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January 2012 Membership Meeting

The January meeting was very interesting and informative!  Thank You Abby Ertel of Huron Pines and Dr. Chris Goddard of the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission for informing us of some very important conservation issues.

President Mouradian with a quick "State of Ann Arbor TU" update
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Abby Ertel brought everyone up to speed regarding Huron Pines and all of the work in process and projects planned for the rivers in Northeast Michigan

Dr. Chris Goddard from the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission with a graphic representation of relative caloric values of two food types in Lake Huron.  (I'll take the Big Mac)  On a serious note, he provided a very informative history and forecast of the health of Lake Huron, the fish population and some news related to lamprey control in the Great Lakes.

Yes, that is George's second Coronna and yes that is Richard's bald spot.  A fairly well mannered crowd enjoyed the social hour before the meeting and we all appreciated both guest speakers joining us!
 

You can learn more about both organizations at their respective web sites -

http://www.huronpines.org/ and http://www.glfc.org/

 

 

Fly Fishing Class #1 - May 14, 2011

President & Head Instructor takes the class throught the Life Cycle of a Bug!

After lunch and a few hours instruction, the class enjoys their first casts on the Huron.
Director Gene Michaelson helps a student with some finer points of fly casting.

Still smiling, the important lesson of "Shrub Removal" is demonstrated!

Click here for a copy of the  booklet distributed at class - Fly Fishing Workshop

 

 

November 2010 Membership Meeting

The November membership meeting was a hoot!  Pete Hodgman and Bear Andrews gave a very interesting and entertaining presentation on fishing for Carp (aka - Golden Bones) on the flats in Traverse City.  Sounds like a challenging and technical approach to attaching to some really big fish in a very pretty setting!
  
  
  
A nice crowd enjoys some fine food and refreshments before Pete starts the show.  You can tell the fish stories are flying fast and furious!
  A fine trophy out of Grand Traverse Bay.  You better jump on this wagon quick, because when the word gets out, this will turn into a "Destination" attraction and it's going to get very crowded up there!
   
 
 Jeff "Bear" Andrews sharing some of his best Carp flies.  We were very lucky to get Bear down to our meeting - certainly one of Michigan's best fly tiers and definitely on the game when it comes to Norther Michigan Carp hunting.
   
 You can reach Pete at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and Bear Andrews at JBearFly@aol.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit his website - www.BearAndrews.com
   

By the way - Thanks to Amber our attentive server at Creekside Grill.  She very skillfully handles the somewhat unruly crowd and I'm sure everyone appreciates her prompt delivery of their much anticipated beverages. 

 

 

Women's Fly Fishing Class May 22 ,2011

Back by popular demand!  Another 2 Women's Fly Fishing Classes are being planned for  May 26,27   2012.  For

LADIES ONLY

- an excellent introduction to fly fishing!  In 4  hours  Learn the basics - fly casting, all about flies, wading, knots - everything you need to get started or take it a step further for intermediate  Anglers. 

we will also have a parent / kid class that weekend

Contact

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to reserve your spot or for further information.  It's Free and it's Fun!

Casting Basics
Knots 101
Get it out there - It's not that hard after all!
 

October 2010 Membership Meeting

I hope everyone enjoyed our October membership meeting.  Plenty of good friends, good food & refreshments, fish stories and an informative and entertaining presentation on Fly Fishing the U.P. by Eirik Vitso.  Thanks Eirik for a great show!

 

Here are some links of interest regarding some of the topics that came up at the meeting -

T.U. National - login as a member to update your profile to make sure we have the latest E-Mail, Mailing and Phone info.  www.tu.org/

Michigan T.U. - get the details on the latest statewide issues, new Fishing Regulations and the new Officers.  www.michigantu.org/

North Woods Conservancy - info on the Conglomerate Falls Project and other U.P. info.  www.northwoodsconservancy.org/NWC/Home.html

Reeling and Healing Midwest - looking for volunteers to help with events.  www.reelingandhealingmidwest.org/

Project Healing Waters - looking for a leader to kick off a relationship with the A.A. Veterans Hospital.  www.projecthealingwaters.org/

Huron River Watershed and Legacy Land Conservancy - Info regarding Mill Creek.  www.hrwc.org/  and  www.legacylandconservancy.org/

Colton Bay Outfitters - Book a spot on the June 2011 "U.P. Fly Fishing Trip".  www.coltonbay.com/

 

 




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