Michael Dell

This is your chance to stock up on materials for cheap. We have had several donations of material that are excess to our needs. Some of these materials are antique and have labels from bygone stores and companies. We will start at 7:30 pm at Queen Mary Park Hall. Everyone is welcome. - Big patches of deer, elk and moose hide - Yarns, dubbing, raffia, chenille. - Assorted feathers from game birds - Wire, tinsel - packages from long gone fly shops Priced to go. Tell your friends who are starting fly tying.

Share your pics and stories at our first meeting for the new season. We will meet in person at Queen Mary Park Hall at 7:30 pm for a social evening. Our formal programs will be on the second and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

If you have any pictures of Dave, please post them here so I can send to Ferne for the slideshow June 2. Thanks, Michael

Dave Murray was President of Northern Lights Fly Fishers - Trout Unlimited Canada, an avid fly tyer, and an enthusiastic angler. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday June 2 at Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Calgary (1515 100 St. SE). A short remembrance will be held at the Garden of Memory, followed by a reception with light refreshments at Southview Community West Hall (2020 33 St. SE).

Here is a link to a video about the project: https://www.nlft.org/2022/12/16/arctic-grayling-research-project-2/

This is our major fundraiser of the year. There will be many silent auction items as well as raffles and a 50/50 draw. Saturday June 3 at Kenilworth Hall (7104 87 Avenue in Edmonton). Tickets are only $20. For Members and Invited Guests Only. The meal is pulled pork and a bun, beans and coleslaw. Come out for an evening of relaxation & fun. Bring your friends! Get your tickets early at EventBrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/northern-lights-fly-fishers-tuc-2023-auction-and-fundraiser-tickets-618250342417 Doors open at 5:30pm, and dinner will be served at 6:30pm Beer & Wine to be sold

Ken Monk will be talking about results from the eDNA study and plans for this year. Wednesday May 3 at 7:30 pm in person and on ZOOM. Our next in-person meeting will be on May 3 at Queen Mary Park Hall (10844 117 St NW in Edmonton). Everyone is welcome to attend either in-person or on ZOOM. Instructions for joining our ZOOM can be found here: http://www.nlft.org/Zoom

Nicole Kimmel, Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist from Alberta Environment and Parks will talk about invasive species and focus on Donsdale & Cardiff ponds. This will be held in person at Queen Mary Park Wednesday April 5 at 7:30 . Details about ZOOM have to be worked out.

Sad to hear this news.

Thanks Dan, You had me worried.

Welcome Richard, Please come out to one of our in-person meetings at Queen Mary Park Hall. Or if you are comfortable with computers you can join our Zoom meetings. Michael Dell

Lesley Peterson, the Alberta Provincial Biologist from Trout Unlimited Canada, will talk about Native Trout in the North Saskatchewan River drainage. This meeting will be in person at Queen Mary Park Hall at 7:30 pm.

Thanks Andrew, I have sent you a direct message.

Michael Short of Let's Go Outdoors interviews Kevin Gardiner.

Michael Short from Let's Go Outdoors interviews Andrew Paul on Native Trout recovery in Alberta. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgEwXe5I82c

Wednesday March 15 at 7:30 Stu Thompson, author of Tyed and True: 101 Fly Patterns Proven to Catch Fish, will present a tying session and slideshow. This meeting will be held in person at Queen Mary Park Hall (10844 117 St.) and on ZOOM. Everyone is welcome to attend. Patterns to be tied. DDH Leech Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk, 3/0, black; and size A thread, fluorescent orange Hook: Daiichi 2151, size 4 Tail: Marabou, brown Body: Darkwater Dubbing, brown Eyes: Bead chain, medium, gold Weedman’s Slider Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk, 3/0, black Hook: Daiichi 2546, size 2-3/0 Tail: Krystal Flash, red; and Icelandic sheep, black Head: Deer body hair, black Throat: Deer body hair, red Eye: ¼ in. (6 mm), silver with black pupil

Hello all. A few years back we enjoyed a few days on the North Saskatchewan above Abraham Lake west of Nordegg. The Friday was awesome, fish were caught. Saturday the snow came, we ventured out and enjoyed another great day, even with the 4 inches of white stuff. We stayed at the Nordegg Hi Hostel. It is a great facility, kitchen with all utensils are provided, just need to bring your own food. As for sleeping, they had shared rooms. No need to bring sleeping bags, they provided everything. We had 2 rooms, we had a lady join us and the guys tried not to snore more than her, so all was good!!! I am talking names , so if you would like to join us , contact Dan Tulik or Dick with outside programs.