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#21
EVENTS: Weekly Meetings & Presentations / 2025-02-18: GRR Weekly Meeting...
Last post by John Pierce - February 19, 2025, 12:34:58 PMVictoria Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
held at Esquimalt Anglers 1101 Munro St
in Person and Zoom Meeting Minutes,
Dated February18 2024
held at Esquimalt Anglers 1101 Munro St
in Person and Zoom Meeting Minutes,
Dated February18 2024
Place: Esquimalt Anglers and Zoom
Chaired By: Bill Thomas
Secretary: Bob Comerford
Called to Order: 10:00am
Attendees: Mike Galbraith, Rick Greenhorn, Lyle Freeman, Barry freeman, Bill Thomas, Norman Kent, Dale Scheel, Ken Evans, Ted leaker, Wayne Lee, Piere Malo, Rick Cohen, Ian Cameron, Peter W. Gerry Walsh, Lee Takayanagi, Sandy McElroy, Dave Robinson, Kobus Erasmus, Danny Larvin, Mohamed Docrat, Jim Scott, Sandy Raven ,Bob Comerford, Colin Chadwick, Barton Bourasa, Tony Otten, Ryan Anserych.
Members Attending by Zoom: Michael Corry, Ron Estey, Mick Collins, Wendy Gedney
Motion to accept the minutes last meeting: moved by Ian and Rick
Items Arising from the Minutes: Fin clipping this Thursday meet at the gate at 11:00am. Soup will be provided come out and see how the hatchery works. We finish at 3:00 pm.
Treasurer: Fairway community card 5% return on grocery expenses. See Sandy Raven for information.
Sunshine: Wendy Gedney - Christopher Wade's health has stabilised, card to be sent
Social: Bob, Mike no report.
Membership:
Fresh Water: Pierre Malo - Elk lake cold water. One bite but lost the fish, Fishing is dead slow.
Salt Water: Fishing slow. Bad weather. Fish close to bottom where the bait fish are.
FishOuts: Feb 27th Prospect Lake.
Fly Tying: Basic pattern. Hares ear nymph. 10:00am start.
Hatchery: Eggs turning into Alvin. Shocking some fish. Ponding will happen in three weeks.
PSS:
BCWF:
ACS: Canceled this month.
WFA:
Library:
Legacy Fund:
Gillie Club: Book camping spots as soon as possible. A lot of people are cancelling their trips to the U.S.
Speakers Program:
1) March 4th Lyall will talk on herring. Lyall attended a conference on the Herring Stocks.
2) Dale gave a very informative and entertaining talk on fishing and fisherman with a great slide show of his fishing trip to Alabama.
Environment: Mick - Craigflower creek restoration work funding. Gorge water reaction committee. Esq anglers have been working on Craigflower foir 18 years look at emails that Mick has sent out for more information. Mick will give report on Gorge Water Way meeting being held at the Gorge Pavilion.
Website: Webpage of members faces. No info is included. Members only can access this. If you leave club your picture will be removed. Go to the link and see if your picture is there and if not Mike will take your picture.
New Business:
1) Executive meeting - Looking for someone to store fishing equipment. Bob will store it.
2) Swap meet. At Ogden Point. Ian will get more info.
3) May 3rd. Sidney Anglers sale at Mary Winspear. Norman can get us 9 by 13ft space at no cost.
4) It was decided not to have a presale for club members. Sandy and Dave have volunteered to price items.
5) Feb 23 - March 2 Regatta at Elk Lake.
6) Peter will loan out a spay rod to anyone and Dave will give some instruction.
Meeting Terminated: 11.00am Barry and Peter.
#22
MEMBERS: Mug Shots / Mike Galbraith
Last post by John Pierce - February 15, 2025, 10:08:47 AMMug Shot:
#23
EVENTS: Executive Meeting Minutes, AGM Minutes / 2025-01-07 : GRR Monthly Execu...
Last post by John Pierce - February 15, 2025, 09:35:00 AMVictoria Golden Rods and Reels Fishing Club
Executive Meeting January 7, 2025
Attendees: Bob Comerford, Bill Thomas, Mike Galbraith, Sandy Raven, Rick Hornet, Gerry Walsh, Lyle Freeman, Dale Scheel, Mick Collins, Dennis Gedney, Peter Laughren.
Attendees by Zoom: Dave Cooke
Minutes of last meeting:
New Business
(1) Each executive member to write a description of their perceived duties in their executive position and send to Bill Thomas.
(2) Club to organize fishing related items for sale a week after the outdoor show, Saturday May 3.
Chinese New rear lunch January 29th 2025, Peter's wife Vicki will choose the restaurant.
(3) Ian and Mike will organize the outdoor show
(4) Anonymous doner has offered $500.00 towards improving sound system. Mike will make some enquiries.
(5) Lyal has offered to go to the Herring forum. Expenses to be covered by club.
