The 2011 Rabun Rendezvous!

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The Rabun Chapter of Trout Unlimited invites you to the 2011 Rabun Rendezvous!

When: Saturday, Jan 22, 2011

Rendezvous Speaker: Kyle Burrell, Rabunite and Trout Fishing Guide in Georgia and Wyoming

Where: The “NEW” Dillard House Conference Center located behind the Dillard House in Dillard, Georgia.

Who: Everyone interested in protecting our cold-water resources, including their families, friends, and all who love clean cold streams, trout, and trout fishing.

Social: About 5 o’clock PM folks will start gathering to “pick the pig” and enjoy the rocking chairs on the porch of the Conference Center. There will be snack trays of cheeses, crackers, veggies with dips, and fruits. Soft drinks and ice will be available. If you want something stronger, better bring it yourself. There will be a fire inside to warm your buns. The Foxfire Boys (as seen in the Chattooga River episode of TUTV’s “On The Rise”) will generously provide their ‘down home’ style of bluegrass picking and singing for your musical entertainment. The large screen TV will be showing the Rabunites trout fishing some of their favorite ‘secret spots’. This will be the ideal time to be looking over the raffle and silent auction items.

Dinner: Fish, chicken, and pork with all the side dishes and desserts that have made the Dillard House so famous, will be served about 6:30. It is a serve yourself buffet, so you will not leave hungry.

After dinner: A short program, annual awards, and awarding of door prizes, raffle & auction items.

Cost: $30 for adults and $25 for youth of 15 and under. Cash, personal checks are fine, we also accept VISA & MasterCard credit cards. We don’t do advanced tickets or reservation; just pay at the door.

The 2010 Rabun Rendezvous provided funds for the following

■Georgia Trout Camp for youth
■Sponsorship of student interns working in NE GA fisheries with the GA WRD and the USFS
■Sponsoring two youngsters attending the GA Trout Camp
■Financial support of the GA DNR Smithgall Woods Conservation Education Program
■Georgia “Back-the-Brookie” Program
■Kid’s Fishing Events at Black Rock Mountain State Park (GA DNR) & Tallulah River (USFS)
■Stekoa Creek clean-up day
■In-stream habitat improvement workday with USFS on a local brook trout stream
■Fly Fishing for Vets Wounded Warriors Program
■Stop I-3 Coalition
■Georgia Wildlife Federation’s Camo Coalition
■National TU’s “First Cast”, “Embrace-A-Stream”, & “Back-the-Brookie” Programs
■Design of Rabun TU’s award winning website
■Trout Magazine subscriptions to all school & public libraries and 3 state parks in Rabun County

For more information, visit www.rabuntu.org. Hope to see you at the Rendezvous!

Pat Hopton
Chapter Vice Chair

[Musselwhite]

My wife and I look forward to this event each year. We're not members of the Rabun chapter, yet feel very welcome and always have a good time. I saw a few NGTOers last year, and a few of the board members. Hope to see you folks again. Hey Cannon, maybe this will be the year we win one of those Chattooga maps...

Musselwhite

[mudpuppy]

I went to this last year and had the best time. It was the day of the SS Estrogen float trip on the Tuck. After the float trip we all headed to RR to pick the pig. GREAT FOOD! The next morning I fished Dukes with couple of friends in the rain. Fishing & Food, can't think of a better combination than that. You newbies should go check it out.

[Jimmy Harris]

The Rabun Rendezvous is THE trout fishing cultural event of the year! I've only missed one in their 24 years and that's because I was in Argentina. This year I planned my Argentina trip around the Rendezvous. See you there!

[JOHNKIES]

"Rabun" and "cultural event" in the same sentence? That's pushin' reality! 8-)

But yes, this is "the event" and the funds the Rabunites raise go to their catalog of programs they support helping keep the water clean and the fish healthy. But I do have one question about lodging: Does the Dillard House have any special rates for the event?

Thanks! ---JCK---

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The Dillard House has set special rates for rooms starting at $49 (plus tax) for those that call and tell them you’re attending the Trout Unlimited Rabun Rendezvous. Call: 706-746-5348 or Toll Free 1-800-541-0671

You must say you are there with Trout Unlimited to get the special rate.

