John Loebach Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Its getting close to that time of year, again, when LL Bean celebrates the anticipation of fishing season by having a promotion and special guests here in store to lure our customers in and educate them about local fishing areas, techniques, and tips! We’ve been happy to have you here in the past, and would like to know if you would be willing or able to participate any one of the dates during the weekend. The event will be March 15th -17th, and we would be happy to have a table set up for any kind of demonstration, presentation, or recognition for your group. Thank you, and I hope to hear from you soon! ~Michelle We tied flies last time & I have agreed to be there on Sunday 3/17 from noon to 4 pm. A couple more would be nice, let me know if you can help out. Michelle & LL Bean have been very helpful with blowout donations, participation in the Cast & Compare & support for the Early Show. Help return the favor. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom L Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 John, Are you reffering to the LLBean is Hoffman Est? If it is, I can be there from 2-4pm. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Yes LL Bean in Hoffman Estates. I want to emphasize that this is a meet the public opportunity like the shows & I will have member brochures ect. & want to represent all the activity we engage in locally. Outings, willow plantings, meetings & general smallie talk. Bean puts on a good show including groups that rehab raptors, preserve native habitat, bike, hike, or paddle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 I thought the rep they had at The Early Show in Batavia was really nice. Low-key and no pressure. He let Ron K and I borrow a few rods to cast in the yard out back. Well, Ron cast them at least. I was impressed with his accuracy in the wind! Good luck at the event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronk Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Bean's Dubl L series of flyrods are an excellent choice especially for beginners for whom their moderate action (as opposed to fast action) is ideally suited.They're really good looking too. Accuracy with a flyrod is not hard as long as you CONCENTRATE on pointing your thumb directly at the target.With a proper cast the flyrod,the flyline,the leader,and ultimately the fly itself should go precisely where the thumb is pointing.Its than just a matter of gauging the distance which is actually easier in flycasting by falsecasting if necessary in order to gauge the distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Assuming you still need help, I can be there at noon and tie for a couple of hours. (Until my wife runs out of money at Woodfield.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks Tom & Jude. 3 of us should work. See you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Loebach Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Quiet event but we talked at length to at least a dozen guys. Sent some brochures & old bulletins home. Jude tied clousers, Tom his no name craw & I tied some Coffey's sparkle minnows. Bean employees are always helpful & I was glad to do it. Thanks again guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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