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Boise River Sign Project

Greg Harris — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:56:38 +0000

Fly Fishers of Idaho in a joint project with Idaho Fish & Game, Boise Parks & Rec, Trout Unlimited, and others installed new signs along a portion of the river that outline special fishing regulations. A big thanks goes out to the crew that was able to help install the signs this past Saturday.

October Fish-Out and Road Side Clean Up

Greg Harris — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:36:30 +0000

A big thank you goes out to Brian Sulgrove, Don Sulgrove, & Don Sherron for tackling the fall road side clean up for FFI. As an organization FFI has committed to two road side clean ups each year. While we had a fairly good size group help complete the spring clean up, only these three gentlemen attended the fall clean up.

Great work guys & thank you.

October Fish-Out & Road Clean-Up

Greg Harris — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:45:20 +0000

As a reminder this Saturday, October 16, FFI will be completing the second of our two road clean-ups this year as part of our Adopt-a-Highway project. We have adopted a two mile section of Highway 20 (mile marker 113 – 115).

If you would like to car pool or caravan to the location we will be departing from the TA Truck Stop/Boise Travel Center #167 at the Broadway Exit (exit #54) at precisely 8:30AM. Don Sherron has coordinated with the Highway Department and he will be bringing the trash bags & safety vests. If you can attend please bring the following:

Gloves
Duct Tape (to seal the bags closed)
Poker Stick (optional / the claw type pickers are available at Harbor Freight for about $4.00)

Many of those who attend will also be fishing the South Fork of the Boise after the clean-up, so please feel free to bring your fishing gear. Below is a fishing report from 10/12 courtesy of the Trout Lie:

“In other news, the South Fork of the Boise’s been a broken record – great hatches from mid-morning till dusk. However, getting the drop on fish has been a little tough with the July-type weather we’ve been having. The river’s producing a good number of PMDs, Pink Cahills, and Flavs throughout the day. Once it cools down a bit, look for increasing BWO numbers and a few more October Caddis.”

2nd Annual Spey Clave Boise – Saturday, August 28

Greg Harris — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:57:02 +0000

The second annual Spey Clave Boise is happening this Saturday (August 28) from 9:00am to 5:00pm in Ann Morrison Park.

Presentations include an introduction to casting the spey by Michael Bantam; Spey & Skagit casting by Mike Kinney; and fly tying demonstrations by Dr. Dave Burns, Jeremy Maxson, & Jeff Wimer.

Please see the file below to get all the details.

SpeyClaveBoise.com Poster

FFI Annual Picnic – July 9

Greg Harris — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:56:07 +0000

The annual FFI picnic will be July 9th this year. As the club will be providing the usual burgers and hot dogs please RSVP as soon as possible to ensure we have enough food to make you happy, but not so much that Don has to store it until next year’s picnic. You can RSVP either by via e-mail or by commenting on this post. Please also let us know how many people will be coming with you.

We are asking that if you attend and your last name begins with A-M to please bring a side dish and last names beginning with N-Z please bring a dessert.

The picnic will begin at 6:00pm and will be held at 5300 Ridgeside Street in the Autumn Fair Subdivision in Meridian. Click here to view the location in Google Maps.

In addition to the picnic we will also be having our first club member gear swap. Please bring any items you wish to sell or swap. You are responsible for your own items, their pricing, and subsequent sale, so please mark items and bring them with you.

If you have any questions please shoot us an e-mail or comment below.

FFI Road Clean-Up / June 5

Greg Harris — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:38:36 +0000

As a reminder this Saturday, June 5, FFI will being the first of two road clean-ups this year as part of our Adopt-a-Highway project. We have adopted a two mile section of Highway 20 (mile marker 113 – 115).

If you would like to car pool or caravan to the location we will be departing from the Boise Stage Stop (I-84, Mayfield Exit #71) at precisely 9:00AM. Don Sherron has coordinated with the Highway Department and he will be bringing the trash bags & safety vests. If you can attend please bring the following:

Gloves
Duct Tape (to seal the bags closed)
Poker Stick (optional)

Many of those who attend will also be fishing the South Fork after the clean-up, so please feel free to bring your fishing gear.

Please shoot us an e-mail if you have any questions.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

FFI Upcoming Events (May – July)

Greg Harris — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:23:03 +0000

May 13 – 16: FFI Fish-Out at Duck Valley / Click here for details

May 20: FFI May meeting with guest presenter Bryan Huskey of Fishbite Media / Below is “Oregon Water” from Fishbite Media which won the grand prize in the Oregon Fly Fishing Film Festival in January of this year / Trophy Room at IDFG Headquarters (600 Walnut Street, Boise) @ 6:30pm

June 1: FFI Board meeting / Chicago Connection in Meridian @ 6:00pm

June 5: FFI road clean-up near the South Fork of the Boise

June 17: FFI June meeting / Casting Clinic

June 19: FFI June Fish-Out at Crane Falls

July 6: FFI Board meeting / Chicago Connection in Meridian @ 6:00pm

July 9: FFI Summer Picnic / Gear Swap

July 16 – 18: FFI July Fish-Out / Dagger Falls

Idaho Sportsman Show Raffle Winners

Greg Harris — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:07:40 +0000

Dale Reynolds & Dennis Nunez were the Fly Fishers of Idaho raffle winners at the Idaho Sportsman Show held on March 4 – 7. We want to thank everyone that purchased a raffle ticket and/or stopped by the booth during the show.

