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    May 8 meeting: Matt Mitro from Wisconsin on Beaver Management.

    in Upcoming Events

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    On Wed. May 8 at 7:30 pm we will hear from Matt Mitro about Wisconsin's beaver management.  

    We are meeting in person at Queen Mary Park Hall (10844 117 St NW, Edmonton).   Matt will be joining us via ZOOM.  

    Everyone is welcome to attend either in person or via ZOOM.  ZOOM attendees have to provide their own coffee and TimBits. 

     

    Beaver Influence on Coldwater Stream Habitat and Trout Populations in Wisconsin

     

    The control of beaver to maintain free-flowing conditions in coldwater streams is a core trout management strategy in Wisconsin. Beaver have long been considered, by fisheries managers and trout anglers alike, as incompatible with trout in Wisconsin’s low gradient streams. Concerns include beaver dams converting streams with complex pool-riffle-run sequences to long series of pools interrupted by dams; the covering of spawning gravels with silt; reduced availability of juvenile and adult trout habitat; and warming of stream temperatures during summer. Such changes to stream habitat may reduce trout recruitment, survival, and abundance. Research on trout-beaver interactions in Wisconsin has been regionally limited in scope, and recent management plans for both species have called for new research to address pressing management concerns on trout-beaver conflicts in coldwater streams across different ecoregions. Here I will address an ongoing study to fill in the gaps in our understanding of the influence of beaver dams on trout habitat and populations. I will present preliminary observations on beaver-induced changes in physical stream habitat, evidence for warming of stream temperatures by beaver dams, evidence for the obstruction of trout movement by beaver dams, and changes in trout population and fish community dynamics following beaver colonization of low gradient coldwater streams.

     

     

    Matthew Mitro is a fisheries research scientist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Based in Madison, Matt has been working with the DNR on statewide fisheries issues since 2003. Matt’s current research is focused on trout in Wisconsin’s inland streams, on issues including stream habitat restoration, propagation and stocking, trout population response to environmental change, age and growth, trout-parasite dynamics, and beaver effects on coldwater stream habitat and trout populations. Matt has also worked for the EPA’s Atlantic Ecology Division, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and he earned his PhD in fisheries at Montana State University studying rainbow trout recruitment in the Henry’s Fork.

    Fishin' Hole Discount

    in General Chatter

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    Just heard from Randy at the Fishin' Hole that the 10% discount provided to NLFF members (and to members of some other clubs) will only be given if proof of membership is provided at the till. For NLFF, as TUC doesn't send out a membership card, the Fishin' Hole will accept  proof by showing a paper or cell phone copy of your official receipt for membership sent out by TUC (This is for the meantime. we are arranging to have membership cards again.).

    Unfortunately, I think the Fishin' Hole may have been subjected to a few scams recently so needed to ensure that the discount is only provided to members of clubs to whom it has kindly offered this benefit.
    Peter

    May 5 Cleanup at Muir Lake

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    We are meeting at Muir Lake on Sunday May 5 at 10 am to do a cleanup around the parking lot, picnic area and lake.  Based on previous years we will be done by lunch which we will provide.  After the hot dogs and pop we can go fishing.   Let Dick Slobodian at events @ nlft.org know if you care coming so he can bring the food.  

    You will need rubber boots, gloves and grabbers.  Garbage bags will be supplied.

    Saturday April 27 Learn to Flyfish Course

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    Introduction to Fly Fishing
    Program Includes What is Fly Fishing; Basic Equipment; Basic Skills; Fly Casting,

    This is a course for beginners that will teach you the basics of fly fishing.  Limited to 20 participants.  

    The course runs all day from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, and includes a pizza lunch. 

    Tickets are $50 (plus EventBrite fee)  are now available at EventBrite

    Saturday April 20 Dinner and Silent Auction

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    Join us at Kenilworth Hall (7104 87 Ave NW, Edmonton) on Saturday April 20 for our Annual Fundraiser to support the Chapter.  Tickets are $20 and available at EventBrite  For members and invited guests. 

    By popular demand we are having the same menu as last year: pulled pork on a bun and 2 sides.  

    Doors open at 5 pm and dinner is served at 6:30 pm. 

    We will have a silent auction and some raffles. 

    Also this is your last chance to buy tickets on the Don Andersen bamboo rod as we will draw the winner that night.  

    Feb 28, 2024 meeting: Dr. Greg Goss on Fracking

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    Dr. Greg Goss, from Biological Sciences at U of A, on “Evaluating Toxicity of Hydraulic Fracturing Flowback and Produced Water”

    TUC has been working on a policy statement regarding the practice of fracking for the last few years and it's still not complete. It's difficult to come up with a definitive statement. We need oil and gas but freshwater is essential for humans and all other life forms. However, there are related statements in other TUC policies, e.g.:

    • Water is essential for all life and should be viewed as a human right. 

    • Natural systems evolve to exploit the range of available water within a region and as such the concept of excess water can be considered spurious. 

    • Extraction of water from streams or aquifers can alter the movement, volume, timing and quality of water available to the environment. Any extractions must demonstrate no net harm to natural systems. 

