october 2014
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Feature Articles – Fly Fishing in Spain
Czech Nymphing
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Welcome to the October issue of “The Flyfisher Magazine” the free Emagazine
by keen fly fishers for keen fly fishers throughout the UK and Abroad.
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September 2014 at the WaterAid Flyfishing Challenge)
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Contents
Fly Fishing in Spain: Page 3
Czech Nymphing: Page 6
The Newsletter for Fishing Travelers to New Zealand: Page 10 Kingfisher Fishing: Page 11 One Trip and Your Hooked: Page 14 Review Time: Page 15 Fly Fishing Hall of Fame: Page 16 Fishing Reports: Page 18 Fly of the Month: Page 20 Recipe of the Month: Page 20 Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation: Page 23 Trout ‗N‘ About: Page 25 CastAbout: Page 27
The Editors Gripe
There is nothing worse to get my back up, than to go fishing either in a boat or on the bank to find discarded fly fishing leader material and flies lying about the place. Every year fishing litter (hooks and line) causes injury and death to thousands of wild animals. Line can wrap around necks causing deep wounds in flesh and cutting off the blood supply, hooks can pierce beaks or become embedded in skin or can be swallowed causing internal injuries and blockages. It‘s not just the wild life that is at danger. A close friend of mine was walking along the river bank with his daughter and when they were passing a tree with someone‘s leader material hanging from it along with the flies; the flies attached to the droppers caught in the poor girl‘s face just missing her eye. You can imagine the state she was in and tried to pull the hooks out which only made it worse for her. So come on you lot out there; you take the time to prepare and make sure everything is ready to go out and enjoy a day‘s fish ing, so why don‘t you take the time to make sure you take all the used line with you and dump it in a bin and not in the boat or on the river bank. Tips to help tackle the problem include:
Taking unwanted fishing line home and cutting it into pieces before putting in the bin. Being aware of surrounding trees – discarded line caught in foliage can entangle wildlife; ensure you can get it out of the foliage along with the hooks. Don‘t leave hooks, weights or other paraphernalia behind which may cause harm to animals and humans alike. If this continues to cause a problem for the animals and humans alike, it may have a drastic effect on the sport that we all enjoy so much.
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Fly Fishing in Spain
Spain is the perfect place for those relaxing family holidays by the seaside, like they say sun; sea and sangria. Everyone just loves to relax and unwind in the sunshine. However have you ever thought about taking your fly rod with you and getting some fly fishing in as well. There is a very nice choice of fly fishing possibilities in Spain. The best rivers are found in the mountains like the Pyrenees of Navarre, Aragon & Catalonia, or the "Picos de Europa" in Asturias. These areas are very wild with a rich fauna and wonderful rivers. Some places are quite secluded and away from the maddening noisy holiday makers.
The Rioja region of Spain is best known for its wonderful wines, rather than for its waters, but among Spanish anglers, the rivers deserve a
reputation on par with the local wines.
Rio Oja is a river in the La Rioja province of northern Spain. It flows through the Oja Valley past the town and municipality of Ezcaray. It is
generally accepted to have given its name to the famous wine of the Rioja DO
The fishing setting is the National Hunting Reservation of Cameros, wild mountain area dominated by Mount Urbion (Alt. 2228 meters), which
is the source of most streams and valleys. There is a unique mixture of preserved nature, old stones and rich gastronomy. The main city of
the area, Logroño, was a stop on the way for the pilgrims to Santiago since the 11th century. It is now the capital of Spanish wine trading and
for some, the capital of Spanish gastronomy. The "tapas street", Calle Laurel, is a whole experience. The mountain trout streams are found
one hour south of Logroño. There is no fishing on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Dry fly fishing is good from mid-May to mid-July. While fishing is good throughout the summer months, the prime time for this trip would be
the end of June.
Fishing Permits
Libre: Free waters that don't require a special permit.
Cotos: Restricted waters that do require a permit (usually
awarded through a lottery system). Really geared toward the
locals and long term resident types.
Intensivos Fisheries: A permit for intensivos can be purchased in
a local pub or a shop near the water (river or lake).
What to bring:-
Bring a 4 – 6 weight travel rod
Waders
Felt Bottom Boots
Although flies can be purchased it is a good idea to bring your
own.
Don‘t forget a camera
Rio Frio merits a special mention. It is a small town between Málaga and Granada, just off the motorway in the foothills of the Sierra de Loja.
Trout fishing here is highly exceptional, and in recent times there have been record catches with brown trout up to 5.2kg. The season lasts all year round here. Rio Frio is a popular tourist destination.
Information and permits from:
Alberge de Pescadores de Rio Frio Riviera de Rio Frio s/n 18300 Loja Granada Tel: 958 323 177
An angling license is required for fishing in all reservoirs, rivers and estuaries in Andalucía. Recently, it has become necessary to take a
course on Medio Ambiente (the environment) and pass a test before being granted a NIR (Número de Identificación en el Registry Andaluz)
unfortuantely the course is only available in Spanish. Once you have obtained this number, you can then purchase your fishing license which
is obtainable from a number of Andalucian banks.
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Fly fishing in the Pyrenees is for those who are looking for something different. Surrounded by wild, unspoiled countryside, the whole day can be spent without even seeing another angler. Rather than fishing for enormous fish with a sinking line; you will have a better experience and more enjoyable experience sight-fishing for wild brown, rainbow and brook trout. Fly fishing on these waters in the right season and at the right spot, is one of the most exciting, challenging and enjoyable experiences for the fisherman. The rivers and the habits of the trout in them are perfect for dry-fly lovers: each beat, pool or lake provides a different challenge for this style of fishing which offers the best results over other techniques. In these superb scenic surroundings you can discover one of the most exclusive dry-fly fishing destinations for salmonids in Europe due to the excellent quality of the waters and the elusive character of the trout they hold. Aragonese Pyrenees The word ―Aragon‖ comes from a language older than Celtic (13th Century B.C.) meaning ―region of water courses‖. This gives the visitor an idea of the region‘s ancient, close ties with the waters of the Pyrenees. Thousand-year old traditions, a product of this region‘s long history, have created a rich cultural heritage set in an extraordinary variety of landscapes. The total population of the region is around 1 million inhabitants, some 650,000 of which live in the capital city, Zaragoza. This means that the overall density of population in Aragon is very low. In the mountainous northern province of the region, Huesca there are only some 20 inhabitants per square mile. This means there are extensive areas of wild, un-spoilt countryside cut by rivers and streams and dotted by lakes and tarns for you to enjoy.
The Ebro (Spanish and Basque: [ˈeβɾo] ) or Ebre (Catalan: [ˈeβɾə, ˈeβɾe]) is one of the most important rivers on the Iberian Peninsula. It is the second longest river in the Iberian Peninsula after the Tagus and the second biggest both by discharge volume and by drainage area after the Duero. It is also the biggest river by discharge volume in Spain. The Ebro flows through the following cities: Reinosa in Cantabria; Frías and Miranda de Ebro in Castile and León; Haro, Logroño, Calahorra, and Alfaro in La Rioja; Tudela in Navarre; Alagón, Utebo, Zaragoza, and Caspe in Aragon; and Flix, Móra d'Ebre, Benifallet, Tivenys, Xerta, Aldover, Tortosa, and Amposta in Catalonia. The River Ebro and its tributaries form the main river system of Northern Spain. The rivers of the Aragonese Pyrenees alone constitute more than 50% of this system. Additionally this region, the central section of the Pyrenees, is home to most of the sub-systems, valleys and 3000- metre peaks. With over 800 miles of water courses to choose from, there is every possible combination of fishing condition to experience but in general these medium-sized rivers have distinct characteristics. Hidden in the high mountains (2000 metres and above), there are a large number of Ibons (a high-mountain lake of glacial origin) these lakes are normally only accessible by trekking on foot for between 2 and 6 hours. Insects hatch in abundance from April to September and the variety of species is enormous due to the high quality of the water. Insects include all the regulars such as caddis, stonefly and many mayfly variations.
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Czech Nymphing
The principle of nymph-fishing with a Czech nymph is short-distance fishing, practically under the tip of the rod. The fly line is hanging under the tip of the rod and its end often does not even touch the water level. What is Czech nymphing?
Czech nymph and Czech nymphing is a special fly and method of nymph fishing, which developed in the regions of middle and Eastern Europe. The original Polish nymph was taken over by Czech fishermen during the eighties. The top Czech competitors had experimented with this new method, developed it and brought it to the current perfection.
