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FlyCaster Newsletter – Nov 2024

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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.