Eumer World Events
European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition
Event date: June 17-19, 2011
The 2011 EFFTEX European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition in Amsterdam, Netherlands was a truly memorable show for Eumer this year. Greeted with interest and enthusiasm from both old friends and new acquaintances it was a pleasure to introduce our newest Eumer product, the spintube. To many they are a dream come true because of the versatility they offer from casting and retrieval methods to water conditions and seasons.
We are proud to note the Eumer Spintube PIKE created such a buzz it was given the Best New Products 2011 "Visitor's Choice Award". The life-like illusion created by the slow sinking PIKE had the attention of many fishing enthusiasts at the show. The recognition of this Eumer product was an honor.
A special thanks to all who participated.
The Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum is a Hit
Event date: March 27-28, 2010
The Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum in Canada had a great objective this year, to promote fly fishing and to attract more women and youth to this exciting sport. Frank Blanchet represented Eumer Tube Fly products, and tied a variety of tube flies for those in attendance. Eumer is excited to see people from all walks of life joining the group of tube fly tiers and anglers who enjoy the outdoors.
Frank shared his knowledge about Eumer Tube Fly products and fly fishing in general through his tying demonstrations and stories. One of the tube flies he show cased was a Salmon fly. The picture to the right shows how successful one of his customers was with this tube fly. Thank you to all who made the show a success!
Photo credited to Frank Blanchet.
Kootenay Boundary Fly Fishing Club Learn Tube Flies
Event date: March 24, 2010
Kootenay Grand Forks Boundary Fly Fishing Club in British Columbia, Canada, took part in a Eumer Tube Fly tying class taught by Paul Jacobsen. Paul is a Eumer Pro Staff member, and is well-known throughout BC for his amazing tube fly patterns. He was greeted with great enthusiasm and a full classroom. A three hour demonstration was given to the participants and a lot of information distrubuted. A strong interest was shown in tying tube flies and in Eumer Tube Fly products.
Paul presented four different tube fly patterns appropriate for the region and he was warmly welcomed back to do another demonstration in the future. Thank you to all who participated!
Photo credited to kootenayboundary.com
Eumer Tube Fly Promotional in the Netherlands
Event date: March 20, 2010
Kaj Flyfishing, a fly fishing store in the Netherlands, hosted a promotional fly tying day for Eumer Tube Flys. Many of our products were displayed and fly tying demonstrations were provided. The days events went very well and great interest was shown in tube fly tying and Eumer merchandise.
Andre Miegies and Jacco were both in attendance to represent Eumer and to tie a variety of flies for the viewers. Bert Voster was also present.
A special thanks to Kaj Flyfishing staff and all those who stopped by!
Tube Flies Take on California
Event date: February 26-28, 2010
Although this was the first time Eumer has had a presence at the Pleasanton Fly Fishing Show, we were greeted like long lost friends. The popularity of tube flies is obviously growing by leaps and bounds as evidenced by the many enthusiasts who sought us out to see first-hand a Eumer Tube Fly. It was quite exciting to be able to show enthusiastic anglers a product that not only enhances their fly box, but obviously excites them.
There was a lot of interest in tube flies for saltwater, steelhead, salmon, and trout. Needless to say, Olli was busy all weekend tying, but many people walked away with incredible tube flies. We met so many wonderful people who we look forward to seeing again next year! Thank you California!
Another Tube Fly Success at the Swedish Fly Fair
Event date: March 11-14, 2010
The Swedish Fly Fair went off without a hitch this year. It was great to see all the people interested in fly fishing watch our demos and get so excited about the Eumer product. This was the fourth year that Eumer Tube Fly Company has been in attendance, and we were happy to see so many existing customers come back and purchase new products. The feedback and success stories were amazing to hear.
Olli Ojamo from Finland was there tying flies and giving demonstations. He tied mostly pike flies but was also able to show off a few salmon and seatrout flies. Simon Graham was also present and a featured tube fly tier at the show. He tied many of his famous pike flies at the tying stand pictured to the right.
