ORCA NATIONAL CONVENTION – 2017
Old Reel Collectors Association, Inc
“Legendary Fishing Mecca”
Chateau on the Lake
Branson, Missouri
September 6 – 10, 2017
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, September 6
Morning:Early arrival and room trading.
Afternoon:Early arrival and room trading.
ORCA Registration Desk Open – Roger Schulz
Display set-up – Roger to coordinate (See Judging Catagories)
Silent Auction Set-up– Roger to coordinate
Evening:Wine and Reels – 6 P.M. Snacks provided. Bring along the favorite reel in your collection.
Thursday, September 7
Morning:Arrival and room trading. ORCA Registration Desk Open throughout the Day
Silent Auction throughout the Day
Displays available for viewing and setup all day
Fishing Contest with Antique Tackle (7: 00 a.m.) – on TableRockLake
Afternoon:VisitKarlWhiteFishingMuseum of Fishing History. We will car pool to the site.
Evening:Wine and Reels at the KarlWhiteMuseum – 6 P.M. Snacks provided. View and discuss fishing reel and other tackle on display.
Friday, September 8
Morning:Breakfast with the Board - 8 A.M. Seminars - 9 A.M
Forty Years of Tournament Casting Reels – A discussion of tournament casting reels from 1932 through 1972. The companies, changes and people involved. – Colby Sorrells
1939 – The Year that Changed Everything – A discussion of the 1939 National Casting Tournament held in San Francisco, spiderweb tackle and their long range impact on tournament casting. – Colby Sorrells
Fundamentals and Equipment for Tournament Casting – Dan Basore
ORCARegistration Desk Open throughout the Day
Displays available for viewing and setup
Afternoon:Dan Basore to present a Tournament Casting Clinic – 1 P.M.
Colby Sorrells to present Basic Fly Casting – A beginner’s guide. – 1 P.M.
Casting Contest and Ugly Reel Throwing Contest - 2 P.M.
Judging of Displays
Silent Auction Throughout the Day– Ends at 5 P.M.
Show Setup – 4 P.M.
Evening:Annual Banquet- 6 P.M.– Sign up in advance during registration
Notification of Award Winners for Casting Contest, Fishing Contest, Ugly Reel Toss, and Displays
Guest Speaker - To Be Determined
Saturday, September 9
All Day Saturday – Show will be from 8 am until 3 pm. (Please do not take down prior to the end of the show)
Registration Desk Open
Member setup begins at 8 am.
Show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 3.pm.
Auctions throughout the day
Must be a member of ORCA to be part of the auction
Evening: Relax and Visit
Sunday, September 10
Information:
Our Display Judging will be based on categories. Categories will include:
Best of Show Overall
First, Second and Third Place Award
Special Category Award: Spinning Reels
Special Category Award: Reels Made After WWII
Bring Along a Reel or Tackle Item to Donate to the Silent Auction
Banquet meal will have to be paid in advance at registration desk.