Victoria Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
held at Esquimalt Anglers 1101 Munro St
in Person and Zoom Meeting Minutes,
Dated May 20 2025
Place: Esquimalt Anglers and Zoom
Chaired By: Bill Thomas
Secretary: Bob Comerford
Called to Order: 10:00 AM
Attendees: Mike Galbraith ,Norm Kent, Rick Greenhorn , Lyle Freeman,, Barry Freeman, Pierre Malo, Ken Evans, Bill Thomas, John Francis Jens Kristensen, Kobus Rasmus, Colin Chadwick, Gerry Walsh, Mohamed Docrat, Ross Brachen, Dennis Gedney, Winston Jackson, Bob Comerford, Gary Florintine, Ryan Ansrych, Dave Robinson, Tony Otten, Ted Leaker, Mick Collins, Jim Scott.
Members Attending by Zoom: Michael Cory, Peter Laughren, Wendy Gedney, Ron estey
Motion to accept the minutes last meeting: moved by: Ian and Rick
Items Arising from the Minutes: FishOut, the location has been changed to Fuller Lake. Electric motor only. Take Fuller Lake rd. follow the signs.
The casting seminar was enjoyed by many. Thanks to Dave Robinson for hosting.
Treasurer:
Sunshine: Wendy Gedney.
Social: Bob, Mike 24th June pot luck lunch for 48th Anniversary. Ken Evans place. More info to come.
Membership:
Fresh Water: Winston fly fishing on the Cambell river. First river fishing in three years. Reported on limitations he is now facing river fishing. Taking extra care when exiting river. He did not catch any fish but enjoyed being on the river
Salt Water:
1) Derby at Pacific Power Squadron Base. Windy conditions. Halibut and salmon caught.
2) June 1st catch and retain two hatchery coho.
3) Sooke halibut slow. Becher Bay slow. Pedder Bay halibut fishing good salmon fair. Halibut fishing is good at Constance bank and Border banks. One hatchery chinook 45 centimeters allowed in area 19.
4) Becher Bay fishing allowed. Only in Bay
FishOuts: Fuller Lake tomorrow May 18. Hot dogs served 12:00pm $5.00
Fly Tying: Last session for summer. Caddis fly or Damsel fly.
Hatchery: Released all of Chum fry and coho eggs from 2023 have been released. 180,000 Coho fry currently in tanks. This Wednesday hatchery A.G.M. 7:00pm
PSS :
BCWF :
ACS :
WFA :
Library:
Legacy Fund:
Gillie Club: Sign up sheets for Cluxuwe. Dennis will demonstrate flies for Campbell River.
Speakers Program: no report
Environment: Mick:
1) BCWF Wetland keepers workshop July 4-6 at Swan Lake Nature House has quickly filled up and there is a waiting list .
2) Fraser Basin Council which operates Salmon Safe Certification has approached the Transportation Ministry to have the Bus on Shoulder project certified. Mick organized a meeting with the Salmon Safe lead and local stewards for a final briefing.
3) Reminder the Mosaic Recreational use survey closes this Friday May 23. https://www.mosaicforests.com/survey
Website:
New Business:
1) Iron Man on Elk Lake this weekend.
2) Coffee volunteer for September.
3) Last meeting May 27th, start up September 9th.
4) Info on corn roast in August
Meeting Terminated 11.00am: Mohamed and Barry.