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Just a reminder of the February 21^st HFF meeting. As usual, we will meet at the Colorado Steakhouse at 6:00 for dinner and the program will begin at 7:00. The program this month will be our friend Rex Waters of IDNR telling us about public access to fishable waters in the area.

Our own Paul “Go Big or Go Home” Brown will demonstrate a new streamer pattern…the “Goldie” (http://eastern-fly-fishing.myshopify.com/blogs/departments/93002887-goldie).

I think this is a good looking fly and given the weather for the next few days, my guess is that it might just see some local water.

Here is a picture of some of Paul’s color variations on this fly.

Goldie Fly Tied by Go Big or Go Home PaulB

Check out the HFF Calendar for the schedule for the rest of the year. Good stuff coming up.

Take advantage of the great weather and try a little fishing.

See you all Tuesday, food, fun and information!

Tim

Meeting Update:

We had a big turnout for the February meeting with several members attending along with a few new faces. Rex Watters gave a quick review of all the public access locations in and around Monroe Lake and it’s properties. Very nice maps were handed out to those who were present. I think everyone will be finding some new “honey holes”

HFF Member Paul Brown gave a fly tying demonstration on tying the “Goldie” fly. Paul always does a great job of explaining the details when tying and ties very nice flys. Thanks Paul for another great “Go Big or Go Home” pattern.

As always HFF meetings are open to the public. We welcome anyone interested in fly fishing, the club, or any of our programs.

FISH REPORT: Ok I am confused, it’s February? Right? 70 degrees? Fish are confused too, I think. Look for warmer water, fish are moving and you can find them fairly shallow now. I’ve not had any good local creek reports yet but that will change I am sure if the weather stays warm. Small ponds and lakes are warmed up and should be good now. Lake temperatures are ranging from 46 degrees up to 60 in the shallows. I’ve had good crappie, bluegill and bass reports even from Northern Indiana so, get out and fish a little, the sun will do you good.

More about the upcoming Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo can be found here.

Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo

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.