The 2025 Catskills Gathering is coming up quick. It promises to be a great time. Mark your calendars, this year's gathering will be September 5, 6, and 7th.

The gathering is filled with bamboo rodmakers, enthusiasts and friends and family. It’s a great group of people that get together to talk about bamboo rods, making and casting which there will be 60-70 rods available to handle and cast throughout the weekend. Lots of discussions on tapers and history of makers and of course a few opinions too.

All are welcomed and encouraged to bring a rod or three and share their building tips or favorite rod tapers as we cast and discuss.

WEEKEND AGENDA

Friday September 5th:

11:00AM - Registration @ Wulff Gallery

12:00PM - 4:00PM - The Bellinger Rod Casting Competition

2:00PM - 3:00PM - Pouring Varnish with Brian Greer @ The Rod Shop

3:00pm - 4:00 - Beginner Round Table @ The Wulff Gallery

4:30PM - 5:30PM - Orvis History by Shawn Brillon @ The Wulff Gallery

530PM - Supper Pizza and Beverages

Saturday September 6th:

8:00AM - 9:00AM - Breakfast @ The Rod Shop

9:15AM - 10:30AM - Opening Announcements @ Wulff Gallery

10:30AM - Group Photo @ The Pavillion

11:00AM - 3:00PM - Beginners Group Breakout Session @ Pavilion Field

11:00AM - 12:00PM - Mortised Rods - Tom Smithwick & Bob Hallowell @ The Rod Shop

12:00PM - 1:00PM - Lunch @ Rod Shop

1:00pm - 2:00PM - Buying & Selling Classic Tackle with Paul Curney @ The Wulff Gallery

2:00PM - 3:00PM - Convex Tapers with Tom Whittle @ The Wulff Gallery

3:00PM - 5:00PM - Hoagy: Discussing Classic Catskill Rods @ Wulff Gallery

5:00PM - Demarest Rod Challenge Winner Announcement @ Wulff Gallery

5:30PM - Supper Served by Joes Catering

Sunday September 8th:

8:00AM - 9:00AM - Coffee and Breakfast @ Rod shop

9:30AM - 12:00PM - Open Discussion Round Tables (Choose your own Adventure)