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This document is the April 1, 2025 edition of the Flycaster newsletter, which includes updates and information for the Edmonton Trout Fishing Club (ETFC).

Spring Lake News: ​

• Spring Lake was stocked with an unidentified new fish species last November. ​ The club suspects it to be a triploid member of the species pisces incredibli. ​

Upcoming Club Meetings: ​

• Apr 5: Members’ Dinner at Jefferson Armouries, 6-11 PM, $40 per plate. ​ Contact Chuck at 780-953-1616 by April 2nd for tickets. ​
• Apr 8: Phil Rowley’s presentation on fishing techniques. ​
• Apr 29: Last fly-tying/swap night at Jefferson Armouries, 7 PM. ​

2025 Conservation Raffle: ​

• Prize: Quicksilver 365 HD PVC boat valued at $2,373. ​
• 500 tickets available at $10 each, must be 16+ to purchase. ​
• Tickets can be bought at meetings or via Interac e-transfer to ETFC.finance@outlook.com. ​

2025 Boat and Sportsmen’s Show: ​

• Successful event with many raffle tickets sold and new memberships gained. ​
• Volunteers helped promote the club and engage with the public. ​

Fish and Fishing: ​

• Brook Trout: Described as Alberta’s most colorful trout, introduced species, capable of handling warming waters, diet includes aquatic invertebrates and other fish.
• Night Fishing: Tips and advantages for fishing at night, including decreased wind speed and less competition. ​

ETFC Membership: ​

• Current membership is about 60. ​ Members are encouraged to renew and provide complete contact information. ​

Next Newsletter: ​

• Scheduled for May 1st. ​ The club seeks suggestions to increase membership and contributions for future editions. ​

Contact for suggestions and contributions: etfcnews@gmail.com ​

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The document is the March 2025 edition of the Flycaster newsletter, detailing recent and upcoming events, club news, and fishing updates for the Edmonton Trout Fishing Club (ETFC). ​

Recent Event:

• February meeting featured Craig Copeland discussing Alberta hatchery lasers and trout stocking plans.

Upcoming Events:

• Mar 11: Zoom Meeting with Jay White on invasive species. ​
• Mar 20-23: Sportsmen’s Show, volunteers needed for the club booth. ​
• Apr 5: Members’ Dinner at Jefferson Armouries. ​
• Apr 8: Phil Rowley’s presentation on fishing in South America. ​
• Apr 29: Last fly-tying/swap night at the Armouries. ​

Club News:

• Seeking member input on club objectives and youth participation ideas. ​
• Onoway Fish and Game Club donated $2,500 for Spring Lake aeration. ​
• 2025 Conservation Raffle approved, featuring a Quicksilver 365 HD PVC boat. ​ Tickets are $10 each, with the draw on September 20. ​

Fishing Updates:

• ACA is developing a mobile walleye hatchery to increase walleye stocking capacity. ​
• Tiger Trout, a hybrid of Brown and Brook trout, are now stocked in Alberta lakes and are popular for their aggressive bite and fight. ​

The newsletter also includes a call for suggestions and contributions for the next edition, due on April 1, 2025. ​