Pat Hopton
Rabun Chapter Vice Chair
www.rabuntu.org

[driftwood]

I went last year and had a really good time, I actually won a subscription to Fly Rod n Reel! I hope to make it again this year!

[TroutTackler]

My wife and I look forward to this event each year. We're not members of the Rabun chapter, yet feel very welcome and always have a good time. I saw a few NGTOers last year, and a few of the board members. Hope to see you folks again. Hey Cannon, maybe this will be the year we win one of those Chattooga maps...

Musselwhite

Can't wait for this year's RR - Mark, after six years and countless raffle tickets, I still haven't won one of THE MAPS! Maybe this is the year???

[JOHNKIES]

That's a sweet deal! I can smell that piggy now .................

[TroutTackler]

Hey, what all is going to be up for auction and raffle this year????

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Here's a TENTATIVE list of items so far.... subject to change. The Rabun Chapter welcomes additional donations.

Silent Auction items for 2011 Rabun Rendezvous
(list revised 1/9/2011)


Art: 8 items

“Daybreak” Framed limited edition 24”X14” print signed by and donated by the artist, Broderick Crawford http://www.broderickcrawfordart.com/index.html

“Appalachian Rainbow” signed by the late Rabunite Tom Landreth, LE #53/200, Framed, donated by the Greg Moran Estate

“Evening Hatch” signed by the late Rabunite Tom Landreth, LE #111/300, Framed, donated by the Greg Moran Estate

”Over the Rainbow” signed by Randy McGovern http://www.mcgovernwildlife.com/ , LE #15/980 Framed, donated by the Greg Moran Estate

1985 Colorado “Rainbow Trout Stamp” signed by H. C. Hertling http://www.heinerhertling.com/hertling/index.html, LE #403/950, Framed, donated by the Greg Moran Estate

Casting fly angler & 6 trout flies signed by Ray Young, LE #79/750, Framed, donated by the Greg Moran Estate

“Nantahala” signed by the late Rabunite Tom Landreth, LE #87/300, Framed, donated by Rabun TU Chapter

“Gone Fishing” large (14”) pottery vase with a trout motif by Steve Turpin dated 7/12/1997, donated by June Landreth http://www.turpinpottery.com/default.asp



Fishing trips: 12 items

Ø A full day for two people with two lunches, drinks and equipment if needed with River through Atlanta Chattahoochee River guide service with Rabunite Kyle Burrell as your guide ($330 retail value) donated by Chris Scalley & Kyle Burrell http://www.riverthroughatlanta.com/

Ø Up to a week use of a private cabin (owned by a TU member) for up to 6 people on the National Scenic Pere Marquette River in the Manistee National Forest in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Self guided fishing: Feb-Apr Steelhead, May-Sep Trout, Sep-Oct Salmon, Nov-Early Dec Steelhead, Dec-Feb Weather dependant steelhead. Grouse season: 9/15 – 11/14 & 12/1 – 1/1. Dates to be mutually agreed upon. The cabin is located in the community of Branch MI within easy driving distance to several of Michigan's best trout streams. Includes complimentary copies of Michigan Atlas & Gazetteer and Trout Streams of Michigan - A Fly-Anglers Guide By Bob Linseman and Steve Nevala. The cabin is about 850 miles north of Rabun Co (14 hrs driving). A lot closer than some of the places Rabunites go to fish!

Ø Up to 3 days for up to 3 anglers for a fishing & 70 yr old cabin experience on the Cumberland River in Burkesville, KY. The boat and the guide (Rabunite Steve Perry) will be there. One day of fishing will be below Wolf Creek Dam (Lake Cumberland), one day from the boat launch in town, & one day downstream from town (the boat launch is at our farm). Target fish would be trout (rainbows & brown), as well as stripe bass & largemouth bass. (5 ½ hour drive time from Rabun Co)

Ø A full day for two anglers (unguided) at Nacoochee Bend, Catch & Release, trophy trout ($360 retail value) donated by Rabunite Jimmy Harris http://www.unicoioutfitters.com/nacoochee-bend.shtml

Ø A full day for two people fly fishing the Chattooga DH with Rabunite David Cannon - "He wrote the book" (includes lunches & snacks). http://cannonoutdoors.com/publications.htm

Ø A half day for one person fly fishing in the Chattooga River backcountry with Rabunite Pat Hopton, with a theme of a "till dark-thirty brown trout excursion into the wild and remote Ellicott Rock Wilderness". (preferably around May 20....) And see the Chattooga fairies (and maybe some green drakes)! Includes supper back at the vehicle about 10:30 PM. Bring a good flashlight & be prepared to walk about 5 to 6 miles (could be a “life changing event”).

