Syracuse.com - Fly tying event hosted by Iroquois Chapter of Trout Unlimited draws crowd in DeWitt (video)

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The event included silent auctions and raffles throughout the day to benefit the Iroquois Chapter of TU, Project Healing Waters, Hope on the Rise and Casting for Recovery.

DEWITT, N.Y. -- The third annual 'Tie One On' fly tying rendezvous at Barbagallos Restaurant in DeWitt drew a crowd today.

More than 35 guest fly tyers were present at the event, which was sponsored by the Iroquois Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Dette Trout Flies. It lasted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and also featured fishing seminars and spey casting demonstrations.

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"The turnout exceeded our expectations," said David Seifritz, of Cicero, president of the local Trout Unlimited chapter.

A $10 donation was asked at the door. Active TU members were asked to pay $5.

The event included silent auctions and raffles throughout the day to benefit the Iroquois Chapter of TU, Project Healing Waters, Hope on the Rise and Casting for Recovery.

There was a fly tying table for beginners as well as open tables for visitors to tie flies on their own. Several vendors were present, in addition to representatives from local non-profit groups.

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