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BACKLASH
Capital District Fly Fishers
www.cdflyfishers.org
Conserving – Restoring – Educating
Through Fly Fishing
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December 2015
President’s Note
The holidays seem to have crept up quickly this year. Thanksgiving is this week and Christmas is right
around the corner, and it’s still 50 degrees outside. Something just doesn't feel right with it being so
warm outside. This will be my last president’s message as the club will have a new leader in January. I
have enjoyed being the president of the club for the past three years. In that time I have come to know a
lot of the club members even more than before. Being in this position has made me realize how much I
know about fly fishing and how much more I have to learn. It always seems like there is something new
that can be learned in fly fishing which is what makes it so enjoyable. Hopefully the club will continue
to bring in new club members and continue to teach other about fly fishing. Fish On!
Our Christmas party is Saturday December 5th at 6:30. Tickets are $25 up to December 30th. Tickets
are $30 at the door.
Don't forget about the club dues....
Happy Holidays
Greg Osenko
President
Capital District Fly Fishers
December Meeting
December 5, 6:30 P.M., VFW Post 8692
140 VFW Drive (off New Karner Road)
Christmas Party!
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CDFF OFFICERS ~ 2015
CDFF Conservationist
President…. Greg Osenko.........357-3444
[email protected]
Battenkill Watershed
John Prokorym 869-7563
[email protected]
Vice Pres..... Paul Sinicki....... 885-8257
[email protected]
West Canada & Brascan Power Group
Secretary…....Eric Kroth…………..439-8973
[email protected]
Kayaderosseras
Ralph Karcher 883-8004
[email protected]
Treasurer….....Rod Priddle...........664-3509
[email protected]
Gillie…..........Tom Passarelli…...... 765-3389
[email protected]
Editor………..Brad Sargent………..605-1358
[email protected]
Webmaster...... Keith Lugthart
[email protected]
Visit our Web Page at:
http://www.cdflyfishers.org
Web: www.fedflyfishers.org/
Email: [email protected]
Don’t forget to check out the Club’s
Webpage!
The Calendar has Monthly and E-Board Meetings, as well as other events scheduled for your
convenience. The club by-laws and a standard operating procedure for hosts of on the water
meetings is also posted on the members only section. This section also contains how-to
articles.
You can find posters and registration info for upcoming programs, like the Fly Tying Classes
and Casting Clinic.
Memberships are due at the End of the Year!!! - Got a friend who might be interested? Let
them know! Look on the web page for the Membership Application, or just click here http://www.cdflyfishers.org/files/uploads/CDFFMembershipApp201411.pdf
Turn In Polluters and Poachers - Report environmental crimes to the Department of
Environmental Conservation24 hour dispatch at 1-800-TIPP DEC (1-800-847-7332) or by
e-mail to [email protected]
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CDFF Tee Shirts
are HERE !!!
Sizes Small, Medium, Large & Extra Large are
$15.00 ~ XXL and XXXL are $19.00
Ladies sizes are available and will be ordered
as needed.
Excutive Board Meeting - The next Executive Board Meeting will be held on January 4th
at 6:30 PM at the Panera Restaurant at Latham Farms in Latham. New Ideas are always
welcome!
Club Video Library – See the club website for a list of the DVDs. We ask to have a $5
deposit for a one month rental. Late fees are $1 a month.
Capital District Fly Fishers Annual Fly Rod Raffle - congratulations
to club member Mac Wyszomirski for winning the custom fly rod outfit at the
October meeting!
We will start another raffle next year.
More happenings...
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The term for the Clubs officers ends at the end of December. Contact John Prokorym if
you are interested in running for office, would like to nominate someone for office, or
would like to see the current candidates. The election will be held during the Holiday
party on December 5th.
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The club has formed a new “Education Team” who will be available to provide
information and guidance for those interested in learning to fly fish. As we all know, fly
fishing can be intimidating when you are just getting started – we hope that the
Education Team can help beginners get started on the right track. Thanks to Paul
Sinicki, Richard Atkinson, and Kelly Bedford for volunteering!
If you know anyone who would like to try fly fishing, get them in touch with Paul,
Richard, or Kelly.
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See the flyer below regarding a drift boat raffle from the Eastern Waters Council.
Contact Rodney Priddle if interested.
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The club is looking for a Publicity Specialist to help promote the club and club events by
reaching out to local media organizations. Contact Greg Osenko if interested.
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The Fly Fishing Shows are coming soon. Click on the links below for more information.
o http://flyfishingshow.com/marlborough-ma/ January 22, 23, and 24, 2016
o http://flyfishingshow.com/somerset-nj/ January 29, 30, and 31, 2016
o http://flyfishingshow.com/lancaster-pa/ March 5 and 6 2016
On the Water Meetings –
To be announced.
At the Fair –
The club plans to have booths at the Saratoga County Fair (July 19-24, 2016) and Altamont
Fair (August 16-21, 2016) next Summer. Sign up to man the booth and represent the club!
Classifieds:
Bill Corrigan is selling the following:
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Sage RPLXi Graphite III, #890 (9’, 8wt, 2 piece) fly rod with rod bag and aluminum
case.
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STH Saltwater Fly Reel, Turbine-Disc Drag with 8wt Intermediate, slow sink, line and
backing plus Orvis reel bag. Reel serviced 12/2014.
Contact Bill if interested.
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Upcoming Events Calendar…
December 5
VFW Post 8692, 140 VFW Drive, Colonie – Christmas Party
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30 PM Meeting Tickets are $25 when purchased by Monday December 30th or $30 at the
door.
Executive Board Meeting, Panera Bread Latham - in Latham Farms
January 4
Monday, 6:30 PM Come out with ideas...
January 20
Wednesday
6:30 PM FTC
7:00 PM Meeting
February 17
Wednesday
6:30 PM FTC
7:00 PM Meeting
March 16
Wednesday
6:30 PM FTC
7:00 PM Meeting
April 20
Wednesday
6:30 PM FTC
7:00 PM Meeting
May 18
Wednesday
6:30 PM
VFW Post 8692, 140 VFW Drive, Colonie - Monthly Meeting
Jim, Tom, and Brad will present “The Great Northern Expedition” – catching
lots of Canadian Brook Trout
VFW Post 8692, 140 VFW Drive, Colonie - Monthly Meeting
Rodney Priddle – Fly Lines (construction, type, etc…)
VFW Post 8692, 140 VFW Drive, Colonie - Monthly Meeting
Tom Lake – Hudson River Presentation
VFW Post 8692, 140 VFW Drive, Colonie - Monthly Meeting
Rebecca and Alli from Moreau Lake State Park and Saratoga State Park –
Microinvertebrates – or – bugs in the water
Town of Halfmoon Park - Casting Rodeo
Come out and show us what you’ve got!
John Boyle from Douglas Outdoors will bring rods for the club members to see and
try.
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Our Supporters
Our membership benefits include various discounts on various items but not all. To receive the
benefit you must show your valid membership card.
Allen Fly Fishing (contact a club
officer for member benefits)
www.allenflyfishing.com
The BACKLASH - Is the official publication of the Capital District Fly Fishers Inc. and is published
monthly from October through May, with summer editions as needed.
Submissions for publication must be in the editor’s hands two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled monthly
meeting.
Capital District Fly Fishers
C/O Rodney Priddle
1 Angle Lane
Mechanicville, NY 12118
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