Fly Fishers of Idaho

This month’s meeting will be a discussion on upcoming event’s for the 2012 year,along with tying a few flies                                                       all members are asked to attend if possible. November’s news letter is available online      Thanks Brad

Thanks to all that showed up for our second roadside clean up this year,the club has done a great job we have the cleanest section on hwy 20. Fishing was a bit tuff  on the southfork but a few nice rainbows were caught.

The August fishout to Dagger Fall’s was a success as usual with only a few snags.The campgrounds were upgraded at the end of our stay with some confusion on construction dates but overall things went as planned. Some nice fish in the 18 to 19 inch range were caught, water temp was around 56 with great weather in the 70′s.   

August is here which means it’s time for the grand trip to Dagger Falls after those colorful cutthroat’s.The dates are set for August 13-14 some will be arriving early and staying for the week, remember the camping fee’s $5.00 a night.Take the Boundary Creek (FR 582) turn off on highway 21 between mile marker 109-112 area, follow to Dagger Falls Road (568) and follow the signs.Any questains call Don Salgrove (208) 365-4620

This month’s fish out was a bit slow on the Owyhee with an outside temperature in the 90′s.Water temp’s varied from 50 to 65 degrees,water clarity was in the brown range, with a sparse mayfly hatch in the evening. A few fish were caught but overall it was tough fishing still beats mowing the lawn!!!

Don Sulgrove has changed the July fishout to the Owyhee River. He plans to go over on Friday the 22-24 and camp until Sunday.If you go be prepared for lots of sun and (houseflies) come to the meeting to discuss ant details.

Road Side Clean up/Fishout.(little Camas)   Saturday. June 25th. This is a CHANGE OF DATE!!. Meet at T&A truckstop at 8:30 AM.  We will pick up trash in our designated area in the AM and then continue on to Little Camas to fish for the remainder of the day.  Bring your gloves/ walking boots and favorite pointy stick !!!  A good thought was brought up at the Board meeting- Some members and /or new members may not participate in some fishouts if they are unfamilar with how to proceed or don’t have the neccessary equipment. If anyone wants to fish Little Camas on the 25th and needs to borrow a Pontoon Boat/Fins please let me know.  You will need waders / a life jacket or PFD and a rod ( a sinking or sink tip line is best).  Note: Little camas is a reservoir and is best fished with a small boat, or a pontoon boat w/oars. ( an  electric trolling motor works also- but remember your boat must be registered) The fish are where you find them and sometimes this means rowing . Wind can be an issue- a float tube will work but I would not get too far from the launch site.

Just a reminder Club Picnic Friday June 17th ..Seasons Park in Meridian Starts at 6:00 p.m.  Club will provide Burgers/Hot Dogs/Soft Drinks / Condiments/Paper plates.   Bring your own silverware and B.Y.O.B.   Also bring a side dish if your last name starts with A-R .  Bring a dessert if name starts with S-Z.    Kids/Grandchildren/Family are all invited.  We need a headcount ASAP. Please respond with how many adults and how many children in your party.  A folding or camp chair might also be a good idea. Lawn games are welcome. Sorry no pets.  Please reply to Brad S.  bstrawn@q.com  Directions to Seasons Park from Meridian go West on Cherry Lane turn right at Blackcat road going North then turn left about a quarter mile onto W Talamore Dr and then left on Dayside Ave.                   If Lost call Don Sherron at 208-577-0543 !!!!!!!!!

Jason and Julia Zicha from Fall River Flyrods                                                        will present a program on bamboo fly rods.

Come meet Michael L Bantam of Dream Cast Idaho.com
for this month’s presentation. Michael will be discussing Spey and Switch Rod casting. 6:30 PM Thursday the 21st ,Trophy Room Fish and Game,Boise