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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting February 12\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday\, February 12\, at 6:30 for our monthly meeting\, and everyone is invited\, not just members.\nSpeaker: Doug Besler\nTopic: State Fish Hatchery Repairs\, Renovations\, and Trout Stocking Impacts\n\nDoug Besler has worked as a fisheries biologist for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission since 1996 and has been the Mountain Region Fishery Supervisor since 2009. Doug supervises the agency’s fisheries management program in the mountain region of North Carolina (essentially west of I-77). Doug and the talented staff of fisheries biologists he works with manage all gamefish in the area in streams\, rivers\, and reservoirs. He is also responsible for managing the agency’s trout stocking program. Doug lives in Asheville\, NC.\n\n\nThe damage caused by Hurricane Helene to the Armstrong hatchery will take 6-12 months to repair. In the meantime\, the planned renovations at the Setzer hatchery were paused until 2026 as it will have now have to carry the full stocking load in 2025. All the hatchery impacts will create a big challenge for fishery managers as we will continue to provide an uninterrupted trout stocking program through the Armstrong repairs and Setzer renovation.\n\n\nSome changes that will impact trout anglers include reduced stocking numbers\, offline locations due to Hurricane Helene’s impacts\, and altered stocking schedules. The agency is initiating plans to keep all anglers informed of this fluid situation primarily through the agency website\, ncwildlife.org\, and on agency social media.
URL:https://carolinaflyfishingclub.org/event/monthly-meeting-february-12-2025/
LOCATION:Bass Pro Shops\, Concord\, NC\, 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard\, Concord\, NC\, 28027
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Fly Fishing CLub":MAILTO:Carolinaflyfishingclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000
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SUMMARY:Tie-A-Thon Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Tie one on for the Tie-A-Thon\nJoin the Southern Fly Tyers Guild and Carolina Fly Fishing Club as we tie 1000 flies per Saturday to donate to the Tie-A-Thon\nOur goal is 1000 flies per day. This is just in our own Bear Owings\, who has agreed to match fly for fly up to the first 2000 we tie.\nSo\, who is up for a day of tying? Please RSVP.\nFor those who do not know of the Tie-A-Thon here are this years recipients and it changes every year.\nKalamazoo Valley Chapter of TU’s Youth Camp\nThe Anglers of the Au Sable Youth Program\nThe Brotherhood of the Junglecock – Michigan\nTrout Unlimited Youth Camps – National
URL:https://carolinaflyfishingclub.org/event/tie-a-thon-saturday/
LOCATION:Patterson School Foundation 4646 Patterson School Dr\, Lenoir\, NC 28645\, 4646 Patterson School Dr\, Lenoir\, 28645\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Fly Fishing CLub":MAILTO:Carolinaflyfishingclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250108T183000
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SUMMARY:CFFC Monthly Meetings 2025
DESCRIPTION:This will be one of the best presentations we have had and you should not miss it. This is on my place is on my personal bucket list of must fish places.\n\n\nTopic: Fly Fishing the Deschutes River Salmonfly Hatch\n\n\nCallie Prater Freeman is the presenter.\n\n\nBIO Callie Freeman BIO\n\n\nCallie Freeman (PhD) is an avid fly angler\, passionate fly-casting instructor and professional entomologist. A native of Lexington\, KY\, Callie holds a doctorate degree in Entomology from North Carolina State University. Callie is the owner and principal scientist of Parker BioLabs LLC specializing in contract research and consulting.\n\n\nCallie’s love of fly fishing has led her to volunteer her time with several groups including Women in Waders Upstate (SC)\, PDX Women on the Fly (OR) and the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina.\n\n\nCallie’s enthusiasm for teaching and fly casting led to her current pursuit of Casting Instructor Certification through Fly Fishers International. She is currently teaching under Callie Freeman Fly Fishing and hopes to be ready to test for her certification soon! Callie delights in easing new members into the sport and helping seasoned anglers improve their casting skills.\n\n\nCallie lives in Easley\, South Carolina with her husband\, Lieutenant Colonel Heath Freeman (USMC retired)\, daughter and artist extraordinaire Emerson\, son and professional gamer Everett and food-obsessed Labrador Benelli Ros
URL:https://carolinaflyfishingclub.org/event/cffc-monthly-meetings-2024-3/
LOCATION:Bass Pro Shops\, Concord\, NC\, 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard\, Concord\, NC\, 28027
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Fly Fishing CLub":MAILTO:Carolinaflyfishingclub@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Swap and Sell
DESCRIPTION:Do you have old equipment lying around\, or are you in need of something new? The CFFC Swap Meet is returning for 2024! You can trade\, sell\, and buy quality fly fishing and fly-tying equipment and materials. \nThe event will take place on the 2nd floor near the Archery Department\, where we hold our meetings.
