SJRVFF WELCOMES KELLY GALLOUP

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February 2011 | Official Newsletter of St. Joe River Valley Fly Fishers
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SJRVFF WELCOMES KELLY GALLOUP
Andy Kitson, Editor
Wednesday,
February 16 at The
Cellar Door, Downtown
South Bend.
Owner of Galloupʼs Slide Inn, Madison River Montana
Kelly has been a fly fishing guide for 27 years. He started
guiding in Michigan at the age of 16. He started his fly shop
The Troutsman in Traverse City, Michigan, in 1981. He
continued to run The Troutsman until the spring of 2002 when
he moved to Montana. He is an author and lecturer. His books
are Modern Streamers for Trophy Trout (co-authored with Bob
Linsenman) and Cripples and Spinners. Kelly has been
published by virtually every major fly fishing magazine in the
business and is Editor-at-Large for Fly Fisherman Magazine.
Kelly is also one of the hosts of Fly Fish TV
(www.flyfishtv.com) on the Outdoor Life Network.
Kelly Galloup
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|PRESIDENT’S COLUMN by Tim Scott
I heard a statistic that stated material
items, purchased or otherwise, bring the
person happiness for only 3 to 6 months,
but experiencing a joyful event can a person
last a life time. How true this is, gadgets
come and go, but remembering a life
changing event will stay with you your
entire life. I can remember, as if it was
yesterday, every detail of the first trout I
ever caught when I was eleven; the first
salmon I caught on a fly I tied 16 years ago.
I can recite every detail of fishing Slough
Creek in Yellowstone four years ago and
seeing the first brown drake hatch on the
Ausable eight years ago.
Being active in this club has lead to most of
my memories of fishing and I hope the
experiences you have through the club will
bring you a lifetime of memories as well. As
I met more and more new members at last
month’s meeting and at the Beginning Fly
Tying Class, I wonder what memories the
club will cultivate for them.
One experience I will never forget was the
time I headed North on a Friday after a bad
week of work. I had an open invitation to
stay at my buddy Steve’s place on the
North Branch of the Ausable. Steve and I
were going to fish hard for a couple of days;
knowing this would clear my head.
I pulled in to Steve’s at later that night; we
had a few beers and went to sleep. The
next day we did a little morning fishing, saw
some friends, hit a few fly shops and
scouted the river. That evening we met up
with John Mangona and his cousin, who
were up to fish. Steve suggested a spot he
had not fished in 20 years on the North
Branch. This shows you how vast the
Ausable river system is, when a guy can
fish there for over 30 years and it takes 20
years to go back to a spot. So we set out
looking for the first Brown Drake hatch.
We got to the spot. We looked up river and
down. John and his cousin started down
and Steve and I started up. Nothing was
happening so we wandered the river, talking
and discovering bugs, sculpins and such.
Then it started. We noticed Drakes
appearing on the river in a messy clump as
they pop through their exoskeletons; the
fish noticed too. The glass smooth water
was broken by noses and water rings as fish
slowly and deliberately ate the Drakes. One
after the next fish rose for their supper.
Soon the invasion of Drakes overtook the
rising fish. From bank to bank small drake
sailboats floated down river as their wings
straightened and dried. We watched as
bigger fish broke their inhibitions and
moved out of cover to feeding lanes. For the
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moment, the fishing was perfect. Steve and
I watched a 25-plus inch brown feed in a
run under some cedars. I had two shots at
that fish; I missed the first time and had
him eat the second time, only to spit the
hook.
We sat and watched the feeding frenzy and
the sailing Drake armada. Steve and I
landed some other nice fish; including a 15
inch brookie by Steve. It was time to go
back for the big boy. This time it was
Steve’s turn to show the pup how it was
done. A few false casts and Steve put the
fly over the fish. No take. Two false casts
and the fly was out over the fish, this time
he ate. The Big boy launched out of the
water three or four times as Steve’s reel
sang. I moved to net the fish and get a
picture. A few seconds later – snap – the
tippet breaks. We both laughed and headed
back to the truck. Pushing the armada of
Drakes as we waded back to the truck, it
was a night I will never forget.
Get out on a river and start your
experiences today you won’t forget it.
-ts
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RANTS, NEWS, AND REVIEWS
Need Volunteers! March 4, 5 and 6 Lunker’s Outdoor
Extravaganza
We are looking for members to represent the club at the Lunkerʼs
Outdoor Extravaganza. You can tie flies or just talk to folks interested
in the club. We are looking for a minimum of 3 people, one to work
each day; or 6 people and break the days up into halves. Please
contact Dick Koch 574-272-6981, [email protected] .
