First Coast Fly Fishers
2013 Annual Banquet
featuring
Dr. Aaron Adams
Dr. Adams holds Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in marine and environmental science, in addition to a Captain’s license, and has studied marine fish ecology throughout his professional career. He is Director of Operations for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, as well as a Senior Scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory.
When: 6:00 PM, Saturday, February 16 2013
Where: Southpoint Marriott, Jacksonville, Florida
Dr. Aaron Adams, PhD
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aron received a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College in Maryland, a Master’s from the College of William and Mary, and a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and also holds a Coast Guard Captain’s License. He has lived, worked, and fished on both coasts of the US, as well as throughout the Caribbean, where he has been conducting fish research for the last 20 years. His pursuit of effective fisheries and habitat conservation are rooted in his years growing up near Chesapeake Bay, when he witnessed the collapse of the Bay’s habitats and fisheries. He now lives in southwest Florida where he is the Director of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and a Senior Scientist at Mote Marine Laboratory. In addition to research, he spends considerable effort translating science into fishermen’s terms, and has authored two books, many magazine articles, and has been part of TV shows applying fish science to fly fishing.His most recent book has been published by Orvis, “Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing for Costal Gamefish.”
Aaron will also offer a fly tying seminar at the Marriott at 2:30 that same day. The seminar is open to all members.
Banquet Raffle
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his year’s banquet will include several thousand dollars in fly fishing auction and raffle items; including fly rods, reels, guide trips and fly fishing art work and other fly fishing essentials. More items are being added every week. Raffle tickets are $5 a piece, and five for $20.
Grand Prize Drawing
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he Grand Prize Raffle this year is for a new Tibor Back Country Wide Reel. (a $500 value). Memberships paid in full by the February 1, 2010 meeting will receive a Grand Prize Raffle ticket. One Grand Prize Raffle ticket per membership (family).
For More Information…
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or more information contact Banquet Director Ken Nimmich at orRyan Curley at . Additional information is also available on our web site -