Fly Fishing Bristol Bay Alaska
• January 10, 2012 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Bill Dunn and Steve Zakur will be speaking at our next meeting about their experience fishing the Bristol Bay area of Alaska. During the trip they both had the chance to catch the stunning array of fish that inhabit this ecosytem: Salmon (five varieties), LARGE Rainbow Trout, Grayling, Arctic Char, and Pike. They’ll talk about the lodge experience, the daily grind of fishing for LARGE fish, and the joy of screaming reels and seeing your backing.
While they’ll share tall tales about this world class Salmon and Trout fishery they’ll also share information on how to plan a trip. Bill stayed at a lodge that was high-end so he can give you an appreciation for the experience and value of that trip. Steve stayed at a lower end lodge that was right on the Kwichak River and while it was lower cost gave access to the same world class fishing. Of course, there were trade-offs; learn what they are.
Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 10th at 7:00 pm at the Miry Brook Firehouse in Danbury, Connecticut. Stop by to get some dinner, talk with members and see some of our member’s favorite, top producing ties.
Pizza: As has become our tradition, pizza will be served.
Fly Tying: If you’re interested in demonstrating your best patterns, please contact Doug or Tony.
Swap Table: If you have something you’d like to sell or swap bring it to the meeting and place it on the swap table. Stop by the table to see if there are any bargains to pick up!
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order at 7:30 pm
- Pledge of allegiance: All
- President’s report: James Belden and Dick Rothen
- Treasurer’s report: Chuck Rich
- Guest Speaker: Bill Dunn and Steve Zakur, Fly Fishing Bristol Bay Alaska
Tony Ballato and Doug Peterson are the co-chairs of the Program Committee and could use your suggestions and help in arranging for speakers. If you have any recommendations for speakers, please share your ideas with Tony and Doug.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting! [directions]
