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2023 ORCA National Convention – Bolton Landing, NY

2023 ORCA National Convention – Bolton Landing, NY

Blue Water Manor Resort

The Old Reel Collector’s Association will hold its 2023 National Show and Convention at the Blue Water Manor resort in Bolton Landing, NY from September 17-21, 2023. The ORCA convention features activities for members and their families including fishing, casting tournaments, room trading, wine and reels showcase, member awards banquet, and a special tour of the American Museum of Fly Fishing. The show will also include vintage and antique fishing reel exhibits, and a showroom sale of old reels. This is the premier antique fishing reel show in the US! We look forward to your attendance.

The host hotel and resort is:

  • Blue Water Manor
  • 4436 Lake Shore Drive
  • Bolton Landing, NY 12814
  • (518) 644-2535

The convention room rate is available for ORCA Members for $120 per night plus tax. The room rate includes breakfast. You must make reservations directly with the hotel. Reserve rooms by July 15th in order to guarantee the availability, rooms will be released after that date.

You may register for the convention online using the ORCA Store National Show Registration.

You may also register by mail using the National Registration Form

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