Dennis and his father stopped by the booth and joined FFI during the show. At the same time they purchased a couple of raffle tickets. Dennis won the “Big Fish” that is adorned with flies tied by or purchased by members of FFI. We would love to tell you how many flies were actually on the “Big Fish”, but we couldn’t get anyone to actually sit down and count them all. All we can say is that Dennis should have enough flies to get him through the next year or two and in about any kind of fishing situation.

Dale Reynolds won the Sage Z-Axis four piece, five weight rod with a Greys reel and additional spools. Dale and his family decided to join FFI when they came to pick up their prize during the March FFI meeting.

Congratulations to the winners and we look forward to seeing you all at the Sportman Show next year.

Wild Trout & Clean Water Rally – February 25

Greg Harris — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:45:02 +0000

Everyone loves to talk about protecting the resource for future generations and allowing our kids a chance to chase native fish, well here’s your chance to do something about it. Please take a minute to read the release below from the Sierra Club, Idaho Rivers United, et al about Bull Trout protection proposed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service and how you can support them.

“Bull trout, an Idaho native, are threatened with extinction. The US Fish and Wildlife Service released a revised critical habitat rule for bull trout that would protect thousands of miles of rivers and lakes in five states of the Pacific Northwest. The Sierra Club, along with our conservation partners, supports the FWS proposal because it will help protect our healthy rivers and forest habitat, clean drinking water and wild trout. The bull trout is well known as an indicator species of the larger negative effects from climate change on fish habitats and what is good for bull trout is good for other species like cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, salmon, steelhead, birds, and wildlife.

Boise is the ONLY scheduled public hearing. Activists from all over the country are looking to the people of Idaho to come out and support this historic protection of fisheries of the northwest. Please make it a priority and come!

Please attend our WILD TROUT AND CLEAN WATER RALLY at 6:15pm at the Boise Centre, the hearing will follow. We’ll have fish theatre, “fish sticks”, music and more. Bring the kids and the whole family! They’ll have a blast.

And at 7:00pm, we’ll move inside for the official hearing where you’ll be able to comment about your support for clean, cold water. This is a very important event to protect our lakes, rivers and aquatic wildlife. Please come of February 25th!

Thanks for caring about our rivers and questions contact Jessica at (208) 384-1023 or Jessica.ruehrwein@sierraclub.org

Some additional things that you can do today:

1. The most important thing you can do is attend the Trout Rally at 6:15 this Thursday. Spread the word. Use Facebook to invite your friends.

2. Volunteer at the Grove on Feb. 25. Shifts start at 3:30, 5:30 and 6:45. Work includes gathering petition signatures, helping with displays and directions.

3. At 7:00 p.m. on Thursday testify at the hearing. Everyone has a chance to make a short comment.

4. Submit comments in writing by March 15. Visit www.sierrasportsmen.org for talking points and details.

5. Write a letter to the editor of the Statesman supporting the FWS proposal and promoting healthy rivers. This needs to be done very soon. 200 words or less to editorial@idahostatesman.com“

For More Information:

State-by-state descriptions of the proposed critical habitat units, maps, photographs, general biological information and other materials relating to the proposed rule may be found at the US Fish & Wildlife’s bull trout website (link).

Bull Trout Flyer

2010 Fly Fishing Film Tour – February 20

Greg Harris — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:59:20 +0000

The Drake Magazine Fly Fishing Film Tour presented by Costa returns to Boise’s Egyptian Theatre on February 20 with a fresh new line up of films. Extended features, exclusive content, and world wide destinations will all be on the big screen for one night only. Not only do you get a chance to check out some of the hottest new fly fishing films there are also gear giveaways, free swag, and a chance to win a trip of a lifetime from Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures.

Discounted tickets (cash or check only) can be purchased at Idaho Angler, the local supporting sponsor for the 2010 Fly Fishing Film Tour. Idaho Angler will also be hosting a pre-party starting at 4:30pm at the shop. This is a great opportunity for you to hang out with fellow fly fishers, enjoy a few appetizers, and enter their raffle for a cool prize. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit Casting for Recovery.

For more information or to purchase tickets online please visit http://www.flyfishingfilmtour.com .

The details

What: 2010 Fly Fishing Film Tour

Where: Egyptian Theatre

When: Saturday, February 20, doors open at 6:30pm and the films start at 7:00pm