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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.

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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.