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April 2017

Get Your License!

Need new 2017 fishing license

April 1. Catch cards are due also.

UPCOMING FISHING EVENTS

5 Apr Rod-building class starts 8-9 Apr CBFC fly-casting demo at Cabela’s 21-22 Apr Kids Fishing @ Columbia Park 22 Apr River Conservancy Work Day at Cottonwood Canyon SP, OR

CLUB PURPOSE: Promote fly fishing, conserve regional fishing resources, and encourage friendship and cooperation among all anglers.

NEXT MEETING: 11April at CG Public House & Catering (formerly Country Gentlemen) in Kennewick. Starts 6p

PROGRAM: Our speaker will be Alison Colotelo, Research Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Her topic is "Application of Forensic Techniques to Enhance Fish Conservation and Management." Fish can sustain injury from a variety of causes, both natural and from humankind. Injury can result in immediate mortality, or can be less than lethal affecting behavior or physiology, that still may lead to delayed mortality. Alison will discuss the application of techniques used in forensic science to detect and quantify injuries to fish from both recreational and commercial fisheries. Alison spoke to us last January 2016 and gave an interesting and informative presentation on passage of juvenile salmon at lower Snake River dams. Alison has a Master of Science Degree in Biology from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and a Bachelors Degree in Forensic Science with Honors from Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada. Please join us in welcoming Alison back to our Club.

This talk was previously scheduled for the January 2017 Club meeting which was canceled because of inclement weather.

2017 OFFICERS President-Mike Wade 509 713-0859 Mike's email 1st VP-Membership: Rich Holten 2nd VPPrograms: John Strand Treasurer: Jeff Drowley Secretary: Denny Kreid Directors at large: Craig Anderson Dennis Collins Ted Lewis Newsletter Editor: Ron Reed Past President: Ted Poston

MEETINGS Second Tuesday of every month except Mar, Jul, and Aug

6:00p -Wet Fly-no host 6:30p -Dinner-$15 7:15p -Program - free

MEMBERSHIP DUES $25/yr Indiv&Family $35/yr Business To update personal info please contact Rich Holten: 509 521-4291 or email

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Mike’s Musings by Mike Wade, President

As everyone who attended the Banquet knows (thanks, Craig), I was in Costa Rica while the rest of you enjoyed not only fine food, but also a great presentation from John Shewey, and a fantastic selection of flies and prizes in the raffle and silent auction. We had the highest Banquet attendance in years; so, maybe I should arrange to miss it again next year? Seriously, though, I want to thank all of you who contributed to make the Banquet such a huge success. Our Club is invited to participate in Cabela’s fishing extravaganza this year; and, a group of us will conduct casting demonstrations at the Union Gap Cabela’s Outpost on April 8 and 9. This should be a lot of fun and will give us the opportunity to thank Cabela’s for the years of support they have given us. The next Club outing will be to Sun Lakes from April 26 to 30. See details later in the newsletter, and come on out for some fun on the water.

Let’s Go Fishin’ List by Rich Holten

A number of CBFC members want contact information for other Club members who would like to be invited to go fishing. At the April Club meeting, we will start a contact list. After the meeting, we will email the list to all who have entered contact information. As new names are added, an updated list will be sent to all those on the list. The list will not be posted or otherwise distributed to people who have not entered information. If you are unable to attend the meeting and want to be on the list, please email Rich Holten at cbfcfish@charter.net.

Fun-Food-Fish at Rocky Ford Outing

by Ted Poston Seventeen fishers journeyed to Rocky Ford on Saturday, 11March, to test their mettle in pursuit of the most obnoxious trout in the State. This year we had a guest, Jim Cox of

the Western River Conservancy. While some struggled, most fishers managed to hook a couple of fish; and, the folks that held on until late afternoon had really good fishing with leeches. Earlier in the day, scuds, copper johns and other nymphs of varying adornment produced intermittent results. Chili and dogs furnished by John Strand and Ted Poston were served at 1p and gone by 2:30p. So there you have it! The first CBFC sponsored trip of the year. There is no excuse not to wet your line and rip some lips. Our next Club sponsored trip is the last weekend in April at Sun Lakes – Rich Holten is the organizer.

Club Membership Dues Overdue

Please check to see if you have paid your Club dues for 2017. If not, please remit dues to Jeff Drowley at April meeting, or mail them to Club P.O. Box. See membership application form on page 13. This is your last newsletter if dues are not paid.

