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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

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Upcoming Events: ​

• 2025 Meetings: AGM on January 14th at 7:00 pm, then every second Tuesday through May. ​
• George Daniel Seminar: February 8, 2025, at MacEwan University. ​ Early bird tickets are $60. ​
• Boat and Sportsmen’s Show: March 20-23, volunteers needed. ​
• Aerators: Installation of fencing and signage on December 9th and 10th, volunteers needed. ​
• Dock Repairs: To be assessed and repaired in spring 2025. ​
• Fall Property Clean-Up: Not needed this year. ​

Membership:

• Membership expires on December 31st. ​ Renewal includes Alberta Wildlife Federation membership and insurance coverage. ​

Fish and Fishing: ​

• Spring Lake stocking: Increased trout stocking in 2024. ​
• Christmas Sale: Discounts on fishing gear until December 24th. ​
• Ice Fishing Tips: Using bead head nymphs and maintaining ice augers.

Trout University:

• Winter Fishing Clothing: Recommendations for jackets, vests, waders, base layers, hats, heated gear, and cleated boots. ​
• Fishing Trip Suggestion: Chester Lake in Kananaskis Country, open July 1 to October 31.