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The document is a newsletter from Flycaster, dated November 2024, containing updates and announcements related to fishing activities and events.

1. Upcoming Club Meetings:
   • Nov 12: Business meeting at 7:00 pm at Jefferson Armouries, followed by a presentation from Chuck Harvey and Steve Miller on their fall fishing adventures. ​
   • Nov 13 & 27: Fly tying sessions via Zoom at 7:30 pm with Northern Lights Fly Fishers. ​
2. Special Event:
   • Feb 8, 2025: George Daniel will hold a one-day seminar at Grant McEwan. Cost: ~$60.
3. ETFC News:
   • Aerators installed for winter. ​
   • No response from Spring Lake Village Council regarding aeration costs. ​
   • ACA discontinued aeration at Spring Lake due to lack of public access. ​
4. Alberta Wildlife Federation (AWF) News: ​
   • Successful Yellow Perch transfer from Manatokan Lake to Frenchman Lake. ​
   • Plans for additional stocking at Cache and Upper Mann lakes. ​
   • New regulations and indigenous consultations. ​
   • Cormorant egg oiling program to protect trout stock. ​
   • Kathy Hendren is the new contact replacing Ryder. ​
   • Fish Habitat Restoration Project updates. ​
5. Fish and Fishing:
   • Information on fish behavior in winter and the impact of fishing on their energy reserves. ​
   • Ice fishing tips, including auger maintenance, safety, and effective jigging techniques. ​
6. Reminder:
   • Next newsletter due on or before Dec 1, 2024. ​ Contributions and suggestions are welcome.

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UPCOMING CLUB MEETINGS:

• Nov 12, 7:00pm: Business meeting followed by a presentation on fall fishing adventures at Jefferson Armories. Directions provided due to LRT construction. ​
• Fly Tying Sessions: Bi-weekly Zoom sessions hosted by Northern Lights Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada. ​

ETFC NEWS:

• Property Gate Code Change: New code effective October 1st. ​ Contact Jacqueline if not received. ​
• Lake Aeration: Installation on Oct 7. ​ Future funding issues discussed in a letter to the Village mayor.
• Spring Lake Fall Fair: Positive community engagement reported. ​
• Property Clean Up: Volunteers needed for building and area maintenance. ​
• Public Access to Spring Lake: Clarification needed on free fishing access points. ​

FISH and FISHING:

• Prussian Carp: Invasive species caught in Spring Lake. ​ Instructions on how to cook them provided. ​
• Spring Lake Stocking: 5,000 rainbow trout added. ​
• Fly of the Month: October Caddis. ​ Tips for using this fly provided.

MEMBER REPORTS:

• Fishing Conditions: Updates on various lakes including Muir, Hasse, Spring, Star, and Dolberg Lakes. ​

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Boat Borrowing: Ken Bodden has left paddles and a life jacket with a club canoe. ​
• Contact: etfcnews@gmail.com