VOLUME 54 January 2019 NUMBER 01 JANUARY MEETING Thursday, January 17, 2019 @ Farmhouse Rest Wet Fly / Social Gathering: Dinner / General Meeting: 6:00PM 7:00PM The President Corner! By: Robin LaRue I hope you all had a Wonderful Holiday and/ or a Merry Christmas! Did the Christmas Eve visitor leave that spey rod that you had been eyeing, oh well maybe next year. Mother Nature huffed and puffed and blew out the power in LaConner and blew away the plans for the annual December party, but us fly fishers are resilient and the party has been rescheduled for January 31 st. At the November meeting a sign-up sheet for volunteers for dinner sales and Ghillie duties was circulated. I am happy to say members stepped up and filled the slots for the January through May meetings. Thank you everyone. Speaking of Volunteers, I have been talking to club members regarding our Club s Committees, and I am happy to announce the following Committee Chairs; Outings Steven Foster, Club Store Mardick Stevens, Youth Education Danny Beatty, Pass Lake Census Bruce Freet, WAHOO Editor Carl Hendrick, Webmaster Mark Nilson. The Grants Committee has four committee members, but are in search of a Chair. Jim Paget has graciously volunteered to continue conducting the Dinner Survey. These people will be looking to fill these Committees with club members, when asked consider saying Yes, I liked to help. Remember our activities and events only happen because of the behind the scenes volunteers. This will be my fourth tour of duty as the President of this illustrious group, so if you hear a recycled joke it s because I forgot I already told it. At the January meeting I will be outlining some of my goals as President for this coming year. Heads up, my number one goal is to have fun and go fishing, I hope you all will help me achieve this goal.
Grant application for projects or donations to organizations that support the Aims and Purposed of the Fidalgo Fly Fishers are due to the Grants Committee and Executive Board by February 4, 2019. The program for January features Mark Nilson talking about his trip to Christmas Island in search of bonefish. This Months Presentation: By: Terry Abrams Christmas Island in search of bonefish Mark Nilson Planned Presentation for 2019 By: Bill Keeler 21 February 2019 Justin Spenelli (WDFW) Pass Lake Yellow Perch Plan 21 March 2019 Bob Warinner (WDFW) - The Recovery and Sustainability of our Regional Fisheries in Light of a Climate Change 18 April 2019 Scott Willison Bull Trout 16 May 2019 Leaf Seaburg Methow Fishing Adventures 19 September 2019 Zack Dalton (Sage) Fly Line Selection 17 October 2019 Tom Fulk Custom Bamboo Fly Rods 21 November 2019 Member Presentations Disclaimer: All speakers and topics are subject to change. However, I am blessed to have several members who have offered to share their experiences thank you! Call for Grants: By: Dennis Wilson Call for Submissions to Grants Committee Club members are invited to submit requests for grants for 2019 to grants@fidalgoflyfishers.com. Each request should include the name of the organization receiving the grant, contact information, and a brief explanation as to how the recipient will use the grant to further the aims and purposes of the Fidalgo Fly Fishers Club as outlined in the by-laws. A suggested grant amount can be included but the final grant amounts for the year will be decided by the Grants Committee in concert with the Board, and will be presented to the membership for approval. Submissions must be received no later than the Monday before the February Board meeting, February 4, 2019. The Committee Chairperson (TBD) will present the members requests as well as other grant recommendations to the
Board at the February Board meeting, and then the Board will present the results of their deliberations to the membership at the February general meeting for approval and for inclusion in the annual budget. Up Coming Events: January: Fly Fishing Class at Skagit Valley College January 9 th is the start date. 2019 Sportsman s Show (Sport Fishing and Boating) January 23 th thru 27 th. http://www.thesportshow.com/shows/washington/show-information/ February: March: 2019 BC Boat & Sportsman s Show (Sport Fishing and Boating) March 1st thru 4th. http://www.bcboatandsportsmenshow.ca Pass Lake Fish Census March 23 rd thru April 6 th Coordinator: Bruce Freet Chironomid Capers Saturday March 23 rd Coordinator: Robin LaRue Note: Please check the Outings and Event page on the web site, things get added from time to time.
