Attendee News 2025

NRG ATTENDEE NEWS 2025

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.

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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!

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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 20.  Culms are cut into 2 or 3 pieces. 

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This year’s gathering is all about Powell.  The history, the tapers, the building methods and of course, THE RODS.  There is a lot to learn, so come ready to participate. 

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When you arrive, please check in and get your name badge. The WFSC is open to the public and we only want attendees casting rods.

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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.  See Paul Julias if you have any questions or would like a table.

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406 lines will be here again this year if you need anything from them.

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If you are thinking of hiring a guide for your Driftless adventure, please consider Erik Helm, he has the experience you are looking for and is an active attendee of NRG.

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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.

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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.

Mark your calendar - Next NRG, Our 10th, September 17-19, 2026