We begin a little early as this meeting will allow you to bring items for sale or trade.  It is our annual Buy, Sell, Trade Night.  No commissions, no table costs, all proceeds to yourself.  Check to see what you might have extra and would like to convert to a little cash.  Rods, reels, not-so leaky waders.  You name it.  Fly fishing items for sale and reasonable prices.  

TU members will then present a "round table" type discussion on trip planning, distant and close by, as well as recording and remembering the experience.  Ideas, check lists, time lines and other references are sure to be offered.

Please feel free to bring a friend (always welcome).  50-50 raffle with new prizes.

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Advanced Fly Tying Class
The advanced fly tying class will be Saturday, March 1st.  Craig Dennison will be the guest instructor.  During this hands-on fly tying workshop participants will tie 5 proven saltwater flies, exploring the use of synthetics, layer synthetic fibers with flash, marry synthetic with natural materials, practice marking and coloring patterns, utilize Softex/5-minute epoxy/super glue, add weed guards, spin hair, determine weight and desired weight for flies, discuss and sharpen hooks, as well as share presentation techniques for each fly tied.   This workshop will borrow on techniques popularized by saltwater tiers Enrico Puglisi, Bob Veverka, Tim Borski and Dave Shok. 

Sign up for this morning session with Craig.  Cost of the session is $30, which includes breakfast at 730am, the hands-on instruction session following breakfast, and a coffee break.  All materials to tie the patterns of the day will be provided, you will need to bring your vise and basic tying equipment (thread, scissors, whip finisher, lamp, etc.).  The session should be over around 1230pm.

Please note that the class size is limited to the first 12 who send a check to the class coordinator, Dick Steinheider (steinheide@aol.com) at 36 Wandering Trail, Pittsford, NY  14534-4158.  Checks should be for $30 and made payable to Canandaigua Lake TU.  Only a check will insure your spot.  Send payment now, don't be left out.

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For Sale: Dark blue long sleeve ExOfficio fly fishing shirt. Large. Velcro flap front pockets. $20.  Slightly used but in excellent condition.   Contact Jean Chaintreuil. 585-248-5020 or jpc@travela.com. 

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Notes From January 2008 Meeting
Jean Chaintreuil (Chapter President) brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone.  Visitors were invited to introduce themselves, about 8 guests stood up to say hello. 

Any visitors wanting to join the Chapter, get our free newsletter, and participate in our events should see Norm Brust or contact him at nbrust@rochester.rr.com.  Further information on the Chapter can be found at www.canandaigualaketu.org .

Jean reported that the Chapter has been invited to help sponsor a TU Camp sponsored by the Binghamton Chapter, but we will probably not participate since we already support a different special Fly-Fishing School for young people every year.

Craig Dennison gave a short briefing on two fly-fishing trips to the West Branch of the Delaware that he is arranging for 2008.  The first trip will be 29 to 31 May and the second 13 to 15 June.  Participants will be staying at the White house at the West Branch Anglers Resort.  Craig also handed out a flyer describing the two trips.  Anyone wanting further information or to make reservations should contact Craig at craigdennison1@yahoo.com .

Al Kraus indicated he had Chapter Patches available for sale for anyone who wanted one.

Jerry Luzum reported that 10 folks where now taking the Fly-Tying School. The classes have been going very well, but more Chapter Members are needed to help to mentor during each training session.   Jerry sent around a sheet for members to sign-up to help.  If any additional members want to help they should contact Jerry at roni39@earthlink.net .

Steve Coleman talked about the Chapter’s Annual Fly-Fishing School and asked all members to fill out the survey regarding the School at the Chapter’s web site.  Steve is looking for recommendations regarding the content of the School and whether the School should be conducted annually or biennially.

Dick Steinheider reported that the Chapter will host an Advanced Fly-Tying Session on 1 March.  The guest presenter will be Craig Dennison who will cover some of his favorite Salt-Water Flies.  More information will be provided at a later date.

Jean asked if there were any fishing “hot spots”.  Not many reports where given, however, one member reported that a section of the Oatka, about 1¼ mile below the bridge trestle at Stewart, is now posted.

The regular raffle, which is held each meeting, was conducted.  Several members won various prizes: cash, flies, and donated fly-fishing goodies.

Jean gave an overview of the next meeting which will be held on 18 February 2008.  This meeting will start at 7:15(versus the normal time of 7:30) to accommodate our annual Fly-Fishing Buy, Sell, and Trade Session.  After the Trade Session and regular meeting there will be a presentation on how to plan for a great fly-fishing trip and record memories that can be reviewed in the years ahead.

Jean adjourned the business meeting and turned the podium over to Dick Steinheider who introduced the guest speaker for the evening.  Bob Hacker gave an outstanding presentation regarding fishing in Alaska.
                                                                                           ~~ Al Kraus

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Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month,
and are held at the Wegmans Market Café, Eastern Boulevard,
Canandaigua, beginning at 730pm.

Please mark your calendar now. Meetings are open to the public.
Hope to see you there.