penticton flyfishers journal february 2014

Penticton Flyfishers of 22 Volume 11, Number 1

February, 2014

Penticton Flyfishers Box 354, 113-437 Martin St.,

Penticton, B.C., V2A 5L1

Editor Ken Woodward

New Products

Nick Pace

Email [email protected]

Website

www.pentictonflyfishers.ca

The Penticton Flyfishers are members of:

BC Federation of Fly Fisher s

(BCFFF)

BC Wildlife Federation (BCWF)

Federation of Fly Fisher s

(International FFF)

Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance

(OSCA)

President Larry Martin 250-497-7881

[email protected]

Treasurer Ken Baker

250-493-2926 [email protected]

Secretary

Bob Holley 250-770-8180

Membership Director

Tom Knight 250-492-3049

[email protected]

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In this issue:

President’s Report ........ 3 Photo Gallery ................ 4 Lambroughton Report .. 8 Speycasting Tips ........... 12 Deformed Trout ............ 13 New Products ................ 14

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Sandpiper Flyfishing ..... 17 Something to Ponder .... 17 Awards Nominations .... 18 Club Video List ............ 19 Links ............................. 21 Classifieds ..................... 22 Events Calendar ............ 22

Penticton Flyfishers Journal

Cover photo by Ken Woodward

Penticton Flyfishers of 22

President’s Report

his will be our last newsletter prior to the election of officers. I encourage all members

to consider letting your names stand as table officers and helping out with committees. Believe me no incumbent will be offended if you wish to run for a position. Most would likely stay on the executive as a director and be willing to assist in your newly chosen duties.

George is recovering from heart surgery and has asked we find someone to take over his duties as chair of this years dinner/auction. Much of the pre-work has already been done including rental of the hall for April 26th. I have promised George no matter what he has done or not done this year he will not be getting any blooper awards.

I am adding a few items here for those who cannot attend our meeting. Our current dues structure does not cover all of our fixed operating expenses such as affiliation dues, insurance and room rental. Our annual year-end statement will be presented at the February meeting. We have decided to not increase dues as we anticipate good revenues from our dinner auction and from draws at our meetings. Thanks to members and Troutwaters for supplying items for our monthly draws. It is important to the club that as many members as possible participate in these events.

Our next scheduled event will be Rod Building and Repair on February 8th and possibly February 15th. We have been asked to help out with an ice fishing event for kids co-sponsored by the Fresh Water Fisheries Society February 23 at yellow lake. This may also be the site of a summer program for kids using the new dock.

Rick Simpson, co-chair of the Region 8 fisheries committee, has been given an open invitation to attend our meeting to give an update on the various regional and provincial fisheries issues as well as listen to suggestions on direction and interests of the club for the committee.

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Artwork by Dave Whitlock. Used with permission.


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The Kiwi Trout Report by David Lambroughton

(Editor's note: David sent this to me a while ago and I kept it for a little midwinter dreaming. I'm sure he is in New Zealand again as I type this...) Hello everyone, Spring has sprung here in British Columbia but I still have to wear ski gloves on my morning bike rides. I got home from New Zealand in time to watch the Masters and edit my last batch of photos and here are a few that caught my eye and will give you a look at the lay of the land. This

was my 34th trout season down there impersonating a photographer. Every season is different and this past one was a pivotal one that brought water quality issues front and centre. It started out with a cool, damp and lingering spring and by March was being called the biggest drought in the past 75 years. It gave your tee shots an extra 30-40 yard roll on the hardened fairways but was likely quite damaging to a number of rivers that had lots of their real estate dried in the sun. Also, adding to the stew in a number of drainages would be the nitrogen overload from the rapidly expanding dairy industry as it tries to keep up with the unquenchable Chinese thirst

for N.Z. milk that the pro-business National Party-led government keeps greasing the tracks for. They are dismantling the wonderful Rivers Management Act that takes into account the needs of recreational anglers and they have also cut about 150 jobs from the Department of Conservation. Or, in the words of an Irish fishing friend, "they are firing the f'n cops during a f'n crime wave." So, if you are a N.Z.


trout fisherman, Lassie is now barking louder than ever and the gloves are off. That's the bad news. The good news, for the skilled and at least semi-fit, is that New Zealand still remains one of the truly great places in the trout world to wander around with 4-5-6 weight fly rods and floating lines, and offers the

type of fishing we love the most: dry flies and small nymphs when needed, and where patience, smart fly patterns, and accurate casting get rewarded. Add to this, the cleanest air and great scenery that your lungs and camera will love, locally grown fruits/vegetables available everywhere, super nice people, and you couldn't find a better place to wear shorts for 4 or 5 months. If you are a golfer, you can also add in a hundred wonderful, almost empty country golf courses that are ridiculously inexpensive. So if New Zealand is on your bucket list, sooner might be better than later. BEST BOOK OF THE SEASON: TROUT DIARIES by N.Z.'s Derek Grzelewski (derekgrzelewski.com) who is becoming the Roderick Haig-Brown of N.Z. He's an excellent writer, photographer, and filmmaker who works hard to bring water quality issues and awareness to the front page and on his radio show as well. CAMERA STUFF: I think, as you get older, you start to appreciate smaller cameras that much more, especially when they can now do everything and more than our traditional DSLRs can do and they are much easier to travel with as well as lugging up rivers. This year I shot lots with my new little Fuji X-E1 and it was love at the first click. But it would not be a camera for beginners. Another camera I had a good play with was the Sony RX100 that is unbelievably small, yet has a sensor that is about 4 times as large as a normal point-and-shoot. It's more than capable of shooting cover-quality shots and would be like carrying a small fly box (in a zip locked bag of course) in your vest. If you like to also shoot videos, it's especially good at that as well.

Penticton Flyfishers of 22 At present, I'm starting to pack for my May 2nd return to the chalkstreams of England to try once again to learn how to become a Proper Gentleman instead of a Ghastly Bore. I watched the first three seasons of Downton Abbey while in N.Z. (iTunes download for $20) to prepare myself. It's unbelievably well done. I've also been invited to do a show for the ancient club The Flyfishers (1884) in London on May 8th, sport coat and tie required! It should be quite a memorable evening and I'll be showing some of the very last photos taken last May of my old friend John Goddard, fishing his beloved Itchen. John passed away just after Xmas. He was a great guy and always generous with his beats. A wonderful legacy, I think.

So there you go. One season ends and another one begins and may the Gods of Fish forgive us all. David Lambroughton

davidlambroughton.com


Speycasting Tip: Efficient Casting for Maximum Performance" by Brian Niska, Whistler Flyfishing

very change or improvement to speycasting technique should be toward the goal of increased efficiency. Efficient speycasting is all about

maintaining line tension to promote rod load. As we move through the cast it is important to avoid the introduction of slack in the fly line to enable the most efficient rod loading possible. Avoiding slack is important throughout the entire cast, once we let slack in it is hard to get rid of it. The only way to get rid of line slack is to add rod speed which creates other problems and ultimately results in the loss of casting performance.

Anchor placement is very important and can also contribute to slack. Ideally, your anchor will end up lined up under the rod tip path for the forward cast. It is crucial that you gather up slack before entering into the sweep portion of the cast. The sweep is the part of the cast where rod load is created but can also be an opportunity for slack introduction if not done properly. Set yourself up for success by utilizing a crescent shaped lift to gather up slack before beginning the sweep.

Slack can get into the line system in a variety of ways but the primary source is the dropping of the rod tip. This typically happens either during the sweep itself or at the turn into the forward cast. This occurs when the caster 'cuts the corner' or doesn't turn from the hips in the sweep. In the sweep it is important to rotate the entire trunk while keeping your hands orientated in front of your shoulders. If the hands get ahead of the body the end result will be the dropping of the rod tip and the introduction of slack. If the rod tip drops it will result in too much line stuck to the water as well as an overall loss of tension and rod load due to slack. The same goes for allowing your bottom hand to move forward away from you. The rod tip should never drop during this portion of the cast.

When coaching a caster I always watch their D Loop form. I pay close attention to the two feet of line closest to the rod tip (overhanging running line and

back of the shooting head) as this is the place slack is most common. Watching this overhanging running line gives me instant feedback as to the efficiency of the cast. I also watch my own line when I am casting and so should you. Focus on your overhanging running line when you lift before the sweep. Make a slow and deliberate lift, just high enough to get the line tight and a slight bend (load) on the rod tip. Now you are beginning the sweep with the rod already loaded. Watch the transition point to ensure the overhanging running line stays tight throughout the cast including the turn at the back. This will help you gauge how much speed to use in the sweep and when to apply power on the forward cast. When done properly very little of the load created in the sweep will be lost, provided there is enough tension to maintain a bend in the rod. Remember the line is innocent; it just follows the rod tip. Keep the rod tip rising and moving through the transition from the D loop into the forward cast and you will be able to maintain rod load to its max. This will allow you the opportunity to have a smooth and progressive power application on the forward stroke.

Try to remember the mantra of "no power before midnight", meaning be patient with your power on the forward stroke. Try to get the rod through to the 12 o'clock position before hitting maximum power. The rod will unload when it decellerates so it is important to maintain smooth and progressive power throughout the forward stroke.

Now it's time to get out there and practice! If you have any questions please feel free to email me directly at [email protected] or call my cell 604-905-9694

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Trout with Deformed Noses by Brian Briscoe & Brian Chan

Editor's note: This article is the summary of an email conversation between Brian Briscoe of Castlegar and Brian Chan, retired BC Provincial Freshwater Fisheries biologist. It is reprinted with permission. Photographs by Brian Briscoe. Brian Briscoe wrote:

his year to-date, I have caught and released 3 fish which have had deformed noses. One was in Summit Lake (Nakusp), one in the Columbia river near Castlegar and

most recently, one in Jewel lake. All appeared to be in good condition except for the deformed noses. None were marked/clipped or tagged. I didn't get photos of the Summit lake fish but the others I photographed. I'm interested in the cause of this defect as to whether it's genetic, from physical damage and self-healed or ???? I thought you might be interested and also that you might forward this info to the appropriate people, so that others are aware of this issue if they aren't already.

Brian Chan replied: I got this information back from our head of Fish Culture with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Of course we do not stock the Columbia so this deformity does happen in the wild as well.

We see these types of “punched in” noses in both hatchery and wild fish as indicated by the original email as we stock Summit and Jewel but not the Columbia. We also see this type of deformity in both 2ns and 3ns and they are usually present in very low numbers. However, we have seen a couple of production runs of 3n rainbows that have had a higher % of this deformity and attribute it to the mechanical shock of the pressure shock that is inducing the triploidy causing some sort of early deformity in cranial cartilage development. Our fish culturists are pretty good in observing when there is a high % (~3-5%) of this deformity in a production lot and if present will inspect the whole production lot and cull the deformities. Of course, if there is only one or two of this deformity in a production lot then they may slip through which is unfortunate as we try not to have this type of fish stocked into BC lakes. I caught a very similar 3 year old Pennask AF3N on Gnawed and it was a good size (maybe 3lbs) and it always amazes.

I don't think these deformities need reporting unless significant numbers are seen from the same water body.

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New Products by Nick Pace

Patagonia Patagonia Women's Spring River Waders Finally women have another choice to make when buying the proper waders for those trips to the river or lake. Details • Polyester microfiber shell

features a proprietary H2No® Performance Standard waterproof/breathable barrier, with NanoSphere® DWR (durable water repellent) finish; highly durable and puncture-resistant fabric, without excessive multiple layers or added weight

• Waist-mounted EZ-Lock suspenders allow easy conversion from chest to waist height for comfort and versatility; TPU slide-and-lock design on front and back of suspenders offers security when wading deep and for roll-down, waist high comfort; innovative rear buckle system allows for quick relief without having to take off your clothes

• Innovative SSC (single seam construction) seaming completely eliminates seams from highest wear points on inside of legs; only one seam up the back of leg is exposed for less abrasion and greater wader durability

• Interior welded TPU-waterproof zippered pocket provides protection for camera, cell phone, etc.; laser-cut Hypalon® utility keeper allows easy access to tools, nippers

• Upper reach-through kangaroo pocket and horizontal zippered chest pocket provides warmth for hands and quick access to tippet spools, nippers and floatant

• Articulated knees

• Custom fit 3mm neoprene left and right booties with abrasion-resistant soles are wool lined for additional warmth

• H2No® Performance Standard shell: Upper: 4-layer, 5.4-oz 100% polyester microfiber high-density taffeta. Lower: 4-layer, 5.8-oz 100% polyester microfiber high-density taffeta. Upper and lower have a waterproof/breathable barrier with a NanoSphere® DWR (durable water repellent) finish

These waders retail for $469 Canadian Hands get cold easy? Hate wearing gloves when fishing? Well check this out!! When sleet-soaked fingers give you a preview of rigor mortis, it's time to seek shelter. But now you can stay on the water while your hands thaw out in their own, portable warming hut. Our new Waterproof Hand Warmer is worn around the torso and positioned for maximum comfort. The 4-layer, waterproof/breathable wader-fabric shell sheds weather while the PrimaLoft® Sport combined with 100% polyester pile insulation provide luxurious warmth. On days when fishing gloves aren't enough, or if you prefer going bare handed, this is the ideal solution to keep at it right through winter. Details • Exterior shell made of 100% polyester microfiber wader

fabric with 4-layer construction, with a NanoSphere® DWR finish; fully-seam taped

• Insulation combines 100% polyester (75% recycled) 1/2" pile and PrimaLoft® Sport 100% polyester

• Adjustable polyester/twill elastic chest belt with buckle

• Shell: 5.4-oz, 4-layer 100% polyester microfiber with a NanoSphere® DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Inner cuff: 2.3-oz 100% recycled polyester plain weave. Insulation: Half-inch pile, 100% polyester (75% recycled) and 11.9-oz PrimaLoft® Sport 100% polyester

• 240 g (8.5 oz)

Penticton Flyfishers of 22 New Products (cont'd)

Hitting the flats in Belize or Cuba? Fishing the lava shores of Hawaii? On eelgrass and sand flats, you could fish barefoot if it weren't for the occasional urchin, broken shell or sharp rock. Our new Neoprene Flats Booties are the perfect solution: You get the light, easy freedom of going shoeless with an impenetrable sole and a little extra side protection and support. The soft, stretchy 2.5mm neoprene is laminated to a 100% nylon outer skin for durability and comfort next to the skin. Tough vulcanized rubber reinforcement panels minimize wear and prevent bagging. The large YKK® plastic Vislon® self-locking zipper provides easy on/off access and won't corrode in salt water.

Details • Durable neoprene laminated with 100% nylon

• Strategically placed reinforcement panels at key wear points provide extra durability and a better fit without bagging

• Large YKK® plastic Vislon self-locking zipper won't corrode in salt water

• Sole and rubber reinforcements are made of durable vulcanized rubber; impenetrable outsole provides foot protection when walking on coral

• 2.5mm neoprene laminated to 100% nylon

• 643 g (22.7 oz) Retails for $99.00 Canadian (from http://www.patagonia.com)

Rio Products

Rio has come out with some great new lines for 2014. There have been changes in single hand that will be great for those who chironomid fish and like to toss dry flies. But also in the two-hand spey department, there are some new Skagit heads and lines for the switch rod.

Indicator II

New for 2014. The best choice of line for fishing with indicators.

The Indicator II line has been designed to cast indicator rigs with ease – whether for trout or steelhead. The thick diameter, high floating easy viz tip and short front taper easily turns over the largest of indicators, while the ultra long head is easy to mend and control the fly at long range. RIO’s acclaimed DualTone load locating system makes it simple for anglers to find the ideal casting area of the fly line. It is the perfect line for fishing indicator rigs.

• Aggressive front taper to throw indicators and large flies

• Unique, highly visible tip for spotting takes • Extra long head for ultimate fly control Skagit Max

New for 2014. The easiest casting, most powerful Skagit head ever made.

The Skagit Max is an exceptionally easy casting Skagit style shooting head that will cast big flies, and the heaviest sinking tips with the utmost of

Penticton Flyfishers of 22 ease. A unique taper design not only casts all the nasty stuff Skagit Max, cont'd

associated with Skagit fishing, but also forms beautiful loops and is extremely pleasant to cast. The head is built on RIO’s ultra-low stretch ConnectCore for the utmost in casting control and sensitivity, and has a highly visible orange section loop for easy recognition. It is available in a multitude of lengths and weights to cover all rod and angling situations.

• Ultra-low stretch core for the best in casting and fishing sensitivity

• Easy loading design

• Printed ID system on the rear of the head for quick recognition

• High viz rear loop. • Shooting lines sizes:

• 400 to 550 gr - 0.030”/0.032” shooting line, or 35lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.

• 550 to 675 gr - 0.035”/0.037” shooting line, or 44lb SlickShooter/GripShooter.

ConnectCore Shooting Line

New for 2014. An incredibly sensitive shooting line with fantastic no-tangle performance - the best shooting line ever made

RIO’s new ConnectCore, shooting line is the very best coated shooting line on the market with tremendous assets for the Spey fly fisher. Built on RIO’s ConnectCore the shooting line has virtually no stretch, allowing anglers to stay perfectly in touch with their fly throughout the swing and feel every slight touch. A thicker diameter handling section prolongs the life of the line and ensures it is very easy to grip the line in cold conditions, while the highly visible front section

makes it very easy to see when to stop stripping and make the cast. The unique core also ensures the most perfect coils of line when stripping in – resulting in far few tangles and snarls. A neat 8” welded loop at the front end allows for fast and efficient head changes, while the super slick XS Technology coating floats high and shoots far.

• Ultra-low stretch ConnectCore allows anglers to feel every single touch

• Thick, highly visible handling section for durability and visibility

• Unbelievable no-tangle casting performance

• I’m also looking forward to trying this shooting line in the near future.

Anti-Twist Spey Swivel New for 2013. RIO's Spey swivel attaches (via loop-to-loop connections) between the shooting line and shooting head and eliminates twists and kinks often caused by spey casting

• 3 per pack • Bright orange for

visibility I am a little skeptical on this, so I think I will reserve my opinion till I actually try this item. Personally I think it will take away from the natural swing and its presentation. But hopefully it has its place in the spey world.

Here’s a link to the Rio spey line specifications.


Sandpiper Flyfishing

by Larry Martin

n your way to Dragon Lake or points north? Consider a stop in Williams Lake at Sandpiper Flyfishing. Sandpiper is supplying my offshore rod blank designed by owner Jack Simpson. They are located at 365

MacKenzie Avenue N. If you want to spend money, no problem; they carry Thomas & Thomas rods, Ross Reels, spey rods and custom-made specialty rods. They also carry locally tied flies for the area as well as provide advise on area fisheries.

Jack was a pilot for Con-Air who were contracted to supply bird dogs, bombers and fire air patrols in the early '70s when I worked for the Forest Service in the Cariboo Region. If you get tired of talking fishing you may get a few firefighting stories, and some are even true.

I mentioned planning a trip to Quesnel Lake this summer. He gave me a link to an article he had just written for Scientific Anglers on fly fishing there: Experiment on the Q. 'Turns out he was fishing with, and took pictures for the article from the boat of, one of my Forest Service buddies.

Something to ponder! by Nick Pace

ne thing we all can say is Mother Nature deals us many adventures from good to disastrous throughout our lives. But it’s what we take from those moments that make our lives fulfilling and memorable. Most of us

remember that specific day that we caught our first fish, shot our first deer, and hiked the highest peak and those that were with us. It’s been one year since my dad passed away on Family Day. Yes, it sounds ironic, doesn’t it? With a bag of mixed emotions leading up to this first year anniversary of his passing, I have thought about those events Mother Nature presented us.

I do remember that first fish as a child and the look of a proud father and acceptance into the fold of fishermen. Although it was a smaller trout we had the chance to enjoy the fresh red meat cooked over a shoreline fire. The day was a textbook fishing day with blue skies and a warm steady breeze. The water was bright blue and the shoreline was littered with driftwood that made the fire easy to make.

So has Mother Nature given us those days to enjoy what she has to offer in order for us to respect her? Even when her fury unleashes onto our land or when she tears down our cozy homes, taking away our belongings we still have to respect her. To teach the younger generations the importance of respecting Mother Nature is something I will continue to do till my day comes to take me away.

Snap that photo of that sunset, pick up that piece of trash, show someone that trail that leads to a wonderful view and finally remember those who shared that moment with you.

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Jack with his faithful buddy.


Awards Nominations Needed! by Larry Martin

ominations for awards are now due so that the final selection from those nominated can be made by holding of a secret ballot at an executive meeting prior to the Annual Dinner Auction. Please forward

nominations with a description of the reason for nomination to any executive member via e-mail or written form. The winner's names will remain confidential until the actual presentations.

A full description of the awards can be found in your constitution. Each member should have a copy of the constitution.

In Brief:

• The Gordon Marchant Memorial Award: Presented annually to the member who has, over the past 12 months in particular, best exemplified the purpose and goals of the Club.

• The Harry Feheling Volunteer Service Award: Recognizes the efforts of a Club member or members whose efforts in the past 12 months have created a significant benefit to the Club in a tangible or intangible way, not necessarily directly related to the stated purposed of the Club.

• The Presidents' Award (good reason to run for President): Established to recognize the efforts of non-Club members in the community, who support the Club. Nominations will be accepted but no vote. The President gets to decide this one.

• Lifetime Ordinary Membership: Shall be made at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. • Most Active New Member: In recognition of the interest and contribution of the club by a new member. • Big Blooper: As pictured, a stylized fish in recognition of a serious blooper committed by the recipient

during the past year. NOTE: George has been given an exemption from nomination for this award. This exemption may also apply, like a get out of jail free card, for current Chair of the Dinner Auction. If you feel you may be eligible for this award you may wish to consider volunteering to be chair of the Dinner Auction Committee.

• The Golden Throne Award: If we can find it... may be given in recognition of an act or omission that is embarrassing to the recipient but considered hilarious by other members generally. There are no exemptions for this award.

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Club Video Collection

he following is a list of the great videos we have in the club collection. Remember that club members are welcome to sign out videos at monthly club meetings - a great way to get fired up for fishing!

Video Title Author

1 Fishing the Dry Fly Gary Borger 2 The Essence of Fly Casting Gary Borger 3 Anatomy of A Trout Stream 4 Advanced Fly Casting Doug Swisher

5, 6,12 The Essence of Fly Casting Mel Kreiger 7, 8, 9 Fly Fishing Still Waters Alf Davey

10 Fly Fishing for Trout Gary Borger 11 Fly Casting Clinic 13 Nymphing and Fly Fishing for Trout Gary Borger 14 Western Fly Tying Jack Dennis 15 Proposed Dam on Similkameen, Princeton Light and Power 16 Tying Trout Flies Gary Borger

17, 18 Where the Trout Are Gary Borger 19 Salmon Spectacular Charlie White 20 Secrets of Angling Success for Large Mouth Bass 21 Penticton Creek PFF 22 Strategies for Still Waters Brian Chan 23 How to Fly Fish Lakes Kevin Longard 24 Fundamentals of Rod Building 25 Flies for B.C. Kevin Longard 26 Catch and Release Brian Chan 27 Earl Anderson Tying Flies 28 Skeena Steelhead B.C.S.S. 29 Fly Fishing Still Waters Vol. 2 Brian Chan 30 Fishing Crustaceans & Snails Gary Borger 31 Fishing and Tying Caddis Flies Gary LaFontaine 32 Fly Tying With John Massey John Massey 33 What's Up With Tube Flies 34 Understanding Fly Tying Materials 35 Trout in Still Waters Gary Borger 36 The Fabulous Bighorn Gary Borger 37 Tying Flies With Jack Dennis & Friends Jack Dennis 38 Just Fly Tying Fron Ice Off to Ice On Mo Bradley 39 Tying at 96 Seattle Sportsman Show Henry Hoffman 40 Tying Western Dry Flies Jack Dennis, Mike Lawson 41 Successful Fly Fishing Strategies Gary LaFontaine 42 Matching the Hatch Part 1 43 Matching the Hatch Part 2 44 Catching More Steelhead Jim Teeny 45 Successful Fly Fishing Tech Part 1 Tom White 46 Successful Fly Fishing Tech Part 2 Tom White 47 Flies for B.C. Kevin Longard

