Hear stories from ‘Land of Little Rivers’
About two hours away from us is one of the most historic, pristine and productive trout fisheries in the world.
Learn about the history, people and angling in the Catskills Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. on Zoom when Bruce Concors, producer of the 2019 film “Land of Little Rivers,” shares a glimpse at what makes the area and its people special. Click here Tuesday to join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88052287953
According to the website for the film, landoflittlerivers.com:
Land of Little Rivers is a full length Documentary film focusing on the origins and modern era of fly fishing for trout. It is centered around the Catskills of NY State, its rivers and towns, as well as filming in the Adirondacks, Vermont and Pennsylvania. Going back to the late 1800’s and Theodore Gordon ( The father of American dry fly fishing), the film takes you to the early fisherman , fly tiers, rod makers, gin mills (such as the famous Antrim Lodge) and assorted characters who helped shape the sport. The past includes Theodore Gordon, Roy Steenrod, Rube Cross, Ed Hewitt, Sparse Gray Hackle, Harry and Elsie Darbee , Walt ,Winnie and Mary Dette, Art Flick, Lee Wulff and of course Joan Wulff and others who share their insights on the past, present and future of fly fishing. Also included are Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, President Jimmy Carter, Paul Volker and president John Adams.