Thank you to all those who stopped by. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Photo credited to Simon Graham.
Northwest Tying Expo features Eumer Tube Flies
Event date: March 12-13, 2010
The Northwest Tying Expo in Albany was a great success this year with an estimate of over 1000 people attending. Joe Fitzpatrick represented Eumer Tube products, and tied a variety of flies for those who stopped by to watch. Eumer received and amazing reception and many questions were answered to those interested.
It was amazing to connect with so many people and show them how to tie a tube fly using Eumer Tube Fly products. "As I walked around the show wearing my Eumer shirt, I was stopped many times by people telling me of their success with the product," Joe relates. Thanks to all who stopped by to watch or to share a fishing story!
Photo credited to Nate.
Learning to Tie a Tube Fly At Jimmy's All Season Angler
Event date: March 5-6, 2010
A Eumer Tube Fly class and demonstration were held at Jimmy's All Season Angler for those interested in learning more about tube flies. The class began with a short history of tube flies. It then progressed to an explanation and demonstration of Eumer hardware and the advantages a tube fly offers. The students learned about the most simple fly tied on a plastic tube to a more advanced fly tied on a brass body tube.
The demonstation was also very informative and well attended. Many styles of tube flies were tied and explained to those watching. Overall, the class and demonstration were a huge success in passing information and skills to those interested in tying tube flies and Eumer Tube Fly products.
Visit Jimmy's All Season Angler for more information on their upcoming classes and events.
Bears Den Annual Event a Huge Success
Event date: February 20-21, 2010
Olli, of Eumer Finland, was the guest of the Bears Den at their recent Annual Fly Fishing Expo in Tuanton, Massachusettes. Olli tied flies for a huge variety of fish including saltwater, steelehead, salmon, and smaller trout patterns. On Sunday, Olli also hosted a tube fly tying class.
The Bears Den Fly Shop and their customers are no strangers to Eumer Tube Fly products, so Olli was greeted as an old friend that had come to show everyone some new tricks. You can even read a first-hand blog account of the expo by Peter Cook, an apparent Eumer Tube Fly fan and attendee of the Bears Den Event.
Photo credited to Peter Cook and his blog, http://writingplusflytying.blogspot.com.
Eumer Rocks Toronto
Event date: February 12-15, 2010
The 2010 Spring Boat & Fishing Show in Toronto, Canada, was a first for Eumer Pro Fishing Accessories. As a guest of our Canadian Distributors, Outdoor Sports Canada, we were able spend time demonstrating the benefits of tube flies to an interested crowd.
Olli - Eumer Finland, Frank "Mr. Awesome" Blanchet - our Eumer Canada Rep, and Mike Barrand - Eumer Canada Pro Staff; were all on hand for the 4-day event. This lively group spent the weekend connecting with customers, having fun, and showing-off the amazing array of Eumer products.
Thanks to all of you who stopped by the Eumer booth. We look forward to seeing you next year!
New Jersey Fly Fishing Show 2010
Event date: January 22-24, 2010
One of the best parts of attending a fly fishing show is the opportunity it provides for us to connect with people. The recent New Jersey brought us together with so many wonderful people. People whom we have met in the past and were happy to see again, and people who we will be excited to see again next year.
It was evident to us that the Tube Fly movement is really gaining momentum, and that tiers know that Eumer has the #1 tube fly products available. Our booth was packed all weekend long with new tube fly tiers who were excited to get back to their tying bench for the first time years. We were also able to hear a lot of great feedback from existing Eumer Tube Fly users which we will use to better our products and our company.
Thanks to all of the wonderful people who stopped by our booth. You really proved that Eumer Tube Fly customers are the best in the world!