Officers: By: Robin LaRue Photo John Ballenger Don McKeehen - Pete Cossette - Bill Keeler Pete Cossette was introduced and inducted for membership during the November 15, 2018 meeting. President Tim Cooley and V.P. and Membership Committee Chairman Bill Keeler performed the short ceremony. Don McKeehen and Bill Keeler are Pete s sponsors. On his application Pete wrote: I enjoy fly fishing and the folks who do. I want to be a part of a great club. When John Ballenger, Membership Committee member read the application he commented, Pete looks like a potential active member. I would recommend going ahead with the membership. Pete s fly fishing has been off and on for eighteen years. It all started with a friend in the Olympics on a seven-day hike. Pete s Bio Includes: His growing up years were at seven different Fish Hatcheries (including Marblemount) where his father worked for Washington State Department of Fisheries. Joined the Army and Oregon National Guard while employed at Pacific Northwest Bell and U.S. West. Retired after 28 years at the phone companies. Then went back to work for Puget Sound Energy and retired for good after 12 years. He now lives in Burlington with his wife, Jeannie, of 46 years. They have three children and 4 grandchildren. Besides his hobbies of fly fishing and fly tying he enjoys classic cars and owns a 1967 GTO convertible. If there is a Pass Lake Cleanup Next Spring, the leader should be sure and call Pete, he wants to be a part of that group. Membership Committee: John Ballenger, Danny Beatty, John Freeman, Mark Gilmore and Bill Keeler
Pete Cossette Membership Note: By: Pete Cossette Father worked for WA State Dept of Fisheries lived at 7 hatcheries including Marblemount Started fly fishing in the 60s with a friend on a 7 day hike in the Olympics, then in CO on lakes and streams Married to Jeannie for 46yrs, retied with 3 children and 4 grandchildren Joined the US Army and the Oregon National Guard while at PNB o retired after 28yrs w/ Pacific Northwest Bell and US West o retired again after 12yrs w/ Pacific Sound Energy Hobbies o Fly fishing o Fly tying o Classic cars ( 67 GTO convertible) FFF Club o Pass Lake cleanup o Membership o Fly Tying Pete Cossette was introduced and inducted for membership during the November 15, 2018 meeting. President Tim Cooley and V.P. and Membership Committee Chairman Bill Keeler performed the short ceremony. Don McKeehen and Bill Keeler are Pete s sponsors. On his application Pete wrote: I enjoy fly fishing and the folks who do. I want to be a part of a great club. When John Ballenger, Membership Committee member read the application he commented, Pete looks like a potential active member. I would recommend going ahead with the membership. Pete s fly fishing has been off and on for eighteen years. It all started with a friend in the Olympics on a seven-day hike. Pete s Bio Includes: His growing up years were at seven different Fish Hatcheries (including Marblemount) where his father worked for Washington State Department of Fisheries. Joined the Army and Oregon National Guard while employed at Pacific Northwest Bell and U.S. West. Retired after 28 years at the phone companies. Then went back to work for Puget Sound Energy and retired for good after 12 years. He now lives in Burlington with his wife, Jeannie, of 46 years. They have three children and 4 grandchildren. Besides his hobbies of fly fishing and fly tying he enjoys classic cars and owns a 1967 GTO convertible. If there is a Pass Lake Cleanup Next Spring, the leader should be sure and call Pete, he wants to be a part of that group.
For Sale: By: Carl Hendricks North Fork Outdoors Dave Scadden's Skykomish Sunrise - I have this for sale, the pontoon are blue. I have the travel bag as well.. Have anchor and wheel for transporting the boat as well. The picture below shows the oars that I have for it, will sell them if someone wants them. If you are interested and would like to see the boat please let me know. You can even try it out. The pump to blow it up comes with it as well. New with all the options $1600. I m selling it for $500.00 or best offer. Please contact: Carl Hendricks Pictures of the Month: By: Robin LaRue There must be a secret with this one!
I m thinking that this one must be part of the secret. Fly Shops: The Confluence Fly Shop 2620 N. Harbor Loop Drive #9 Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 312-7978