Fly Fishing Argentina, My First Trip
The Canandaigua Lake Trout Unlimited meeting for January 18th will be a slide show with Bob Hacker. Bob's first trip to Argentina will be presented for all to enjoy. The area focus is in western Argentina, close to the border with Chile and close to the remote Esquel area. This meeting (Monday, January 18th) will begin at 730pm at the Canandaigua Wegman's.
Guests and friends are always welcome to our meetings. The 50-50 raffle will have some new prizes. So remember to bring dollars or flies!
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TU Fly Tying Class begins January 27th
The Chapter Fly Tying School will start on Wednesday, January 27th, and continue for the usual 8 weekly sessions. Classes are from 730pm to 9pm at the Canandaigua Academy (High School) Room 111, and the fee is $50.
Learn how to tie your own fishing flies!
Reserve your space now!
Beginners Fly Tying Course
All materials supplied
Learn basic skills
8 patterns taught
Enjoy for a lifetime
8 Wednesday evenings
Starting January 27, 2010
Limited class size
$50 donation
Students should bring their own vise and tools
For more information, contact
Gerry Luzum at 585-396-1406 or by email
More information is available on our web page, at www.canandaigualaketu.org/schools/FlyTying.htm
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The West Branch of the Delaware Trip
June 3rd – June 5th (Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights)
The entire White House at the West Branch Anglers Resort, with 6 bedrooms (14 total beds),
4 bathrooms, 1 large equipped kitchen, dining table and a comfortable living room,
www.westbranchresort.com, is reserved. Towels,
bedding, and breakfast are provided. Rising WBD trout may be observed and caught within 100’ feet
of our lodging. In addition, there is a stocked bass/trout pond 200’ from the front steps.
You can typically expect:
-Fabled mayfly and caddis hatches for strong, wild rainbows and browns.
-Wading friendly water levels (300–500 cfs) that offer superb sight fishing.
-Selective, challenging fish that test the skill of any angler.
-Access to fish over 3 miles of private WBD water.
-Opportunities to fish alone, with a friend or with an experienced angler.
-Plenty of water styles to fish, from streamer to nymph to dries.
-Reasonable drive to the Main Stem, East Branch and other Catskill Fisheries.
-Enjoyable camaraderie, laughter and angling stories.
-Ample food and drink possibilities for the discriminating angler.
-Use of a large fridge and modern kitchen, or access to numerous restaurants within 10 miles.
-The West Branch Resort is an easy 3 hours and 20 minute carpool from Rochester.
RESERVATIONS and PAYMENT: Cost is $215 for all 3 nights. This price is based upon a minimum occupancy of 11 at the White House and includes the 13% local sales tax and gratuity for lodging.
Please RSVP by April 1st and mail a $100 check/deposit to Craig Dennison. Remainder of balance should be paid during the trip. Send your email address, as angling updates and helpful info will be shared as our trip approaches. RSVP and Info: Craig Dennison, 264 Woodland Road, Pittsford, NY 14534, craigdennison1@yahoo.com, 585-507-9655.
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Happy fly tying and good luck trout fishing!
Fly tying is the process of producing an artificial fly to be used by anglers to catch fish via means of fly fishing. Probably the most concise description of fly tying is the one by Helen Shaw, a preeminent professional fly tier in Fly-Tying.
"Fly-tying is a simple process of binding various materials to a hook with thread.
Many fly-tyers consider fly tying an art, such as E. C. Gregg in introduction to How To Tie Flies.
"The object of this book will be throughout its entirety to teach in a practical manner the Art of Fly Tying in all its branches.”
At the other end is the apparent view of A. K. Best, a well known professional fly tier and writer whose book, Production Fly Tying, suggests practical ways to streamline tying technique. Best emphasizes that fly tying is also a science rooted in careful observation of fish and their prey, and then designing and tying artificial flies to replicate that prey to catch fish. One of the first and foremost of these efforts was by Preston Jennings, in his classic: A Book of Trout Flies. Fly tying requires some basic equipment, the appropriate materials for the fly pattern being tied and a fly pattern to follow or replicate. Fly tying equipment enables the fly tyer to efficiently and effectively assemble and secure the materials on the hook. Flying materials were originally limited to various furs, feathers, threads and hooks. Today there are literally dozens of different types of natural and synthetic materials used to tie flies. Fly patterns represent the “recipe” required to create the fly. What hook size(s) types to use, what materials are to be used, what colors, in what sequence and by what methods are they assembled on the hook? These are the elements of fly patterns. Of patterns, there are thousands.