British Fly Fair Intenational
Event date: November, 2009
The annual British Fly Fair International fly fishing show has come and gone. This annual event is always a favorite among fly fishing enthusiasts. This is the third year that Eumer Tube Fly Company has been in attendance, and many happy tube fly tiers were glad to see us back. It was great to hear the feedback from last year's customers. The innovative tube flies they've come up with and the fishing stories they tell are amazing! They are a testament to the success the Eumer tube flies have on the water.
Olli Ojamo from Finland was able to tie many salmon, sea trout, and trout flies using various styles of brass tubes and Eumer furs.
We look forward to next year to see all of our old tube fly friends and the new tube fly enthusiasts who are new to Eumer.
What's All the Buzz at the Denver Fly Fishing Show?
Event date: September 10-12, 2009
The annual Fly Fishing Retailer Show in Denver, Colorado, has come and gone. For many, this annual event is a great way to keep up with what's new in the fly fishing world, as well as a great chance to say hello to dear friends.
For those of us at Eumer, we were definitely able to see old friends and keep up with industry changes, but we were also able to see the impact that tube flies are having in the fly fishing world. The Eumer booth was always a busy place. We were even told that we were, "The buzz and excitement at this show." Our new micro tubes, coneheads, and starter kits were a big source of all that buzz.
Thanks to all of the people who stopped by to say hi. Thanks also to both the new and existing fly shops who carry Eumer products. Without the success and support of local fly shop owners, the fly fishing world would be vastly different.
To see an updated list of our retailers, visit our retailers page.
Tube Flies for the River Tweed at Tweedside Tackle
Event date: August 9, 2009
Tweedside Tackle in Kelso, UK, hosted an Open Day to which people were treated to both casting and fly tying demonstrations by the industries top professionals. Olli from Finland was on hand tying Eumer Tube Flies to a very receptive crowd.
Most attendees were interested in salmon flies for their local, world-famous river - the River Tweed. Olli was easily able to demonstrate how much Eumer tube flies and salmon fishing on the Tweed are a perfect fit.
Thanks to Tim Pilcher and the folks at Tweedside Tackle for a fun and productive day.
Eumer Tube Flies Repeat their Success at Scottish Game Fair
Event date: July 24 - 26, 2009
The 2009 CLA Game Fair held at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire, was an amazing success with over 136,000 visitors. This was the second time Eumer has made had a presence at the show, and our loyal customers were anxious to see us! Olli, from Eumer in Finland, was able to show both our existing customers and new ones alike our exciting new array of micro tubes and coneheads. He was able to tie many flies for people to test on their next trout or salmon fishing trip.
Eumer Tube Flies Repeat their Success at Scottish Game Fair
Event date: July 3 - 5, 2009
Eumer Tube Fly Company has been attending the Scottish Game Fair held on the grounds of Scone Palace in Perthshire, for the last three years. This year provided an excellent opportunity to visit with so many of our existing tube fly customers. Their interest and enthusiasm for tube flies has grown since the first time we met. It's very refreshing and exciting to listen to their experiences and their feedback. It really helps us to modify and develop cutting edge tube fly products.
Our new micro tubes seemed to peak the interest of many anglers, and Olli tied micro tube patterns for both brown trout and salmon. Olli was the guest of one of our dealers, Somers Fishing Tackle out of Aberdeen.
Right: Olli is presenting world-class spey caster, Scott Mackenzie, with some finished micro tube flies for his next salmon trip.
Tube Flies make their way to the Jimmy Green Memorial
Event date: June 20, 2009
According to those who participated in the Jimmy Green Memorial Fly Fishing Fair & Casting Expo in Monroe, Washington, it was an interesting day all around. Dan Marshall was there representing Eumer Tube Fly products, and he reported that interest in tube flies was high.
Several of the local fly shops carry Eumer products. To see if your local fly shop does, visit our Eumer Retailers page.
