The Atlanta Fly Fishing Club speaker for the March 13, 2013 meeting was Eric Stroup.
Eric presented themes from his book Common Sense Fly Fishing. Topics include positioning, casting, drift and line control.
Category: Club Meetings and Speakers
Atlanta Fly Fishing Club Mentor Program
The Atlanta Fly Fishing Club Mentoring Program was started by JD Forrester, a long time member of the club with the purpose of introducing new members to veteran members while also providing fly fishing expertise on local rivers like the Chattahoochee River. Our club is all about education and camaraderie and each of these new members are paired with a mentor that they can reach out to for advice in the future.
Members of the Atlanta Fly Fishing Club got together March 2nd at Paces Mill along the Chattahoochee River for a mentoring day. Even though the weather was cold and cloudy with snow flurries we had an excellent turn out for our Mentor Day on the Hooch. Thanks to JD Forrester for organizing a great day.
Members of the Atlanta Fly Fishing Club taken while at a February 2013 mentoring day. The club runs educational events for new members of the club to introduce them to new members while also providing fly fishing expertise on local rives like the Chattahoochee River
Following is his account:
“We were greeted with cold temps and spitting snow, but that did not keep the intrepid AFFC mentors and mentees from meeting. I think the session was a success with many things being learned and even some fish were caught.
Jim and Linda Harrington in perfect camouflage gear. Who is the guy in the white hat?
I want to thank John Jenkins, Jimbo Jim McKean, Steve Miller, Jim Harrington, Linda Harrington, Ken Louko, David Nixon, Tom Shillock, Holly Shikano, and Terry Shikano for being great mentees. A special thanks to Dwight Thomas, Eric Davies, Ed Chamberlain, Milton Sams, Tyson Reed, Mike Williams and Bob Hansell for being great mentors!”
JD Forrester
Steven Miller watching Eric Davies.
Jimbo Jim McKean rigging up as Tyson “Muley” Reed looks on.
Uncle Miltie Sams (mentor?) being taught spey casting by Ken Louko.
Ed Chamberlain working on casting with Holly Shikano, and Linda and Jim Harrington.
Fly Tying Class
Club members got together in February for a fly tying workshop at Fly Box Outfitters. Bret Nelson did a great job teaching a few flies. Willie was recovering well. Good time had by all.
Contact Bob at email for more information.
Thanks
Bob
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Frying Pan
AFFC Members
September is prime dry fly time on the Frying Pan River but the fishing is great year around.
For those of you who could not come to the last meeting to see Cameron Cipponeri‘s presentation, below will give you a basic idea of cost as well as a link to the presentation.
- Air fare to Denver is about $200 and depending on the number going will dictate rental car/van cost.
- The Taylor Creek Cabins have a mile of private water with another mile of public water that is seldom fished.
I have fished the “Pan” for twelve years, September is dry fly time. The average fish is 16″ but much larger Trout lurk through the river.
You can get up early and the two miles of river at Taylor Creek Cabins is yours to fish free then do your guide trip the remainder of the day.
This a large Power Point file. Click on this link, GWFF Share Page, look down to New Folder, then frying pan then right to download. Depending on your internet may take ten or more minutes. The presentation is available now for viewing at this link Frying Pan Club Presentation
Information:
Frying Pan River Price List TaylorCreekPriceList TaylorCreekCabins
Rob Stroupe