FISH OUT - Bull Trout & Steelhead on Squamish River
2025-03-16
Partners: Joint with Totem Fly Fishers
Breakfast Location: Tim Hortons (Industrial Way – Squamish)
Breakfast Time: 7:30 am
Lunch: 1:30 pm – Ashlu River Campsite
The day may change to April 13, 2025.

METHOD SESSION - Do It Yourself Projects
2025-03-19
Presented by: Peter Caverhill & Sandy McKinlay

Sexy Line Stripper
Bilge Pump
Line & Materials Keepers
Bodkins
Threaders
Projects presented dependent on time.

Executive Meeting - Dinner Meeting
2025-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
No Guests

All Members are welcome to attend.
Preparation of Agenda for AGM.
Pasta Pollo (2754 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam)
RSVP to Bruce.

Spey Clave - Michael & Young Spey Clave
2025-04-06 08:00 - 17:00
Entrance Bay, Cultus Lake.
Food
Spey casting presentations
Play with new spey casting gear.
BCFFF and Ospreys man tent to sell Raffle Tickets for draw later in day.
Volunteers needed. If interested in helping, contact Peter Caverhill.

FISH OUT - Cutthroat Trout - Harrison River / Nicomen Slough
2025-04-12
Breakfast Location: Rocco’s Diner, Mission
Breakfast Time: 7:30 am
Alternate Location: Sunshine Coast – dependent on tides

Club Outing - Tour of Richard Henly Fish Farm (Inland Farmed Sockeye Salmon)
2025-04-13 08:00 - 17:00
Important Parking Notice: See the April 2025 Newsletter

Tour Guide: Larry Albright, one of the founding partners of the fish farm.
Location: 24831 – 80th Ave. Langley. Time: 10:30 am
Tour of farm to be followed by Q & A with coffee and donuts.

METHOD SESSION - Dubbing Materials & Techniques (Update)
2025-04-16
Presented by Osprey Members.
Materials – new & old, natural & synthetic. Choosing the right dubbing!
Techniques: Touch, Split Thread, Dubbing Loops & Brushes

FISH OUT - Rainbow Trout at Corbett Lake
2025-05-02 00:00 - 2025-05-04 23:59
Large Rainbow Trout – Stocked with fish weighing 2 lbs or more every spring.
Accommodation: One side of large duplex reserved for Ospreys. May be full. Check with Bruce.
Pay fishery. Reservations will be required.
Visit www.corbettlake.ca for details.

Regular Meeting - "Summer Fishing Adventures"
2025-09-10 19:30 - 22:00
Share your stories and photo’s of fishing trips taken over the summer

Method Session - River Flies for Pink & Coho Salmon
2025-09-17 19:30 - 22:00
Productive patterns to be tied by Osprey members

Fish Out - Rainbow and Bull Trout on the Skagit River
2025-09-21
Meet at Ricky’s Exit #168 Hwy 1 @ 8am

Fish Out - Corbett Lake
2025-10-05 08:00 - 2025-10-07 10:00

Regular Business Meeting
2025-10-08 19:30 - 22:00

Method Session - Junkyard Fly Tying
2025-10-15 19:30 - 22:00
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
2025-10-18 07:30 - 16:00
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
2025-11-05 19:00 - 22:00
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
2025-11-12 19:30 - 22:00
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
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00
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
2025-11-19 19:30 - 22:00
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
2025-11-27 18:30 - 22:30
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

Christmas Party - Hosted by Ospreys - Open to Members, Guests & Spouses
2025-12-10 18:30 - 23:00
TBA

Regular Meeting - Life History Strategies of Trout and Char on the Sunshine Coast
2026-01-14 00:00
Presenter: Pat Demeester – Fly fishing guide and consultant, Powell River
Described as a Biodiversity Hero, Pat was largely responsible for having the Lois Lake fish farm shut down
He was also instrumental in keeping fish farms off Texada Island in the early 2000’s
He is an expert citizen scientist who remains involved in studies and educational programs

Method Session - Physiotherapy for the Fly Fisher
2026-01-21 00:00
Presenter: Davin MacKenzie, Physiotherapist
Aeris Physiotherapy
Dealing with repetitive strain injuries from casting, as well as problems that can arise from wading
Will also discuss deteriorating balance and flexibility

Fly Tying - Fly Tying Jam Session
2026-01-24 00:00
Where & When: Coquitlam Legion – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Bring your Vice and Tying Materials for flies you intend to tie
Adjourn to John B Pub for lunch and libations

Regular Meeting - Slideshow Presentation - XCALAK ~ “THEN & NOW”
2026-02-11 00:00
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
2026-02-14 00:00
Meet at the Coquitlam Legion at 10 am to 1 pm
Bring your own vice, fly tying materials & tools to tie up a few flies with other club members
Once again, lunch will be at the John B
Pub afterwards

Method Session - Fly Tying Tips, Trips & Hacks with Rudy Morzanowski
2026-02-18 00:00
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.
2026-03-11 19:30 - 21:00
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
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15
(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
2026-03-18 19:30 - 21:00
Presenter: Ben Gehrke. Owner of RaidZap and Lagartun.
Slide show and a discussion of Lagartun fly tying materials.