Eumer Tube Flies Makes an Incredible First Impression in Budapest, Hungary
Event date: June 12 - 14, 2009
The 2009 EFFTEX European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition in Budapest, Hungary, was a great event for Eumer. Distributors, dealers, and the press, from throughout Europe were there - and they did not miss the Eumer booth. As the event wore on, the many dealers and distributors we visited with became more and more enthusiastic about Eumer Tube Flies. We heard from so many of them that Eumer products were the only truly new and unique products to be found at the show. This was quite an encouraging statement since it was coming from people who are constantly bombarded with the "next" greatest gadget in fly fishing.
Thanks again to both our old and new friends alike who made the weekend very memorable.
Joe Fitzpatrick demonstrates the benefits of Eumer at the Puget Sound Fly Company Anniversary Event
Event date: June 13, 2009
Saturday, June 13th, was the annual Puget Sound Fly Company's Anniversary Event in Kent, Washington. This year, Eumer Pro Staff member Joe Fitzpatrick, was on hand to educate both new and experienced tube fly tiers on the benefits of Eumer Tube Flies.
Joe tied every type of fly the interested crowd asked for. The requests mostly centered on steelhead flies, trout flies, and salt water flies. As usual, the interest in Eumer Tube Flies was high, and Joe had no trouble staying busy all day.
The Ladies Show Everyone How Easy it is to Tie Tube Flies
Event date: May 21-24, 2009
The Sportsman's Show in Oulu, Finland, was a very busy place recently, with over 50,000 avid outdoors people in attendance. Once again, the people of north Finland proved how much they love Eumer. All weekend the folks at the Eumer booth were kept busy tying patterns for salmon, sea trout, arctic char, and grayling.
The most exciting part of the weekend was when the top ten contestants from the "Miss North Finland" contest became tiers at the Eumer stand. Although none of the girls had ever tied any type of flies before, they were able to prove to the watching crowd how easy it is to learn to tie flies with Eumer tubes.
By the end of the day, the girls had tied some impressive tube flies. They also helped to make the Eumer booth a very popular place.
Eumer Tube Fly Components sold out at the Trout & Salmon Tweed Angling Fair in Kelso, Scotland
Event date: May 3-5, 2009
The UK's leading Fly Fishing Fair, the Trout & Salmon Tweed Angling Fair (on the River Tweed) has come and gone. Eumer's own Olli Ojamo was on hand as a Featured Presenter in the lecture theatre teaching a seminar on Scandinavian Tube Flies. The students who attended were treated to an in-depth lesson on Eumer Tube Flies.
When Olli was not busy as an instructor in the lecture theatre, he was tying flies and offering assistance at the Celtic Fly Craft booth. The folks who visited the booth wanted to see shrimp patterns tied on our new micro tubes. The demand for the micro tubes was high, and it didn't take long for them to be sold out.
This goes to show that the folks in Scotland sure know a good thing when they see it.
Tube Flies make a grand debut at the FFF Fly Fishing Fair in Ellensburg, WA
Event date: May 1-2, 2009
The 2009 edition of the Washington State Council FFF Fly Fishing Fair in Ellensburg, WA, has come and gone. The weekend was full of fly tying lessons, casting instruction, demos, and a whole lot of fishing tales. There was an amazing amount of talented people on hand who were more than happy to share their expertise with the attendees.
Both Joe Fitzpatrick and Paul Jacobsen (Eumer Pro Staff members) were on hand as featured tiers for the event. They spent their time tying Eumer Tube Flies and educating a good number of new and experienced tube fly enthusiasts. Eumer also had a booth there so everyone could check out the products and ask questions. As the weekend progressed, one thing became clear - the interest in tube flies in the Pacific Northwest is growing daily.
Eumer Tube Flies are #1 at the Tampere Fly Fishing Fair
Event date: April 24-26
Eumer has been in the hands of fly anglers in Finland for a few years now, and each year, their loyal customer base grows and grows. The 2009 Tampere Fly Fishing Fair, in Tampere Finland, was a testament to both this growth and the popularity of Eumer Tube Fly Components in their home country. This year, the extra-large, 300 sq ft. booth Eumer occupied at the show was overflowing with both devoted Eumer tube fly users and new beginners.
