes on February 4, 2012 by teaching 2 patterns, a Chernobyl Ant and a Beetle using forms cut with River Road Creations Cutters to an eager group … Continue reading

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Hair-wing Atlantic Salmon class – Ed Muzeroll Well Done!

Holden – It was cold outside but the mecca of fly tying in eastern/central Maine was certainly “on fire”.  Ed “Muzzy” Muzeroll taught a class of 9 eager students the fine art of building hair-wing Atlantic Salmon flies on Sunday, … Continue reading

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Dyna-King/Regal Vises are in the house!

Holden –  We have been adding items to our inventory each week.     Quality vises come in many different sizes/styles/configurations.   Vises are just  like boats, everyone needs more than one!  haha.   We are fortunate to have many high quality vises … Continue reading

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Grand Opening …… Success!

Holden – The grand opening for the Annika Rod and Fly Learning Center was a great day!  Many friends, old and new dropped by to visit and partake of the plethora of culinary delights while browsing the fly tying and … Continue reading

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