Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
Meeting Minutes, (28, 04, 2020)
Place: Zoom
Chaired By: Dave Cooke
Secretary: Christopher Wade
Called to Order: 9:30 AM
Members Attending: 24 online
Minutes of Last Meeting: Adopted as distributed
Items Arising from the Minutes
Treasurer: John Francis – Thrifty's deposit - will have report next week.
Sunshine: Sandy R. – reported on Art's condition - he is still in hospital – significant memory issues have altered his care plan. He is waiting for a Long Term Care placement. A volunteer is needed to take over Sunshine from Fidele.
Membership: Barry F. no change
Freshwater: Ron D.
1-Ron D. Prospect Lake hares ear nymph on camo line - lots of 12 "fish recently stocked
2-Sandy M. Prospect lake - sinking line- larger fish
3-Barry F. Langford Lake- bunny leech on a sinking line- slow action
4-Colin Durance Lake – chironomid setup 20' leader- trolled a sinking line with a bunny leach caught 3
5-Ron E. Durnace Lake-noted a mayfly hatch - fish were striking hard on fly- 6 fish
Salt Water: John P. –crabbing @ Sooke River estuary –tennis racket net- no dungeness
Fly Tying: Dave R Via zoom Sat. 10:00 am Check GRR Chat for recipe and materials list.
ACS: Brian
Library: Colin – has books at his house – check in GRR Resources for listing
Legacy Fund: No report
Gillie Club: Dennis G. – Provincial Parks are closed until further notice which has affected the Buttle Lake Plans
Speakers Program: Bob C. Via Zoom
Future topics: April 28 Butterflies of Vancouver Island
Hatchery: Brian - maintenance work.
Environment: Mick - report on GRR Chat.
New Business – John F, - Will ask Silver Threads for a reduction in rent due to covid 19, as we a not using the premises.
Meeting Adjournment: