Method Session – Junkyard Fly Tying
Members & Guests should bring vice, fly tying tools & thread. Materials: Chris will bring a bag of “assorted junk” Flies to be tied from the odds and ends found on the junk table. Prizes to be awarded to top flies - Peter’s Mystery Bags.
Fishout – Coho on the Harrison & Nicomen Slough
Breakfast: 7:30 am - Rocko’s Diner (32786 Lougheed Hwy., Mission) Break into groups from there and head to various locations.. Potential Locations: By Boat: Harrison River, Morris Creek, etc. By Foot - Stave River, Harrison River (along golf course), Nicomen Slough Lunch & Libations: 2:30 pm - Dewdney Pub (8793 River Rd S)
Executive Meeting – Pasta Pollo
All Members are welcome to attend. No Guests. RSVP to Bruce. Discuss Agenda of upcoming Closed Meeting Preparation of an agenda for upcoming year - Sept 2025 to June 2026. (Entertainment for Regular Meetings, Method Sessions, Fish Outs)
Closed Meeting – Open to Members Only
Club business since the Closed Meeting in April Voting on registered guests being brought forward for membership Pizza will be served
Fish Out – Late run Coho & Chum on Fraser River Tributaries
Breakfast @ Roco's Diner 8:00am (32786 Lougheed Hwy) Potential Locations: Harrison and Stave Rivers, Nicomen Slough etc (some locations are boat) Lunch & Libations @ Dewdney Pub 2:30pm (8793 River Road S, Dewdney)
Method Session – British Flies with Rick Passek
Rick Passek fly tying via Zoom Rick is a stillwater specialist and author of the Freshwater Flyfishing book series. He has shared his knowledge and experience on the BC Outdoors "Backroads Tour", in classrooms and at tradeshows
Fund Raiser – Steelhead Society of BC Pub Night
Tickets are available at the door Venue - Golden Parrot Pub (170 Golden Dr, Coquitlam) Cost $35 - Burger & Brew, 50/50 raffle, live and silent auctions
Regular Meeting – Life History Strategies of Trout and Char on the Sunshine Coast
Presenter: Pat Demeester - Fly fishing guide and consultant, Powell RiverDescribed as a Biodiversity Hero, Pat was largely responsible for having the Lois Lake fish farm shut downHe was also instrumental in keeping fish farms off Texada Island in the early 2000'sHe is an expert citizen scientist who remains involved in studies and educational programs
Method Session – Physiotherapy for the Fly Fisher
Presenter: Davin MacKenzie, PhysiotherapistAeris PhysiotherapyDealing with repetitive strain injuries from casting, as well as problems that can arise from wadingWill also discuss deteriorating balance and flexibility
Fly Tying – Fly Tying Jam Session
Where & When: Coquitlam Legion - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Bring your Vice and Tying Materials for flies you intend to tieAdjourn to John B Pub for lunch and libations