(6) Dale suggested the club purchase a spay rod for those members to sign out on. The idea is that we have more to offer club members.
(7) Peter to represent salmon fishing at the outdoor show,
(
Mick will be looking for something worthwhile for the legacy fund to donate to.
(9) Bill Carnes's family have donated 1,000.00 to the legacy club. They would also like to host a hot dog lunch for everybody. It was suggested to do it at a fish out in April
(10) Sandy will give $100.00 donation on behalf of the club to the children's health of Vancouver Island.
(11) Gerry mentioned that some members have complained about too many emails. We will see if John Pierce can suggest something.
(12) Mike to purchase power bar and totes for Christmas and St Patrick's Day decorations.
(13) Photo albums to be displayed for people to take pictures from ,then they will be disposed of
(14) Dave Cooke mentioned that BCWF annual meeting is being held in Dawson Creek April 24th, 26th.
Meeting terminated 11:45am
Executive Meeting January 7, 2025
Attendees: Bob Comerford, Bill Thomas, Mike Galbraith, Sandy Raven, Rick Hornet, Gerry Walsh, Lyle Freeman, Dale Scheel, Mick Collins, Dennis Gedney, Peter Laughren.
Attendees by Zoom: Dave Cooke
Minutes of last meeting:
New Business
(1) Each executive member to write a description of their perceived duties in their executive position and send to Bill Thomas.
(2) Club to organize fishing related items for sale a week after the outdoor show, Saturday May 3.
Chinese New rear lunch January 29th 2025, Peter's wife Vicki will choose the restaurant.
(3) Ian and Mike will organize the outdoor show
(4) Anonymous doner has offered $500.00 towards improving sound system. Mike will make some enquiries.
(5) Lyal has offered to go to the Herring forum. Expenses to be covered by club.
(6) Dale suggested the club purchase a spay rod for those members to sign out on. The idea is that we have more to offer club members.
(7) Peter to represent salmon fishing at the outdoor show,
(
Mick will be looking for something worthwhile for the legacy fund to donate to.(9) Bill Carnes's family have donated 1,000.00 to the legacy club. They would also like to host a hot dog lunch for everybody. It was suggested to do it at a fish out in April
(10) Sandy will give $100.00 donation on behalf of the club to the children's health of Vancouver Island.
(11) Gerry mentioned that some members have complained about too many emails. We will see if John Pierce can suggest something.
(12) Mike to purchase power bar and totes for Christmas and St Patrick's Day decorations.
(13) Photo albums to be displayed for people to take pictures from ,then they will be disposed of
(14) Dave Cooke mentioned that BCWF annual meeting is being held in Dawson Creek April 24th, 26th.
Meeting terminated 11:45am
#24
EVENTS: Weekly Meetings & Presentations / 2025-02-11: GRR Weekly Meeting...
Last post by John Pierce - February 15, 2025, 08:31:11 AMGolden Rods and Reels Meeting Minutes February 11, 2025
Meeting was opened at 10:00 am by Bill Thomas
Member sin attendance: NOTE FOR FUTURE SIGN IN SHEETS PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME AS SIGNATURES ARE UNIQUE TO YOU BUT ARE DIFFICULT TO READ. THANK YOU
Mike Galbraith, Ken Evans, Lyle Freeman, Barry Freeman, Rick Greenhorn, Norman Kent, Pierre Malo, Dale Scheel, Ian Cameron, Rick Cohen, Florin Sebac, Ted Leaker, Wayne Lee, Lee Takayanag, Tim Witoski, Sandy Raven,Mohamed Docrat, Kobus Erasmus, Winston Jackson, Peter Laughren, Dave Robinson, Jim Scott, Ryan A., Peter Nelleweg, Norm Jackson,
Via ZOOM Brian Canfield, Dave Cooke
First order of business was a raffle draw for some Maxcatch goodies donated by the supplier, Wayne won the sun protection hoodie, Peter won the sun protection gloves, Dale and Barry won a fly tying mat each and Lyle won a ball cap
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted, moved by Ian Cameron and seconded by Rick Cohen.
Treasurer's Report: Sandy Raven presented the Treasurer's Report- see previous submission by Sandy for details.
Social: Mike Galbraith reported nothing but later in the meeting it was noted that there is a fish out at Prospect Lake February 27, details to follow assuming it's not too cold.
Fresh Water:
1) Dale Scheel has not been fishing as his truck is out of commission but he did have a Tip of the Day- basically if you have some fishing knowledge share with your fellow fishers. He told a story of fishing off a pier in Alabama where the locals did not share any fishing insights and Dale was told not to share his insights that he managed to glean from watching others. Bottom line is Dale is a good Canadian and shared his knowledge with a new guy to the pier and the new guy hooked up a coveted Kobia fish. Fortunately for Dale and Canada USA relations the fish got off or Dale may have been sent to Pier Fishing Court.
