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March 2013 Flylines

Monday, 04 March 2013 16:33 |

The March Flylines is FULL of information, activities, fishouts, seminars and announcements.

Check out the article on Fly Casting by casting great Myron Gregory submitted by Jim Cramer for the Tier's Corner. Myron channels his inner Yoda - so to speak.

Rod Builders Day at the Casting Ponds.

Walt Robinson is teaching an Entomology Seminar on March 23.

Casting Classes begin April 6 -

Check out the Pyramid Lake Wooly Worm (or is it Woolly Worm?)

Flycasters will have its New Member Seminar on April 24

Bob Meacham will host a Float Tube Seminar on May 11.

and as always --- MUCH MUCH MORE

February Flylines

Sunday, 10 February 2013 14:24 |

After I finished crying and cursing after the Super Bowl - I finished the February Flylines and it is on the web

Fly Tying Classes   Casting Classes    Rod Builders Day at the Ponds

Shadow Cliffs Fishout      Report from Putah Creek

Veterans First Fly Fishing         and 6 pages devoted to various fishing trips available at this Saturday's Conservation Fundraiser

and much much more .....

NOW THAT THE CONSERVATION FUNDRAISER IS PAST - I CAN USE MATERIAL FROM THE MEMBERS -

Fishing stories are always welcome - especially with photos -

Letter to the Editor July 30, 2012

Thursday, 02 August 2012 12:06 |

I attended the New Member Seminar in late June, both to learn whatever I might and to be a presence for the tying side of the Club. Wade, during the presentations about different elements of flyfishing spoke about safety in wading.

Then in early July, before the FFF Conclave in Spokane began, we put in a day of fishing on the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River. Where we stopped to fish, the highway side was choked with vegetation, but the other side had an inviting gravel bar, so I put on my tennies, picked up a handy stick (it was so suitable that I must believe that it had been left behind after previous use- thanks, kindly but unknown fisherman), and dared the river. Perhaps the first river I've ever crossed.

I was soon up to mid-thigh and thankful for both the staff and the Seminar briefing.

On the return trip I chose a shallower path a touch upstream. I was soon up above my crotch and very thankful for both the staff and the Seminar briefing.

The staff was at least two inches in diameter, so gave quite a bit of resistance to the current- I had to begin my poke well upstream in order to get it to plant downstream. Each footstep required a similar trick. (I wouldn't have dared the crossing at all if I hadn't been able to clearly see the streambed.) Thoughts of the Seminar reverberated through my mind.

I made it across safely (and without fear, though with every expectation of losing my footing and having to swim my way out).

Thanks, Wade. Ya done good (though I wish you'd mentioned how much water that wallets can absorb when wading in blue jeans).

Bill Nelson

Safety First

Saturday, 14 July 2012 12:16 |

I get heaps of Fly Fishing magazines, and in the last couple of weeks I have read 3 articles about wading safety.

Wading

The one that hit home the hardest emphasized that it is not a sign of weakness to carry and USE a wading staff. The author reminisced about his youthful daring and that he considered using a wading staff almost as if he were using a cane. But he had come to realize that moving water and slippery rocks make for dangerous conditions and that it was actually SMART to carry and USE a wading staff.

You can make any sturdy pole useful as a wading staff. If you are lucky enough to find an appropriate fallen branch on your way to the river - you are set. But it makes more sense to bring your own. A used ski pole with the basket removed is a very inexpensive option. You can even attach a rubber tip if you like. And you can tether it to your wading belt with just about any cord you like. Of course, you can also buy a collapsible wading staff - they cost between $40 and $160 - and they often come with a pouch and tether to make them easily transportable.

But the main point here is to think ahead about how to safely go about your day of fly fishing.

It is always BEST to wade and fish with at least one other person. If one of you should be unfortunate enough to get hurt the other can help or go get help. And if it's YOU that gets hurt - the other person can help or go get help for YOU.

Handheld GPS units can assist you in finding fish and can help you find your way home. A flashlight is especially helpful after sundown. And if you get separated from your fishing buddy it might be a good idea if you both had a hand held two way radio (walkie-talkie) to keep in touch - especially if one of you gets lost or, God forbid, hurt.

Flycasters is going to Manzanita Lake next week and many members will be using a float tube, kayak, canoe, or pontoon boat. The park insists each person using any watercraft whatever have on a PFD - Personal Floatation Device - and for good reason. It simply makes good safety sense to give yourself the advantage of added floatation if you find yourself in trouble on the lake. And this is true no matter what body of water you fish.

Few of us anticipate a chain of events which could lead to trouble - but it is SMART to prepare yourself for the unforeseen.

We want everyone to have a good time and come home safely.

Wade Goertz, Seminars

(Photo courtesy of Fly Fisherman Magazine)

Last Updated (Friday, 27 July 2012 13:59)

July Flylines is online

Sunday, 08 July 2012 09:39 |

The July issue of Flylines was completed on July 6-

I usually like to have the newsletter completed around the first of each month so I apologize.

There is a write up on Bob and Keichi's side trip to Hosmer Lake in Oregon - complete with photos

Anytime and anywhere you go fishing - consider writing up an article and sending it to me - Wade Goertz - Flylines editor. And if you can send me a couple of photos, so much the better.

The club would love to know about your adventures - successful and otherwise - just let us all know your experience.

Fish on!!!!!!

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