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Here’s a summary of the FLYCASTER September 2025 newsletter from the Edmonton Trout Fishing Club:
🎣 Club Updates & President’s Message
- The club is resuming activities after a quiet summer, with the first meeting planned for November.
- The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for January, and volunteers are needed to refresh the executive team.
- Members are encouraged to suggest speakers, newsletter content, and new initiatives to keep the club vibrant.
🕊️ In Memoriam
- Longtime member Les Campbell passed away in August. He was a dedicated contributor and will be fondly remembered for his stories and fly-tying expertise.
🚤 Raffle & Fundraising
- The club successfully sold all raffle tickets. The winner received a boat and accessories, and proceeds will support the fall aeration program.
🌊 Aeration Program
- Volunteers are needed in mid-October to install four aerators at Spring Lake. The club is also requesting increased financial support from the village council to cover power costs.
🐟 Spring Lake Fair & Outreach
- The club will participate in the Spring Lake Fall Fair on September 13 to engage with the community.
- Fly casting demos and fishing discussions are planned, but more volunteers are needed.
- Members are reminded to clean, rinse, and dry gear to prevent the spread of invasive species like Prussian carp.
🐠 Forage Fish Spotlight
- Brook Stickleback and Fathead Minnow are the two native forage fish in Spring Lake.
- Sticklebacks build nests and males care for eggs.
- Fathead Minnows reproduce rapidly and are a key food source for trout and birds.
🎣 Fishing Tips
- Best times to fish with small fish imitations: overcast days, sunrise, and sunset.
- Effective flies: Muddler Minnow, Clouser Minnow, DS Butt Monkey.
- Hardware lures: spoons, spinners, crankbaits, jigs.
- Use silver/gold in clear water; bright colors in murky conditions.
- Balanced fly patterns and strike indicators can improve success.