Andy Thornal Company

One Great Adventure© Summer 2010

One Great Adventure is our newsletter that we have mailed periodically. We hope you enjoy this e-version. Click through to any of the stories for some insight into Andy Thornal Company.

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Our Regular Fly Tying Seminars - Mark your Calendar

In September we tie the flies of
Jack Gartside
Tuesday, Sept. 14th 6-8pm Instructor-Phil Pope
Tuesday, Sept. 28th 6-8pm Instructor-Phil Pope

Well, no one would ever say that Jack Gartside wasn't passionate about his fly fishing. He was innovative, and tied many flies that were "out of the box." Below shows one of the variations of the gurgler. Nothing else looks like it. Fly shop owners joke that the fly doesn't sell, but it sure catches fish! Recently, Tom Rosenbauer, author of the "Orvis Fly Fishing Guide" as one of the best saltwater flies in his podcast. The gurgler can be tied large and small and many different ways. It is as varied as a tiny beetle to a large saltwater baitfish. Unfortunately, Jack Gartside passed away this year. His tenacious innovation and contributions to fly fishing will long be appreciated.

Jack Gartside's Gurgler

Upcoming Fly Tying Themes
September 14, 28-Flies of Jack Gartside
October 12,26-Flies made with Sili Skin
November 9, 23-Flies made with Polar Fibre
December 14,28-Flies with Dubbing Brushes

Learn to tie flies with Andy Thornal Company. Our course is friendly for beginners and experts both. Children (12+) are encouraged to come. We will supply all that is needed, but we recommend you bring your own tools. The emphasis is on Saltwater and Bass flies. So mark your calendar for Fly Tying every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 6pm till about 8pm. Cost is $10 which can be applied toward a purchase.

Previous "One Great Adventure"

Snook On the Fly (2006) is a newsletter from our Fly Fishing Shop, and focuses on Snook Fly Fishing.

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The Hesitant Hiker (2002) is the chronicle of our friend Tom Oldt, backpacking in the Wind River Mountains in the fall of 2001. He gives great insight into preparing for an extended backpacking trip, when to splurge, when to be conservative. (See the checklist!) His satirical wit has never been so polished, and entertaining. There is no doubt that he sees the world very differently after this trip.

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Hunting the High Country (2001) is a how-to reference for anyone planning a hunting trip. Western Big Game, Hunting Deer in the Southeast, Bird Hunting, etc. are some of the articles. It is loaded with useful checklists. We have printed copies of this newsletter available at the store. Only the download version is available on-line.

Please keep in mind that details like prices, phone numbers, email addresses…etc. might change over time!

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Andy Thornal Co. 336 Magnolia Avenue SW Winter Haven FL 33881
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