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Club Video Collection (continued)

Video Title Author 48 Fly Fishing for Pacific Steelhead Lanni Waller 49 How to Fly Fish – Beginners Kevin Longard 50 Fly Tying Demonstration C. Cousins, H. Hoffman,

S. Saprunoff 51 Fishing Montana's Salmon Fly Hatch Dale Burk 52 International Spey Casting Jim Vincent, Simon

Gawesworth, Leif Stavmo 53 Fly Fishing Strategies for Still Waters Brian Chan 54 Using GPS With Maps 55 Where the Trout Are Gary Borger 56 Strategies for Still Waters Vol. 1 Brian Chan 57 Flies for BC Kevin Longard

Photographs from the Kettle River courtesy of Brian Briscoe, West Kootenay Fly Fishing Club


Links! n this section we post links that we find interesting: articles that we find on the internet or in fly magazines, direct links to fly fishing and environmental concerns, and so on. If you have any interesting links, please

send them to us by email at [email protected].

• BC Fishn' - a new website with a focus on Region 8. From About Us: "The BC Fishn’ website is designed to share our fishing stories, tips, pictures, videos and hotspots to help promote fishing to all levels of anglers. We believe that when it comes to sharing the passion of the outdoors there are no such thing as “secrets”.

• Damsels in Distress - cool video of brown trout eating damsels in flight. • Hatchery and Wild - a video from Washington State that presents another way forward with their fish

runs that involves cooperation and a future of abundant hatchery and wild salmon and steelhead. • Scottish Spey Casting Clinic - Bill Drury, a Scottish spey ghillie, spent some time with the guys

from the River Clyde, Scotland for a days casting demonstration. (http://youtu.be/d9kg8hcj4e0) • Trout dying to get a good photo? We all should know the rules for releasing a trout with the best

chance of survival, but there is one rule that is almost never included in articles about successful releasing. (http://www.bishfish.co.nz/articles/fresh/grip-and-kill.htm)

• Trout Waters Fly & Tackle - Their new website is up and running. Check it out and feel free to contribute to their blog. Also see upcoming events, sales and clinics.

Please tell us what you want to see in this newsletter!

Suggestions and member submissions are always welcome – and needed!

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Classified Ads! PCM Stickers for sale - $2 each. Proceeds will go to the Canadian Diabetes Association and fish-related charities.

More info here. Interested? Contact Ken Woodward at 250-491-0644 or [email protected] ---------- 9 ft. Sea Eagle for sale

Location: Kamloops Price: $600 Electric motor is not included. If you take a look at the Sea Eagle site you will see this boat has all the options and with the drop in the Canadian Dollar is a good deal. Interested? Contact Chris Covernton @ [email protected]

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Calendar of Events%• Feb. 6: General Meeting & Election, Old

CPR Station, Penticton

• Feb. 8 & 15 (tentative): Rodbuilding, Old CPR Station, Penticton

• Feb. 23: Kids' Ice Fishing, Yellow Lake

• Mar. 2: Casting practice at Adidas Sportsplex

• Mar. 29 or Apr. 5(?): Sawmill Lake Fishout, depending on ice-off...

• April 9-12: 58th BCWF Annual General Meeting and Convention, Kelowna, B.C., co-hosted by Region 8

• April 13: Trout Waters Free Fly Casting /Rod Demo Day, Sutherland Park (foot of Knox Mtn), 10 am - 2:30 pm There will be free fly casting clinics and company reps on hand with the latest rod for you to try out. Open to all ages and there will be a few competitions to enter.

• April 25-27: Trout Waters Customer Appreciation Weekend They will have great deals and door prizes that you can enter for each day. Guest fly tyers and company reps will be there. Come and bring your list as basically everything is on sale that weekend.

• April 26: PFF Annual Dinner & Auction, Elks Hall, Penticton

• June 7-9: Link Lake Fishout

Do you know about an upcoming event? Please let us know as soon as possible. Send the details to [email protected]

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Documents

penticton flyfishers

photo gallery penticton

fisheries committee

presidents report

larry martin kaleden

new dock

affiliation dues

lambroughton report