Dave Baumgart | Riverwood Flies

Fly Fishing Flies, Fly Fishing Gear and Fly Tying Materials from Riverwood Flies - Oregon

Dave Baumgart
About Evergreen Nets The Evergreen workshop is located in the rolling hills of upstate New York. The countryside is a checkerboard of hardwood forests and farm land and provides an abundant supply of domestic hardwoods including maple, cherry, black walnut, ash, and oak. Local rivers and streams provide ample opportunity to “field test” our various nets on brook trout to steelhead. Evergreen nets are not mass-produced in a factory. Each net is individually handcrafted starting with the raw wood stock and carrying through to the finished product. Fine workmanship is the rule – it is the only way we make nets. We start with straight grained, hardwood stock, both new and reclaimed, from which we cut strips for lamination to form the very sturdy net hoop. We choose wood varieties with complementary coloration. The wood for the handle core is carefully selected for coloration and richly figured, distinctive grain pattern. Each net is finish sanded until it is glass smooth. It is sealed, and then multiple coats of finish are applied. The final step is hand buffing to bring out a beautiful sheen to the protective finish. The “fish friendly” net bags are attached and the net is ready for the stream. Each is unique - each will be a pleasure to own and to use for years to come. Contact Dave directly at info@evergreennets.com with questions or comments. Evergreen Nets Dave Baumgart Binghamton, New York , USA