Tag Archives: One Pound Bluegills

Meetings, Meetings 2015

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!.

Meetings, Meetings 2014

Bobbers, Bait Cans, and Irish Flags

The first Officially Official meeting of the Fall was a great success with several members attending along with a couple of new faces. Thanks to Bobby’s Colorado Steakhouse for the great food, service and hospitality. It’s always a good time there, check them out sometime.

Fly Fishing Montana
Fly Fishing Montana

The speaker for the night was Larry Barber and he gave a very detailed sketch of his recent fly fishing trip to Montana.  Larry presented specific information on the trip, lodging, and places that he fished. He had a wonderful week long trip  and shared some pictures of the wonderful scenery and the big fish that he caught.  What a great destination for anyone wanting to fly fish some truly good waters.

MikeD Tying fall Bluegill flies
MikeD Tying fall Bluegill flies

Mike Donovan, program director for the club gave a demonstration on tying late fall flies for big bluegills. Mike always does a good job of explaining his tying methods and how to fish his flies. Mike tied a tri-color streamer and a Micky Finn both in size 12 for late fall one pound bluegills. Everybody wanted some of those flies.

Other things discussed at the meeting were, bobbers, bait cans, Irish Flags, two dollar drafts, clouser minnows, bamboo rods, Tim’s to-do list, and wipers on Lake Monroe.

HFF meetings are always very informal and anyone with an interest in fly fishing or fly tying is welcome to attend.  Check the calendar for upcoming meeting times and drop in to see what Hoosier Fly Fishers is all about.