URL:https://carolinaflyfishingclub.org/event/swap-and-sell/
LOCATION:Bass Pro Shops\, Concord\, NC\, 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard\, Concord\, NC\, 28027
CATEGORIES:Swap and Sell
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SUMMARY:Fall Whistlestop Lodge Trip
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN! \nCheck in: Thursday 4:00 PM \nCheck out: Sunday at 11:00 AM \nAs always\, couples and single ladies will be getting priority on the private rooms. \nOK\, CFFC Members\, the event everyone has been waiting for will soon be upon us. The annual CFFC fall Nantahala Trip. That’s 3 nights and 4 days in some of the best fishing country North Carolina has to offer. Accommodations will once again be the familiar surroundings of the Whistle Stop Lodge in Almond near Fontana Lake. It is 15 minutes from the Nantahala Outdoor Center\, 25 minutes from the Delayed Harvest Section of the Nantahala\, and 20 minutes from the Tuckaseegee River in Bryson City and the Tuckaseegee Fly Shop. There are many more streams within easy reach\, such as Deep Creek\, Noland Creek\, Oconaluftee River\, Cherokee Reservation trophy water\, the Tuck at Dillsboro\, Snowbird Creek\, and many more Hatchery Supported and Wild Trout streams close by. Actually\, more than you could fish in a year. \nAccommodations: \nAs always\, couples and single ladies will be getting priority on the private rooms. \nThe Whistle Stop Lodge will accommodate 12 comfortably. There are 5 private rooms with queen beds\, one private room with 2 queen beds\, and one private room with bunkbeds. Additionally there is a loft with 3 queen beds and one twin bed. \nRoom assignment will be based on registration date. Registrations by couples or family members sharing a room may permit additional registrants. \nCost for the entire weekend is $150 for 3 nights per person which is Thursday thru Sunday. We will discuss meal options as we get closer and see how many sign ups we have. \nFor those who have not been before\, Volunteers for cooks and cleanup are always asked for\, if you do not volunteer\, you will be drafted. \nIf you are new to fly fishing\, or want to hone your skills on different types of water this is the trip and the best time to learn. \nFor more information on where to fish\, what flies to use and the current active steams\, contact the Tuckaseegee Fly Shop in Bryson City or Sylva. You can also look at on the NC Wildlife Commissions Interactive Fishing Access Map web page to see just how many places there are to fish in the area. \nSOME BASIC EQUIPMENT SUGGESTIONS: \nRod: \nSuggested length of 8’ to 10’ works well with 3 to 6 wt line. Leader to match rod length in 3X to 5X. Shorter leaders make casting weighted flies a little easier. If desired\, you can always add more tippet to lengthen leader. \nFlies: \nDH Flies- Typically start unweighted\, if no action\, add weight (split shot) 6″-10″ above fly to get flies down to where the fish are. \nNatural flies- Fish dry flies mid to late afternoon or if you see a hatch coming off. Size is not cast in concrete\, so experiment with fly size and pattern. \nNeed Help? \nIf you are new to fly fishing\, or want to hone your skills on different types of water this is the trip and the best time to learn. Don’t be bashful\, we’re here to get you started on the right track. Notify Boz by email (wlboswell@yahoo.com)\, so we can be sure to accommodate