Hand-tied flies on the commercial market retail from less than a dollar to several dollars each. Fly tying is a challenging and rewarding hobby for some, a money-saving strategy for some fly fishermen, and a profitable commercial enterprise for the professional tyer. The professional, commercial fly tyer may produce upwards 3000 dozen flies annually, whereas the amateur fly tyer may tie only a few flies each season for personal use.
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Mark's Carpet Fly
Material information for this fly consists of different colors of Needleloft Plastic Canvas (2-ply) yarn. 100% nylon, 2mm. Available on the internet at www.yarns-and.com/needleloft.htm.
Colors: 11-Tangerine, 17-Gold, 20-Lemon, 41-White, 58-Bright Orange and 62-Bright Pink. Ask if you need the tying instructions.
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Help Wanted/For Sale --
Willow Pond Aqua Farms offers a learn to fish program for the regional community and tourism industry. We are seeking a person who appreciates fishing and has the business skills necessary to direct and cooridinate this comprehensive program. Please contact Jim Kennedy for more information at 585/704-2754, or by email, jpk2@frontiernet.net.
Items For Sale: ???
Email jpc@travela.com with the details and we will list your item(s) for sale.
How else can we say it?
It's a free Want Ad.
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Prez sez . .
It is necessary that all members help in the promotion of our Fly Tying Classes. Unfortunately, last year we had to cancel the classes due to a lack of interest. This year, with a reduced fee ($50 for 8 classes), we hope that we will have enough students to offer these classes in conjunction with the Canandaigua School adult education classes. Please encourage those that could be interesed, INCLUDING YOURSELF. No one has ever been disappointed with our fly tying instruction. Thanks in advance for your help.
The Cohocton River Project report has been finalized and sent to Trout Unlimted. This project was a great succcess as a result of each person who helped in any way. A great thanks to Al Kraus. "Our Commander" did a great job. A personal word of thanks will surely be appreciated by Al.
Would you like to help out with the Fly Fishing School this spring? Now would be a good time to step forward. Give me a call (585/360-1812) if you would like any information or I can answer a question or concern. And on another matter, we are looking for meeting ideas. Again, call me or send an email (jpc@travela.com) to me.
Note that there will be an Angler's Workshop on Saturday, March 20, at the Brighton Middle School. Craig Dennison will have more information on this new event and show at our January meeting.
I've got tax returns to do.
~~ C
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Notes from the November 2009 Meeting
Brian Pitre brought the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Visitors were invited to introduce themselves; five visitors stood up to say hello.
Brian indicated that anyone wanting to join the Chapter and participate in our events should contact Norm Brust at nbrust@rochester.rr.com. Information about the Chapter can be found at the Chapter web site, www.canandaigualaketu.org.
Brian asked if there were any fishing reports. Several members indicated they were having good success with “river run” fish…Sandy Creek, Oak Orchard Creek, Genesee River, etc. Water is low most places, but fishing has been very good. There were also reports of nice trips to places such as Vermont, Pennsylvania and Venezuela.
Al Kraus gave a brief report on the Cohocton River Clean-up Project, which was designed to remove debris from a five mile section of the river. In summary, over 12 tons of debris was removed, the project was completed under budget, and the project was a great success. Al indicated we may try to do another section in 2011.
Craig Dennison indicated that he was once again organizing a Chapter trip to the West Branch of the Delaware. This trip, to one of the best trout rivers in the northeast, will take place early in the summer. More info to follow at future meetings.
Brian reported that he and others in the Chapter are working toward our participating in the VA Healing Waters Program, which is designed to help disabled veterans get involved in fly fishing. An agreement outlining how we will work to support this important program will be completed in the near future.
The regular raffle, which is held each meeting, was conducted. Several members won various prizes: cash, flies, and donated fly-fishing goodies.
Brian announced that the main speaker during the January 18th meeting will be Bob Hacker, who will talk about his recent fly fishing trip to Argentina. Brian also reminded everyone that no Chapter meeting will be held December. ~~ Al Kraus
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January 18, Chapter Meeting, Bob Hacker tells of his first fly fishing trip to Argentina.
January 27, First of eight Fly Tying Classes.
February 15, Chapter Meeting, fly fishing West Canada Creek; Dave Eveland.
March 6, Fly Tying Symposium, Radisson Convention Center, Utica.
March 15, Chapter Meeting, "The State of DEC" with Web Pearsall.
March 20, Angler's Workshop, Brighton 12 Corners Middle School.
April 19, Chapter Meeting, Brent Kelly and fishing the Upper Genesee.
May 17, Chapter Meeting, Tying foam fly patterns; Craig Dennison.
June 21, Annual Chapter Picnic at the American Legion Pavillion, 4-9pm.