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
Regular Meeting – Slideshow Presentation – XCALAK ~ “THEN & NOW”
Presenter: Rudy Morzanowski Rudy and Henri coordinated trips to fish the flats for close to two decades. A photo review of past trips to Xcalak— those that attended and the fishing. Xcalak today under US ownership. Costs and alternatives for future trips.
Fly Tying – Fly Tying Jam Session
Meet at the Coquitlam Legion at 10 am to 1 pmBring your own vice, fly tying materials & tools to tie up a few flies with other club membersOnce again, lunch will be at the John BPub afterwards
Method Session – Fly Tying Tips, Trips & Hacks with Rudy Morzanowski
Rudy will share tips & tricks he’s learned over the years to make tying easier. Also, where and how to save you money on tying materials and tools.
Regular Meeting Slideshow Presentation – Fly Fishing Fernie & the Surrounding Area.
Presenter: George Popp George lived in Fernie for 30 years and fished local rivers extensively. A must see presentation for anyone wanting to fish the Kootenays. The focus of his presentation will be the Elk, Flathead and Bull Rivers.
Trade Show BC Outdoors Show – Heritage Park, Chilliwack
(Friday to Sunday) - Lickman Road & Hwy #1, Chilliwack. Osprey Fly Fishers are hosting a tying table. Tying demonstrations & Helping new tyers with their first fly. Volunteers needed to man booth. Contact Stuart Donald with interest.
Method Session – Show & Tell ~ Classic Fly Tying Materials for Atlantic Salmon & Steelhead
Presenter: Ben Gehrke. Owner of RaidZap and Lagartun. Slide show and a discussion of Lagartun fly tying materials.
Executive Meeting – Dinner @ Pasta Pollo
All Members are welcome to attend. No Guests. RSVP to Bruce. Preparation of Agenda for AGM.
AGM – Closed Meeting
Business arising since the closed meeting in November. Ratification of Registered Guests applying for membership. Election of Officers.