you on the trip. \nSign up is on a first come first serve basis. YOU MUST PAY FOR THE TRIP WHEN YOU SIGN UP!! No Exceptions\, a spot will not be held simply by registering. \nWe have to do this because of the costs involved. \nDirections: \nWhistle Stop Lodge \n620 Eagles Nest \nAlmond\, NC 28713 \nGPS is NOT reliable. \nPlease follow directions below. \nNO cabin Phone \n\nTravel I-40 West of Asheville-\n• Take Exit 27\, US 74 West\, Great Smokey Mountains Expressway\n• Travel on HWY 74 W just past mile marker 59\n• Turn right onto Hwy 28 North toward Robbinsville\n• Drive .7 Mile\, after crossing the bridge\, turn left onto Watia Road.\n• Drive approximately 1.2 miles and turn left into Eagles Nest (there will be a barn gate and several real estate signs\nhere) (it is a gravel road)\n• You will pass a cabin on the left with a wooden fence\, Continue.\n• The road will wind around several curves\n• The road ends at Whistle Stop Lodge\n\nCarolina Mountain Vacations \nEmergencies only after 9:00 PM\, please call: \n(828) 788-2257 OR (828) 736-8937 \nToll Free: (877) 488-8500 or Local: (828) 488-7500 \n 
URL:https://carolinaflyfishingclub.org/event/fall-whistlestop-lodge-trip/
LOCATION:Whistle Stop Lodge\, 620 Eagles Nest Almond\, NC 28713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trips
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SUMMARY:CFFC Annual Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 1 at Lake Norman State Park. \nOpen to everyone\, not just club members\, must buy ticket to participate in auctions\, raffles and food. Watch for email sign up for potluck side dish or desert. \nChildren 12 and under are free. \nThe 2024 Carolina Fly Fishing Club Annual Picnic is a highly anticipated event that offers a variety of activities for participants to enjoy. The picnic will feature a potluck with hot dogs and hamburgers\, which will provide a great opportunity for everyone to come together and enjoy some delicious food. In addition to the potluck\, there will be raffles and silent auctions that offer a chance to win some fantastic prizes. \nOne of the main highlights of the picnic is the FFI casting clinic lead\, Brian Deloach \, which requires advance sign-up. The clinic will be followed by the FFI Casting Skills Challenge with the bronze\, silver\, and gold levels open to all picnic participants. This challenge is a great opportunity for participants to put their casting skills to the test and compete against other individuals. Sign up here for the Casting Clinic https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FACAC2FA0FEC52-49111661-casting \nFurthermore\, Michael Helms will be providing casting games that will be open to all participants. These games offer a fun way to hone your casting skills and compete against others. Additionally\, prizes will be awarded to the best overall performers and several runners-up. \nFor those interested in fly tying\, there will also be a clinic held by Bill Jewett in the classroom. This clinic will give participants the chance to learn how to tie an “ugly” fly and earn a door prize. \nOverall\, the 2024 Carolina Fly Fishing Club Annual Picnic promises to be a fantastic event that offers something for everyone. Whether you’re interested in casting or fly tying or just want to have fun\, this picnic is an excellent opportunity to make new friends and enjoy some exciting activities in a beautiful setting.
