IT'S TIME FOR THE JWFF ANNUAL PICNIC!!!!

Saturday: PICNIC DAY

DATE: Saturday, June 26, 2010 (picnic & Fishing)
TIME: 12:00 pm (noon)
END: 3:00 pm


WHERE: Butternut Grove Campground
3658 Old Route 17
Roscoe, NY 12776
(607) 498-4224

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=butternut%20grove%20campsite&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl

The Butternut Grove Campground is located on the Beaverkill, and has great fishing. Bernie, the owner, has kindly offered to host our picnic and allow us to fish when the festivities are over. The club will provide the food.

Please RSVP by June 21st to Jeannette at her email: jeanette30@comcast.net

so we have enough food for everyone. Don't miss the fun!

NOTE: The weekend of June 26, 27, 2010 is a NY 'Free Fishing" weekend, which means if you don't need a NY license to fish.

Free Fishing Days - from http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6091.html
Each year, the last full weekend in June is designated as Free Fishing Days in New York State. During those two days, anyone can fish New York State waters, and no fishing license is required. This event started in 1991 to allow all people the opportunity to sample the incredible fishing New York State has to offer. Since no license is required, it is the perfect time to take a friend or relative fishing. In 2010, New York State's Free Fishing Days are Saturday and Sunday, June 26 & 27.


Sunday: Fishing Led by Christine

DATE: Sunday, June 27, 2010 (fishing lead by Christine)
TIME: 9:00 AM
END: TBD

Regarding Sunday - everyone meet back at Bernie's at 9 am. We'll figure out where to go from there. Will depend on water conditions that weekend whether we fish the Beaverkill or one of the tailwaters.

RE: flies. My guess is that folks should have some sulfurs - I like emergers and parachute patterns. Also Isonychia - again, emergers and parachutes. Blue winged olives are a must at any time of year in the Catskills - smaller is better - size 18s or 20s. Some rusty spinners are always handy - size 16 or 14? Terrestrials by that time will be useful - so bring a few black ants. Other than that, anyone's guess is as good as mine!


Some places to stay nearby:

Roscoe Motel
www.roscoemotel.com
2054 Old Route 17
Roscoe, NY 12776
(607) 498-5220

Info for the Reynolds House is below:

The Reynolds House Inn and Motel
Roscoe, New York
http://www.ReynoldsHouseInn.com
(Tel) (607) 498-4422

The Riverside Cafe is a good restaurant and they also have a small hotel and cabins. Info is below:

The Riverside Cafe & Lodge
3882 Old State Route 17
Roscoe, New York 12776
(Tel) (607) 498 - 5305

I think the Rockland House rents rooms - not sure, but here's the info:

The Rockland House
159 Rockland Rd.
Roscoe, New York 12776
(Tel) (607) 498 - 4240

BVI is on the Upper Beaverkill near Joan Wulff's school. It's very chi chi and expensive, but is VERY nice. It's also a little farther away from Bernie's than the others.

Beaverkill Valley Inn
http://www.beaverkillvalleyinn.com
(Tel) (845) 439 - 484

OK, Oz B&B I believe caters to the gay community, but Rick and Maureen Yaccino have stayed there and they said it's pretty nice. It's in Livingston Manor, so it's closer to the Willow than the Beaverkill.

Magical Land of Oz Bed and Breakfast
Livingston Manor, NY 12758
http://www.ozbandb.net
(Tel) (845) 439 - 3418

Also, for those of you who camp, you can call Bernie at Butternut Grove for a camping site (with electricity and water, $25.00/night).
Butternut Grove CampsiteAddress:‎
Placement on map is approximate
18420 County Highway 17
Roscoe, NY 12776-2914

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(607) 498-4224