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John Strand hawks chili and dogs

Annual Banquet Very Successful

by Craig Anderson

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to the success of our Annual Banquet on 4 March 2017. John Shewey was our guest speaker and tier for the afternoon fly-tying clinic. During the clinic, about 35 Club members watched John tie flies from his newest book, Classic Steelhead Flies. A copy of his book was on the silent auction tables at the banquet. I wasn’t successful in bidding for the book, so I bought one online. The book is excellent and contains a history of steelhead fishing and has stories about each of the more than 150 flies depicted in the book, most of which were tied by Shewey. John’s topic for the evening presentation was "Ramblings of a Western Wandering Angler." The evening presentation was interesting with stories of friends, dogs, and fishing. This was John’s fourth time at our Annual Banquet; and, each time he provided the Casters with an excellent presentation.

Ron Reed received the Smashed Hackle Award for his innovative use of golf balls as sinkers while fishing for whitefish. Ted Poston received the Past President’s Award. John Strand and Mike McWethy received President’s Awards honoring significant contributions to the Club, which they well deserved.

Craig Anderson was in overall charge of arranging the Banquet and Fly Raffle, and was assisted by many Club members. Reed Kaldor put together the Silent Auction and did his usual outstanding job of soliciting and providing a mix of items. Auction items were contributed by:

CBFC Chandler Reach Vineyards Fishpond MERCO Produces Metz Feathers Patagonia REI RIO Products UNI Products Sportsman’s Warehouse WAPSI Craig Anderson Kathy Poston John Basmajian John Shewey Sheldon Coleman

These Club members donated a total of 21 boxes of flies to the Fly Raffle: Craig Anderson Mike Berriochoa Dennis Collins Ken Gano Rod Gilge Rich Holten Duane Horton Rick Johnson Reed Kaldor Dennis Kreid Jim Loomis Dick Nicklas Ron Reed Rich Santos Mike Wade Gene Woodruff Ted Poston Stan Haff The Grogan Family – Bret, Darius, Kaitlin

Susan Kreid put together the terrific centerpieces with the help of Kathy Poston, Mary Ann Weber, Wanda Shearer, Terri Reese, Lacey Sangster, and Arlene Ritenour.

Thank you Ted Poston for helping Jeff Drowley with check-in and checkout, and for picking up dessert at Costco. Thank you John Pfeiffer and Ted Lewis for selling Fly Raffle tickets. Thank you Rich & Pat Holten for announcing the winners of the Fly Raffle.

The Banquet was a financial success to the Club, not typical, but nice to have occurred. Without the support of so many Casters, that wouldn’t have happened.

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Folks enjoying the evening

Get to Know Club Member

Reed Kaldor Tell us about your first fish. I don't recall the first fish I ever caught, but I am sure it was big! My earliest fishing memories are of crappie in Kansas, walleye and channel catfish in Minnesota, and trout in the high lakes of Colorado.

Who taught you to fish? While I don't remember this for sure either, I am pretty sure it was my dad.

What are some local venues you like to fish? I like going to several rivers in the Idaho Panhandle. They are relatively close, the water is crystal clear, and the scenery can be spectacular.

What are some destination venues you like to fish? I have yet to take any destination trips; but, swinging flies for steelhead on the Skeena River system in British Columbia is first on my bucket list. And, it wont be long now before I go.

What are some of your Go-To flies for still water? …for creeks? …for rivers? I much prefer to fish moving water with dry flies. My favorite still-water pattern is a callibaetis dry when the fish are rising. My favorite moving-water flies are golden stone patterns early in the season, and October caddis patterns in the Fall. In between, I like hoppers and stimulators. And you can't beat a PMD or BWO when the hatches are on.

What kind of fish do you target most often? Cutthroat trout and steelhead. What are some of your favorite fishing books and magazines? I enjoy Northwest Fly Fishing, except when they feature my favorite rivers.

What is it about the sport of fishing that keeps you involved? It makes me get outdoors which is good for the soul. The other thing I like is that while watching a dry fly on the surface of the stream and waiting for the rise, it seems nothing else matters…. the rest of the world disappears if only for a few seconds.

Rocky Ford Bridge Construction

by Sheldon Coleman There is good news and bad news for those wanting to fish at Rocky Ford. The good news is that the access road has been re-graded and is in good shape. The bad news is that starting April 1, the WDFW is starting to replace both the lower and upper bridges. Work crews and equipment will periodically block access to the lower parking lot and lower bridge. The upper bridge is already closed.

