Fly Fishers of Idaho

Thanks to all the FFI members that made it out to our roadside cleanup, ten bags filled making Idaho as clean as possible. We have one more some time in Sept or Oct. Thanks again D.S.

Hello Members this months fishout will be canceled do to high water on the river. Lake Lowell will open to boating on the 15 so keep that in mind, a great alternative for bass fishing in a kick boat. We have a roadside cleanup scheduled for Saturday April 20, meeting at the Stage Stop at 9:00 am for breakfast and the on from there. We need all that can make it. Carpooling would be preferred and can discuss this at the meeting. This months program will be given by the Don and Don show with discussion on fishing Pyramid Lake. I will be bringing our ladders for all to test out, along with rods and line selection, fly patterns and extra gear, if you want to fish Pyramid Lake this would be very educational. We have a fishout planned for Duck Valley on April 26- May 2 for those that can make it. Our shirts and hats are in from Riverside Embroidery and will be calling those members for pricing. Hope to see you at the meeting. D.S.

Hello members this months meeting will be presented by Darcy Mc Carrick from fish and game with a discussion on wild salmon integration. This will keep us up to date on the fish in the system along with any progress on the breaching of the lower damn area’s. Come on out and show your support. Please re-up your dues if you have not done so, previous e-mails show the address and costs. This months fishout will be on March 23 on the Southfork of the Boise meeting at the Stagestop at 8:30 for breakfast and then onto the river. Joe Kotts has made contact with Riverkingoutfitters.com on the Nushagak in Alaska and wants to know if any members are interested in a trip. The minimum of six would be needed. Pricing is in the $ 3,800.00 range for six days of fishing not including air fare this would be around the first week in Sept. Contact Joe Kotts at 208-860-6330. See you at the meeting D. S.

Hello members, the board has decided to cancel this month’s meeting on Jan 18th due to snowy conditions. We will pick up next month with the tie-in as our program. D.S.

Hello members hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. Not many changes in store for the New Year the Board of directors will stay the same, although it is that fun time of collecting dues $ 20 for Seniors 62 and up, Seniors Family ( Spouses $ 25.00, Single $ 30.00, Family ( spouses) $ 35.00. Password has been changed upon receiving payment it will be given out. Please try and attend this months meeting so we can move forward, don’t make me come to your house and break your fishing rod, Ha Ha. This months meeting will be a tie-in with discussion for future plans, programs and fish-out’s, so bring your vise and patterns to tie. For all the new folks interested in tying flies this is a great time to learn some true and tested patterns from other members. For those interested the Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo show is tomorrow Friday Jan 5 from 12pm to 9pm and Saturday Jan 6, 9am to 5pm. Admission is $15.00 Students $ 10.00. 

Look foward to a new and exciting year, your Prez D.S. 

Hello members just a reminder of our upcoming Christmas party at Casa Mexico on Saturday Dec 16, 6:00 pm. If you have not signed up at our last meeting and plan on coming please let me know white elephant gift exchange is on the schedule. Remember this is our meeting no others for Dec

D.S highmpact500@msn.com 208-577-0543

Hello Members and guests, this months presentation will be given by Jerold Vidergar discussing his adventures fishing the beautiful and allusive Peacock Bass, this should be on every fisherman’s bucket list. Come on out for an interesting and informative evening. We will also have a signup sheet for our Dec 16th Christmas party that is a Saturday night at Casa Mexico in Boise, we are currently working on prices and menu. D.S.

Hello members just a quick reminder for the upcoming meeting. Our guest speaker is Art Butts manager from the Southwest Regional office giving a live demonstration on the IDFG Fish Planner tool, how to use it to research waters or scout your next trip. We can also cover anadromous resources we have online and can also answer any questions about other regional fisheries that your members might have. Special thanks for those that made it to the roadside cleanup, we had a great turnout with 12 disciples in attendance, best item picked up was from Zareh Salmassian, looked like a kneeling pad for a ski boat way to go Zareh. Also had an extra treat with pictures taken of the eclipse at the Stage Stop. Fishing on the Southfork was a bit slow but we managed to pick up some fish. See you at the meeting D.S.