Ø A full day for a parent & child (any age) fishing for trout in the Chattahoochee tailwater with adopted Rabunite Harlin Smith from his boat (includes lunches & snacks).

Ø A full day of fly fishing for one person on Lake Burton for bluegill with Rabunite Terry Rivers. All equipment furnished (includes lunches & snacks).

Ø A half day of fishing for one person on Lake Burton with fly rod or spin for bluegill or whatever hits, with Rabunite Terry Rivers. All equipment furnished (includes lunches & snacks).

Ø Up to 5 days and 4 nights for two people fishing and camping with the Rabunites (Wednesday 5/11/2011 thru Sunday morning 5/15/2011) Chattooga backcountry fishing with the Rabunites, with Camping at Cherry Hill C.G. (with hot showers, flush toilets & tables) (more) Nice place, great fishing & fellowship (includes campground fees, loaner tent if needed, all meals & snacks) guests need to furnish their own sleeping and fishing gear (value – priceless memories).

Ø A full day for one person Catch & Release fly fishing on private waters on Dukes Creek with Rabunite Doug Adams (includes lunches & snacks).

Ø A full weekday in October for two people for Catch & Release fly fishing (rainbow & brown trout, with possibility of kokanee salmon) on private waters on Nantahala River (NC) fishing with Rabunite Pat Hopton and with Doug Adams providing lunches and dinners.


Other outings: 4 items

Ø A week in the summer months for two people in a beach condo in Jamaica Royale on Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida. http://www.jamaicaroyale.com/default.aspx The condo is located about 625 miles south of Rabun Co (9 ½ hours driving).

Ø A week in the summer months for up to 6 people in a beach condo in Jamaica Royale on Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida. http://www.jamaicaroyale.com/default.aspx The condo is located about 625 miles south of Rabun Co (9 ½ hours driving).

Ø A certificate for the Advanced Fly Casting class at Atlanta Fly Fishing School - $100 retail value donated by adopted Rabunite Mack Martin http://www.atlantaflyfishingschool.com/

Ø A certificate for 8 private fly tying lessons for one person by Rabunite Terry Rivers



Reels & Rods: 4 items

Ø Orvis Hydros Fly Rod ($495 value) - 9', 5 wt line; 2 and 5/8 oz.; tip flex 9.5; 4 pc. w/rod case, a 2010 Embrace A Stream commemorative rod, Donated by Trout Unlimited http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=1A9X&dir_id=758&cat_id=19159

Ø CFO III Disc Drag Fly Fishing Reel ($235 value) - 4 oz, 3”dia, For 5 -7 line wt. The CFO fly fishing reel has been the choice of technical fly fisherman since 1971. Reengineered to be lighter, smoother, and tougher. Although this fly fishing reel is machined using the most modern of materials and state-of-the-art machining technology, the CFO disc drag fly reel is a reverent nod to fly fishing tradition. The reel's signature look and sound are synonymous for thousands of fly fisherman with great moments on the water. It matches as perfectly in spirit, looks and performance with Orvis Superfine or bamboo fly rods as it does with our high-tech Helios and Hydros fly rods. Donated by Orvis Retail Store, Norcross, GA http://www.orvis.com/norcross

Ø Redington Fly Rod, Reel & Fly Line combo; C-9056, 6 piece, 5 wt. (great travel rod) w/ Redington Rise 5-6 fly reel & SA -3M 5 wt. DT floating fly line - $200 package retail value, Donated by adopted Rabunite Mack Martin and Atlanta Fly Fishing School http://www.atlantaflyfishingschool.com/