Obtain information on the status of the project and access to Rocky Ford from the Ephrata Office of WDFW: (509) 754 462

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REED KALDORWITH GRANDE RONDESTEELHEAD

What is This Bug? Shown in last month’s newsletter, this is a Brown Drake.

This burrowing mayfly (it has three tails) requires low-gradient streams with bottoms composed of gravel, sand, or silt rather than firm mud or clay. This large mayfly’s body, without the tails, is 12-20mm long. The hatches usually begin at twilight, and continue after dark. If you find any of their large, freshly cast shucks in eddies and backwaters during the afternoon, you should hang around until dark. [Bug info paraphrased from Western Mayfly Hatches by R Hafele and D Hughes]

Volunteer for Kid’s Fishing Days

by Dale Schielke Kids Outdoor Experience VP

Kids Outdoor Experience needs volunteers for the Special Needs Fishing event 21April, and for Kids Fishing Day on 22April. An additional flight this year will provide better fishing opportunities with less crowding. The extra flight does extend the total hours volunteers are needed. I will bring a signup sheet to the April CBFC meeting. To volunteer, signup or contact me at dahlialou@msn.com (509 375-0183), or Marilyn Steele at momhoops@hotmail.com (message to 392-2128). As in past years, a volunteer dinner will be held Friday evening at 7p. On Saturday, lunch and drinks will be available to volunteers.

The best benefit for volunteers is watching the excitement and joy of kids catching a fish, which for many is their first fish.

Carp on the Fly by Ron Reed

Several Club members are interested in catching carp on traditional fly-fishing tackle.

John Strand is searching for speakers for Club meetings to talk about how, when, where to catch carp on the fly without having to use a trained Osprey. If you know of any potential speakers, please let John know.

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DISCLAIMER The opinions or endorsements of products or services expressed or

implied in this Newsletter are solely the responsibility of the authors, or the

Editor if no author is listed; and do not necessarily reflect the

consensus of CBFC members.

Likewise, website links are only for reader convenience and information.

CAPTION CONTEST

Reed Kaldor won the Caption Contest and a free dinner to the April Club meeting! Congratulations Reed!

"Fly-Fishing and the Brain"

by Mike Wade This very interesting article was published in the Harvard Medical School - Department of Neurobiology newsletter. "What is it about this so-called quiet sport, with its incantation of rod and fly, river, and nature, a sport of both stealth and strategy, that helps to lessen stress and calm the brain?" Now, if we could get a medical expense tax deduction for our gear, we’d be set! Read the full article at: Fly Fishing and the Brain

Are You OK? The statistics on sanity show that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you!

Ever Seen a Caddis Larva Building a Pebbled Cocoon? Caddis larva builds cocoon

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Going Fishing Guide Service Bruce HewittWashington and USCG licensed and insuredBurbank, WA 99323 509-430-6448

Fishing eastern WA rivers and reservoirs for salmon, steelhead, trout, walleye and sturgeon.

KNOW ANY PROSPECTIVE CBFC MEMBERS?

Please forward a copy of this newsletter to them, and bring them to the next meeting.

tight lines and BIG fish.Ron Reed, Newsletter Editor

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•Basic instruction tailored to the individual

•Advanced instruction for improving technique, distance and consistency

•Custom Clinics for organizations/Groups/Schools

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Western Rivers Conservancy

by Jim Cox

On Saturday, April 22nd, we’re heading to Cottonwood Canyon State Park to plant, run irrigation lines and cage cottonwood cuttings. As we like to think of it, we'll be putting the 'Cottonwood' back in Cottonwood Canyon State Park. Join us for a day of volunteer work on the John Day River . We hope you’ll come out! We’ll get our hands dirty, have some fun and improve fish and wildlife habitat along and above the river. Please RSVP by Thursday, April 13th to Gypsy Burks at Western Rivers Conservancy at 503-241-0151, ext. 211, or by email (gburks@westernrivers.org) to reserve your volunteer slot. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that due to the nature of this project, volunteers must be at least 12-years old.

Volunteer Day Details: Saturday, 22April: 10a to 3p Type of work: Plant cottonwood cuttings and net leaf hackberry Meeting area: Cottonwood Canyon State Park visitor's center - map What to bring: Heavy leather work gloves; closed-toe shoes; long-sleeve shirts and pants; sun protection; lunch; water; and snacks. Oregon Parks and Recreation will provide: Free, dry camping for Friday and/or Saturday. Fifteen campsites for volunteers are available; all materials and tools; and hopefully great weather! RSVP deadline: Thursday, 13 April

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THE BEST FISHDE-SCALER AROUND!

