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The fly tying club that I’m a member of, the Northern Lights Fly Tyers and Fishers is no more.  Well, at least the name is no more ;^)

Last year, circumstances forced the Edmonton chapter of Trout Unlimited to shut down.  I believe it was related to lack of participation by members to administer the chapter, as well as the size of the membership.  There was a core group of people that were taking care of the administration for years, and they just couldn’t do it anymore. 

Last night (unfortunately I had to miss the meeting) the Northern Lights Fly Tyers and Fishers formally (and unanimously) voted to change the club charter and name – and as a result, is now an official chapter of Trout Unlimited.  The name of the club is now Northern Lights Fly Tyers – Trout Unlimited Edmonton

I think that this is a good thing for sure – there was a lot of overlap in terms of the aims of the 2 organizations – likely a result of the orginal Northern Lights  club being formed as  a result of some T.U. members that were into tying flies!

Tags: Northern Lights Fly Tyers, T.U.

This past weekend I finally got the new Jeep off-road!  It was a blast for sure – and a huge eye opener to see what this vehicle is capable of – and I didn’t even get close to pushing the limits.

It’s going to be exciting to see what new destinations this will open up for fishing!

Catch Magazine is a new online magazine, with a focus on photography and video.

Some amazing shots!

Tags: magazines, photography

From the Alberta Sustainable Resources Department:

You are invited to provide your input into the Fisheries Management Branch’s proposal for additional quality-regulation stocked trout fisheries in the province. To learn more about this proposal, read the following background document – then complete the brief eight-question survey:

• Background and Survey: Quality Stocked Trout Fisheries
  

  Note:

  Please read the background document before you take the survey.

Survey Ends: September 30, 2008

• The summary results will be discussed at the Alberta Fisheries Management Round Table Committee meeting this fall.
• Your views will be kept confidential

Man uses Barbie fishing rod to make record catch – Yahoo! News

Goes to show that size doesn’t matter!  Well, at least for Barbie anyway ;^)