June 11, 2009 General Meeting:
Winston Moore presents

Fly Fishing for Sailfish in Cost Rica

 

When it comes to fly fishing Boise’s Winston Moore goes after it on a large scale -- in this case Pacific sailfish or Marlin. Winston Moore is a world renowned bluewater fly fishing expert with perhaps more IGFA records for Pacific sailfish than anyone. Winston will share some of his experiences and perhaps some of his expertise with the Boise Valley Fly Fisher-men as the guest speaker for the June meeting.

Winston has traveled and fished all over the western hemisphere in pursuit of salt-water fish species, including bonefish, permit, and of course sailfish and marlin. He is legendary for his achievements in bluewater fly fishing, having pioneered many of the techniques and methods required to attract, hook, and land the monster fish on light fly tackle. Winston’s name appears in several articles and books on bluewater fishing, including Trey Combs Bluewater Fly Fishing, and Jack Samson’s Fly-fishing for Permit as a referenced authority. He is the creator of saltwater flies, including the Agent Orange.

Biography-- Winston Moore grew up in Glendale California, and served in the US Navy during World War II on a destroyer. After the war, he worked in a lumber yard, and soon started his own lumber business. In 1957 he and his family moved to Idaho, to escape the congestion and smog of Los Angeles, buying Inland Sports and Camera in downtown Boise. To compete more successfully with larger stores, he purchased Kamloops Wholesale to enable large volume purchasing. This business provided fishing tackle and other sporting goods to customers including Skaggs, Pay-Less Drugs, and Sears Roebuck. In the 1970’s Winston turned to development, and was responsible for refurbishing and converting older warehouses and offices into the Eighth Street Market Place in Boise, reminiscent of Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. In the early 1980’s Winston Moore, in partnership with Larry Leasure, developed the Town Square Mall in Boise. More recent projects have included the 85 acre El Dorado Business Park and Centre Point Marketplace. In all Winston’s company has developed nearly 2.5 million square feet of Class-A office space and numerous commercial projects. Besides sporting interests as a world-class saltwater fly fishing, Winston is also an avid bird hunter, and dog enthusiast with German shorthair pointers.

The public is encouraged to attend and share the years of knowledge and experience the Boise Valley Fly Fishermen have to offer. Contact Club President Dr. Mark Grajcar 658-1766, 1st Vice President Jim Kazakoff 343-8795 867-9697 or 2nd Vice President Jeremy Maxson 353-5576 for more information.

The Boise Valley Fishermen meet the second Thursday of the month at the Boise Elks Club on Fairview Avenue. The Elks have a $2.00 taco night from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM on this evening, in which we are invited to participate.

JUNE 2009

Jun 11: BVFF General Meeting: 6:30 PM Boise Elks Club. Local Boise angler and businessman Winston Moore will present the program Fly Fishing for Sailfish in Cost Rica. Winston is a world renowned saltwater angler and big-game fly fisherman, who has pioneered the use and methods of light fly tackle for sailfish and marlin. Winston holds more IFGA records for fly fishing sailfish and marlin than any other angler. The guest fly tyer for the evening is Duane Marler.

Jun 13: Kids Conservation Clinic: Sponsored by Idaho chapter of the Safari Club with affiliate sponsors of the Idaho Fish & Game, Nampa

Bow Chiefs, and others. A family event for kids 6 to 17-- parents are welcome too. A liability release is required for all participants. Activities include:

  • ·         Fishing clinic

  • ·         Archery range

  • ·         4-H pellet guns

  • ·         Sensory Safari Trailer (wildlife exhibits)

  • ·         Shotgun range

  • ·         Climbing wall

·        ATV course Activities start 8 AM at Atwood Ponds in Payette. Contact LeRoy Atwood (208- 459-6348) or Mark Bell (208-442-6900) for more information. See the web site at http://www.scitreasurevalleychapter.org/

Jun 13: SF Boise River Cleanup: Sponsored by The Ted Trueblood chapter of Trout Unlimited. 9 AM. June 13th is TU’s National Stream Cleanup Day, as part of the 50th anniversary of Trout Unlimited. Meet at Reclamation Village area, about two miles below the dam. Wear long-sleeve pants and shirt, good footwear, and work gloves. All tools and supplies will be provided by the US Forest Service, but you are welcome to bring your own. There will be prizes for the most trash and strangest item found. Projects include:

  • Trash pickup and fire ring cleanup
  • Paint BOR garage at reclamation village
  • Hand remove noxious weeds
  • General work around tail water ramp
  • Cut back sagebrush on Cow Creek access road

Please RSVP to Mike Toalson mtoalson@cableone.net to provide an accurate headcount for refreshments and lunch (donation re-quested). There will be time to do some fishing and floating after the work is done. See also the blog forum at

 http://www.westfly.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=563982#Post563982

June 17: BVFF Board of Directors Meeting: 6:30 PM Harris CPAs, Inc 2289 S Bonito Way Suite 100 Meridian, ID 83642-1664.

