Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
Meeting Minutes, (18, 02, 2020)
Place: Silver Threads Centre, 2340 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC
Chaired By: Dave Cooke
Secretary: Christopher Wade
Called to Order: 9:30 AM
Members Attending: 32
Minutes of Last Meeting: Adopted as distributed
Items Arising from the Minutes:Treasurer: John Francis - Club membership approved the budget – moved by Ron, 2nd Ryan.
Sunshine: Fidel absent
Social: Solange - Check GRR website for social events, next event ST Patrick's Day Potluck Dinner - March 19, 2020 5:30 pm at the Silver Threads Centre
Membership: Barry F. - Remember to sign in
Freshwater: Ron D.
1. Barry and Dale fished Durance –did well
2. Dale fished at Prospect –early- strike pulled rod into lake- snagged rod with a treble hook- did not get the fish
3. Ron D. recommended trying a Gomphus in local lakes
4. March 11 fish out at Durance /alternate date March 13 - $ 2.00 hotdogs.
5. April 8 Fish out at Fuller Lake near Chemainus/alternate date April 10
Salt Water: Ryan A.
1. Ron - from fishing reports, a 16 lb. chinook Becher Bay.
2. John F. has booked an all day halibut and salmon charter with Good Time Dave for Aug 14, 2020- 1 spots - $ 200.00/spot
Fly Tying: Dave R - GRR at Winstons, Sat. Feb 22, 2020 -10:30- check chat for directions - royal coachman.
ACS: Brian
Library: Colin – new books available .
Legacy Fund: Sandy M. away
Gillie Club: Denis G. - Garage sale Committee met after meeting. Date TBD – Mid April ? Donated equipment sale goes to the legacy fund garage sale proceeds go to operations. Garage sale Items not sold will be donated.
May Fishing Trips: 1. Talk to Dennis about Buttle Lake.
2. Talk to Ron D. about Knouff Lake.
3. Talk to Dave C. about Roche Lake.
Speakers Program: Bob C.
1. Feb. 18 Willi Jansen Fisheries Officer Orca preservation Future topics:
2. Feb 25, 2020 Assisted Dying .
Fund Raising: Sandy McElroy away
Hatchery: Bill T - 120,000 coho clipped. 3000 aelvin released Todd Creek.
Environment: Mick absent
Website: Password changed
New Business: None
Meeting Adjournment: 10:05am
Speaker: Willi Jansen