Fly Fishing legend Henrick Mortenson was on hand to provide his salmon fishing expertise. Visa Kilpeläinen, two-time Finnish Fly Tier of the Year, was also on hand to demonstrate his favorite fly tying techniques. Olli, from Eumer, was there too teaching new users both the functionality and the simplicity of Eumer Tube Flies.
If the size of the crowd that flooded the Eumer booth over the entire weekend is any indication - Eumer Tube Flies are #1!
Eumer Tube Flies are popular at the 2009 Danish Fly Festival
Event date: April 18-19, 2009
This year's version of the Danish Fly Festival was a busy and successful weekend for everyone who was in attendance. This long awaited event draws fly fishing enthusiasts from all over Europe.
Olli was the guest of Go Fishing, a Eumer Tube Fly dealer in Denmark. He spent the weekend tying tube flies that are perfect for catching the sea trout that run the nearly 7,000 kilometers of pristine coastline Denmark has.
Since the primary focus in the area is on catching sea trout, our new Eumer micro tubes are ideal for the shrimp-style patterns that common in this area. Other areas of interest were in small imitation patterns that are also well suited to tying on our micro tubes.
Salmon Anglers embrace Tube Flies at this year's Scandinavian Game Fair in Norway
Event date: April 16-17, 2009
Olli from Eumer in Finland was the guest of his Norwegian distributor, Zpey Systems, at this year's Villmarksmessen - Scandanavian Game Fair - in Lilleström, Norway. The beauty of the country, the hospitality of the people, and world-class Salmon fishing make this show an event to remember.
Inventive Salmon anglers throughout the country are very interested in new fly styles and techniques, so they openly embrace Eumer Tube Flies. Both the experienced and beginning fly tiers lined up to have Olli show them the best Eumer has to offer.
Olli tied many varieties of salmon flies during the two day event, but the overwhelming theme seemed to center around long wings tied with Eumer 3X arctic fox tail. The Norwegians like the larger profile that 3X arctic fox gives their tube flies. There was also considerable interest in shrimp patterns tied on our crayfish tubes.
Eumer Demoed at Kaufmann's Streamborn Spey Days
Event date: March 27-29, 2009
Kaufmann's Streamborn held their annual Spey Days NW on the Skagit River in Rockport, WA. According to all involved it was a successful weekend. Eric Nuefeld held a tying demo where he used Eumer tubes. He discussed the different types of tubes and their uses. According to Eric, there was a lot of interest in Eumer Tube Flies. He also touched on the benefits of Finn Raccoon and Arctic Fox for winging materials.
Kauffmann's carries a large assortment of Eumer products. You can contact them via www.kaufmannsstreamborn.com.
The fly at left, a Rockport Dodger, was tied by one of Kaufmann's customers.
Eumer Brings Tube Flies to Germany
Event date: March 28-29, 2009
Olli Ojamo of Eumer was the guest of his German distributor, Flies and More, at this year's version of the 4th Internationale Erlebniswelt Fliegenfishen 2009 (4th International - Experience the World of Fly Fishing).
This wonderful fly fishing event, held at the beautiful Fürstenfeld Monastery near Munich, was a great success for both Eumer and Flies and More. To those who attended, Olli was able to easily demonstrate the advantage of tube flies. Since most people who attended fish single hand rods, Eumer's new micro tubes were a huge success. The main interests were in nymphs, dry flies, and some streamers. Those salmon anglers who were in attendance were also amazed at the new opportunities that tube flies will offer them.
(Photo courtesy of the www.erlebniswelt-fliegenfischen.de website.)
Eumer makes the NEWS at the Castlegar Symposium
Event date: March 21-22, 2009
The 10th annual Castlegar Fly Fishing Symposium in Castlegar, BC, Canada, has come and gone. The attendance this year was the biggest in years - nearly 1400 people!
