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Upcoming Club Meetings:

• April 29: Final fly-tying/swapping night at the Armouries at 7 PM. ​
• May 13: Zoom meeting with Shane Petry discussing Alberta fisheries management. ​ Link provided. ​
• June 8: Club barbecue at Spring Lake property starting at 2 PM. ​

Reports:

• ETFC Dinner: Successful event with 35 attendees. ​
• April 8 Presentation: Phil Rowley shared stillwater fishing techniques with over 25 members.
• Membership: Club has ~70 members; renewals encouraged. ​
• Conservation Raffle: Tickets available for a Quicksilver 365 HD PVC boat ($10 each). ​

Events:

• Kids Can Catch: May 31, 2025, at Fort Lions Pond, members invited to mentor young anglers. ​

Fishing Tips:

• Advice from Don Andersen on scent management to improve fishing success.
• Information on Alberta’s Callibaetis mayfly and effective fishing techniques.

Alberta Wildlife Federation Position Statement:

• Fisheries management should prioritize sustainable harvest, habitat protection, and public consultation. ​
• Recommendations for species-specific harvest limits, stocking programs, and aquaculture expansion.

Conservation and Habitat:

• Emphasis on aeration systems, habitat restoration, and stocking programs to prevent fish kills and improve aquatic ecosystems.

Miscellaneous:

• Fish ID Quiz available to test knowledge of Alberta’s fish species. ​
• Next newsletter scheduled for September 1, 2025, with a call for member input. ​

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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 ​