Jun 18: Wooly Buggers Meeting: 6:30 PM IDF&G, 600 South Walnut .The Boise Valley Woolly Bugger will meet Tuesday June 18th. at 6:30 p.m. at the Idaho Fish & Game Department at 600 S. Walnut Street in Boise. The Program will be Casting Instruction & Casting Games.

Jun 20: Silver Creek Preserve-- BVFF Work Party and Fish Outing: BVFF will be helping the Nature Conservancy with a small project. A non-native species of yellow iris has entered the preserve, so we will be “pulling weeds”. There should be some time after this work is completed to cast a few flies-- perhaps the Brown Drakes will be out. Bring your waders and boots. For more information, contact Mark Grajcar.

Jun 24: Boise River Lecture Series: Fishes of the Boise River 6:30 PM Caldwell Library, 1010 Dearborn St. No entry fee. Just how good is the fishing on the Boise River and what can be done to optimize the fishing in our backyard river? Idaho Fish and Game fisheries biologist Jeff Dillon will speak about the native fishes of the Boise River, the current condition of the fishery, and the efforts of agencies and citizens to improve the fishery. Supported by the Caldwell Library and REI.

Jun 27: Veteran’s Welcome Home Day: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Parade Grounds at Veteran’s Hospital, Boise. This annual open house event honors U.S. veterans serving overseas. BVFF will have a table/booth set up to demonstrate fly tying and casting to all those in attendance with an interest in fly fishing. If you can help with this short event, please contact Dick Lee.

JULY 2009

(TBD): SF Boise Genetic Study Update: The genetic study of the trout on the South Fork Boise has been completed. This project, the collaboration of several government agencies and local organizations, including BVFF was launched last summer. The results of the study will be presented at a meeting in July, date and place to be determined. See www.southforkboise.org for a current update.

Jul 9: Summer Picnic and BBQ: Municipal Park, Boise The annual BVFF summer barbecue and potluck picnic will be held at Boise Municipal Park on Tuesday, July 8 at 6:30 PM. This will be a wonderful summer evening meeting outdoors that involves food. The event will be held at the Willows site (last picnic area at the end of the access road to Municipal Park. To defer costs, the club is requesting $5.00 per person. BVFF will provide hamburgers and hotdogs, and the barbecue, as well as beverages. Please bring a favorite dish to share with everyone to round out the menu. You may also wish to bring a camp chair.

Jul 15: BVFF Board of Directors Meeting: 6:30 PM Harris CPAs, Inc 2289 S Bonito Way STE 100 Meridian, ID 83642-1664.

AUGUST 2009

No BVFF General Meeting in August

Aug 19: BVFF Board of Directors Meeting: 6:30 PM Harris CPAs, Inc 2289 S Bonito Way STE 100 Meridian, ID 83642-1664.

SEPTEMBER 2009

Sep 10 BVFF General Meeting Jeff Cole of Idaho Rivers United is our guest speaker, who will present an update on recent court rulings and actions regarding Salmon runs and dams on the Columbia River drainage. The guest tyer is TBD.

Sep 16: BVFF Board of Directors Meeting: 6:30 PM Harris CPAs, Inc 2289 S Bonito Way STE 100 Meridian, ID 83642-1664.

Sep 25-27: 2nd Annual BVFF SF Snake River Outing: This was such a good trip last year, it’s going to happen again. Float the river during the season with beautiful fall colors and angle for large trout! Details TBD.

OCTOBER 2009

Oct 8: BVFF General Meeting TBD

Oct 14: BVFF Board of Directors Meeting: 6:30 PM Harris CPAs, Inc 2289 S Bonito Way STE 100 Meridian, ID 83642-1664. NOVEMBER 2009

Nov 12: BVFF General Meeting TBD

Nov 18: BVFF Board of Directors Meeting: 6:30 PM Harris CPAs, Inc 2289 S Bonito Way STE 100 Meridian, ID 83642-1664 DECEMBER 2009

Dec 10: BVFF General Meeting Annual Christmas & Holiday party. Details TBD

Dec 16: BVFF Board of Directors Meeting: 6:30 PM Harris CPAs, Inc 2289 S Bonito Way STE 100 Meridian, ID 83642-1664.
 


 The public is encouraged to attend and share the years of knowledge and experience the Boise Valley Fly Fishermen have to offer. Contact Club President Dr. Mark Grajcar 658-1766, 1st Vice President Jim Kazakoff 343-8795 867-9697 or 2nd Vice President Jeremy Maxson 353-5576 for more information.

The Boise Valley Fishermen meet the second Thursday of the month at the Boise Elks Club on Fairview Avenue. The Elks have a $2.00 taco night from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM on this evening, in which we are invited to participate.

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