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                  PICK UP YOUR CLUB SHIRTS AT THE MAY MEETING

The folks at Cabela’s have been busy customizing the shirt(s) you ordered at the April meeting, and we expect they will be ready to pick up at the May meeting. Club caps will also be available for purchase at that time.



TBFFC CASTING CLINIC

Where: Picnic Island Park (get the exact location when you sign up).

When: Saturday, May 10, 2008; 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

What: Come and improve you casting skills with our club’s world-class instructors. organized and led by Steve Parker.

Who: All skill levels are invited, but rudimentary materials will not be presented.

What Else: Lunch will be served.

These clinics are very popular, so be sure to sign up early at the May meeting.

 

                               SCALLOPING IN STEINHATCHEE

When: August 1-3, 2008
Join club members Rick and Nanette O’Hara for a fun weekend of snorkeling for scallops in Steinhatchee, a wonderful “Old Florida” fishing village about 3 hours north of Tampa in the Big Bend area. We’ll arrive on Friday and snorkel Saturday and Sunday for the tasty treasures among some of the state’s most beautiful grass beds. You’ll need to bring your own boat, or hitch a ride with someone who has a boat. Make your own reservations at the Gulfstream Motel and Marina (www.gulfstreammotelmarina.com) by calling 352-498-8088 This motel offers free boat slips and launch privileges for guests and is located right on the Steinhatchee River. Call Rick or Nanette at (813) 238-6763 for more information about this outing.

 

                       CATCH GIANT LAKE TROUT IN CANADA

GREAT BEAR TRIP -AUGUST 8-17, 2008
After 43 years of traveling to the Arctic Lloyd Bull is inviting 3 or 4 people by "word of mouth" to join his group to catch record class Lake Trout and Grayling. There are several open categories for breaking records on a fly as well as superb fishing using his specia methods for success. Did you see Frank Sargeant's article in the Tribune on March 14th on Lloyd's multiple world records? For information call 727-784-8410 or 315-376-7093 after May 13th. You must declare promptly to assure a spot and secure our special discount on airline reservations. 17-25# fish are common. Several 30-50# fish are hooked each year. Beat my last 72# record.

 


              

 

              FLY FISH ARGENTINA, MAR. 14-22 & 23-31, 2009


Capt. Pat Damico is arranging trips to Argentina similar to the one he discussed as featured speaker at our January 2008 meeting.

Contact Pat for details at (727) 504-8649
Note: early commitment is necessary if you want to be included.


                         

BILL JACKSON'S EVENTS OF INTEREST

Call (727) 576-4169 for all events listed below.

Fly casting clinics each Saturday at 10 AM
Fly Tying Clinics; 6:30 PM every Monday for beginners and everyWednesday for advanced tiers.


SUNCOAST FLY FISHERS

www.suncoastflyfishers.com

Regular Meetings: 6:30pm on the Third Thursday of each month, except December, at Walter Fuller Recreation Center, 7883 26th Ave. N., St. Pete.

 

MANGROVE COAST FLY FISHERS

www.mangrovecoastflyfishers.com

NOTE: Newer Location for MCFF Club meetings - Twin Lakes Park. The entrance to Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota is located on Clark Road, just 1/2 mile east of I-75, on the south (right) side of the road. Contact website above for details and directions.

 


 

 
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