    This will be an interesting and thought provoking session. Well worth attending. 

    Feb 14 (Valentine's Day) meeting

    in Upcoming Events

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    Michael Dell will teach a Beginner's Fly Tying class in person at Queen Mary Park Hall (and on ZOOM).

    This will be a casual session which will introduce people to fly tying basics.  Vises, tools and materials will be available for use at Queen Mary Park hall, or you can bring your own.

    If you want to come please contact Michael Dell at communications @ nlft.org  so enough tools and materials will be on hand.  

    The principles taught and the flies tied will be:

    Thread and hooks

    Adjusting the vise
    Basic Thread Control
    Attaching the thread, wrapping it and tying off with half-hitch and whip finish.
    Basic Material Control.

     Brown Hackle Peacock
        Hook: Wet fly 
        Thread: Black or any colour you have
        Body: peacock herl
        Hackle: brown or any colour you have
    New Techniques: soft loop, adjusting for thread torque, even body, reinforcing herl, dry fly vs wet fly hackle, tying on and wrapping hackle. 

    Wooly Worm
        Hook: wet fly 
        Thread: Black or any colour you have
        Tail: red wool
        Hackle: long saddle hackle
        Body: chenille
     New Techniques: tying on tails, palmering hackle
     

    Brassie
        Hook: wet fly 10-12
        Thread: Black or any colour you have
        Body:  wire
        Thorax: coarse dubbing

     

     

     

     

     

    2024 Chapter Executive

    in Club Notices and Information

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    Annual General Meeting January 24, 2024

    At our AGM the following people were elected:

    ·        Ken Monk, President

    ·        Ray Smith, Vice-President

    ·        Peter Little, Treasurer

    ·        Terry Carlyle, Secretary

    ·        Dean Befus, Programs

    ·        Dick Slobodian, Community Events

    ·        Michael Dell, Communications

    ·        Stan Baron, Library

    Thanks to Karen Harris and Bill Evans for their hard work on the previous Executive. 

    Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen's Show March 14-17

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    We will be at the Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen's Show to teach fly tying to kids. The standard pattern we tie is a woolly bugger. Our volunteers will get free admission to the show, plus we will pay for their parking and a meal.  

    The hours of the show (based on the previous year, this will be updated if things change) are:

    Thursday, March 14  12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

    Friday, March 15   12:00 pm – 9:00 pm    

    Saturday, March 16   10:00 am – 7:00 pm    

    Sunday, March 17     10:00 am – 5:00 pm 

    We will have 2 shifts per day of about 5 hours. If you can volunteer for a shift or two that would be much appreciated.  You are free to visit the exhibits before or after your shift.  If you can only come for split shifts this can be accommodated.  

    Please volunteer by signing up at a meeting or contacting Michael Dell at communications @ nlft.org with your shift preferences.

    Annual General Meeting Jan 24 2024

    in Upcoming Events

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    We will hold our Annual General meeting with reports from the officers and election of new Executive.  This will be in person at Queen Mary Park Hall and also on ZOOM at 7:30 pm. 

     
    We have people who have served for a long time, and we are looking for new blood.  Contact Michael Dell at communications @ nlft.org   If you are interested but not ready to commit to a position then you can sit in on our Executive meetings in a mentorship program.  
     

    This document outlines the responsibilities of each position:

    NLFF Exec Duties2 (1).pdf

    If you can't attend we would appreciate if you sent a proxy to us:

    PROXY VOTE AGM 2023.docx

    Jan 10 Meeting: Dennis Southwick tying Old & New Patterns

    in Upcoming Events

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    Wednesday January 10 2024 at 7:30 pm at Queen Mary Park, in person and on ZOOM


    Dennis Southwick will tie some Old & New patterns for us. 

    Doc Spratley 
    Hook:  3X long hook of your choice
    Thread: Black 6/0
    Tail:  grizzly fibers
    Rib:  silver tinsel 
    Body:  black wool
    Beard:  grizzly fibers 
    Wing: pheasant tail fibers
    Head:  several peacock hurls

    Royal Wulff (parachute)
    Hook:  #8-20  dry fly hook of your choice
    Thread: red 8/0
     Tail:  moose hair
    Body:  peacock hurl
    Segment:  red single strand floss, 
    Wing:  white calf tail or poly 
    Hackle: either grizzly brown or grizzly 

    Film Critic (Hay stack) Bob Quigley Pattern
    Hook: 18-8 Ahrex super dry or any dry fly curved hook
    Thread: 18/0  or 12/0 Nano thread color of your choice
    Tail:  coq-de leon fibers
    Rib:  extra fine copper wire, 
    Body:  super fine dub color of choice
    Wing:  white poly or antron yarn,
    Thorax:  super fine dub same as body or slightly darker, 
    Hackle:  dry fly color of your choice.

    50/50 Streamer (my 50/50) there are others out there. 
    Hook:  any streamer hook 3 or 4X of your choice #12 or bigger, 
    Thread: 6/0
    Materials:  can be Kreinex, Krystal Flash, or Flashabou colors your choice, 
    Eyes: lead dumbbell color & size your choice.
     

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