Eumer Pro Staff member, Paul Jacobsen, was on hand tying Eumer tube flies. His expertise and teaching abilities made a large impact on those attending, according to the many positive threads posted on the internet. Perhaps the most telling evidence of the interest in Paul's Eumer tube flies is his video debut on the Castlegar News website.
In the video (at left), Paul is tying one of his amazingly popular Guide Flies. This guide fly is not only simple to tie - it definitely catches the fish. To see detailed instructions on how to tie this fly, visit our tube fly classroom section.
To read the complete article from CastlegarNews.com, please visit their website.
Eumer Fishing Center hosts tube fly class
Event date: March 16, 2009
The Eumer Fishing Center in Merikarvia, Finland, was recently the host of an in-depth tube fly class. The class quickly filled up as eager tube fly enthusiasts jumped at the chance to learn tube fly tying techniques and fishing secrets right where Eumer tube flies are manufactured.
The attendees were able get excellent instruction from the staff at Eumer. They also were able to fish their new tube flies right on the river that goes through the complex. And last, but not least, they were able to see how Eumer tube flies are made as they toured the manufacturing facilities.
The Eumer Fishing Center Village is an excellent all-inclusive fishing retreat located on the Merikarvia River in Finland. If you would like more information about visiting the Center, just contact us.
Helsinki Outdoor Expo - a tube fly tiers marketplace!
Event date: March 13-15, 2009
Eumer had an extra-large booth that was always packed to overflowing with people interested in tube flies. Some were existing customers who love Eumer tube flies and wanted to see what is new. Others were new to the tube fly scene and just wanted to see a demonstration. Either way, the excitement and enthusiasm for Eumer Tube Fly products was evident.
The two-time Finnish Fly Tier of the Year, Visa Kilpeläinen was busy the entire weekend tying tube flies in the Eumer booth. Olli, Jaakko, Harri, and the entire Eumer Staff were busy helping customers.
Now that the dust has settled, it is easy to see just how much the popularity of Eumer Tube Flies has grown in the few short years we have been in business there.
Midwest Fly Fishing Expo a good success
Event date: March 7-8, 2009
The 2009 edition of the Midwest Fly Fishing Show in Warren, Michigan, was a successful weekend for all involved. Jerry Darkes and Jeff Liskay were busy tying tube flies and explaining the benefits of Eumer. This is the second year in a row that Eumer has had a presence at this show, and in the year that has passed since the 2008 show, the popularity of Eumer tube flies in this area has grown exponentially.
Joe Fitzpatrick hosted a tube fly tying demo at the Puget Sound Fly Fishing Club
Event date: March 12, 2009
Eumer Pro Staff member, Joe Fitzpatrick, will hosted a fly tying demo focusing on tube flies for the Puget Sound Fly Fishing Club. According to Joe, the event went very well and there was lots of interest in tube flies.
Eumer is once again the favorite in the UK
Event Date, February 28-March1, 2009
Every time Eumer attends a show in the UK, their popularity grows. The Spring Fly Fishing Show in Newark, UK, was another chance for Eumer to connect with their many existing customers while also treating new ones to the Eumer experience. This time, Eumer was the guest of one of their loyal stores - Fly Only.
With over 5000 attendees, this was quite a busy weekend. This time the most popular flies were salmon flies and smaller trout flies tied on Eumer's micro teardrop tubes.
Italy loves Eumer tube flies!
Event Date, February 21-23, 2009
In beautiful Vicenza, Italy, Olli from Eumer was the guest of his Italian distributor - Giorgio Benecchi - for the Pescare Fly Fishing & Spinning Show. Although there was a bit of a language barrier, it didn't seem to affect the enthusiasm the attendees showed for Eumer tube flies. They requested flies for bass, brown trout, salmon, and steelhead, and Olli happily supplied them with everything they asked.
At the end of the weekend, the distributor was excited, Eumer was thrilled, and the local angler's were very anxious to get out on the water with their new tube flies.
