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Flycaster Newsletter – Jan 2025

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

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:

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.