FEB. MEETING DETAILS :
Doors open at 6:30 PM meal
at 7:00, Meeting starts about
7:30.
Location: The Cellar Door in
the Chase Building Downtown
South Bend, 213 W.
Washington Ave. (Located in
the basement of the Ramada
Inn.)
Parking in the attached
garage is free. Meal cost $13.00 per person. MENU
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME!
Membership renewal dues can be paid at the club meetings or by
mail to:
SJRVFF
P.O. Box 933
South Bend, IN 46624
Mixed Green Salad
Blackened Tilapia w/
Mandarin Orange
segments & chili lime glaze
Walnut Encrusted Chicken
w/an herbed champagne
sauce
Custard Potatoes
Snow Peas & Carrots
Assorted Cheesecakes
RAFFLE ITEMS
TFO Lefty Kreh special
• The dues are $20.00 for individuals and $35.00 for a family
membership. We would like to get all the renewals processed before
the end of January 2011 so that membership cards and club rosters
can be distributed in March.
•Anyone who joined the club after September 1st , 2010 is
automatically covered for the year 2011.
11' 5 weight 4 piece rod
Orvis Boat Fly Box
Cortland fly line
Umpqua Tippet
Wisdom of the Guides
book
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Guest Tyers 2011
5TH ANNUAL TIE-A-THON CLOSING IN ON 10,000
COMMITED FLIES!
The fi&h annual Tie-­‐a-­‐thon will culminate on March 5th with a tying and guest tyers demonstra9ng the art of fly tying. The Tie-­‐a-­‐thon is to raise flies for March 19th, 2011
Project Healing Waters. All flies 9ed will be donated to Project Healing Waters for Guest Tier: Julie Nielsen
their use in therapeu9c fly fishing camps. Over 20,000 flies have been raised for Location: Elkhart Conservation Club
main building
various camps in four years. So far there are 9,300 flies commiLed to Project Healing Waters. Contact Tim ScoL, [email protected] or 574-­‐289-­‐6392.
Description: Julie will be instructing
us on technique focusing on tying
better and more durable flies. This
class will definitly improve your fly tying
and take it to the next level. Students
will be required to bring their own tying
vise, tools and thread. Materials will be
supplied. Lunch will also be included in
the cost. Julie's class is limited to 10
tiers so reserve a spot early.
These are the flies we ask you to 0e
Fly The Patriot Elk Hair Caddis Dubbing / Hackle Ant Griffith Gnat SoD Hackle BWO Emerger Caddis Nymph Hare's Ear Pheasant Tail Woolly Bugger Mickey Finn Clouser’s Minnow Size 14 14 -­‐16
18-­‐20
20-­‐22
14 -­‐16
18-­‐22
16-­‐18
12-­‐14
14-­‐16
10
8
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April 2nd, 2011
Guest Tier: Chris Helm
Location: Elkhart Conservation Club
main building
Cost: $50.00
Description: Chris will be instructing
us on tying with deer hair. Chris is
renowned for his deer hair bugs
(poppers, mice, bass bugs,
etc.). Students will be required to bring
their own tying vise, tools and thread.
Materials will be supplied. Lunch will
also be included in the cost. Chris's
class is also limited to 10 tiers so
reserve a spot early.
If you have any quesUons on the paVerns, please contact Tim UPCOMING EVENTS
Cost: $50.00
FEB 16
FEB 26
MAR 16
MAR 19
Club Meeting
Celebration of
Fly Tying
Club Meeting
Guest Tyer
Julie Nielsen
6:30pm - The
Cellar Door
9:00 am
Grand Rapids
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6:30pm - The
Cellar Door
Elkhart
Conservation
club
Spring Raffle
SATURDAY • FEB. 26, 2011 • 9AM-4PM
3RD ANNUAL
Ok, we all won rods from
the monthly club meetings
now it is time to use them.
This year’s Opening Day
raffle will be a full day
guided trip for two with
Kevin Feenstra on the
Muskegon River and a
night’s stay for two at the
Tree House Bed and
Breakfast in Newaygo. This
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
gives you and a buddy time
to really fish one of the
Special Presentations by:
great rivers of our region.
Tickets are one ticket for
$5.00, three tickets for
$10.00 and six tickets for
$20.00. See Tim Pote
574-261-1586or
[email protected] or
Todd Ezzell 574-202-0255,
[email protected] for
your chance to hook up a
Muskegon monster. You do
not need to be present to
win. The winning ticket will
be pulled at the Opening
Dennis Potter, Julie Nielsen, Jeff “Bear” Andrews, Kevin Feenstra,
Jim Reed, Dick Walle, Ray Schmidt, & Christopher Soul e
CLOSE-UP VIDEO TYING THEATER WITH 2 - 32 INCH MONITORS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL
5830 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 26, 2011
GREAT LAKES FLY FISHING CO. AND THE HEX SHOP
WILL BE SELLING FLY TYING MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES.