The principle of nymph-fishing with a Czech nymph is short-distance fishing, practically under the tip of the rod, which is kept in the outstretched arm. The fly line is hanging under the tip of the rod and fly lines end often does not even touch the water level. Two or three nymph flies of various weights are used. Czech nymphs are weighted flies tied on bent hooks, imitating fresh water shrimps or case less larvae of sedge flies. Imitative as well as fantastic patterns are used, mostly sizes 8 - 16. Czech nymph is quite a simple fly regarding its construction. Its characteristic sign is a rounded (bent) hook, which is weighted with lead wire. The body is created from natural or synthetic dubbing. Another typical feature of a Czech nymph is the back, made from latex foil or a material with similar characteristics. For ribbing of the fly monofil or coloured wire is used. A real Czech nymph is always tied as a very thin one, to sink very quickly towards the bottom. Technique
The basic method of fishing with Czech nymph is the so called short nymph (rolled nymph). When using this method you are catching fish practically under the tip of the fly fishing rod and commonly without making use of the fly fishing line, the end of which does not touch the water surface in most situations. After casting upstream let your flies sink to the bottom gradually and follow their movements downstream with the tip of the rod. Keep the rod in the hand with the arm stretched in front of you all the time. When the flies reach the area under your site, lift the flies from the bottom with a movement of the rod upwards and cast again. The main success of this method of short nymphing is keeping in permanent contact with the flies. A bite of a fish shows up as an inconspicuous movement of the leader and fly line upstream or to the sides, or just like a short stop of the whole system in the course of the travel of the flies through the water column. If you are unable to keep in contact with the flies, your chance to observe a take is markedly reduced. There are several things that can help you to keep in contact with the flies. First of all it is, however, proper leading of the flies and "copying" their movements in the water by rod and line, while trying to keep the leader (cast) stretched all the time. Another important help is also the length of the leader. When using a short one, keeping good contact with the flies is easier than with a long one. Last but not least, it is very important to have a corresponding weight of the fly system. Keeping contact with heavier flies is much easier than with lighter ones (lighter flies, however, behave more naturally in the water). Not only can Czech nymphs be used in the short line way, but success can also happen when you use a longer leader, when you cast the flies further and lay the line on the water. You will identify the takes by the movement or stopping of the line tip. In this way you can fish upstream, across the stream and downstream as well. When fishing, combine both methods according to the fishing conditions. Equipment
It is generally recommended that for fishing with Czech nymphs use a 8-9ft 4wt or 5wt rod FTMA 5. Use a normal double tapered line of the same class as the rod The leader is made from three monofilament parts of 0,12 - 0.18 diameter. The length of the leader should not exceed the length of the rod.
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Flies
The basic pattern for fishing with Czech nymph is a fly, in Czech called Bobeš (read bobesh = Czech nymph). It is a weighted fly tied on a Gammarus hook. The Czech nymph imitates freshwater scuds, case less caddis larvae, or is tied in absolutely fantastic color combinations. A true Czech nymph must be thin, to sink as near to the bottom as possible during its short trip through the water. Sizes of the flies differ according to fishing conditions (water depth, clarity, current speed, size of fish etc.). The most used sizes for European waters are #10 and #12. When nymph fishing on large rivers or expecting a strike of a large fish we often use flies up to the size #6. On small streams we can get down to nymph size #16. Czech nymph is not the only type of a fly, we can successfully use for Czech nymphing. Also other types of artificial flies are effective, like jigs, nymphs with beads (gold, silver,
brass), classical nymph types (pheasant tail, hare's ear etc.) or nymph tied on special hooks (e.g. nymphs tied on hooks with a drop). We can combine types, patterns, sizes and colors of the flies to our heart's content and there is no guaranteed or best combination. When we know, what flies the fish are taking, we can fish with three identical patterns. In a situation, when we are not acquainted with the river or do not know the fish appetite, there is nothing left but to make some experiments and in such a case it gives us an advantage, when we tie on three different flies in different colors and sizes.
TYING THE CZECH NYMPH
Materials You Will Need
Hook: #8 gammarus hook Thread: 6/0 UNI thread color Tan Weight: medium size flat lead (round wire works just as fine but flat is easier to work with) Back: 4mm back cover, color Honey Ribbing: .16mm mono Body: Hare dubbing dyed light Olive. Seal dubbing dyed Hot Orange. 60 Hare/40 Seal dubbing dyed Black Color: a light touch of black CD marker pen
Step 1: Hook Selection
Select a scud hook of appropriate size. This one is a size 8. You will want your nymph to be both slim and heavy at the same time; it does not work in sizes 14 and upwards. Step 2: Weight
Add a layer of lead. Flat lead works the best; it packs more tightly than round lead and high density is crucial. In this example I went for one layer of lead, but you can add two for extra weight. In such case make the second layer one turn shorter on each side to preserve the tapered look. Make sure the lead does not extend past the hook bend – you want to leave a plenty of space to tie in the ribbing and back cover. Otherwise your nymph will have a fat ass, which is a major NO, NO! Step 3: Thread
Tie in your thread and tightly lash the weight to the hook. I have selected UNI 6/0 thread in color tan. The 6/0 thread is stronger than 8/0 I use for most of my other tying and can stand some abuse – it will receive a lot! I want my lead packed ever more tightly, high density is very important for a CZ nymph. I selected color tan so that it will not darken the dubbing as black thread would. Step 4: Rib and Back Cover
Now make use of the empty space you left in the hook bend and tie in first the ribbing – I am using 0.16 mm monofilament spinning line here – and then back cover. For back cover I am using 4 mm wide strip in honey color, so it will be just a shade darker than my dubbing. Lash both to the hook bend very tightly, keeping in mind that the fat ass you are trying very hard to avoid. Step 5: Abdomen
Dub the abdomen – about one half of the nymph body, perhaps slightly more. I am using hare dubbing color light olive here, rabbit will work also fine. If using natural dubbing (which I strongly suggest) be aware that it will darken once wet and select the color accordingly. Again, keep in mind the fat ass you are trying very hard to avoid!
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Step 6: Hot Spot
Dub the hot spot (optional). Use bright red, orange or hot pink colors. Here I am using Seal fur colored hot orange. The hot spot is optional – when fishing it can make your day or scare the fish witless for no apparent reason. Step 7: Thorax/Legs
Dub the front part of the fly. Use scruffy dubbing with longish hairs, so it will add movement to your fly. I am using black hare mixed with black seal. Leave just enough space for the head.
Step 8: Fold Over the Back Cover
This is the tricky part. Fold over the back cover, stretching it slightly forward so that it covers the body snugly. Tie in with your tying thread and secure tightly. Whip finish – and only then cut the redundant part off. Few things are more frustrating than having the fly come apart at this stage due to sloppy tying of the back cover. Trust me. I had it happen many times, and you would not wish to hear what I had to say about it. Step 9: Wrap the ribbing
Now that the tricky part is done you wrap your ribbing. Make sure you wrap in the direction of your tying thread, mono is slippery and you want your fly to look neat. Step 10: Finishing touches
You are almost done. The only finishing touches left are brushing your fly vigorously with a velcro strip and coloring your head and front half of the back cover with black marker. Take a step back and enjoy! More Czech-nymph patterns:
Cream & Orange Czech Nymph:
Hook: Mustad Ultrapoint 39951 # 2-10 Thread: color depending on the weight color coding Weighting: 0.2-0.8 mm lead wire Back Shield Ribbing: 0.15 mm monofilament Back body: Cream colored muskrat Thorax: Dirty orange muskrat Back shield: Pearl magic shrimp foil (Jan Siman) Tungsten Brown Czech Nymph:
Hook: Mustad Ultrapoint 39951 # 2-10
Thread: color depending on the weight color coding
Weighting: 0.2-0.8 mm lead wire
Ball head: Gold tungsten, 3-4 mm, adjusted to the size of the hook
Body ribbing: Light brown Nymph rib (RB-10, Hends)
Back Shield Ribbing: 0.15 mm clear monofilament
Back body: Light auburn colored muskrat followed by two to three windings of orange muskrat
Thorax: Dark brown Blends (Hends, BD-2822)
Back shield: Light Brown Magic shrimp foil Olive Czech Nymph:
Hook: Mustad Ultrapoint 39951 # 2-10
Thread: Color depending on the weight color coding
Weighting: 0.2-0.8 mm lead wire
Body ribbing: Light brown Nymph rib (RB-10, Hends)
Back Shield Ribbing: 0.15 mm clear monofilament
Back body: Light olive colored muskrat followed by two to three windings of red Blends (1095, Hends)Thorax: Olive muskrat
Back shield: Olive Magic shrimp foil
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The Newsletter for Fishing Travelers to New Zealand
By Sue Farley
New Zealand Fishing Lodges
Fly-Fishing for Trout
New Zealand has some of the best fly fishing for trout in the world – the fish are big and keen to play.
