Fly Fishers of Idaho

Last minute notes, BYOB we have the permit, if your bringing a side dish or dessert please bring knife and large serving spoons. Don’t forget your lawn chairs. Look forward to seeing everyone. D.S

Hello members, I have one last call for those that are interested in the annual FFI picnic at Winstead Park 6150 Boise on Friday the 19th at 6:00 pm. If you have not signed up please do so ASAP. We due have the alcohol permit so feel feel to bring your favorite beverage. Also we will be drawing one ticket for paid members to participate in the Idaho 2 Fly Fishing derby held at Ron Sallys lake on Saturday June 10. We will assign what side dish members can bring, Desserts, Salads or entree’s. FFI will supply burgers, dogs water sodas and chips along with paper plates and utensils, please bring serving spoons. Give me a call if you have not already done so. One more thing we will not be having a meeting this month of May due to the picnic. For those going to Duck Valley next week look forward to seeing you there.

Don 208-577-0543 or email highmpact500@msn.com

hello, all those that were planning on going to CJ Strike for this months fishout on Wed the 12 has been canceled do to projected high winds 15 to 35 mph,we don’t need a dangerous situation. We might be able to fish lake Lowell later this month.The lake opens on the 15 of April. SEE YOU AT THE MEETING ON APRIL 20.

D.S

Hello members, this months meeting will be presented by Dale Piocos on euro nymphing, try to get there at 6:30. This months fish out is on Wed April 12 at CJ Strike. We will be meeting at the Stagestop for breakfest at 9:00 and then moving onto cotten wood campground, this is off Hwy 78 view the map below. Streamers, wooly buggers,and chironimids will be in play. Floatubes and boats will get you into the fish. Any questions call Don Sherron 208-577-0543.

Great program on Streamer fishing by Chris Gerono from Boise River Guides. Chris always delivers and keeps us updated on current techniques and knowledge about the river. Thank you Chris!!!

Hello, special thanks to Ken Held for his riverside entomology class, very informative with an interactive collection of bugs gathered on the river. We learned from the samples that the skwala hatch is coming. Ken had a great display and samples of different stages of bugs, we look forward to a future presentation from Ken. Fishing was a bit slow but we all picked up a few fish ,weather was excellent water flows were around 20. Remember the FFI meeting is this Wednesday the 22 with Chris Gerono as our guest speaker presentation is on Streamer fishing don’t miss this one. D.S.

Shout out to all members, our fish out this month will be on the Owyhee River Saturday the 18.We will be meeting at the Garage diner 228 Elgin St Notus for breakfast at 9:00 am and then on to the river. We have a special guest Ken Held giving a river entomology class with fishing to follow, we need a head count to make it worth his while. Contact Randy Rook to confirm (208)-371-3958,don’t forget your Oregon License. Update if you don’t plan on breakfast meet at the damn at 11:30.

See you There D.S

Hello this months meeting date has been changed to Wed March 22 due to scheduling conflicts, our guest speaker is Chris Gerono from Boise River Guides. The program will be on streamer fishing with discussion on water ,flies and technic. Chris is an awesome guide with many years on the water with a plethora of info, so come on out for a great evening. This month has several events on March 13 at 7:00 pm The fly fishing film tour will be rolling into town at the Egyptian theater, discount tickets are available at the Idaho Angler. Online are around $ 25.00 and change. The fishout this month subject to weather is on Sat the 18th at the Owyhee river, we will meet for breakfast at The Garage 228 Elgin St Notus Id 83656 at 9:00 am, more info closer to this date. The Sportsman Show starts March 2-5 unfortunately FFI will not have our booth this year, look foward to 2024.We are collecting dues for 2023 at this time, if you can’t make the meetings please send them in the mail to Fly Fishers Of Idaho Incorporated PO Box 8661 Boise ID 83707-2661 $ 20:00 for seniors 62 and older, Senior Family $ 25.00, Reg $ 30.00, Family $ 35.00. Any questions drop me a line at flyfishers86@gmail.com D. Sherron

Hello all, I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays with family and friends and stayed healthy. We at FFI are looking forward to a new year with fishing and adventures on our minds. The Christmas party was a hoot always a great way to end the year, sorry for those who couldn’t make it. Our meeting this month will ease into the new year with a brief presentation from Keith Murphy President of Idaho 2 fly laying out their mission statement .We at FFI are supporters of this great organization and look forward to giving assistance to future endeavors. Also on the bill is a movie ( Bugs of the underworld). Quick reminder we will be collecting annual dues this month please try to attend. Look forward to seeing you. D.S.