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April Fly Tying

We had a good turnout for the April HFF Meeting.  For those that were expecting to see Ian Anderson we apologize.   He will reschedule and join us later in the year.

Dick Powell Tying a bluegill fly
Dick Powell Tying his bluegill fly

Most everyone came to the meeting for the great food and service at the Colorado Steakhouse and the fellowship and fly fishing tales.   However, the highlight of the evening was the fly tying demonstrations done by club members Dick Powell and Mike Donovan.

Mike Donovan tying with Rowan
Mike Donovan and Rowan

Our newest members, Rowan and David joined in on the fly tying and the older members were eager to help them.  It was an enjoyable  meeting and almost everyone went home with new flies and hopes of great success using them.

Dick Powell's Bluegill Fly
Dick Powell’s Bluegill Fly
Predator Tied by Mike D
Predator Tied by Mike D

 

The next HFF Club meeting will be at the annual club picnic on the 31st of May.   More information will be posted soon.

Fishing Report:  Spring is here and along with it comes rain and high waters in some of Indiana’s rivers and reservoirs.  Most rivers have high flow rates from the reservoirs release rates but most small ponds and pits are looking good.  Most small streams are clear and wadable now and fish are on the move with water temperatures ranging from the low 40’s in tailwaters to almost 60 degrees in small ponds.  Fish are hungry and eager to bite this time of year.  One Pound Bluegills, crappies, and bass are active in the small ponds and pits.  Reports have come in of a few smallmouth being caught in creeks and some walleye, white bass,  crappies, and wipers moving in the rivers and below dams.  Check the stream flow rates on this website in the sidebars and forums.  Get out and give it a try, let us know how you do!

HFF Meeting January

Some New Members
Some New Members

There was a good turn out for the January meeting at the Colorado Steakhouse.   Almost everyone came early for the great food they serve there.   After the meal,  club President Tim Mather introduced club Treasurer Barry Clark.   Barry gave a great presentation on fly rod selection and building fly rods.   There was great interest in the topic and lots of discussion about good fly rods vs great fly rods and how to tell the difference.   Barry also showed some of his great fly rods to demonstrate differences in fly rod components.   There was some interest in maybe having special fly rod building classes for club members in the future.   Thanks Barry!

Mike D tying a woven body nymph.
Mike D tying a woven body nymph.

Club Vice President,  Mike Donovan was in charge of the fly tying demonstration and showed how he ties a woven body nymph.   Mike chose red and black embroidery thread for the body and tied a great looking little fly.   Mike presented the fly to new club member Rowan seen in the picture.  Rowan and his dad Aaron are a great addition to the club.   Rowan also received a new fly box and some flies tied by club member Dick Powell who always donates his great flies for club functions.

Other new members in attendance were Tom Alwine,  Dave Warnsman,  and Jonathan Busse.   Jonathan is the fly guy at JL Waters Outfitters in downtown Bloomington.  Stop in and see him at the store on Fridays and Saturdays for fly fishing equipment and fly tying supplies or just to visit for a while.   The store will be featuring a beginning fly tying class coming up in February.   Check the calendar for that and other interesting events.   Anyone with an interest in fly fishing or fly tying is welcome to attend our meetings.   Check the calendar for the meeting dates and times.   We would be glad to see you there.