The South Island is renowned for its fabulous brown trout fishing, and the North Island‘s rainbow trout are pretty darn good too. Salmon are also fished in the South Island
Because of the mountainous inland terrain the country‘s often generous rainfall
creates fast-flowing rocky rivers, still brooding lakes and stunningly clear
streams. Surrounded by high snow-capped mountains, craggy tussock-filled
alpine fields or dark, native forest these fishing spots are drop-dead gorgeous
and well worth a visit, even without the fishing. It all adds to the privilege of
being able to fish in such sensational surroundings.
All our lodges are central to a number of good fishing sites – in some cases it‘s
not unusual to have over 20 fishing sites to choose from on a given day. So if
the weather is bad to the west, then you‘ll be taken to the east of the island, or
vice versa. You won‘t often lose fishing opportunities to bad weather.
The fishing is generally ‗sighted‘ fishing – not a problem in these glass-clear
waters – and a guide is highly recommended. New Zealand‘s trout fishing
guides are known to be the best in the world and they will improve your fishing
experience ten-fold, yielding bigger fish, and more of them. Each lodge has a
number of top guides on call, all highly skilled at fishing in their local area. These guides can cost around $NZ700 a day, but this is one
investment that shouldn‘t be given too much thought.
Heli-fishing is also an option in most places, allowing you access to remote fishing spots that would otherwise take days to walk to. Get
picked up from your lodge in the morning, taking your packed gourmet lunch and your fishing gear along for the ride, and enjoy a stunning
scenic flight high over the mountains, across a gorgeous national park or dodging up a steep-sided river valley. Do some of the most
satisfying fly-fishing you will ever do, and then fly back to your lodge for a hot shower, a
fantastic meal and some great company.
Felt-soled waders and boots are banned from use by anglers in New Zealand, to prevent the
spread of waterborne invaders like didymo.
Fishing Seasons
Bag limits, fish size and type, and open season dates vary between locations. Below is a
general guide but we can confirm details for you on request.
North Island – mostly Oct 1 – Jun 30, some places are open all year Top of the South Island – mostly Oct 1 – Apr 30, a very few are open all year Rests of the South Island – mostly Oct 1 – Apr 30, some places are open all year
You will need a permit to fish New Zealand waters – your accommodation may be able to
arrange this, or we can help with this too.
Sue Farley | Luxury Travel Specialist - Nelson NZ Travel Brokers
Mobile 64 21 555 836 (NZST = UTC + 12hrs) Email [email protected] Web www.travelgallery.co.nz www.newzealandfishinglodges.co.nz www.5starnewzealand.com
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It’s good to be fishing again….
What a time we have had since last we wrote. Our lives were thrown into chaos when we lost our dear Catharina but time is a wonderful healer and slowly we are dusting ourselves off and getting back into the normal swing of things. Thank you to all those who made it down to Malindi for her memorial and to everyone else for your very kind and thoughtful words, emails and phone-calls. The off-season has been very quiet. Probably in reaction to some of the negative publicity Kenya received earlier this year. Rest assured, Malindi and the north coast are fine. There have been no incidents and tourists are already here, busying up the streets and nightlife. You can still get your morning coffee and croissant at PataPata just as before. Some things never change. We at Kingfisher are ready for the new season. We have trimmed down our operation and will only be running 3 boats this year, giving Tina and Snark a well-earned rest on dry dock. We are committed to offering you the same service we always have and need to make sure we have the right people in place to provide just that. For our South African friends, it has been confirmed that you do not need to arrange a visa to come and visit. Visit http://www.kenya.org.za for more detailed information. If you are thinking of making a booking, don‘t leave it too long....as boats are filling up fast. Actually, you may want to take immediate advantage of our latest special offer...
CLICK HERE to contact us directly or for more detailed information
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IMPORTANT information
Our email systems are currently being updated and from 1st October we will only use [email protected] and
[email protected] All other email ID's will be closed, so please make a note.
Also, a reminder that our contact telephone number has been updated. For all telephone enquiries, please use +254 723 206 727 or +254
721 983 358 and we'll take care of you.
As far as fishing goes, the wet season seems to be drying up and the ocean flattening out. Over the last
week we have had a few spectacular days out…
Rick and Don were out earlier this month, chalking up a few days of fantastic fishing. Fishing on Neptune,
they caught a 150kg Black Marlin, some really big Wahoo and Kingfish and a dozen or so Sailfish. All up
they caught 14 different species.
At the same time, Dr Brack from Germany fished on Eclare. Hooking but unfortunately losing a nice sized
Black Marlin, catching a dozen Sailfish and an all round mixed bag.
Out from England and fishing on Neptune, Michael did the long haul out to the North Kenya Banks. Landing
a big Yellowfin Tuna, 25 smaller ones and a nice Dorado.
After a few days break, Eclare‘s clients Emmet and friends started off slow. The wind was up, making to sea
a little rough but this did not deter our Irish friends. They came here for billfish and were not disappointed,
landing a 130kg Black Marlin using Stellar Spinning gear.
Fantastic effort. Their trip finished off with a very respectable 42kg Yellow fin Tuna.
Neptune spent a day out with Andrew, landing a 49kg and a 28kg Yellow fin Tuna. Yum…sushi.
Next up was Alex and Claire, who only fished a short day on Eclare and were back by 2.00pm but did
manage a good sized Black Marlin, a Sailfish and 2 tasty sized Yellow fin Tuna‘s.
Lovely to see our friend Gary back again with some amusing stories
He started off well on Snowgoose. Skippered by Angus, he fished the Watamu banks and got a 60kg
Black Marlin on the first day. On his next fishing day, he had a nice big Black Marlin on a circle hook.
Estimated at around 200kgs, it unfortunately ‗self-released‘. I have been told that on the same day,
there was another big Black Marlin which came up to a live Skip Jack, but no bites. Its never over until
the last fish is caught and Gary did get a 75kg Black Marlin on his third day out. Well done.
The Kitzmuller party arrived from Germany and fished on Eclare, catching a nice Black Marlin on their
first day. Switching boats to Snowgoose, Abudi got them onto the fish again with another Black Marlin
and 2 Sailfish. Ending their trip, they caught a great mixed bag including Sailfish, GT, Dorado,
Yellowfin Tuna and 4 big Wahoo
YOUR OPINION COUNTS.
We at Kingfisher Fishing value your
feedback and would like to know about
your experience in Malindi, with us at
Kingfisher and on our boats. How can we
improve? What would make the
experience better for you? Any
frustrations? If you don‘t tell us we don‘t
know and cannot improve.
Feel free to drop us an email at any time
to [email protected] and be
assured that all comments and
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Alaska West is the world-class fishing lodge in Western Alaska – home of legendary fly fishing for rainbow trout, silver salmon, king salmon and more. You won‘t need a coat and tie to wear to dinner and you won‘t have to worry about tracking mud on the carpet. No one will be offended by your cigar smoke or your drink spilled laughing around the campfire. You will catch fish till your arms are sore and your back aches. You‘ll spend quality time with quality people like yourself and you won‘t believe what a special river you are fishing. You will leave camp a little heavier than when you arrived and if you‘re like the majority of the anglers that visit Alaska West, you will return.
We cover a wide range of topics related to our fisheries and operations on the Kanektok River in Western Alaska, the Dean River in British Columbia, and South Andros Island in the Bahamas. Enjoy!
Leopards and tigers and bears, oh my! Well two outta three ain‘t bad. There are several claims of other rivers in Alaska being home to the legendary Leopard Rainbow Trout. And though it may be true to only a degree, this is the place where they were perfected.
Few places on earth have rainbows this pretty. Thick blood red side stripes pour out of crimson gill plates accenting their broad shouldered heavy bellied deep green bodies that are covered with black spots that ooze into one another, like their big cat namesake. But don‘t let these good looks fool you.
One look at the grocery hole of a mouth on these critters will clue you in to the fact that these are rodent-eating, egg stealing, carcass guarding river serpents. They are far removed from their wimpy midge sipping kin in the lower forty-eight.
