Our July 18th, dinner meeting speaker with be George Daniel who will instruct us about New nymphing tactics to catch more trout.

George is a two-time US National Fly Fishing Champion and was ranked as high as 5th in the world.  He has authored three best selling books, has published articles in Fly Fisherman, American Angler and Fly Tyer magazines.

George Daniel began fly fishing at age six in Potter County, Pennsylvania. When George was just 16-years-old he began to provide instruction on all levels, e.g. the basic cast to advanced nymphing casts.

Later, George had an opportunity to try out for Fly Fishing Team USA in Bend, Oregon. After qualifying for the team, George had the opportunity to compete in five World Fly Fishing Championships, coach both the US Youth Team and Fly Fishing Team USA in four World Championships.

George’s true passion is in fly fishing education. He appears at clubs and fly fishing shows around the country, where he conducts lectures and seminars. He also logs more than 280 days a year on waters near and far. George is currently the director/lead instructor for the Pennsylvania State University Fly Fishing Program.

George has authored three best selling books, has published articles in Fly Fisherman, American Angler and Fly Tyer magazines.

A President’s Dinner Choice, for $25, will be served with a Bartender serving beer and wine drinks for a $5 donation.

Location: The Mercer Island Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5760 is at 1836 72nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Please see the google map below for directions.

Washington Fly Fishing Club — Covid Protocol

The worldwide Covid pandemic continues, even if severity and duration of the illness may be reduced.  Our Club has a large number of members and guests who are part of the vulnerable, high-risk population.  If you are experiencing any symptoms that could be Covid, runny nose, sore throat, cough, any other symptom, please do not attend the meeting or event, even if you believe the symptoms are of a mere cold or allergy and even if you test negative.  Please do use the Zoom link, when provided.  If you have previously paid for the meeting or event, and decline to attend because of symptoms, the Club will gladly refund your money.

Let’s all stay safe and keep fishing!  Thank you for your cooperation.