Cruising the Somerset Fly Fishing Show

The casting zone at the Somerset Fly Fishing Show.

Just got back this afternoon from the Somerset Fly Fishing Show. It was a great time – met lots of old friends (some for the first time in person), made new acquaintances and checked out the latest and greatest in the industry.

Pretty much, lots of chatting, lots of schmoozing and a whole lot of assimilating the East Coast fishing culture.

I’m a Montana kid; I’ve made no bones about that, and it this was my first leap into the realm of eastern fishing. It proved to be quite an education. (As was New Jersey itself!) I drove down with some of the Orvis Rod & Tackle crew, and we met up with more once at the show, but I had plenty of time to split off and do my own exploring… and it was fascinating.

Thanks so much to all the folks who stopped me in the middle of the crowded trade show aisles (and dinner, and the elevator) to say “hey, you’re that Fire Girl.” You guys totally made the show for me and it was fantastic to meet all of you! Nice to know someone is reading this drivel on the blog…

Yesterday was my birthday, and while I have to say it was an unconventional way to celebrate, it was a pretty interesting day.

Here’s to an exciting year in new waters.