BVFF President’s Message
This is turning into one of those
years where we will go from winter right into summer. I hope it
warms up a little for our Sand Dunes outing for the bluegill and
bass fishing. This is a great outing with all the good food and
some good fishing as well. Those dates are the 16 - 18 of May
with the BBQ and potluck Saturday night. Please see the section
on the Dunes outing for all the details.
The club is involved in many activities and requests to
demonstrate fly tying. This is good for the club and to promote
fly-fishing but it also takes volunteers to get these things
done. Right now we have people trying to chair several
different committees. We need some volunteers to come forward
and help in the following areas: Outings and Programs. If you
would like to work on one of these committees or any other
please contact any board member. Your help would be very much
appreciated.
The club is involved in many activities and requests to
demonstrate fly tying. This is good for the club and to promote
fly-fishing but it also takes volunteers to get these things
done. Right now we have people trying to chair several
different committees. We need some volunteers to come forward
and help in the following areas: Outings and Programs. If you
would like to work on one of these committees or any other
please contact any board member. Your help would be very much
appreciated.
Dick Lee
Interim President
May
thru September BVFF OUTINGS
May 16-18: Bruneau Dunes: Annual outing at Bruneau Dunes State
Park with a potluck BBQ held on Saturday at 5:30 PM. (BVFF to
provide BBQ and charcoal) The park is very popular in the
spring and reservations are a must. Contact Bob Floyd for
further information at 208-514-6716 or email to rfloyd@sierratradingpost.com.
JUNE
June 6-8: Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir Jackpot, NV Do you want to
catch walleye on a fly rod? The reservoir is across the state
line in Idaho and boasts some very large walleye, brown trout,
and bass. There are few access points into the reservoir, with
the upper sites usually the best choice in early June. A map of
the reservoir will be posted on the website prior to the event.
BVFF is checking on reserving a block of rooms in Jackpot. For
more information see the article in this issue of The Hackle
Bender or contact John Hofland at 890-5403.
June 10: BVFF General Meeting : High Alpine Lakes in the Boise
National Forest: A Slide Show - Boise National Forest Fisheries Biologist and fly fisherman Michael Kellett highlights fishing
and hiking opportunities in the Boise National Forest. The
photographic presentation will include how alpine lakes are
formed, concentrating on cirques and why there are so many in
Idaho. Kellett will also discuss map software used in this
presentation to help you understand how to reach your
destination by road and trails. The lakes in this region
comprise five different species of trout.
June 15Father’s Day Concert at the Winery: BVFF has been asked to
participate with fly tying demonstration at the Ste. Chapelle
winery Father s Day event. The event will feature music from 1:00
PM to 4:30 PM Ste. Chapelle has been an active contributor to the
BVFF Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo, and this is an opportunity
to help them out. If you can attend this event on behalf of BVFF
please call Dick Lee at 939-1714.
June 27-28: FFF Western Rocky Mountain Council Annual Conclave:
West Yellowstone, MT. Second annual Fly Tying and Fishing Expo.
Holiday Inn, 315 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone
(406).646.7365. No entry fee. Programs, and featuring fly tyers
from the council and around the country. Occurring about the
time of the salmon fly hatch. See WRMC Expo on the FFF website.
JULY
July 8: Summer Picnic: Municipal Park, Boise This annual event
will be a potluck picnic. More details to come.
July 23-27 FFF International Fly Fishing and Show Conclave:
Whitefish, MT On Jul 23 from 9-12 the Conservation Committee
will hold their annual business meeting. Following at 1 pm will
be the Fish Forum which will feature short presentations on
timely conservation topics. All are welcome to attend Fish
Forum. See Conclave 2008 on the FFF website.
AUGUST
No General Meeting in August
SEPTEMBER
Sep 9: BVFF General Meeting (Program TBD) Sep: Spey Casting
Clinic: (TBD)
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 Monte McClendon at 208-869-9056
or Clint Smith at 208-250-7317 for more information.
The
Boise
Valley
Fishermen
meet the second Tuesday of the month at the Maple Grove Grange
located at
11692
West President Drive.
Map
from Boise Town Square Mall, Boise.
Map
from Sportsman/Wal-Mart, Meridian.