We are very proud of our rainbows, as we are all of our native resident species. Out of this respect we have adopted a strict fly-only, catch and release policy in order to ensure the long-lasting protection of one of our greatest and most unique fishery resources.
We use a wide variety of techniques when targeting our rainbows, and we fish in a whole bunch of different types of water. Flesh flies, egg
imitations, sculpin patterns and leeches all work well at certain times on the Kanektok. Mousing for rainbows is one of our favorite sports of
all. We fish big-water snags, ledges and dropoffs, upriver spawning beds and little tiny side channels with barely a trickle of flow.
Lots of our fishing for rainbows happens on foot. We sometimes fish from our jet boats in ‗drift boat‘ mode.
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Review Time
This month‘s review is on the Stillwater Landing Nets
All reviews are impartial and honest reviews undertaken by the editor. If you want an honest and frank review of
your fly fishing tackle please email me at [email protected]
Stillwater Tele Pro Folding Landing Net
Product Description
Featuring a lightweight but strong aluminium frame and twist lock handle, the Tele Pro Folding Landing Net from Stillwater is ideal for the roving game or specimen angler. The Tele Pro boasts a number of fantastic features including the reliable twist lock extending handle, strong aluminium net-frame, fish friendly knotless mesh to ensure your catch goes back as safely as possible, a large robust clip for attaching to your gear, and most importantly a dependable folding spreader bar, allowing the net to become more compact for ease of carrying, and which facilitates simple one handed opening. Dimensions
Head: 55 x 55cm
Handle: 100cm - Extends to 185cm RRP: £39.99 Now Only: £24.99
Available from http://www.fishingmegastore.com/stillwater-tele-pro-folding-landing-net~18595.html
Stillwater Deluxe Scoop Net with Scales
Product Description
Modern Fish Friendly nets. Easy clean and does not retain bad smells. Elastic carry
lanyard. Carry ring. Has built in scales and can weigh fish up to 14lb, 60cm reach, 35cm
Diameter. RRP: £29.99 Now Only: £24.99
Available from
http://www.fishingmegastore.com/stillwater-deluxe-scoop-net-with-scales~2389.html
I have been using the two nets for the past year and found the Tele Pro Folding Net ideal for Stillwater and boat fishing on larger lochs and
lakes. The knotless mesh is perfect for undertaking catch and release safely for the fish as they won‘t be harmed in any way as you would
with knotted nets.
The Deluxe Scoop net is great for river fishing and while wading. Just hook it onto your D ring on your wading jacket and with the integrated
scales you can weigh your fish before returning them back to the river.
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Catskill Fly Fishing Center to induct Bob Popovics, Paul Schullery, Joseph Bates, Jr. and R.B. Marston to
the Flyfishing Hall of Fame, Saturday October 11 2014, in the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum.
Livingston Manor, NY- On October 11, 2014, at a reception and ceremony at 3:00 PM in the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum: Bob Popovics,
Paul Schullery, Joseph Bates, Jr. and R.B. Marston will be inducted into the Flyfishing Hall of Fame.
A Recognition Dinner for inductees and the award of the Lee Wulff Conservation Award to John Waldron will be held at 5:30PM in the Wulff
Gallery adjacent to the museum.
The Fly Fishing Hall of Fame was established in 1989 to recognize those who have made a significant contribution to fly fishing and located at
the Catskill Fly Fishing Centre in Livingston Manor, N. Y. All those honoured are memorialized with an individual cast bronze plaque attached
to the exterior of the Catskill Fly Fishing Museum.
Attached, please find: thumbnail bios of the 2014 inductees, photos, previous FF
HOF inductees, and John Waldron‘s information.
Reception and installation ceremony is a no charge event. The following dinner is $65 per person and space is limited. For further information
please contact the Centre via email: [email protected] or call 845-439-4810. Follow all information on Facebook: www.facebook/cffcm and
Catskill Fly Fishing Center information at website www.catskillflyfishing.org. For the past inductees, please visit the CFFCM webpage:
http://www.catskillflyfishing.org/programs-events/catskill-fly-fishing-hall-of-fame/
From the Catskill Fly Fishing Centre, the largest fly fishing centre in the world@ It‘s all about flyfishing.
Increase your awareness, become a Catskill Fly Fishing Center Partner.
Paul Schullery A scholar in nature and history,
Paul has challenged his interests and energies into one of the most recognized
authors on fly fishing history and the nature writing. Paul was the Executive
Director of the American Fly Fishing Museum from 1977 -1982, before moving to
Livingston, MT where he worked as an independent researcher and writer. His
first book published in 1976, Old Yellowstone Days, opened the door to many,
followed by his latest the Fishing Life: An Angler’s Tales of Wild Rivers and
Other Restless Metaphors in 2013. One title immediately comes to mind is
American Fly Fishing: A History published in 1987.
Col. Joseph Bates, Jr. (D) From his earliest book Spinning for American Game Fish
in 1947 to the 1996 book entitled Fishing Atlantic Salmon: The Flies and Patterns,
Joe will be remembered as one of the authoritative historians and authors of all time.
His Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing together with Atlantic Salmon Flies and Fishing
provides the fish, the flies, the inventors and techniques required to take both fresh
and saltwater fish under the surface
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Bob Popovics Is considered one of the ―Big Three‖ (Kreh, Clouser) for his innovations
in fly fishing predominantly for saltwater fly fishing of today. It was Bob who initiated the
‗match the hatch‘ mentality for saltwater patterns since the late 1970‘s, after his
mentoring by Poul Jorgensen. He was inducted into the
Freshwater Hall of Fame in 1998 has been actively involved with Striped Bass
conservation initiatives. He is a world renowned leader and proponent of saltwater fly
designs and concepts, author and spokesman.
R.B. Marston (D) Best known as the editor of England‘s Fishing Gazette in the late 1800‘s to
early 1920‘s. It was Marston who introduced Theodore Gordon and the American fly fishing
for trout to the world through Gordon‘s writings and articles in the ‗Gazette‘. Marston was
also an author and editor of other fishing books of the time including publishing the 100th
edition of The Compleat Angler or the Contemplative Man’s Recreation; the Lea and Dove
edition, 1888. In this historical edition, Marston shares his personal interpretation, insights
and observations on angling, making this a most collectible book. In his 1894 book, Walton
and the Earlier Writers On Fish and Fishing, is a compilation of important writing from the
philosophers who Marston felt contributed to the evolution of the art and culture of angling up
to the late 1800‘s. This book continues to be a reference book for angling historians to this
day. It should be noted that as editor of the Fishing Gazette,
Maston‘s contributions united the world of modern fly fishing.
The Lee Wulff Conservation Award was established by Joan Wulff in 2003 to
recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to the
preservation of wild game fish and their habitat through protection of the waters,
catch and release and/or education programs for youngsters.
The Lee Wulff Conservation Award is not an annual award. Since inception
recipients have been: Philip Chase 2003; Gardner Grant 2004; Steven Sloan
2005; and Bob Boyle 2009.
For his dedication to the education and introduction of thousands of students to
fly fishing, John Waldron will be presented the Lee Wulff Conservation Award
after the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame
Dinner on Saturday, October 11, in the Wulff Gallery.
Over his past 36+ year involvement with The Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock,
John has done it all. He started as a student, taught both fly tying and fly fishing,
served as officers and president in both the Pennsylvania and Parent Maryland
Chapters and, with Stan Zattosky founded the NY Chapter of the Brotherhood of
the Jungle Cock (BOJC) with their first campfire in 1997.
After serving six years as NY/BOJC, John remains very active with the chapter overseeing program development, operations and
management of the organizati
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Fishing Reports
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LAKE OF MENTEITH
23RD
SEPT 2014
6FT WATER TEMPERATURE 14C, CLARITY (SECCHI DISC) 1.4M
The algae made a bit of a comeback over the weekend with the re-establishment of a high pressure system over the country and sunshine
and calm conditions. On Monday morning light westerlies pushed the surface layers containing the algae on to the eastern shores. At the time
of writing algal has been knocked back by light winds and levels are significantly less than the last peak, a week or two ago with fishing
possible in most areas. With 5 days of breezy conditions eventually arriving tomorrow, the outlook is very encouraging.
Scottish Club Championships sponsored by Glen Garioch Malt whisky and Angling Active. Report by Championship Secretary Kenny Millar.
