Well, here we are at the 1st of October. This has been one hell of a year so far… I hope we have all have managed at least some fishing in the past months. I am assured that fishing is/can be an effective means of social distancing. It does seem at times that the fish take the distancing a bit too far…
I am writing to assure you that the HFF will have an October meeting. The Executive Committee will meet early next week to establish the where and when for this meeting. We are all looking forward to getting together again to swap tall tales true or otherwise.
So, the news summary. The HFF will meet in late October. Time and place TBA. Check back for updates to the HFF Calendar.
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
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.
