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Flycaster Newsletter – Feb 2025

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The document is a newsletter for the Edmonton Trout Fishing Club (ETFC) detailing upcoming events, club news, fishing reports, and other relevant information for members.

Upcoming Events:

  • Feb 8: George Daniel Seminar at MacEwan University (9am-4pm) ​
  • Feb 11: Club meeting with Craig Copeland on Alberta Fish Hatchery programs (7pm) ​
  • Feb 15: Ice fishing at Wabamun Lake (10am-3pm) ​
  • Feb 16: Kids Can Catch event at Devil’s Lake (10am-2pm) ​
  • Mar 11: Meeting on Invasive Species in Alberta Waters at Jefferson Armouries ​
  • Mar 20-23: Sportsman Show Booth ​
  • Apr 5: Members’ Dinner at Jefferson Armoury ​
  • Apr 8: Phil Rowley’s presentation on fishing in South America ​
  • May 13: Event TBA ​

Club News:

  • AGM Summary: Financial report, membership update, and executive committee elections.
  • 2025 Executive Committee: President – Ken Bodden, Vice President – Ron Storrier, Treasurer/Membership – Ray Kelsey, Secretary – Ernest Kitt, and other roles listed. ​

Fishing Reports:

  • Ken Bodden: Reports on fishing trips to Wabamun and Spring Lakes, detailing ice conditions and successful fishing techniques. ​
  • Fly Fishing Tips: Links to resources on ice fishing with flies and survival tips for falling through ice. ​
  • Brown Trout: Information on stocking and historical significance. ​
  • Davy Knot: Recommended for tying small flies. ​
  • Fly of the Month: Recipe for a Glassworm imitation fly. ​

Membership:

  • Renewal: 2024 memberships expired on December 31st; renewals ongoing. ​

Flycaster Newsletter – Jan 2025

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Click here to view the newsletter.

The document is a newsletter from the Edmonton Trout Fishing Club (ETFC) for January 2025, detailing upcoming events, club news, and fishing tips.

Upcoming Events:

  • Jan 14: ETFC’s AGM at Jefferson Armouries with food and door prizes. ​ Zoom setup is tentative.
  • Jan 28: “Tie and Swap” evening for tying flies and sharing patterns. ​
  • Feb 8: George Daniel Seminar at MacEwan University. ​
  • Feb 11: Club meeting with guest Craig Copeland on Alberta Fish Hatchery programs.​
  • Feb 15: Ice fishing event at Wabamun Lake. ​
  • Mar 11: Meeting with Chuck Harvey’s presentation on fishing rod building. ​
  • Mar 20-23: Boat & Sportsman Show. ​
  • Apr 5: Member Dinner at Jefferson Armouries. ​

Club News:

  • Aeration systems are functioning well, with recent installations of fencing and signage. ​
  • Spring Lake Council responded to a letter regarding power costs for aeration. ​
  • Fishing reports indicate varying success at different lakes.
  • Membership renewals for 2025 are due. ​
  • Tips on walleye fishing for different seasons. ​
  • Fly of the Month: Rolled Muddler Minnow. ​
  • Fly line care recommendations from RIO’s R&D department. ​
  • Positive developments in combating Whirling Disease in rainbow trout. ​

Fisheries Recommendation 2025-FR-1:

  • Proposal to reduce the daily catch limit at Spring Lake from five to two trout to maintain quality fishing experiences and manage angler pressure. ​

ETFC members working at Spring Lake