AND HOMEMADE TOO

Ice-out at Minam Lake by Dennis Kreid

Mike and I began encountering snow on and along the trail at about mile 1.5 just where the serious climbing begins. In the next half mile, which includes a 200 to 300 ft elevation gain, the trail and much of the Lostine River virtually disappeared under 2 to 6 ft of snow. Very little open ground was to be seen again until the hike out two days later. However, the clear morning air was refreshingly cool and the sky was a deep cobalt blue, which had our spirits soaring. Our initial pace was therefore brisk and our anticipation high for the solitude and great fishing we were sure laid ahead.

It was mid-June 1985, and our destination was Minam Lake in the Eagle Cap Wilderness high in the Wallowa Mountains of central Oregon. Mike and I had both heard about the “feeding frenzy” that allegedly inflicts trout at “ice out” and were eager to exploit it. A call to the USFS office in Enterprise two days earlier brought assurances from a pleasant young woman that the lake was partially open as was the trail, but that we could expect some snow at the “higher elevations”. This was sufficient for me, and Mike trustingly agreed to accompany me in the adventure without any additional encouragement.

I never did figure out what lake that pleasant (but ill-informed) young woman in the USFS office was talking about, but it could not have been Minam. Through it all Mike never actually stopped talking to me in spite of my subjecting him to the most grueling and fish-free adventure of his life (which incidentally ended with the consumption of vital components of his car’s cooling system by a winter starved porcupine, but that is another story!)

After more than 7 miles and 2500 vertical feet of post holing through deep snow with 50-lb packs, we finally caught sight of the lake basin. We gamely overcame exhaustion bordering on complete collapse and struggled over the last snowy ridge for our first actual glimpse of Minam Lake. What we saw was a broad flat expanse of deep snow broken only by a tiny patch of shallow water at the outlet. It was immediately apparent to both of us that this was unlikely to be the fabled ice-out condition that we anticipated.

We were determined to make the best of it, although we had no real choice because the day was gone and we were too exhausted to go anywhere. Unfortunately, the lack of competition was exceeded only by the utter absence of suitable campsites.

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There was a small patch of open ground right at the outlet just large enough for a tent and a campfire. We used that site even though it was frozen solid, totally exposed and well within the 200 ft minimum distance from water that is required by the USFS in the high country. Fortunately the weather held and no one else appeared to witness our small transgression.

We stayed two nights mostly because we were too exhausted to walk out the first morning. The lake is at 7600 ft so the nights were bitterly cold, each night refreezing the little water that was originally open. We had good gear and plenty of food and warm clothing so we slept warm if fitfully due to numerous aching muscles. On the second evening we were treated to the unique experience of seeing and hearing the sudden formation of long, irregular ice crystals spreading across the water. In the morning there were weird crystalline columns of mud along the frozen shoreline.

The first morning after the ice cleared we dutifully worked at fishing our little patch of open water, pulling numerous fly patterns (and even some spinner baits) off the ice ledge just a short cast away. Although we caught and released some fine specimens of ice, we never encountered anything with fins.

We awoke the second and last morning to a cold dense fog that seemed to penetrate to every pore of our bodies. We prepared and consumed a hot breakfast being careful not to spill the scrambled egg mix as I had the previous morning. We then quickly broke camp obliterating all signs of our presence and began our descent through the fog, which we escaped about a mile down the trail. To our surprise, we met two hiking parties coming in also drawn to the mythical lure of ice-out fishing. They were undeterred by our experience and both parties gamely proceeded up the trail.

Although no fishing trip that ends without any fish is totally successful, in this case the almost spiritual solitude and stunning beauty of the mountains were enough. Had we known the extent of the snow on the trail and in the basin we would not have gone at that time. However, having been there we were glad to have had the experience and will doubtless remember it after other more successful fishing trips have passed from memory. However, I still have not experienced “ice out” fishing. Maybe next year….Mike are you out there?

Couple Ideas for the Tackle Box

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Get to Know Club Member

Fred Riedel Tell us about your first fish. My first fish was some type of pan fish caught on a worm.