Ø Kensington Fly Rod, IM-6 Graphite 8-ft 5-wt (used) donated by Roger Davis



Crafts: 13 items

Ø Maple bowl made by Rabunite Ray Gentry

Ø Maple shallow bowl made by Rabunite Travis Barnes

Ø Etching of a Native Brook Trout by Rabunite Chris Wilbanks

Ø Hand knitted “Oregon Tote” felted ladies wool purse by Rabunite Eedee Adams

Ø Hand knitted “Oleana” ladies wool-blend cap by Rabunite Eedee Adams

Ø Hand knitted “Longford” child size wool cap by Rabunite Eedee Adams

Ø Hand knitted matched felted hat and mini purse by Rabunite June Landreth

Ø Lovely handcrafted necklace and earring duo by artist Rabunite Lee Johnson, Lee Johnson Gallery, Clayton

Ø Honey, local sourwood, 10 each, 1 pound containers, donated by Rabunite Beekeeper Pat Hopton

Ø Honey, local sourwood, 6 each, 1 pound containers, donated by Rabunite Beekeeper Pat Hopton

Ø Adirondack Pack Basket, large (21” tall) with green straps, donated by Rabunite June Landreth (previously owned by Tom)

Ø Hand crafted footstool chest with a trout motif tapestry covered padded lid, donated by Rabunite June Landreth (previously owned by Tom)

Ø Map of “THE RIVER as known to the Rabunites” by Rabunite Doug Adams



Flies: 2 items

Ø 72 Flies & fly box, donated by adopted Rabunite Mack Martin

Ø 45 Flies & fly box, donated by adopted Rabunite Mack Martin



Miscellaneous: 5 items

Ø $100 Gift Card, ACE Hardware, (Reeves in Clayton & Dillard are ACE), donated by Rabunite Jeff Durniak

Ø Vest, L L Bean “Emerger” Fly Fishing Vest, Size Small, Color Cement, donated by Rabunite Doug Hickman

Ø Set of 2 chairs, “TU” green portable folding, donated by adopted Rabunite Mack Martin

Ø Backpack, Sage #7670-8 MGDXL (great day pack), donated by adopted Rabunite Mack Martin

Ø Dutch Oven, cast iron, size 8” (used), donated by Rabunite June Landreth (previously owned by Tom)

[terry creech]

Probably, oh, I don't know, fish Dukes or something that morning, then ease on up.

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“The Rendezvous was unlike anything before or since, a gathering of uninhibited men down from the mountains. The event attracted perhaps a hundred mountain men, their indian wives, and assorted visiting tribesmen. Amusements included gambling, drinking, storytelling – continuing day and night.”

The Mountain Men by George Laycock

[soundsfishy2me]

Not a native Rabunite, but been visiting Rabun for more than 60 yrs. Have enjoyed many wonderful experiences on the Tallulah River, Coleman River, Lake Burton, Chatooga, snow skiing at Sky Valley and other places. Have met many wonderful and interesting people there, mostly native Rabunites.

My daddy bought moonshine from some of them, and he supplied them with necessities and niceties from the flatlands to the south (Never tried no moonshine myself :). I remember people like Fulton Lovell (Director of the Georgia Game and Fish Commission for many years), his brother Lige Lovell (maybe gave away a quart of moonshine for medicinal purposes now and then), Mrs. Philyaw - 90+ yr. old widow who lived by herself in a house built by her husband and raised all of her own food, and countless others whose names I can't recall. Mrs. Philyaw told stories of chasing bears out of her apple trees with a broom! She had no refrigeration and stored her perishables in a "spring house" which was very cool, even in the summer.

In my youth I remember fishing the Tallulah all day and never seeing another person. I remember encountering a "mountain man" who resembled a character seen in "Deliverance" who appeared out of nowhere with a single barrel shotgun bigger than me, who told me "I might not want to go no further" up the trail I was hiking. I didn't.

Access then was a dirt road which was virtually impassible if it rained heavily. I remember seeing "revenooers" chasing "moonshiners" on GA 76 more than once in the 1950's when we vacationed at Hill's Camp on Lake Burton. Eating at LaPrades and the Dillard House... priceless.

Of all my memories involving Rabun County, my first time attendance of the Raben Rendevouz last year is one of my favorites. Good food and wonderful people. hope to attend every one for the remainder of my lifetime.

Do yourself a favor.....be there.

I

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Great memories! Thank you for sharing them. Look me up at the Rendezvous, I would love to hear some more of your stories.