Instructors welcome adults and youths to learn how its done.
Demonstrations throughout the day: how to make nets, bamboo rods, and graphite rods
$10 FOR ADULTS • $5 12 YEARS TO 17 • 11 AND UNDER FREE
• Plenty of seating • Lunch and snacks will be available
For more info. contact Dennis Potter at [email protected] or (616) 363-4966
Hosted by: The Grand River Fly Tiers A Federation of Fly Fishers / Great Lakes Council Club
Day Outing at the LaBar
Farm on April 30th. Good
Luck!
A Celebration of Fly Tying will be held at the Knights of
Columbus Hall at 5830 Clyde Park Ave in Grand Rapids
February 26 from 9AM until 4PM. This is a day to celebrate the art, skills,
and lore of fly tying. Thirty of the best tiers from the Midwest will share their
skills and knowledge. Throughout the day select tiers will conduct special
seminars at a "Close-UP" Video Tying Theater. Tables will be set up with
instructors so that adults and youth with no tying experience will see how it’s
done. Demonstrations on how to make nets, bamboo rods, and graphite rods will
also occur throughout the day.
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IT’S TIME TO GET READY!
I donʼt know about you, but to
me this has been one long
winter. Thank goodness an end
is in sight and its time to get
ready for opening day. One
great way to do that is to attend
the annual SJRVFF Auction on
April 20th. Last year the auction
was a success thanks to all of
you. The money we raised was
used to support the Clubʼs
activities throughout the year,
including the outings, fly tying
classes, the stream
improvements, the donations for
stockings in our local waters and
speakers.
In preparation for this yearʼs
auction Iʼve sent out over 60
letters to tackle companies,
lodges and guides asking for
donations. While many
companies have been generous
and provide great gear,
discounts, magazines and other
goodies, the keys to a great
auction are good attendance
and the great stuff that you
bring. Your donated items,
whether they are an extra rod or
reel, a dozen flies you tied, art,
or whatever you think may be
valuable to other members are
vital to the auctionʼs success.
If you know someone who runs
a lodge, guide service, travel
agency or tackle company we
would really appreciate your
asking them to donate to the
auction. Would you be willing to
mentor a couple of our newer
members on the local waters for
a day? You would be surprised
how much they would
appreciate having someone
show them the ropes. When in
doubt call me or another of the
board members. If you have
something really special let us
know in advance so we can
highlight it in the next newsletter
to build interest in the auction.
Remember, the better the
auction the better we can be as
a club. So circle April 20th on
your calendar and invite a friend
to come along, preferably a
very, very rich one. Thanks for
your help.
2011 SJRVFF BOARD MEMBERS
President: Tim Scott#
Vice-President: Jeff Stanifer#
Treasurer: Dustin New#
Secretary: Doug Moore#
1 Year Director: Mark Haley #
1Year Director: Tim Pote#
2 Year Director: Brandon Rasler#
2 Year Director: Larry Schmitt#
3 Year Director: Earl Henderson#
3 Year Director: Erik Gilbert #
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[email protected]
[email protected] #
574-289-6392
574-259-1615
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574-299-4914
574-522-8959
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574-272-8505
574-261-1586
574-903-4126
574-674-8473
574-232-2977
Committee Chairpersons
Conservation John Law #
Food Cathy Fortin#
Event Coordinator Todd Ezzell#
Librarian Deborah Mowery #
Ghillie & Auction Director Jim Lothary#
Webmaster Brandon Rasler#
[email protected] #
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[email protected] #
574-266-4354
574-825-3623
574-522-0735
574-220-0763
574-272-2101
574-238-1186
SJRVFF
The Loop is published the 2nd Wednesday of the month, September
through May. If you have story, article ideas, photo, artwork, fish envy,
or need to get something off you chest, you contact me at:
574-238-1186 or [email protected]
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South Bend, IN 46624-0933
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Saturday April 16, 2011
Saturday April 16, 2011
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WEBSITE UPGRADE - Please check out
www.sjrvff.com, we are in the midst of a
website overhaul. There will be a new page
with updated events and educational
seminars for all of 2011 and much more.
We will have an updated archive of
newsletters, guest speakers and their
websites and much more. Click on for more
updates.
We are looking for a volunteer to take
charge of the website’s fly tying page.
This will be a page dedicated to our favorite
patterns showing photos and recipes on
how to tie them. If you are interested
please contact Brandon Rasler -
574-903-4126 or [email protected].
We would like to see an extensive
library of flies for this page.
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