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Look forward to seeing you all this weekend! Be sure to drop by the Fly Fusion Magazine booth to say hi! Chris

Hi All - quick update: Friday screening of IF4™ is sold out. Tickets left for the Saturday screening: 20.

Congratulations to FlyFishingEMT - winner of a pair of tickets to IF4 this weekend! Friday night screening is less than 10 tickets away from a SELLOUT and the Saturday is not too far behind. Be sure to grab your tickets asap! See you at IF4 this weekend!

International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) - Calgary TICKET GIVEAWAY - Reply to this thread to enter for your chance to win!. What You Win: Two free tickets to the International Fly Fishing Film Festival - IF4 in Portland on January 18th with special guest Frank Moore! Screening dates: January 24th & 25th, 2014 Doors open: 6:00pm. Showtime: 7:00pm Where: The Cardel Theatre Tickets can be purchased in advance on the IF4 website and are also avaliable at the following fly shops: Country Pleasures, Fish Tales Fly Shop, Iron Bow Fly Shop, Westwinds and The Fishin' Hole. Drawing to be held January 22nd. Enter by replying to this thread!

Ok Fly Fish Calgary, we've had a great response to this competition from all over the world but we would love to see a few more entries from our own backyard. We know there are a ton of amazing tiers around these parts so consider entering. The winners will be announced at the Western Canadian Fly Expo at the end of the month in Calgary. In theory, the deadline is tomorrow, but we would invite you to get your entries in and will accept entries up until January 20th. Looking forward to seeing what you've got!

Its fly expo time - look forward to seeing all of you at the end of January! January 24 - 26, 2014 Calgary, Alberta Spruce Meadows Spruce Meadows Equiplex 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW Calgary, AB Show Hours Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Jim McLennan, Rick Hafele, Derek Bird, Jeff Wagner, Al Ritt and April Vokey are just a few of the guest presenters within the fly-fishing community that are scheduled to arrive in Calgary for the 2014 exposition - a year you won't want to miss! You will find some of the finest fly fishing retailers, manufacturers, guides, lodges and artists in North America. Most importantly it is the annual mid-winter gathering for fly fishing friends looking to catch up, talk shop and check out the new product offerings in preparation for the upcomming angling season - don't miss it! Like the Expo on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wcffe Expo website: www.flyfishingevents.com Click here if the movie does not play.

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is on its way back to Calgary, AB for two nights! The Cardel Theatre January 24 & 25, 2014 Doors open at 6:00 PM. Film begins AT 7:00 PM. Rush Seating. Tickets $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets (Jan 24th Screening): https://www.ticketriver.com/event/9399 Tickets (Jan 25th Screening): https://www.ticketriver.com/event/9400 Tickets are also avaliable at the following fly shops: Country Pleasures, Fish Tales Fly Shop, Iron Bow Fly Shop, Westwinds and The Fishin' Hole. From enormous trout in the Rockies to following April Vokey in search of elusive Steelhead, the variety of films at this event are sure to peak the interest of all anglers. IF4 endeavours to chase after the heart of fly fishing through its film selections and we are honored this year to feature "Mending the Line", an epic film that follows WWII veteran and avid fly angler Frank Moore as he retraces his footsteps on the beaches of Normandy and beyond fly rod in hand. This is the event of the year that you don't want to miss! Like IF4 on Facebook:facebook.com/IF4tour Visit IF4 Online: http://www.flyfilmfest.com Click here if the movie does not play.

