Calendar of Events 2010
  
WFA Schedule 2010
MonthDayDateMeeting TypeSubjectRemarks
Jan.Tue5-Jan-10Fly TyingSteelhead patterns & buggers 
 Thu 21-Jan-10Annual General MeetingReports, Elections; DiscussionS: annual program, fundraising, youth fishing 
Feb.Tue2-Feb-10Fly TyingCutthroat flies; knots 
 Sat.13-Feb-101st Jimmy Wright Youth Fishout Young LakeWe will take the 1st Sooke Cub Pack out fishing 9 am to 4 pm 
 Thu 18-Feb-10General MeetingStefan Beckmann, CO: Fisheries in BC with a focus on the Sooke/Victoria area. 
 Sun21-Feb-10HBFFA Fishout Langford LakeChironomid FishingOrganizer: Frank Gibbins, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Mar.Tue2-Mar-10Fly TyingChironomids, Nymphs, Dry fliesFly tying demo by renowned fly tier Bob Giles!
 Sun14-Mar-10 Casting clinic w. Ian Muirhead, 9 am to 4 pm, location tbaImprovers, Beginners.Fourteen members are registered.  Please send the fee of $25 per person to our treasurer. G. Holmes, 2466 Driftwood Drv., Sooke, V9Z 0Y8
 Thu18-Mar-10General MeetingVideo "The Lost World of Mr Hardy", short business session.Memberships to be paid up!
 Sun21-Mar-10HBFFA Fishout Quamichan Lake, Duncan Organizer: Frank Gibbins, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 Sun28-Mar-10Fishout: Thetis LakeFishout cancelledOrganizer: Jochen Moehr:Fishout cancelled
Apr.Tue6-Apr-10Fly Tying!Day after Easter; Social fly tying event. We will review and sort through the Jim Humphreys Collection fo flies.Change from earlier plans!
 Thu15-Apr-10General MeetingFishing web sites on the Internet and their uses Demo with Brian Alexander, Carroll Macdonald and Jochen Moehr
 Sat/Sun17/18-Apr-10HBFFA Fishout Cowichan RiverRiver walk or drift boatHBFFA 2 day event; Org. James Tepoorten < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it > and Margret Greenway < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >
 Thu22-Apr-10Fly Tying Journ. Middle School 1-3pmIntroduction for youth; G. Bettridge12:30 meet at JMS parking lot;  For late comers: we'll be in room 1166.  No need to bring stuff, Garry will have it all -even the vacuum to clean up on clouds of flating marabou!!!
 TbdTbdFishing Excursion Peden LakeWill require hike in with belly boat & equipmentOrganizer: Aaron Rodd.  Date to be announced.  Floatation device, flippers, waders, fishing gear to be lugged up a 1 1/2 hr hike.  But some say it's worth it!!!
MayTue4-May-10Fly TyingWe will review and mount the Jim Humphreys Collection of flies in boxes. A very educational and fun social event! 
 Sat15-May-10Matheson Lake FishoutJointly with HBFFA, Noon BarbecueOrg.: Jochen Moehr (WFA), Sam Saprunoff < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >
 Thu20-May-10General Meeting Dan Lougheed: Still water Techniques from the UK (The application of modern techniques from the UK on our local lakes - boobies, blobs, snatchers, crunchers, washing lines, dries, loch style etc)Last time, I fished in the vicinity of Dan, he caught a dozen fish, while Graham caught one and I none!  And although Dan is not the guy who shares his locations for getting cutties and steelhead, he will share his secrets for catching ordinary 'bows.  So here is your chance to learn from a true master!
 Sun 30-May-10Fishout Young Lake/Camp BarnardWe'll meet around 9 am, have barbecue around noon,.  We're expecting participation on youth.  So signalling intent to participate, availability of a boat, would be appreciated. 

Organizer: G. Bettridge, J. Moehr;  Barbecue:G. Holmes

JuneTue 1-Jun-10Fly TyingTbd 
 Wed9-Jun-10HBFFA Fishout Prospect LakeTony Eng Memorial, Evening; Paradise Bird Pub meetOrg.: Barry Freeman This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 Thu17-Jun-10General Meeting AuctionOrganizer: ???
 Sun20-Jun-10Fishout: Kemp Lakeboat or floatation device recommendedOrganizer: ???
 TbdTbdLois Lake Fishing ExcursionCar pooling optionOrganizer: Brian Alexander
Jul.TbdTbdBear Creek./Diversion Reservoir Fishing Excursion Organizer: Jochen Moehr
Aug.TbdTbdPink Salmon Beach Fishing Excursion Organizer: Brian Alexander;  HBFFA is organizing a similar event for 2nd or 3rd weekend
Sep.Tue7-Sep-10No Fly TyingDay after Labor Day, Poor attendance in past. Revisit??? 
 Thu16-Sep-10General MeetingTbd 
 Sun19-Sep-10HBFFA Fishout Elk/Beaver LakeFollowed by barbecueOrg.: Ken Marsh, < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >,Barry Freeman This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 TbdTbdSooke Basin Fishing ExcursionTarget species: Chum, CutthroatOrganizer: Jochen Moehr
Oct.Tue5-Oct-10Fly Tying

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 Sun 17-Oct-10Fishout Sooke RiverJointly with HBFFAOrganizer: Jochen Moehr
 Thu21-Oct-10General Meeting

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 TbdTbdSan Juan River/Harris Creek Fishing ExcursionRiver fishing w. waders etc.Organizer: Aaron Rodd??
Nov.Tue2-Nov-10Fly Tying

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 Thu18-Nov-10General MeetingTbd 
 TbdTbdCow River Fishing Excursion Organizer: ???
Dec.Tue1-Dec-10Fly Tying

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 Thu16-Dec-10General MeetingChristmas Get Together, gift exchange, planning for 2011 
 TbdTbdHarris Creek Fishing Excursion Organizer: ???

 

*Note: This Calendar of Events is subject to change, for "Current Dates" check this page frequently it will be corrected and updated to reflect any changes.