Friday saw the final of Scottish Club Champion ship with 20 three man teams taking part. Amongst them were 8 previous winners. Conditions were good with most of the algae dispersed and trout showing. A lot of practice had been put in and as the boats moved out it looked to be an even split between road shore, lochend, heronry, rookery and Gateside Bay. First few hours were hectic as anglers tried to capture the first two trout before going on to catch and release. A variety of fly combinations and patterns were being tried. Many anglers who had caught on practice sessions were finding the flat calm conditions difficult. By late afternoon many boats had moved around Rookery point, Portend Bay to
Sams Point where many trout were showing. During fly checks it was apparent many anglers were struggling as famous blobs and bright boobies were inducing follows but few takes. Apologies had been tendered by Iain Gardiner of sponsors Morrison Bowmore Distillers, due to a meeting, and co-sponsor Martin Grantham of Angling Active, Stirling, presented tackle vouchers, medals and whisky prizes. In bronze medal position with 29 trout for 57lb 10oz were team Grizzlecats (received £100 cheque and £135 of Angling Active Tackle vouchers. Runner up in silver medal position with 30 trout for 64lb 6oz were Change FF "A" team, received £200 plus £300 worth of tackle vouchers. Outright winners receiving prizes worth over £1000, gold medals, bottles of "Glen Garioch" malt whisky and the coveted silver plate Trophy were "Menteith Ospreys" team, comprising Peter Auchterlonie, George Whyte and Ronnie Gilbert (pictured above – left to right). They caught 46 trout (40 released) for 94lb 10oz. Peter was responsible for twenty of the fish – operating with a booby and nymphs on a midge tip line in the north eastern drifts. At opposite end of the scale, receiving the tartan wooden spoon were team North Berwick, who caught 8 trout for 19lb 1oz.
Chairman and Secretary of Scottish Clubs thanked all the participants in the 13 heats, 2 semifinals and today‘s final for participating. Quint and Douglas, Manager and Assistant manager received thanks and gifts. On the day over £700 was raised for Yorkhill Sick Childrens Hospital, including several winners cheques, one of £200 from team Change FF "A". 387 trout were caught of which 270 were released for a total weight of 837lb (rod av. 6.5). Still to come is "Champion of
Champions" individual competition on 17th October. Eight year old Aaron Malcolmson was delighted with this fine blue this weekend – his second fish of the day (left).
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South West Lakes Trout Fisheries (September 2014)
General:
The dry weather continued in September, with levels starting to drop at all fisheries; cooler air temperatures (particularly at nights), meant that water temperatures also began to fall (typically 17 - 18 ̊c). Fish started to look up to feed throughout the day, rather than just later in the day for an evening rise, and with numbers of daddylonglegs now being blown onto the water, as well as sedges hatching, dry fly sport got better and better as the month progressed. Large numbers of fry in the margins have also produced some exciting fry-bashing sport. Fishing:
Kennick – The weekly rod averages dramatically improved as the air temperatures started to fall, Daddies began to appear in numbers, and
fish started to feed eagerly from the surface throughout the day, producing some great dry fly sport (weekly rod averages improved from around 1.5 fish per angler early in the month to over 5 fish per rod for two consecutive weeks at the end of September!). With fish looking up to feed, successful patterns included Dry Sedges, Hoppers, Daddies, and Claret Snafflers). Even if fish are not generally rising, they are still looking up (Mike and Hilary Herring, from Thurlstone, have been regularly rising over forty fish in a day, using a team of Elk Hair Sedge, Black Hopper, and Daddy fished from a boat, even in bright sunshine). Plenty of Buzzer and Damsel hatches meant that subsurface nymphs continued to catch well (particularly Diawl Bachs, Buzzers, Damsel Nymphs,and Montanas); a few deeper fish were taken on Boobies and Vivas. Bank anglers enjoyed good sport from all over the fishery, although Jan‘s Rock and the West bank proved particularly productive. Boat anglers tended to anchor up over the deeper water in the middle of the fishery. Water levels are now around 45% full (this has been drawn down for dam maintenance), giving access to more areas of bank. The best fish of the month was a 5lb 8oz rainbow caught by Mr. Perry (from Crediton), using a DaddyLonglegs fishing from a boat. A 4lb brown trout was caught by John Glanfield (of Exeter) fishing from the bank in Clampitts Bay. N.Hemmings caught rainbows of 3lb 8oz and 3lb 4oz as part of a full bag, fishing from the bank using a white Cats Whisker. Siblyback - Daddies are starting to be blown onto the water, and fish are looking up to feed, which has meant that a variety of dry patterns
have been catching the most fish (Olives, Bibios, and Klinkhammers have been catching fish, as well as Daddies and Hoppers), with some excellent top-of-the-water sport. For sub-surface fishing, the standard nymph patterns (Damsel nymphs, Montanas, Diawl Bachs, and Buzzers) have all caught fish, as have Muddler Minnows when fry bashing from the banks. The best fish of the month was a 4lb 2oz rainbow, caught by Mr. Ridley. John Dolley (from Redruth) caught a 4lb rainbow, and Graham Broach caught a bag of five fish weighing in at 10lb 10oz. Wimbleball – The banks have been popular and fishing well, particularly Bessoms and Ruggs, although boat anglers continue to consistently
catch more fish, particularly on long slow drifts, when large amounts of water can be covered. Weekly rod averages rose to around six fish per angler at the beginning of September as water temperatures started to drop. A few fish were taken on dry patterns (Daddies and Hoppers), but sub-surface tactics were the most successful, either with nymph patters (such as Hares Ears, Diawl Bachs, Pheasant Tails and Damsel Nymphs, or teams of Buzzers fished washing-line style) or bright lures (such as Blobs and Cats Whiskers, or teams of Blobs with a Boobie on the point). Most anglers have favoured floating/sink-tip or intermediate lines. Fish have been chasing fry close to the banks early in the mornings, before moving out to deeper water as the day unfolds. The best fish of the month was a 4lb rainbow, caught by John Glanfield (from Exeter) and a 3lb 9oz rainbow, caught by Paul Jones (from Cornwall) fishing from a boat. Stithians – A variety of patterns and styles have caught fish at Stithians this month, with dry flies doing particularly well (especially Bobs Bits
and Black and Peacock Spiders fished in the surface film (particularly in the evenings), as well as Orange Palmers, Sedges, Daddies and Black Hoppers). Lure patterns and Muddler Minnows have produced some good fry-bashing sport. Chapel Bay and the point off the South West bank have proved to be the most productive locations. Roadford – the fishing at Roadford produced some decent returns in September, with plenty of fish rising (particularly in Wortha Bay), and
bigger fish chasing fry in the margins. Black Leach again proved to be a popular pattern, and Duncan Kier (from Belstone) caught seven browns up to 3lb. South West Lakes Trust Outdoor + Active Upper Tamar Kilkhampton Bude Cornwall EX22 9SB Tel 01288 321262 Fax 01566 778503 Visit our website www.swlakestrust.org.uk Email us at [email protected]
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Fly of the Month
Natural Zonker
The Zonker can be used as a general purpose lure but is most effective when tied in grey or white and used in the fry season. The wing is highly mobile which makes this fly so effective when fry are around. It can be fished static on a long leader using a floating line or on a sinking line and retrieved at various rates of retrieve.
Take the tying thread down the hook shank to a point opposite the barb. Catch in some small lengths of straight Pearl Glister dubbing which creates a type of tail - roughly 1.5‖ past the end of the hook. Dub the Pearl Glister dubbing to the thread and start building a neat tapered body. Once the body is almost complete, dub finely back down to a position opposite to the hook point. Take a length of Grey Rabbit Strip and stroke the fur forward to create a clear view of the skin opposite the hook point position. Secure the skin using a few wraps of thread and stroke the fur back over it. Bend the rabbit skin back over the area just secured to give a clear view of the dubbed body. Dub the Pearl Glister dubbing again to the thread and move up towards the eye. Catch in some Grizzle cock hackle fibers to create a beard. Pull the rabbit skin forward and secure the front of the black rabbit skin with thread and build a neat head. Whip finish and varnish.
TROUT AND MUSHROOM TERRINE
2 Trout (or 4 fillets)
25 g breadcrumbs
25 g butter salt and pepper 25 g flour
2 egg whites
150 ml fish stock
350 g large spinach leaves
1 tbsp lemon juice
100 g button or cap mushrooms
Clean, fillet and skin the trout. Mince or process the flesh until smooth. Melt the butter and stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute then slowly add the fish stock, made by boiling up the head, skin and bones of the trout. Bring the sauce to the boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat, stir in the fish, lemon juice, breadcrumbs and seasoning. Add the egg whites and mix well.
