LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFCM) will host its 13th annual Fly Fest in the Wulff Gallery on Saturday, February 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Over 40 tyers are expected to participate from inside and outside of the area. Individuals who want to learn how to tie are also invited. The event is sponsored by Catskill Flies of Roscoe.

Fly Fest marks the middle of winter and is the first CFFCM event of the new year. It is a great opportunity to tie flies with a group. The day is not formal, but offers a chance to tie, socialize and have a look at the exhibits.

“For those needing an outing after being cooped up in the house, this is a sure cure for the winter doldrums,” said Rick Fischer, who organizes the event. “It’s also a reminder that whether or not the groundhog saw his shadow the day before, there are less than two months before a new trout season begins in New York.” 

Participants are asked to make a $5 donation to CFFCM. Tyers should bring a lunch or make arrangements to go out to get it. If the weather looks too unsafe for travel, Catskill Flies will post on www.catskillflies.com in the stream conditions section that Fly Fest has been cancelled and CFFCM will post a notice to its Facebook page.

For Fly Fest information, contact coordinator Rick Fischer at fischington@hotmail.com; or Catskill Flies at flyshop@catskillflies.com or 607.498-6146.

For more about CFFCM, call 845/439-4810, email office@cffcm.com or go to www.cffcm.com.