Who taught you to fish? I am primarily self-taught. My first fish came at a boys camp when I was seven. It was a pan fish caught on a worm using a bait- casting rod. I was hooked and my dad did his best to find places for me to fish. My first trout was caught on salmon eggs using a bait-casting rod. My favorite magazine was Fur, Fish, and Game. Later, I added Sports Afield, Outdoor Life and Field and Stream. My first fly rod was a cheap bamboo rod with automatic reel. One of my first fly-fishing trips was around Steamboat Springs, CO. I did a fair amount of ocean fishing and surf fishing; then when I could drive, I hit the waters of the Sierra Nevada a lot.

What are some local venues you like to fish? I fish the local waters: Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers as well as some of the ponds. Further afield, I like the Tucannon, Touchet, Big Four, Rocky Ford, and Leech Lake. I also like the Methow Rivers and it's tributaries.

What are some destination venues you like to fish? I have fished all over Idaho, from Lewiston eastward and northward. Central Oregon, around Redmond and south, has some nice waters. My favorite is the Missouri River in Montana, and all the waters around Missoula, especially Rock Creek, the Root (aka the Bitterroot), Blackfoot, and Clarks Fork Rivers.

What are some of your Go-To flies for still water? …for creeks? …for rivers? For lakes and ponds, I like Woolly Buggers, and my own White Bunny Leech and Olive Bunny Leech. I like small caddis for droppers. I love tying and fishing new patterns! For drys, I like them all, especially parachutes with peacock herl bodies. Two of my favorite drys are a coachman tied Wulff style, and a no-hackle body, elk-hair caddis. Especially for streams, I like my drys of any pattern, to have yellow or orange wings for better visibility.

What kind of fish to you target most often? I mainly fish for any trout. I’ve caught rainbow, cutthroat, brookies, browns, and goldens. But, I also fish for bass and steelhead.

What are some of your favorite fishing books and magazines? My favorite magazines are Northwest fly fishing, Fly Fishing, and Washington-Oregon Game & Fish. One of my favorite books is an oldie-The Curtis Creek Manifesto. I also like Rick Hafele's book on nymph fishing, Morris & Chan on Lakes, and Trey Combs, Gawesworth and Larison's books on steelhead.

What is it about the sport of fishing that keeps you involved? I love being on the water and chasing fish, and, even occasionally catching them. Going out with friends and the new people that you meet. Even being out solo is enjoyable. The thrill you experience when you hook a big fish. Watching fish rise, and swim around, and figuring out what and how to use the flies is all a great part of the miracle that is fly fishing.

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FRED RIEDEL WITHNICE BROWN TROUTFROM THEMISSOURI RIVER.

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Join the CBFC April 26-30 for fun, fish, and sun. See details about the outing in the January 2017 issue of the CBFC Newsletter. Please call trip organizer Rich Holten if you plan to go or for more info (509 521-4291)

There are several activities other than fishing for family members to enjoy. Here, Pat Holten enjoys her paddle board.

Rod Gilge and Craig Anderson in the campground.

All photos by Rich Holten

Sun Lakes Club

Outing

Second Call for Spey-Casting Class?

by Ted Poston So far, “zero” Club members have expressed interest in spey casting lessons. Being forever an optimist, I am issuing a second call and will circulate a signup sheet at the April meeting for interest. We have talked with Red’s Fly Shop and are also looking at other options. However, if we don’t have enough interest, we will drop it. Call or email Ted Poston at 438-0531 or tmpkap29@charter.net if you will not be at the April meeting and want lessons in spey casting.

Free Fly-Tying Class Completed

by Craig Anderson Annual Fly-Tying Classes sponsored by CBFC

finished in March. Thirteen patterns were tied during five weekly classes.

Craig Anderson and Reed Kaldor. instructed. Helpers included: Rich Santos,

Fred Riedel, Gene Woodruff, Denny Kreid, Ted Poston, Ron Reed, Rich Holten, and Mike Wade. About a dozen students became tiers over the course of the classes. Nearly all people that started were there throughout the classes. As usual, some struggled with the patterns while others caught on and did amazingly well for beginners. One Club member repeated the classes to hone his skills. Students are always welcome to repeat the class. If you want to learn to tie flies, join the classes next February.

New Dates for Lochsa River, ID, and Anthony Lakes, OR,

Club Outings by Craig Anderson

Because the group camp at Anthony Lakes is already booked the weekend after Labor Day, the traditional dates for the Anthony Lakes and Lochsa River outings are being swapped. Anthony Lakes outing will be Wed. through Fri. nights 16-18August, checking out Sat. morning the 19th. My apologies to folks still working. These are the only dates available during August and September. The Wilderness Gateway Campground gazebo on the Lochsa River, is reserved for September 8-9, the weekend after Labor Day. Be there…. make camp reservations NOW. This may work out better anyway...we have been snowed on at Anthony the weekend after Labor Day, and have roasted at WGC in mid-August. I am looking for a co-host for the Lochsa trip in the event Rod Gilge is not able to make it.

