update on Valla's new book...

Re: update on Valla's new book...

feeds@yuku.com (abingram) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:33:58 GMT

Received my copy from Amazon Monday afternoon. Great book with great pictures. I'm only reading a few pages a day so that I can savor it for a longer period of time. Thanks, Mike for a wonderful book. Barry.

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feeds@yuku.com (roycestearns) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:55:46 GMT

Picked mine up on Amazon also, this is a splendid read even for us on the lefty coast who don't have the Dette's and Darbee's in the back yard like the NEstrs. The first hand contact, the historical perspectives and the fantastic tying collection are special. I started reading last night and didn't put it down until after 11. Great job Mike.

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feeds@yuku.com (quillg) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:44:25 GMT

Got mine in the mail today...can't wait to get home and dive in. Thumbed thru it...looks absolutely awesome.

Great work Mr. Valla!!!

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feeds@yuku.com (catskilljohn) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:07:51 GMT

nwdlj wrote:
Mr. Valla's book and a clear presentation box with a Light Cahill tied by him...

dj

I just stare at that fly in the box in wonderment...how does someone get a fly so perfect. CJ

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feeds@yuku.com (mer) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:33:40 GMT

Scotch, single malt, not beer. Bourbon would be an "okay" alternative.

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feeds@yuku.com (nwdlj) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:02:41 GMT

and it was the postman who delivered me a box containing my autographed copy of Mr. Valla's book and a clear presentation box with a Light Cahill tied by him...can't wait to dig in, open a beer, and read all that he has written and look at all the pics, both new and historical, from a wonderful time and a important era of American Fly Fishing...#14/25 is worth every dime I paid, thanks to Mike Valla and the CFFCM for doing this donation and contribution activity...dj

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feeds@yuku.com (moregrayling) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:14:09 GMT

mer wrote:
Christian:
if it doesn't have to be a limited edition, I actually ordered 2 from Amazon. One is mine, the other we can try and get Mike to sign for you if you want. Did you try PMing/emailing him to see if he has some on hand he could sign? Jeff Hatton did this with Rodcrafting, Mike may have had some copies shipped directly to him to have on hand.

thanks mer, very decent of...

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feeds@yuku.com (DrLogik) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:38:59 GMT

Called the Catskill museum today and had a lively chat with Jim Krul (as always). I ordered one and they still have signed copies left.

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feeds@yuku.com (narcodog) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:08:27 GMT

Joe, will have some signed copies at Dette,s soon. He sent out a message last night.

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feeds@yuku.com (mer) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:01:17 GMT

Christian:
if it doesn't have to be a limited edition, I actually ordered 2 from Amazon. One is mine, the other we can try and get Mike to sign for you if you want. Did you try PMing/emailing him to see if he has some on hand he could sign? Jeff Hatton did this with Rodcrafting, Mike may have had some copies shipped directly to him to have on hand.

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feeds@yuku.com (Ed Pirie) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:07:46 GMT

My copy arrived today - what a beautiful book! I am going to treasure this one - nice job Mr. Valla.

Ed Pirie
West Topsham, Vermont

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feeds@yuku.com (moregrayling) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:45:20 GMT

catskilljohn wrote:
I found out today the CFFCM sold out on the 25 numbered limited edition copys that included the fly... in 5 days!

They still have many books though, some signed copys also. If your up there, stop in, see the sites and grab one! CJ

any chance somebody could actualy do this for me? I mean go there and grab a signed copy? I've emailed the cffcm, but heard sod...

Re: update on Valla's new book...

feeds@yuku.com (catskilljohn) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:39:27 GMT

I found out today the CFFCM sold out on the 25 numbered limited edition copys that included the fly... in 5 days!

They still have many books though, some signed copys also. If your up there, stop in, see the sites and grab one! CJ

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feeds@yuku.com (Buck Henry) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:01:17 GMT

Got mine today too! The book has everything; history, great photos, and of course step by step tying instructions for a bunch of classic bugs. Very much worth the wait!

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feeds@yuku.com (narcodog) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:46:46 GMT

I received my book today, all I can say that if you are into fly tying Catskill style flies, it'll be a cold day in Roscoe before one beats this one.

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feeds@yuku.com (Buck Henry) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:27:51 GMT

I just pre-ordered my copy and they are estimating an August 5th shipping date according to Amazon. Man, I cannot wait to get this book!

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feeds@yuku.com (Battenkiller) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:34:29 GMT

Thanks, CJ. I'll register over there and get in touch with him. Looks like a nice board anyway.

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feeds@yuku.com (catskilljohn) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:46:15 GMT

I am sure he will see this, but you can try him here...

www.sparsegraymatter.com

He moderates the site and gives us all a lesson on how flies should be tyed! CJ

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feeds@yuku.com (Battenkiller) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:31:50 GMT

Holy cow!

I just tuned in to this forum and I am glad to find about Mike's new book. It will be a must purchase for me, in fact, I'll order it right now. He used to be a neighbor of mine. His wife Val used to babysit my kids some 20 years ago. He told me he had a fly fishing/tying mentor in the Catskills, but he never mentioned the guy's name. Many years later he wrote the obit for Walt Dette in a fly fishing mag and I was able to put it together. A very nice man,...

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feeds@yuku.com (narcodog) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:08:35 GMT

Can't wait.

update on Valla's new book...

feeds@yuku.com (catskilljohn) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:18:15 GMT

You can now see a little sneak preview of his new book on Amazon, just click on the picture of the book and turn the pages. If you haven't pre-ordered it yet, now is the time. He informed me it on its way back to the states on the boat, so it wont be long now. CJ