Attendee News 2026
NRG ATTENDEE NEWS 2026
This is a gathering of Rodmakers put on for the attendees by the attendees. As such, there will be things that don’t go smooth or are not even considered. Please have some patience.
An important component of most Rodmakers gatherings is the ability to cast a variety of different rods from different makers. PLEASE BRING SOME OF YOUR RODS TO PUT IN THE ROD RACK FOR OTHERS TO CAST!
This year David Sarafin from Anglers Bamboo has cane for you. He won’t be here but we have some from last year. As many of you know, the price of cane is going up and shipping is almost impossible and expensive. If you are interested, PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY AUGUST 31st. Single culms are pre-cut in half. Full bundles of 8 are also available.
This year the Program Committee has put together a full agenda for us. Please review and bring your own ideas, questions and participation.
When you arrive, please check in and get your name badge. The West Fork Sports Club, https://westforksportsclub.org , is open to the public and we only want attendees casting rods.
If you are interested in selling items, please know we have set aside Saturday afternoon for a sell and swap. Also, this year we are going to open to the public after lunch on Saturday. This year we have Rush River Rods, Quinchat Rods, and McFarland Rod Company attending. Please contact them directly if you would like to pre-order any items. See links below.
406 Fly Lines will be here again this year if you need anything from them.
If you are thinking of hiring a guide for your Driftless adventure, please consider Erik Helm with Classic Angler, he has the experience you are looking for and is an active attendee of NRG.
Water and coffee will be available Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are still a few NRG tumblers available for purchase. There is no alcohol permitted during the gathering hours. There is plenty of time after the evening dinner.
The cell service in the valley is not very good. Keep this in mind. There is free Wi-Fi in the clubhouse.
Any questions, email me at swgrady.cane@gmail.com or cell at 920-252-0300.
LINKS
Rush River Rods: https://rushriverrods.com/
Quinchat Rods: https://quinchatrods.com/
McFarland Rod Company: https://www.mcfarlandrods.com/
406 Fly Lines: https://406flylines.com/
Classic Angler: https://www.classicalangler.com/