{"product_id":"2026-bamboo-derby-on-the-battenkill-presented-by-amff-friday-august-21-2026","title":"2026 Bamboo Derby on the Battenkill, presented by AMFF (Friday August 21, 2026)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"Ke8eTf tnxjtm\" data-hook=\"date\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 21, 2026, 8 AM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe American Museum of Fly Fishing is excited to host Round 2 of the 2026 Bamboo Derby on the Battenkill, August 21st, 2026!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis event is designed as a fun day on the water for bamboo veterans and first timers alike. Think of it as a day spent fishing with friends - old and new - while celebrating the traditions, craftsmanship, and heritage preserved by the American Museum of Fly Fishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned cane devotee or simply curious to cast bamboo for the first time, we’d love to have you join us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eLimited to 20 anglers! Advance registration required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOpen to all: guides, amateurs, and everyone in between\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e8:00 AM check-in and group photo at AMFF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eScore card and instructions will be provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eParticipants will honor AMFF’s heritage by fishing bamboo rods exclusively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e$125 entry fee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003ePlease bring your own bamboo rod. Don’t have one yet? This is the perfect excuse—see recommended dealers below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eGrand Prize: a custom engraved Abel reel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAll participants will receive a commemorative gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFishing on the Battenkill (NY and\/or VT); a valid fishing license is required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind;\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a guide for the day, please contact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:amff@amff.org\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;\"\u003eamff@amff.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Hind;\"\u003e for suggestions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55379781189937,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4274\/4129\/files\/BambooDerby2026Graphicrevised.png?v=1784663159","url":"https:\/\/bearsden.com\/products\/2026-bamboo-derby-on-the-battenkill-presented-by-amff-friday-august-21-2026","provider":"Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}