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Events, Meetings, Meetings 2017

January 2017 Fly Challenge – Lefty’s Deceiver

Lefty's Deceivers

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.

Paul Brown
Bob Kavgian
Charlie Shaw
Jeanne Shaw and Dick Powell
Kimberly McCoy
Charlie Shaw, Jeanne Shaw, Dick Powell
Steve Bay
Larrys
Steve is a winner
Kimberly is a Winner
Submitted Flies
Winning Lefty's Deceivers
Barry Clarke and Mike Donovan

Fish Report, Meetings, Meetings 2016

November HFF Meeting and More

    This seems to be a season of change.  First, I think the water temp at Monroe seems to be getting low enough to invite the big Wipers into shore. Second, Halloween ads are being replaced by Christmas ads (I wonder what happened to Thanksgiving?).  And third, perhaps most importantly, we are going to try something new for the next meeting.  For those of you who were at the last meeting, you will remember Larry’s presentation of the “fly tying contest” event. Please understand this is not “real’ contest just a fun event to demonstrate a variety of tying techniques. So please join us for the fun on next Tuesday, November 15th at Bobby’s Colorado Steak House at 6PM.

Fly Challenge Rules
Fly Challenge Rules

For the ten folks who expressed interest in this gala event at the last meeting, please note that you will need to bring your own tying tools e.g. Vise, thread, ect. also a light, battery powered would be best. I am attaching the details of the “Hoosier Fly Fishers Fly Tying Challenge” as provided by Larry B and Paul B. More about the Fly Tying Challenge can be found in the club members discussion forums.

Membership Dues are due if you haven’t already paid those. Now would be a great time to join the club to get in on all the fall and winter HFF Club meetings and demos.  We are planning the annual Christmas Party for Hoosier Fly Fishers club members! This will be December 11th at the Colorado Steakhouse. The fun will begin at about 11:00 AM and we will eat at about 12:00.

FISH REPORT: Lake Monroe water temperatures are cooling down fast and fish catching has been sporadic. Wipers were very active about a month ago but only the small schoolies.  No big fish have appeared yet. Several of the club members and fly fishers from Indy and Shelbyville have been fishing for them from shore with little success. We’re hoping the good bite is yet to come.  Several bass have been caught in the backs of coves where you can still find weeds. The heavy frost this morning will make the weeds disappear soon.  A few crappies and yellow bass have been caught also.