Several Members attended the annual HFF Auction of good stuff. Our own Kernal Kevin was in good form for the night and entertained us all with his auctioneering skills and wit. Items generously donated by members for the fundraiser included, pewter fly pens, fish creel full of stuff, Hummingbird fish locator, hand crafted wooden fish nets, tying lights, fly fishing books, fly lines, fly boxes, fly boxes filled with flies, and numerous packets of hand tied flies, all guaranteed to catch something. Many miscellaneous items were also auctioned off to help support the clubs activities. Thanks to Kernal Kevin and to those who brought cash to the meeting.
Some Good StuffPicnic Location 2018
The Annual HFF Picnic will be in May, either the 6th or 7th. More on the gala event later. Thanks again to the Clarkes for hosting this event.
Everyone had a great time at the January Hoosier Fly Fishers meeting at Bobby’s Colorado Steak House. The highlight of the evening was the 2nd in a series of Fly Tying Challenges. This one was hosted by Paul Brown. At the last meeting Paul gave a hint about the January Challenge when he said “Go Big or Go Home”. This events challenge was Lefty’s Deceiver to be tied in the appropriate colors for local lakes. Several members participated in the challenge and everyone enjoyed the evening. Prizes were awarded for the most popular fly that would attract fish and for the best looking fly. Steve Bay tied the best fishing fly and Kimberly McCoy tied the best looking fly. All the flies tied at the challenge will be donated or raffled off at some time. Congratulations to the winners and a special thanks to PaulB for hosting and supplying the fly tying packets. Check the gallery below for more tying pictures.
Don’t forget the Fly Fishing Shows coming up, check the HFF calendar for times and places. Some upcoming programs at future HFF Meetings will include, Rex Waters of the IDNR, Fish FLAYING, and of course the Annual HFF Auction of really great stuff hosted by our own Kernal Kevin Montague, which is always a fun time for all. Bring money for this one.
FISH REPORT: Due to the milder temperatures we have been having and all the rain, Lake Monroe is still free of ice and lake levels are 4ft above normal pool. Water temperatures range in the high 30’s to mid 40’s. A few members have been getting out and reports of fish being caught are coming in. Look for spots with warmer temperatures close to structure and down size tackle and flies. Fishing slow and deep seems to be the best approach with weighted flies. If you get a sunny day, don’t be surprised to see fish close to the surface where the warmer water is.