Wash the spinach and blanch in boiling salted water for 1 minute. Drain well and dry carefully on a piece of kitchen towel. Cut out the coarse stalks and use three- quarters of the spinach to line the base and sides of a lightly oiled 1? lb (675 g) loaf tin. Thinly slice the mushrooms and season lightly with salt and freshly milled black pepper. Spread half of the trout mixture over the base of the lined tin. Cover with mushrooms. Spread the remaining trout on top. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour at 160 C. Remove from the oven, cool and chill. Turn out and slice
Serves 4 – 6
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We're now into the Fall stretch of our 2014 field season. It's hard to believe but summer is over and the end of streamside activities is in sight. Personally, fall is my favourite time of year. I prefer fall fishing for salmon over fishing in warmer months. This fall also heralds the close of our first ever call for specific applied research project proposals on 1 October. This is a pilot project through which we are proactively seeking projects that will create tools to directly benefit the many community groups working to conserve and restore salmon and salmon habitat. Grants of $50,000 per year for up to 3 years are available to the right project. This time of the year also portends the 2015 round of funding proposals that close on 19 December. With new funding totalling $1 million and maximum grants raised to $100,000, we anticipate lots of new and larger scale projects coming on line next year. I shall take this opportunity to remind you that the PEI Liquor Control Commission is holding its 4th year of the "Island Rivers - Worth Protecting" sales event at all PEILCC stores from October 1 to November 18, inclusive. All of the products included in the sale contribute from $.50 to $1.50 per item. Last year PEILCC raised $21,000 and 100% of the funds went to community group projects in the province. Also, don't forget that the ANBL "Protect Our Rivers" sales event runs through to Sunday, 28 September in all ANBL stores. The last weekend features a prompt at cash that earned over $20,000 last year. And, Picaroons (now famous) Upstream Ale seasonal is readily available as supplies last. PEILCC has adopted Upstream Ale this year so you can always go to PEI to get your stock!! Yours in conservation, Stephen Chase, Executive Director Nous sommes maintenant arrivés à la phase automnale de nos travaux sur le terrain pour 2014. Difficile de croire que l‘été est déjà terminé et que nos activités en bordure des cours d‘eau achèvent. Personnellement, l‘automne est la saison de l‘année que je préfère. J‘aime mieux pêcher le saumon à l‘automne que pendant les grandes chaleurs des mois d‘été. Cet automne, la date limite de notre premier appel de propositions de recherche appliquée est le 1er octobre. Il s‘agit d‘un projet pilote qui nous permet d‘être proactifs et de solliciter des propositions qui créeront des outils dont pourront profiter directement de nombreux groupes communautaires qui travaillent à la conservation et au rétablissement du saumon et de son habitat. Des subventions de 50 000 $ par année pour une période maximale de trois ans sont disponibles pour les projets qui répondent aux critères. C‘est aussi durant cette période de l‘année qu‘est lancé l‘appel de demandes de financement de 2015 dont la date limite est le 19 décembre. Vu le nouveau financement qui représente un total d‘un million de dollars, et vu également que les subventions maximales ont été augmentées à 100 000 $, nous croyons que plusieurs projets nouveaux et de plus grande envergure seront entrepris l‘an prochain. Je tiens à vous rappeler que la Commission des alcools de l‘Île-du-Prince-Édouard tient sa quatrième édition annuelle de la promotion « Island Rivers - Worth Protecting » dans tous ses magasins du 1er octobre au 18 novembre inclusivement. Tous les produits inclus dans la vente représentent une contribution allant de 50 $ à 1,50 $ par article. L‘an dernier, la Commission des alcools de l‘Î.-P.-É. a recueilli 21 000 $ dont 100 % ont été attribués à des projets de groupes communautaires dans la province. Il ne faut pas oublier non plus que la promotion « Protégeons nos rivières » d‘ANBL a lieu jusqu‘au dimanche 28 septembre dans tous les magasins d‘ANBL. Les produits de cette activité la fin de semaine dernière se sont chiffrés à 20 000 $ de plus que l‘an dernier. Et la bière saisonnière Upstream Ale (devenue très populaire) de Picaroons est disponible tant que les stocks ne seront pas épuisés. La Commission des alcools de l‘Î.-P.-É. a adopté la Upstream Ale cette année. Vous pouvez donc vous rendre dans cette province voisine pour vous approvisionner!!
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Volunteer profile – Walter McEwen
Meet Walter McEwen, a member of the PEI Advisory Committee. McEwen is retired from law after a 40-year career practicing in Summerside, PEI. During that time he served a term as president of the PEI Law Society. ―My past life included involvement in various community organizations and also politics,‖ said McEwen. ―I am a past president of the PEI Liberal Party and served as a MLA and cabinet minister under Premiers Ghiz and Callbeck.‖ McEwen got involved with the ASCF shortly after it was established. ―I was, and still am, a member of ASF and MSA. I have been a recreational fisher on PEI for most of my life, but only started pursuing Atlantic salmon the past 12 to 13 years. I have fished the SW Miramichi for the past several years. I was already involved in TUC and the PEI Rec. Fisheries Advisory Committee, so it was an easy jump to ASCF.‖ ―I continue to be deeply concerned and interested in our environment, the health of our rivers and streams, trout and salmon. I believe healthy rivers, streams, and healthy fish populations are a sign of a healthy environment for all creatures. ASCF and community volunteers play a critical role in establishing and maintaining that healthy environment.‖ Volunteers are crucial to the work ASCF does, and each month we will introduce you to one of our stellar volunteers to say thank you for all the work they do in Atlantic salmon conservation. Nous sommes heureux de vous présenter Walter McEwen, membre du Comité consultatif de l‘Î.-P.-É. M. McEwen a pris sa retraite après avoir exercé le droit pendant 40 ans à Summerside, à l‘Î.-P.-É. Pendant sa carrière en droit, il a rempli un mandat d‘un an à la présidence du Barreau de l‘Î.-P.-É. J‘ai participé à divers organismes communautaires et politiques », souligne M. McEwen. J‘ai occupé la présidence du parti libéral de l‘Î.-P.-É. et j‘ai été député et ministre du cabinet des premiers ministres Ghiz et Callbeck. M. McEwen a commencé à participer activement aux activités de la FCSA peu de temps après la création de cet organisme. J‘étais et je suis toujours membre de la Fédération du saumon atlantique et de la MSA. Je me suis adonné à la pêche sportive à l‘Î.-P.-É. durant une bonne partie de ma vie, mais ce n‘est qu‘au cours des 12 à 13 dernières années que j‘ai commencé à m‘intéresser au saumon. J‘ai pêché dans la Miramichi SO au cours des dernières années. J‘ai aussi participé à Trout Unlimited Canada et au Comité consultatif sur la
pêche sportive de l‘Î.‑P.‑É. La transition vers la FCSA a donc été relativement facile.
Je continue d‘être préoccupé et intéressé par notre environnement ainsi que par la santé de nos rivières et de nos cours d‘eau, et de la truite et du saumon. Je pense que la santé des rivières, des cours d‘eau et des populations de saumon est un signe d‘un environnement sain pour toutes les créatures vivantes. La FCSA et les bénévoles communautaires jouent un rôle crucial dans l‘établissement et le maintien d‘un environnement sain. Les bénévoles sont essentiels au travail accompli par la FCSA. Tous les mois, nous présenterons un de nos bénévoles exemplaires pour le remercier de tout le travail effectué dans le domaine de la conservation du saumon atlantique.
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TROUT ‗N‘ ABOUT NEWS A quarterly newsletter brought to you by Moorhen Trout Fishery
VOL. 1, ISSUE 3, AUTUMN EDITION 15.09.2014
Top stories in this newsletter
How are we fishing? Wendy's Corner! Adult & Child Day Competitions What's been happening and who's visiting? a chance to spend some Please book early as places go quickly! quality time together
How are we fishing? What's been happening and who's visiting?
At last the days are getting cooler and the fish much more active! It is the right decision to close every August and to completely replace the stock for our opening on 2nd September. The fish are in great form and we are pleased to be back! In August we were delighted to come within the top 100 out of 540 Stillwater fisheries in the UK (Trout Fisherman) and for the very complimentary 5 page spread in the August Total Flyfisher magazine. Good luck to Andi Parker who is representing Moorhen at the annual Trout-master competition at Grafham Water today. Please always remember to check our website for dates of forthcoming competitions
(David Hoppe –Welsh International)
Wendy's Corner!