Bring 2016 Catch Cards to Meeting

by Ted Poston I will collect your 2106 salmon and steelhead WDFD fishing records/catch cards at the April Meeting and submit them to WDFW if you would like to save on postage.

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March 2017 Board Meeting Minutes

by Denny Kreid Call to order by President Mike Wade, 7:00 PM. The president asked if Board members had any concerns about possible conflicts of interest with regard to items on the meeting agenda. There being none, discussions proceeded per the agenda. Board members present: Mike Wade, Ted Poston, John Strand, Rich Holten, Dennis Collins Ted Lewis, Ron Reed, Dennis Kreid.

IFFF Presentation and Discussion – A brief presentation was provided by Len Zickler, President and CEO of the International Federation of Fly Fishers (IFFF). Mr Zickler is visiting current and former Federation member fly fishing clubs throughout the region to outline the goals and the status of planning and reorganization currently underway at the IFFF. Chet Allison of the Washington State Council of the IFFF also was in attendance. A question/answer period and open discussion with the Board followed the presentation. At the conclusion of the discussion Mr Zickler requested an opportunity to address the CBFC membership at a future club meeting, which was agreed to by the Board. A mutually acceptable time will be arranged.

Secretary Report – Dennis Kreid asked if there were any comments on the February Board meeting minutes. There being no comments, the minutes were approved.

Treasurer Report – Mike Wade presented the February CBFC Profit and Loss Statement for Jeff Drowley who was unable to attend. Following discussion and agreement on some minor edits, the February report was approved by the Board.

VP Membership Report – Rich Holten, reported that official CBFC membership remains at about 115. However, membership payments continue to lag due primarily to cancelation of the January meeting. It was agreed to post a notice in the newsletter urging members to pay up, but the usual policy to cut off newsletters at the end of April would be extended for at least a month.

Programs Report – John Strand reported on upcoming programs. In April, Alison Colotelo will make a presentation entitled “Application of Forensic Techniques to Enhance Fish Conservation and Management”, which was originally set for the cancelled January meeting. Mike Wade is scheduled for May to report on his recent trip to Patagonia. In June, Marc Williamson will discuss "Reading and Fishing Moving Waters." Other speaker opportunities were discussed that will be pursued.

Newsletter Editor’s Report – Ron Reed reported that the April newsletter is in preparation on the normal schedule. As always, Ron is still looking for input, which he must receive by March 31 to make his schedule.

Conservation Committee Report – Mike Wade reported for Dennis Dauble who was unable to attend. Efforts are ongoing to procure the steel signs and posts needed for the planned signage improvements for Power Line Lake.

Other Business – Outings - The next CBFC outing will be at Sun Lakes State Park on April 26-30. Reservations are needed to ensure a campsite. Craig Anderson reported that someone has reserved the group camp at Anthony Lakes for the desired weekend following Labor Day. Alternative places and times are being considered.

Casting Demo at Cabela’s – Mike Wade reported that he currently has nine volunteers for the casting demo at Cabela’s on April 8-9. Mike will follow up with an email concerning dates for the volunteers.

Spey Casting Clinic – Ted Poston reported on discussions with Redds Fly Shop. Other opportunities will be investigated.

Meeting/Banquet Venue - Discussions continue about possible options for meeting venues next year. No decisions were made but discussions will continue for possible change in the fall 2017.

New Member Welcome Packet - Rich Holten discussed a draft of a proposed CBFC information packet that could be provided to new members. Copies were distributed to board members for input and comment.

Go Fishing List – Rich Holten distributed a proposed “CBFC Fishing Partner List” that is intended to be a vehicle for pairing members with potential fishing partners. The form has entries for names, addresses, phone numbers, preferred places and times to go fishing. This could be especially valuable to new members, but current members may also find it helpful. The form will be discussed and distributed at the April Meeting.

Rod Building Class - The rod building class will begin on April 5 at the Richland Fire hall. Dan Robertson is coordinating the class. Mac Ryan has supported the class with time and equipment for many years including hand crafted tying jigs that he has donated to the club. Dan proposed to the board that Mac ’s expenses be reimbursed by CBFC. The Board agreed to reimburse Mac for his expenses and include a $25 gift certificate in appreciation for his support.

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