A Very Good Meeting

 

Mark tying for SOFT

This was a simple pattern but small.  Mark was certainly excited about this fly and used the term "big fish" about 50 times.  Keep this one on the back burner for Diamond Lake next spring.  Mark knows how to bring it.  When you see Mark tell him thank you for sharing.

Also on the agenda was a very timely discussion about the future of SOFT and our local fly fishing clubs.  This was a much needed discussion about the aftermath of the pandemic and the upset of our normal activities.  Attendance and participation has been disrupted and we need to bring it back.  Everyone knows and understands that communication is key to our survival.  How to have effective communication is still a struggle for some more than others.  Another topic was that SOFT was concentrated in too few people.  The work and responsibilities need to be spread out to insure our survival if someone gets sick or some other emergency.  Dave has way too many things on his plate.  Say thank you to Dave and volunteer to relieve him of some of his tasks.  John Smith has taken on the responsibility of scheduling our guest fly tyers and is doing a marvelous job.  Say thank you to John.

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Brian Chan is the speaker at the SOFF meeting.  Yes, that BRIAN CHAN.

Rare Opportunity & The Price Is Right

 Sportsman’s Warehouse – Fly tying Programs Medford, Oregon 2022-2023 Instructor - David P McCants (AKA “Bear”)

Intermediate Fly Tying –

Thursday November 10th, 6-9pm: Steelhead Flies to Swing
Blue Hobo (Spey), Graeber Nymph, Jim Prey Thor (Traditional)

Thursday December 1st, 6-9pm – Steelhead Flies Dry Flies to be determined

Thursday December 15th, 6-9 pm -Trout dry flies for winter Fishing McBears Quiggly Cripple, Parachute Adams, Iron Midge

Thursday January 5th, 6-9 pm – Soft Hackles of Steven Bird

Thursday January 19th, 6-9 pm – Small Nymphs Zebra Midge, Miracle Midge, WD40

Thursday February 2nd, 6-9 pm – Euro Nymphs Flies to be determined

Thursday February 16th, 6-9 pm – Salmon flies for the Rogue River

Classes limited to 6 persons, all materials with be supplied for classes but students should
bring their vice, tools and light (if you have one). Signup for classes by contacting Sportsman’s Warehouse in Medford or contacting Mr. McCants at 541-973-3508. If you cannot attend a class, please let us know so we can add alternates. Additional parties can come and watch but you must bring you own chair.

But wait, there is more!

Beginning Fly Tying –

This is a seven-week Progressive class. You must plan to attend each class as you are learning methods that build on one another, thus the need to attend each class. If you sign up and then cannot attend the first class, please let Mr. McCants know (541-973-3508) right away so that we can put an alternate into the class.

Beginning Fly Tying – Seven three-hour classes, Saturdays 9:30 -1 January 14/21/28
February 4/11/18/26

Vice, tools and all materials are being supplied by Sportsman’s Warehouse but cannot be taken home. Mr. McCants will prepare a detailed list of recommended tools and materials that will be needed for after class homework by students. The list is being provided so that the students can obtain the best items available for their use.

These classes are at no cost to the attendees as this is Sportsman’s Warehouse policy and it demonstrates their desire to help our customers enjoy their outdoor adventures!