URL:https://carolinaflyfishingclub.org/event/cffc-annual-picnic/
LOCATION:Lake Norman State Park\, 759 State Park Rd\, Troutman\, NC\, 28166\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Fly Fishing CLub":MAILTO:Carolinaflyfishingclub@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting May 8\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us Wednesday May 8\, 2024\, at 6:30 for our monthly meeting and everyone is invited\, not just members. This will be great\, and it is being taught by our own Bob Martin aka The Trout Guy.\n\nBob was born and raised in the Catskills of New York\, known as the birthplace of fly fishing in America. His parents encouraged me to collect and keep many freshwater aquariums\, further fueling his interest in river and pond fish\, amphibians\, reptiles\, and insects.\n\n“My passion for fly fishing grew over time\, and it eventually led me to pursue a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Science from SUNY at Cobleskill”. “I later attended SUNY at Stony Brook for Environmental Science\, where I had the chance to fly fish sea run trout in the Nissequogue River on Long Island”.\n\nBob is excited to share his knowledge and experience with others who are interested in fly fishing. Specifically\, he will be giving a presentation on identifying insects\, minnows\, and other creatures that are important food sources for trout. He will also describe fly selection and how to match the natural food of the trout in the water you are fishing in. During my presentation\, I will demonstrate and describe fly select ion and materials to best match the trout food you need to imitate to be successful.
URL:https://carolinaflyfishingclub.org/event/monthly-meeting-may-8-2024/
LOCATION:Bass Pro Shops\, Concord\, NC\, 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard\, Concord\, NC\, 28027
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Fly Fishing CLub":MAILTO:Carolinaflyfishingclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T183000
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SUMMARY:April Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to our April meeting April 10\, 2024 \nBass Pro Shops Concord Mills Mall\, second floor by archery. \n \nRyan Bednar will be talking Muskie. \nMany people told us he is the best muskie fly fisherman in the East! \nRyan’s passion for the outdoors began at a very young age\, catching fish and all sorts of other critters while stomping through the creeks and ponds in Kansas and Oklahoma. Over the next 30+ years\, that same curiosity and passion for the outdoors lured him to unique and amazing fisheries in Alaska\, Montana\, Wyoming\, Colorado\, Arizona\, Tennessee\, South Carolina\, Virginia\, Pennsylvania\, New York\, Florida\, British Columbia\, the Bahamas\, and Slovenia. \nhttps://www.ashevilleflyfishingco.com/guideprofiles
URL:https://carolinaflyfishingclub.org/event/april-meeting/
LOCATION:Bass Pro Shops\, Concord\, NC\, 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard\, Concord\, NC\, 28027
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Fly Fishing CLub":MAILTO:Carolinaflyfishingclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T200000
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SUMMARY:CFFC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:THIS SHOULD BE A GREAT MEETING WITH AN EXCELLENT SPEAKER!\n\n\n\nJacob Rash is the Coldwater Research Coordinator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission\, where he assists with coordinating applied research and managing the State’s trout resources.\nTopic: An Overview of Trout Management Efforts in North Carolina\nHe received his B.S. in Zoology from NC State University and M.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences from Virginia Tech. After graduate school\, he worked with freshwater mussels as a Research Specialist at Virginia Tech until he joined the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Jacob has co-authored numerous publications throughout his career\, and in 2023\, he began serving as Chair of the Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture’s Steering Committee. Throughout the years\, he has been fortunate enough to participate in the North Carolina\, Virginia Tech\, and Virginia chapters of AFS. In 2012\, he served as Chair of the SDAFS Trout Committee. Although he spends his days at work thinking about fish\, as an avid angler\, he enjoys spending his free time trying to find them.
URL:https://carolinaflyfishingclub.org/event/cffc-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Bass Pro Shops\, Concord\, NC\, 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard\, Concord\, NC\, 28027
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SUMMARY:Donation (Winston Air 2 Rod)
DESCRIPTION:CFFC is Taking Donations For a Chance To  Be Picked to Receive a Winston Air2 Rod \n \nDonation Minimum is $25.00 and you will be entered for a chance to receive the rod in your choice of length and weight. Donations will be also taken at all the meetings and also the banquet in November and you do not have to be present to be chosen. If chosen you will pick your length and weight and Winston will ship your gift directly to your home.
URL:https://carolinaflyfishingclub.org/event/donation-winston-air-2-rod/
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolina Fly Fishing CLub":MAILTO:Carolinaflyfishingclub@gmail.com
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