The fishery is looking great and the fishing is just getting better and better with the cooler days. I missed everybody over the August break but I‘m pleased to be back and even more determined to give all our customers an enjoyable day. Thank you to the Sussex Fly Dressers Guild for making Mark and I so welcome and for looking entertained during our talk on what drove us to purchase this very special place almost 7 years ago and what happens behind the scenes on the fishery. Just give me a call if ever you want us to do the same for you. It‘s free (a part from a glass of wine!) You'll be pleased to know that I‘ve decided not to increase my prices for the next year meaning that I‘ve only increased them once in the last 7 years! We‘re still not limiting fishing time and offering credits if you don‘t catch your full bag.
Please don‘t forget that I‘ll close the lake for you if you purchase 10 or more 4 fish tickets. I‘ll also supply bacon rolls for lunch or on arrival!
Adult & Child Day— a chance to spend some quality time together….
Our good friend Brian Smart will be hosting our Half Term Adult and Child Day on Wednesday 29th October. Brian will be giving free tuition to you both and we will be providing lunch and refreshments. All we ask is that you purchase a 4 fish ticket to share and enjoy with your child. Please ring or e-mail to book a place. We, with Brian, are keen for children to enjoy the sport. However, it is not something they pick up without time, effort, and a good coach. So, if you want a fishing buddy for life, then this day is sure to help. Our long term goal is hold events like the above to introduce young would-be fly fishermen and women to the sport and to teach them to love it. They are our future
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Competitions — Please book early as places go quickly!
We have a number of competitions coming up and they all have great prizes, including Greys rods and vouchers to spend in the shop. The £50 entry fee also includes a four fish ticket, bacon rolls for lunch and plenty of time to socialise. Sat 25th October — ―Halloween‖, in keeping with this time
of year you can only use black, orange or black & orange flies! We thought you‘d like the extra challenge!! Sat 27th December– ―Day after Boxing Day‖, a chance to
work off those mince pies! Moorhen Trout Fishery [email protected] South Downs National Park, Warnford, Hampshire, SO32 3LB Telephone: 01730 829460 www.moorhentroutfishery.co.uk
Next edition: Winter
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CASTABOUT The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum
Volume 10 Issue 10 October 2014 Dette Trout Flies 'Partridge Days' was held in the Wulff Gallery, Saturday, September 13 from 10-4PM. From a galley set up to a full
fledged flytying festival, the Wulff Gallery took on another dimension. Tables decorated with white table cloths were covered with flies, materials, all sorts of tools under individual lights and over 25 flytyers. This was Partridge Days, a fun, casual format for a fly tying show with the objective to promote fly tying through education. The day was filled with demonstrations, presentations and workshops from some of finest fly tiers in multiple specialties. All this in the intimate surroundings of the Catskill Fly Fishing Center's Wulff Gallery. Visitors enjoyed demonstrations covering a range of topics from fly tying to fishing. Each was designed to be thought provoking and informative. Also available were workshops, programs and special presentations held throughout the day. Partridge Days was sponsored by Roscoe's Dette Trout Flies with free admission for all. We are proud to have hosted this premier successful event. Plans are now in works with Joe Fox of Dette Flies for another Partridge Days in 2015. To Be Forever Wild
Only two hours after Partridge Days ended, the Wulff Gallery was converted into a movie theatre in preparation for a 7 PM special screening of a soon to be aired PBS Special, "To Be Forever Wild"; produced and directed by David Becker. This artistic one-hour presentation is a colorful documentary composed of the rich and elegant beauty and history of the Catskills, from past to present. Mary Dette and the Center were featured in this film as examples of the important historical presence of flyfishing in the Catskills. It als starred Terry Shultz as the 'caster in the rain'. (DVD's of this film are available at the Center for $15.90 tax included). To the delight of the
large audience, Director/Producer, David Becker was on hand to introduce this film and answer questions about it. This presentation was the result of a cooperative effort between Morgan Outdoors, Sullivan County's outdoor activities and hiking specialist
located in Livingston Manor, and the Center. The Wulff Gallery has proven to be a fine room for future film presentations We are very happy to have the support of Dette Trout Flies and Morgan Outdoors to make events and programs available here at the Center.
Dealing with Multiple Hatches
One of the great gifts from Mother Nature, is the abundance of insects that live in a healthy river, and supply food for our beloved trout.
This sparks the interest of the fly tier to imitate these insects, in their various underwater and on the surface stages, to entice the trout into thinking that it is a real bug to eat. ―That‘s the game‖ we play. The more involved that the enthusiastic fly fisher becomes, the more he wants to know, and usually, at least in my case, the more he will focus on the surface feeding activity even though the fish feeds more under the surface than on top. It is the magic of ―visual stimuli‖ which is similar to tailing bonefish, cruising Tarpon in shallow water or a rolling salmon. It is interesting and helpful to the angler that most hatches follow a reasonably consistent emergence schedule which can vary a bit with changing weather, water temperature and level condition. But, for the most part, the angler who is familiar with the progression will have a pretty good idea of what hatch to be expected and which one will follow. However, there are times, and this can vary from river to river, when Mom Nature will throw multiple hatches at you at the same time. I have seen it enough times that it is worthwhile understanding the possibilities to prevent you from getting too frustrated and wondering what fly to fish. You should be able to take some fish with one of the flies, but the answer could be all of them. Remember, since this is controlled by “the Gods of Nature”, nothing is guaranteed to occur the same way all the time. Situations can be fickle. The purpose here is to give you thoughts that I have experienced, are real possibilities and have often brought good results. You have options to try to help you deal with the circumstances which hopefully may result in a better understanding of the trout‘s behavior.
Take for example, the following, that I have experienced a number of times over the years on several of the Catskill streams. In Early May, as the hatches get into full bloom, there may be times thatR. Ephemerella subvaria (light Hendricksonmayfly size #14), brachycentrus numerosis (shadfly caddis size #16) and paraleptophlebia adoptive (mahogany dun size #18) are all hatching on the water at the same time. The
difference between the insects is fairly easy to see and the trout are rising. Well, what‘s the game plan? It can vary depending on when different flies started hatching and if they continue. The following are theories that have been fairly valid enough times. Since I have not figured out a direct line to Mom Natures agenda, I have to deal with theories and results from experience. 1 – If one particular insect started hatching, considerably before the other two trout start feeding on that. As it continues to hatch, the fish may very likely key into that insect and not bother with the other two as long as it‘s available in enough quantity. It may be smaller insect. Which one starts first? You have to observe or experiment. 2 – Numerous trout are feedingR. Oh boy! You put on a Hendrickson since it‘s the largest of the flies and pitch it out there. The first fish rejects it, the second does also. The third takes it, and so on. Assuming that you are making a decent presentation, why is this happening? Then you put on the Shad fly. One of the fish that rejected Hendrickson takes it as does another, then others refuse it. What? If you then put on the #18 mahogany dun, you might find that some of the fish that rejected the first two, take this one.