Pat

[baybum]

Are most people camping, comeing home, or staying in a motel room or cabin? It all sounds like great fund. I have never been plut I am going to change that! baybum

[THE EG]

Break out the Columbia shirt, the "tuxedo" of the trout crowd.

Learned of these on NGTO from Tom Landreth in 1998. Went to my 1st in 2001 and have been to most ever since. Good food, good folks, good time...and a chance to win stuff. All the things that I enjoy.

Still miss Tom and if I imbide I think I'll bring a bit of Dickel in his honor.

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I highly recommend staying at the Dillard House.

The Dillard House has set special rates for rooms starting at $49 (plus tax) for those that call and tell them you’re attending the Trout Unlimited Rabun Rendezvous. Call: 706-746-5348 or Toll Free 1-800-541-0671

You must say you are there with Trout Unlimited to get the special rate.

Pat Hopton
Rabun Chapter Vice Chair
www.rabuntu.org

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For Rabun County this weekend:

Friday: A chance of snow showers before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/gsp/

Should be great weather for both the Rabun Rendezvous and for fishing! The rates at the Dillard House have been reduced for those attending the Rendezvous - making a good opportunity to go to the Rendezvous on Saturday night, get a good night's sleep at the Dillard House, and then go fishing on Sunday!

Pat Hopton
Chapter Vice Chair
www.rabuntu.org

[JOHNKIES]

Hmmm. WHO do they know? Did you ever notice that no matter how crappy the weekend weather on either side of the Rabun weekend that their weekend is always perfect winter weather? Who do they have on their side .............. should I go to get in good with their "contact"?

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The water temperature is trending up on the Chattooga. When it hits 40 on the rise the fishing gets especially good. Water levels are very wadeable.

http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?02176930

Main roads up here are in good condition, but the FS roads are a little sloppy.

Folks, you really need to get up here this weekend. Rabun Rendezvous on Saturday night, fishing on Sunday - it doesn't get any better than this. Book a room at the Dillard House now!

Pat Hopton
Chapter Vice Chair
www.rabuntu.org

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The Dillard House has set special rates for rooms starting at $49 (plus tax) for those that call and tell them you’re attending the Trout Unlimited Rabun Rendezvous. Call: 706-746-5348 or Toll Free 1-800-541-0671

You must say you are there with Trout Unlimited to get the special rate.

Very special rate starts at $49/night and all other rooms are $10/night off the regular advertised rate if you say you are coming for the Trout Unlimited event

[Jimmy Harris]

This may be the best list of flyfishing art and paraphanalia you'll ever see in one spot. Hope we'll see a lot of NGTO'ers there tomorrow night.

Click here (http://rabuntu.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/2011-Rendezvous-Auction-Items1.pdf) to see the list.

[JOHNKIES]

As of this morning, all the rooms at the $49 rate were sold out.

[Big Browns]

I was really looking forward to this but baseball assessments will occupy my day... Oh well, there's always next year!

Have you guys seen the great items up for auction...

Go to
http://rabuntu.org/site/

and click on the auction pdf

[THE EG]

This may be the best list of flyfishing art and paraphanalia you'll ever see in one spot. Hope we'll see a lot of NGTO'ers there tomorrow night.

Click here (http://rabuntu.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/2011-Rendezvous-Auction-Items1.pdf) to see the list.

I can't find a salivating emoticon...but that's what I'm feeling.:cool:

[soundsfishy2me]

Great memories! Thank you for sharing them. Look me up at the Rendezvous, I would love to hear some more of your stories.

Pat

Pat,

I will be there tomorrow night and will try to look you up. Driving from Fayetteville, GA in the morning and staying at a Sky Valley condo tomorrow night. MIght fish some tomorrow afternoon before the Rendevouz and may fish some Sunday as well.

I look forward to meeting you.

Joe Reeves

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We'll have nametags, look for me.

[Jakal03]

See yall up there tomorrow evening. I'll be fishing the Tuck tomorrow and then head over to the Dillard House in the evening.

[FishWillie]

Had a great time, didn't meet to many NGTO'ers....won some great hackle and a basket of goodies. Will be there next year if the weather holds.

[terry creech]

Likewise, had fun. Should have worn my NGTO hat.