2014 INTERNATIONAL FLY TYING COMPETITION We are proud to announce that the 2014 Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition will play host to the 2014 International Fly Tying Competition! Get your best patterns tied up and send them in to the address listed below before January 10, 2014 to participate! We are encouraging entries from all four corners of the globe - so spread the word. Entries will be displayed at the 2014 Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition - January 24-26, 2014. Aside from bragging rights, the lucky winners will receive subscriptions, prize packs and have their winning patterns published in Fly Fusion Magazine! Check out all the details here: http://www.flyfishingevents.com/fly-tying-competition.html CATEGORIES FOR PARTICIPATION: DRY FLY: Traditional hackled pattern or an imitation of a fully hatched insect. Also dry flies like attractors, and imitations of land-living insects (Terrestrials) or floating, insect-looking bugs. Hook:single hook. NYMPH: A fly is a nymph until it has left its nymphal skin. Water Beetles, Water Spiders, Freshwater Prawns, and other insect-looking under water bugs living in freshwater belongs in this category. Hook: single hook. WET FLY: Traditional or new wetflies with quill, hackle or synthetic wings. Salmon flies are not accepted in this category. Hook: single hook. STREAMER: A streamer is a fly that imitates a fish. Streamers are often tied on a long-shanked hooks or an ordinary wetfly hook with a long wing. The wing or other part of a streamer is usually tied of hair, feathers, zonker-strips or different kinds of synthetics. REALISTIC: In this category imitating level will be the most important criterion YOUTH: Any pattern category can be submitted by tiers age 16 or under. Please refer to individual category descriptions for specific tying expectations. DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION Each tier can choose to compete in any or all of the categories with one fly submission per category. Registration package should be completed for each fly submitted and should include: • Registration form (download at right) • Three samples of pattern • Name of the fly (Known or new) • Name of the insect or animal that is being imitated (with image if possible) • Recipe for pattern including size and type of hook used • Special tying instructions • Submission password Registration packages should be mailed to: Fly Fusion 100, 2250-162 Avenue SW PO Box 24030 Calgary, Alberta T2Y 0J9 Deadline: Registration packages complete with patterns must be received by January 10th, 2014. Jury will consider the following equally in judging the entries: • Proportions of the fly • Consistency and technical aspect of the tying • Suitability of the chosen materials • General impression • Innovativeness • In the realistic category - imitating level will be the most important criterion! Entries will be judged in three sessions: 1. Prior to Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition - Jury will narrow each category to the top three patterns in each category 2. Saturday, January 25, 2014 - Jury will announce first, second and third place winners in each category. 3. January 24-26, 2014: All patterns will be on display at the Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition. Attendees will vote throughout weekend and overall crowd favourite will be selected once votes have been tallied. Prizes: First place: Winners in each category will receive a two-year subscription to Fly Fusion Magazine, a Fly Fusion prize pack and will have their patterns featured in an upcoming issue of Fly Fusion Magazine. Second and third place: Winners in each category will receive a one year subscription to Fly Fusion Magazine and will be provided with a certificate showing their category and place finished. Crowd Favourite: Winner will be featured on flyfusionmag.com and the Fly Fusion Facebook page. Winner in this category will receive a one year subscription to Fly Fusion Magazine.

Hey Fly Fish Calgary!! The Fly Fusion Magazine crew has just leaked the link to the first issue of Fly Fusion Mobi. Perfect for your iPhone, iPad, Android, etc. Click through and pick up your FREE Fly Fusion Mobi subscription courtesy of Fly Fusion Magazine and Fly Fish Calgary!!! http://bmg.uberflip.com/t/50018 The first issue contains close to two and a half hours of fly fishing film and features only the best of fly fishing photography, including Brian Grossenbacher, Tim Pask, Louis Cahill, Bryan Gregson and others. Once you've got yourself set up with your free subscription make sure to post your thoughts and pass the Mobi love along to your friends! Cheers! Chris

Its Show Time!!! Don't miss the 11th annual Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition this coming weekend at Spruce Meadows (January 25th - 27th). Loads of exhibitors and tons of new entertainment.Be one of the first 500 people through the doors on Friday and get your hands on a FREE gift from Fly Fusion Magazine valued at $30!! Click here if the movie does not play.

Tons of new things to look at and a great line-up of presenters who are coming equipped with new presentations and workshops. If you've got kids you really are going to want to bring them down this year to introduce them to the new kids section. Definitely not the year to stay at home! See you down at the show. Best!

Hey FFC - Don't miss the 2013 Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition at the Spruce Meadows Equiplex from January 25 - 27, 2013!!! www.flyfishingevents.com You won't want to miss meeting and taking in presentations by some of the sports top celebrities including Gary Borger, Chico Fernandez, Rick Hafele, Jim McLennan, Rick Whorwood and April Vokey just to name a few. For those of you with kids be sure to bring them down to the expo to check out "Discovery Island" a brand new area within the show designed just for kids where they can participate in casting lessons, face painting, building crafts, fish ID puzzles, virtual fishing games, tying their very own Woolly Bugger and much more. All designed to get them excited about fly fishing and the outdoors. PLUS meet up with your favourite exhibitors as well as a number of new exhibitors and take in the the opportunity to check out all of the new fly fishing equipment coming your way for 2013!!! AND the International Fly Fishing Film Festival will be returning to Calgary in association with the Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition on January 24th. Be sure to get your tickets for this early as the festival is likely to sell out again this year! Click here for Calgary screening details. Click here if the movie does not play. We look forward to seeing you January 25 - 27, 2013 at the Spruce Meadows Equiplex for this can't miss Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition! In the meantime check out the official show website and Facebook page! Happy New Year!!!