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A bit confusing? Possibly. Consider this.... Assume that there are 12 trout rising, and the three hatches start within a reasonable time of each other. Fish #1,4,5 & 9 started feeding on the HendricksonR. # 2,6,8 & 12 started feeding on the caddisR. Fish #3, 7, 10 & 11 started feeding on the mahogany dunR. The theory is that the first insect that the trout starts feeding on will be what he will continue to look for and take, as long as it is readily available. Once it stops emerging and is no longer available, the fish might focus on other insects that are available. Does it happen that way all the time? No, nothing does. But to understand and have the options to play with can bring some satisfying rewards. I have had this occur on several streams on both coasts. Henry‘s Fork of the Snake, in Idaho has also shown a similar experience to me several times. My favorite phrase is ―Observe & ExperimentR. a key to learning the game‖. When you do and get some good results, press the ―save button‖ in the mind for future reference and enjoy the challenge. Larry Solomon
Last Casts: It is with sadness we inform you of the loss of fellow members and supporters of our fly fishing community. Robert (Bob) Rock- Oswego, NY. A true flyfisherman from his early youth to his death on June 22 at age 88. After serving our country in
WWII, Bob completed his education at Columbia University, receiving his Doctorate in Education. He retired from SUNY Oswego as Professor of Physical Education in 1981 and served as Dean of Students/VP of Student Affairs from 1963-1978. Among his nonprofessional affiliations: life member of the National Ski Patrol and Professional Ski instructors of America Cross Country. Bob was enthusiastic and active in his life of flyfishing as a member of the Anglers Club of NY, Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Trout Unlimited, The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and most recently Project Healing Waters at Fort Drum. Bob was a contributor to the Castabout Mid Section and a great volunteer, recruiter and advocate of our organization. Throughout his life, Bob mentored and taught countless individuals to flyfish, tie flies and preserve and protect our fisheries. Bob was responsible for bringing many to the life of flyfishing. He will be remembered as a gentleman and a gentle man. Bob is survived by Shirley, his wife of 63 years, his daughter, Robbin Killian and son, John G. Rock. As per the family's request, donations can be made to the CFFCM in Bob's memory. Ralph Graves Roscoe, NY. A great Catskill Fly tier, age 74, passed on July 5, 2014. There has never been a more colorful fly tier in the
Catskills than Ralph. Internationally known and a true perfectionist, he kept the Catskill flytying traditions alive. Ralph Graves immediately comes to mind by his trademark fly, The Old Glory, that was presented to President Jimmy Carter at a fund raising dinner for the Center. Those visiting Roscoe may remember visiting his fly shop, also named The Old Glory. All guest fly tiers at the Center encountered Ralph. He was always sitting close by to ask questions, kibitz and point out tying errors. All of which were his friendly style of getting to know the tyer, sharing his knowledge and entertaining all who would visit on those Saturdays. Ralph was also very active and involved with the Catskill Flytyers Guild, The Catskill Fly Fishing Center and was a featured tyer at The Arts of the Angler Show in Danbury every November. He is survived by his devoted wife and partner, Theresa who was Ralph's favorite traveling companion and always at his side. As per Theresa's request, donations can be made to the CFFCM in Ralph's memory. Betty Grossman, Roscoe, NY, passed on July 11 at age 78. Betty will be remembered as one of the most colorful individuals in Roscoe. She
spoke her mind and was a great promoter of the area. For many years she presided over and organized many Roscoe parades and was always at a regular our Center dinners and fundraisers. Many of our members will remember her and Bob, her predeceased husband, as owners of The Roscoe Campsites. When Betty was confronted, in any situation including being stopped by a police officer giving a ticket, to get someone's attention, she would threaten to ―turn them into a toad.‖ Ron Lusker- DeBruce Country Inn, Livingston Manor, NY, passed on July 12, at age 77. Ron was one of the local supporters of the Center
who lived just up the road, on the Willowemoc. Ron was a world renown artist, inventor and a conservator of old buildings. He and his wife, Marilyn, were the proprietors of The DeBruce Country Inn. As good neighbours, they were great supporters and encouraged all of their guests to visit the Center before leaving the area. This past May, Ron was working on a special sculpture for our property to be dedicated to Project Healing Waters. Sadly, he was stricken with a condition that overtook him and he left us too soon. Ron will be greatly missed in the community and at the Center. Carl Bradley, 80, long time deer hair/bass bug fly tying specialist passed away July 16 at the assisted living complex in Schenectady where
he had been a resident. He had been in failing health for the past two years. Carl was a regular 'show tier' and travelled with the likes of Bob Mead and Dave Brandt. He told us once, ―you can't judge a man by the company he travels with.‖ Carl was a one of a kind in the trimmed deer hair category of fly tying and was considered one of the best.
Favourite Fishing Friends, Flies, Fish, Rivers and Views Photos Wanted. So many of our members post photos on Facebook, send them to us in emails, show them to friends and families and carry them on their iPhones to look at themselves. Every day we see sunsets, big fish, little fish, rivers, vistas and views, rivers, lakes and streams, friends, flies and families around campfires. These are fly fishing history. An 8x10 picture will work best. Please print them from your computer and mail them to us at CFFCM, PO Box 1295, Livingston Manor, NY 12758. We will frame them and mount them on display in the Wulff Gallery. All photos submitted will remain on display from April through November 2015. They have to come from pictures taken in 2014, or before, and must be received by December 30, 2014. If you want to send them via email, we would appreciate a couple of bucks per photo for us to print and prepare. We will accept up to three photos per photographer at no charge via mail; additional photos will be $3 per photo to cover framing and mounting costs. Please include a description/name of the topic or subject and the name of photographer.
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You fly fish. You're in business. Ever think of combining them? This book is a literate and sometimes hilarious comparison of fly fishing and the art of making a sale. Selling a product or service is a lot like fly fishing. You make numerous casts before the excitement of a strike. Then you set the hook. Fly fishing, like sales, is a numbers game, and there are many ways to improve your skills and your odds. Author Jim Ure proceeds to prove his point as he offers 33 Axioms for sales and selling, each one analogous to an aspect of fly fishing. As the author makes clear, CEOs, sales managers and executives at all levels of business will see how to increase their sales by apply the author's examples. Development executives at non-profit institutions will also benefit from the insights in this book. James W. (Jim) Ure has been in marketing and sales for 50 years, and he's been a fly fisherman for just as long, fishing some of the famous rivers of the world, including the Tweed, Rio Manso, the Henry's Fork, the Orari, the Bitterroot, the Green, the Provo and of course, the River Ure in the U. K. where his fishing ancestors came from. Ure's clients and customers have included American Air Lines, Ski Utah, Continental Bank, Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, Mount Olympus Waters and Connor Sport Court International and the Sundance Film Festival.
Praise for Fly Fishing for Sales
―Jim Ure‘s 33 axioms are entertaining, educational and eloquently written, and range from opening doors to eye-openers. The thought-provoking fly fishing analogies are great. ―There are valuable lessons for everyone in sales here.‖ Bert Vosters, fly fisher and owner of Poseidon Fly Fishing Products Distribution Company, Netherlands. www.poseidonflyfishing.nl ―Seldom does a sales strategy book come along that provides such simple and accurate clarity on an innovative approach to enterprise selling. ―In the marketplace of today customers are conditioned to the old way of doing things and Jim Ure breaks down the process of a better way of not just selling, but of communicating with a prospect, on their terms, and in accordance with what they really want, and need. ―Having been at this business for over thirty years I found Fly Fishing for Sales innovative, and it did actually teach an old dog new tricks. ―I have used an advanced copy of Jim's book already, as a sales training exercise for my non-fly fishing sales professionals, to rave reviews.‖ Todd Floyd Executive Vice President WW Sales and Operations Adaptiva, Inc. Bellevue, WA www.adaptiva.com Trout laugh. I hear them laugh every time I make a mistake when casting a fly. I imagine them deep in their runs chuckling to themselves and daring me to come and get them. On the days when I am wise, they teach me how to become a better fisher. And when I make note of what happened and apply it to my business, I become a better salesman. Laughing trout have taught me well over 40 years of fishing and sales experience. I now share with you the lessons I have learned and the mistakes I have made. Apply these lessons and you will become a Sales Superstar. If you can sell sharp steel hooks to fish, you can sell anything.
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Selling requires alertness, an agile and curious mind, exceptional knowledge of your product or service, and an awareness of the subtleties of change. Over the years I sold large and costly concepts to the shrewdest businesses in the United States, from Procter and Gamble to wily Hollywood film producers. The toughest initial sale I ever made was to a group of skeptical bankers, who, like wary old trout, waited patiently, reticently. Once hooked, the bankers gave me their business for the next 20 years. Another customer, a tough, bottom-line lawyer and owner of a bottled water business, patiently resisted my lovely casts for his business. I kept returning, stalking him with new concepts until I watched his face brighten at an idea I had selected. It was exactly like presenting the right fly at the right moment. I had matched the proposal to his needs. I have been selling to this bottled water company for 26 years. The Catch and Release Factor: If you want repeat sales, I say, ―Never eat your customer.‖ Like the trout I catch on dry flies, high ticket buyers of intangibles will come back to purchase from you again and again if you maintain a light but steady touch. As the great fly fisherman Lee Wulff once said, ―Trout are too valuable to eat.‖ And so are your customers. That is why we Catch and Release. Your word and the service you provide are tantamount to your success in sales. If you are selling high ticket intangibles—stocks, insurance, phone service, advertising, software, or if you are raising money for an art gallery or private school—you are selling thin air, blue sky, selling a chimera. It is very much like selling a tiny bit of artificial fluff, feathers and sharp steel to a trout. In fly fishing for trout there are 33 basic Axioms you can learn, every one of them applicable to selling—especially to selling high ticket, expensive items. Learn them well and become the Sales Superstar that I know is within you.