Olli from Eumer brings tube flies to a whole new level in France
Event Date, February 6-8, 2009
At the Salon De La Peche Fly Fishing Show in Paris, France, Eumer tubes made such an impression on the attendees that they sold out of ALL of their product half way through the three day show!
What was all the excitement about? Well, Olli tied our new small micro tubes into brown trout and maramorata trout flies, which are a favorite among the locals. He also tied streamers for folks who left France for some good steelhead and salmon fishing in BC.
Olli's main comment upon returning to Finland was, "This show was amazing!"
Greg Senyo introduced tube flies to Chagrin River Outfitters
Event date: March 4th, 2009
Greg Senyo joined the staff of Chagrin River Outfitters for an evening of tube fly tying demonstration and instruction. Greg is a member of our Eumer Pro Staff Team in the midwest.
Chagrin River Outfitters is located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Detailed information on the event can be found on their website.
Fly Masters Fly Shop of Indianapolis hosted a tube fly tying class
Event date: March 7th, 2009
Fly Masters Fly Shop of Indianapolis hosted a Eumer Tube Fly Tying Class on March 7th. The class will focused on three different flies using various Eumer materials. All three were designed to introduce tiers to the various uses of these products and stimulate creative tying for all kinds of new patterns.
As Fly Masters says on their website, "In the past ten years or so more and more people in the US have discovered the benefits (and enjoyment) of fishing and tying tube flies... There have been a number of new products to hit the market in the past few years concerning tube flies. One of the most exciting products to come along for tube flies is from a Finnish company called Eumer."
To learn more about this flymasterst, visit: Fly Masters website.
Eumer makes a grand debut in Chicago!
February 20 - 22, 2009
Eumer Tube Flies made their debut in the Chicago area at the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo in Schaumberg, Illinois. The response from the attendees was, once again, very positive. Jerry Darkes, a renowned fly tier and all-around nice guy, hosted a class on the Evolution of Midwest Fly Fishing which included a history of spey casting and tube flies.
Jerry also spent much of the weekend tying bass flies on Eumer tubes. The application of tube flies in the bass world is largely unexplored, however, the attendees were able to quickly and easily see the benefits that tube flies bring to this type of fishing.
Whenever Eumer tube flies does an event like this, there is always a lot of energy and excitement. This weekend was no exception. Plus, it's always wonderful for us Eumer folks to see old friends and meet new ones.
Bellevue, WA, Fly Fishing Show attendess can't get enough Eumer
February 6 - 8, 2009
The much anticipated Bellevue, Washington, Fly Fishing Show has come and gone. This is the first time Eumer Tube Flies has attended, and the response was absolutely amazing!
Joe Fitzpatrick, a Eumer Pro Staff member, tied everything from simple two-minute Guide Flies, to complicated crayfish patterns (and everything between) during the three day event. Whatever the crowd asked for - Joe tied. His trout, steelhead, and salmon patterns were met with great enthusiasm.
Once again, the Eumer booth was the busiest place at the show. When folks are exposed to the benefits of tube flies, the simplicity of the tying process, and ensuing fun that can be had - they can't wait to get started. As one new tube-fly convert told us after his third day of visiting the Eumer booth, "This is the most exciting thing in fly fishing!"
The Somerset, New Jersey Show is an instant success for Eumer
Event date January 23-25, 2009
It didn't take long for the Eumer booth to be overcrowded at the annual Fly Fishing Show in Somerset, New Jersey. Although it was Eumer's debut showing at this event, the response from the attendees was amazing. Once people saw how simple, efficient, and effective tube flies could be - they were hooked. Olli, who flew over from Finland for the event, spent the weekend tying saltwater, salmon, steelhead, bass, and trout patterns.
Eumer tube flies are fairly new to the northeast United Sates, however, thanks to several fly shops in the area who now stock Eumer - this won't be the case for long!