Hi Everyone, We are excited about this new upgrade to the forums and are working very hard to restore the visual elements that you were used to previously. Give us a few days to work it all out, in the meantime feel free to play around with the new site! Welcome to the new FFC!!! Best! Chris Bird

Hi Guys - the FFC board received an e-mail from an official at Fish & Wildlife (SRD) verifying that "the work the volunteer is doing for me (Fish & Wildlife) is legitimate and is being conducted under of the authority of a Fisheries Research Licence, as per the Alberta Fisheries Act." We value tremendously your efforts in protecting the waters that we all fish, however, in this situation we should be offering an "FFC pat on the back" to this particular volunteer. Thanks guys! Chris

International Fly Fishing Film Festival - Lethbridge, AB Date: Friday, March 9th, 2012 Doors open: 6:30pm. Showtime: 7:00pm Venue: Lethbridge College DA Electric Barn Tickets: $15 - Advance, $18 - Door Tickets can be purchased in advance on the IF4 site through the IF4 Online Box Office and will also be available through the Chinook Waters Fly Fishing Club Presented by: Chinook Waters Fly Fishing Club

Congratulations to HomeWatersFlyFishing! PM sent and your tickets will be delivered via e-mail. Show starts tomorrow at 3:00 at the Carnival Theatre in Red Deer. Enjoy the show!

Congratulations to KingSalmon!!! PM sent and your tickets are on the way!

INTERNATIONAL FLY FISHING FILM FESTIVAL - RED DEER - TICKET GIVEAWAY What You Win: Two free tickets to the International Fly Fishing Film Festival - IF4 in Red Deer Date: February 12, 2012 Doors open: 3:00pm. Showtime: 3:30pm Venue: Carnival Theatre Tickets: $15 - Advance, $18 - Door Tickets can be purchased in advance on the IF4 site through the IF4 Online Box Office. Drawing to be held Feb 8th @ 8PM. Enter by replying to this thread. Screening presented by Out Fly Fishing Outfitters

INTERNATIONAL FLY FISHING FILM FESTIVAL - EDMONTON - TICKET GIVEAWAY What You Win: Two free tickets to the International Fly Fishing Film Festival - IF4 in Edmonton Date: February 11, 2012 Doors open: 4:00pm. Showtime: 4:30pm Venue: Garneau Theatre Tickets: $15 - Advance, $18 - Door Tickets can be purchased in advance on the IF4 site through the IF4 Online Box Office. Drawing to be held Feb 8th @ 8PM. Enter by replying to this thread. Screening presented by Out Fly Fishing Outfitters

Grab your tixs!! See you Thursday! c:

Hi Mike, Congratulations on the win!! Shoot me a PM and we'll arrange to have your tickets delivered to you electronically. See you at the movies! c:

Hey FFC, We are looking for two motivated volunteers who have a passion for sales to help out at the Fly Fusion Magazine booth. (volunteers will walk away with some sweet loot and will have free access to the show) Shoot me a PM if interested. Thanks Everyone!

Make no mistake about it, the International Fly Fishing Film Festival is Canada's largest fly fishing film event and one that you won't want to miss!!!! Join fly fishing celebrities Tim Rajeff, April Vokey, Jim McLennan and more for an evening that you won't forget! A perfect way to kick of the 10th Annual Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition Date: Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 Doors open: 6:00pm. Showtime: 7:00pm Theatre: Canyon Meadows Cinemas Tickets: $15 - Advance, $18 - Door Calgary screening presented by: Fish Tales Fly Shop Tickets can be purchased in advance on the IF4 site through the IF4 Online Box Office and are also available at the following dealers: • Bow River Troutfitters • Country Pleasures Fly Fishing • Fish Tales Fly Shop • Southbow Fly & Tackle • The Fishin' Hole The International Fly Fishing Film Festival consists of short and feature length films produced by professional and amateur filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion lifestyle and culture of fly fishing. From trout in British Columbia to giant pike in Alaska, the varieties of films at this event are sure to pique the interest of all anglers. IF4 contains exclusive content not available in any other fly fishing film event. Click here if the movie does not play.

Hey Everyone, Its just about that time again! This year you can avoid the lines and purchase your admission tickets online - save $2.00!! Show dates: January 27 - 29, 2012 Location: Spruce Meadows - Equiplex More info: www.flyfishingevents.com Listen in to Jack FM and The Fan 960 for your chance to win a fly fishing trip with Fly Nation TV and Fly Fusion Magazine. A separate contest is also running with The Calgary Sun so make sure to pick up the paper leading up to the show and check that out. The Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition is proud to present the International Fly Fishing Film Festival on Thursday the 26th - tickets are selling quickly so be sure to get your tickets early! See you at the show!!!

Hey Dekkard - Congratulations on the win. Look forward to seeing you at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival on the 26th of January at Canyon Meadows Cinema. Someone will be in touch with you shortly to issue your tickets electronically. In the meantime here's a little IF4 sneak peek All the best! Chris