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September HFF Meeting

Officially the last unofficial summer meeting of the HFF will be this coming Tuesday, September 15, at the Colorado Steakhouse at 6:00 P.M.  Looking forward to wild tales of successful summer fishing, I for one, need to hear that at least someone had a good summer on the water.

Speaking of water, we sure had more than enough this summer!
Lake Monroe is finally back to regular pool after being up 11.6 feet. I am holding out for good fall Wiper season.

Some news… Streamer patterns will be the featured tying demonstrations this year.

As always, we look for suggestions of patterns you would like to see and certainly looking for anyone who would like to demo their favorite pattern.

The first official meeting will be Tuesday, October 20th. Join us for the fun; dinner at 6:00 P.M. and the program will start at 7:00 P.M. Stay tuned for information about the October program.

Please save Sunday December 13th for our annual Christmas party. The fun will begin at 12:00. Details to follow soon.

Is anyone interest in fly tying classes? Please let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in either a beginning or advanced classes.

Again, join us on Tuesday September 15 at the Colorado Steakhouse at 6:00 P.M. for the last summer meeting.

Tim

April Meeting

Tim M and Mike Exl
Tim M and Mike Exl

Spring is here and I think just the notion of better weather has everyone excited about fishing and the guest speaker for the month, Mike Exl from Wildcat Creek outfitters. Mike presented a great program about year-round fishing for smallmouth bass. Location, location, location seemed to be the key to success along with the correct presentation for the time of year.  If you missed the meeting, then you will not likely be catching lots of big smallmouth this year!  Mike also guides for smallmouth in central Indiana and knows where the best locations are for big smallies. If you fish with him, I’m sure he will clue you in on the best places and techniques for catching big fish. Check out Wildcat Creek Outfitters in Zionsville for more information.

H and L Variant
H and L Variant

Barry Clarke was the featured fly tier this month. As always Barry did a great job tying the H and L Variant, an old traditional dry fly.  Barry always ties more than one and shares them with the members. If you received one of Barry’s flies be sure to bring it to the Club Picnic next month and try your luck with one pound bluegills.

Barry Clarke
Barry Clarke
Barry Clarke At the Vise
Barry Clarke At the Vise

 

 

 

 

Since it is time to be fishing,  April was the last of the Official Club Meetings for the summer.  Official Club Meetings will resume in the fall. In case you get tired of fishing, information about Unofficial meetings will be made available soon. Next month will be the much anticipated HFF Club Picnic. Details will be coming soon.  Local water temperatures are rising fast and fish are moving and hungry, GO FISH!.