James Losee is the South Puget Sound fish biologist for the WDFW. He is responsible for groundbreaking research on the South Sound Coastal Cutthroat research project. The initial stage of this project is being wrapped up. This program will explain, in part, why the South Sound has such a vibrant coastal cutthroat population. Marcia Kindinger […]
Chris Wilke is the Executive Director of the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance. This group monitors the health of the Sound and its tributaries. Chris will speak on the mission and the various activities of this conservation group. Chuck Ballard will be demonstrating how to tie a couple of his favorite flies to learn their tying techniques. Please […]
Greg Crumbaker will be profiling the members of the WFFC who were instrumental in the establishment of the club 79 years ago! Rich Gaspar will be demonstrating how to tie his favorite fly for all to learn its tying techniques. Please note that prepaid dinner credit card payments sign-ups are preferred in that it will […]
Sorry Y'all, the Christmas Dinner Seating is Sold Out and is closed for signups! As our annual and primary fundraiser, we count on your support of our club activities through attending and participating in the silent and live auctions and raffle selections. We also count on the generous support of members and businesses that donate […]
Bill Neal will make a presentation of numerous awards made in recognition of club members (or others) who have distinguished themselves through service to the club and the community. Guest Speaker: Nick Chambers grew up on the Rogue River in Southern Oregon and has been a passionate angler his entire life. Working for Trout […]
Becky Bennett WDFW Law Enforcement Becky will be speaking on enforcement challenges which are currently faced by WDFW. WDFW Police wishes to form an open line of communication to identify existing and potential problems facing our natural resources and the communities that are impacted by them. This allows for constructive problem solving and discussion, to […]
Ryan Fortier WDFW District 6 Fisheries Biologist Ryan will be highlighting current information about lakes and fishing possibilities in North Central Washington for this year. His presentation was a well received last year Note, the WFFC Fly Fishing Gear Sale and Swap meet has been moved to the April 16th Dinner Meeting. Chuck Ballard […]
April 16th Lou Verdugo Speaker on Willamette Valley Fly Fishing Since arriving in Oregon in 1977, Lou has not stopped fly fishing. He has traveled to Cuba three times, Abaco Island, Christmas Island, Alaska, and Montana. However, his passion for the Deschutes, Sea Run Cutthroats, and the Willamette Valley, especially the Mckenzie and main stem of the […]
Jeff Thiel will speak on Climate Change that is happening, human caused and how the cold water fish populations in the Pacific Northwest are very threatened by the stressors of climate change (low snow pack, drought/deluge, heat waves). Current scientific analysis is learning that the changes are happening faster than expected just 10 years ago […]
Justin Waters on Sea Run Cut fishing on Hood Canal - speakers presentation summary to follow shortly Gene Gudger will be the fly tier during the "Wet Fly" […]