Salt Water Fishing:
1) Peter Laughren reported that it's slow everywhere right now and with the cold weather he has not been out. Halibut fishing is currently closed and the total allowable catch has been decreased by 15% across the board. Coming in March you can retain 2 hatchery chinook over 45 cm length
2) Norm Kent reported that Sydney Anglers had a derby recently and good numbers reported with a 13 pound Chinook being the winner. Hoochies, anchovy and skinny G's were popular bait.
Fly Tying: Dave Robinson will be tying an early season soft hackle May fly and Florin Sebac will be tying a Goat's Toe pattern.
Hatchery: Bill Thomas reported that the eggs are eyeing up and will be ponded soon. They have 200,000 Chum and Coho eggs progressing. The hatchery supplied 100 local schools with a total of 81,500 eggs. Another round of clipping is pending and Bill will keep us advised on that and will be looking for volunteers A once weather warms as the fish are too lethargic currently.
BCWF Dave Cooke reported that there is an area 1 AGM meeting in Nanaimo March 15-16 and hopefully someone from the club can attend. BCWF AGM is set for April 25-27.
ACS meeting was canceled due to weather.
WCFA has a meeting Thursday at 7:00 pm at the clubhouse with a fly tying demo post meeting
Environmental: Mick is away, no report
Sportsman show is set for April 25-27 looking for volunteers
Sayward River: Rick Greenhorn made a motion and it was seconded by Dave Robinson that the club make a donation of $100 to the Sayward Salmon River group to aid efforts of maintaining the steelhead salmon runs I that river.
Sidney Anglers will be holding a Boat/ Fishing Swap Meet May 3. Also noted was that the Sidney Anglers are great supports of the Goldstream Hatchery and have made a donation of $850
New Business:
1) Lyle Freeman noted that Dale Scheel will be doing a presentation next week, Lyle will be doing a presentation on herring February 25, and Tim Witoski will be presenting on Pontoon Boat Modifications in March
2) Lyle will represent the club at an upcoming meeting on herring fishery where he will voice opposition to any harvesting of herring in the Salish Sea, including all commercial fisheries.
Motion made by Peter Nelleweg and seconded by Norm Kent
Tim Witoski mentioned that he is doing 2000 Push Ups in 18 days to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Any donations are welcomed and see the link below. www.thepushupchallenge.ca/fundraisers/timwitoski/the-push-up-challenge
Dave Cooke mentioned a concern that there are a number of non Canadian residents that come up to our waters and fish with a guide and can catch salmon anywhere in BC waters without repercussions.
Sunshine: Christopher Wade is not doing well and Wendy will send out a card.
Other Business:
1) Peter Nelleweg expressed concern regarding American Canneries and that we should push back against them where possible.
2) Mike Galbraith asked if anyone has fishing equipment etc for sale to let him know for the upcoming club sale.
3) Ken Evans asked about expanding a general social chat time at the meetings. Florin suggested an earlier start vs extending the meeting longer.....?
4) Ian Cameron will look into the club having a booth at the Ogden Point swap meet assuming they are still happening.
5) Peter Nelleweg is looking for a good reel 8-10 if anyone has one for sale.
Meeting terminated at 11:02
Meeting was opened at 10:00 am by Bill Thomas
Member sin attendance: NOTE FOR FUTURE SIGN IN SHEETS PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME AS SIGNATURES ARE UNIQUE TO YOU BUT ARE DIFFICULT TO READ. THANK YOU
Mike Galbraith, Ken Evans, Lyle Freeman, Barry Freeman, Rick Greenhorn, Norman Kent, Pierre Malo, Dale Scheel, Ian Cameron, Rick Cohen, Florin Sebac, Ted Leaker, Wayne Lee, Lee Takayanag, Tim Witoski, Sandy Raven,Mohamed Docrat, Kobus Erasmus, Winston Jackson, Peter Laughren, Dave Robinson, Jim Scott, Ryan A., Peter Nelleweg, Norm Jackson,
Via ZOOM Brian Canfield, Dave Cooke
First order of business was a raffle draw for some Maxcatch goodies donated by the supplier, Wayne won the sun protection hoodie, Peter won the sun protection gloves, Dale and Barry won a fly tying mat each and Lyle won a ball cap
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted, moved by Ian Cameron and seconded by Rick Cohen.
Treasurer's Report: Sandy Raven presented the Treasurer's Report- see previous submission by Sandy for details.
Social: Mike Galbraith reported nothing but later in the meeting it was noted that there is a fish out at Prospect Lake February 27, details to follow assuming it's not too cold.
Fresh Water:
1) Dale Scheel has not been fishing as his truck is out of commission but he did have a Tip of the Day- basically if you have some fishing knowledge share with your fellow fishers. He told a story of fishing off a pier in Alabama where the locals did not share any fishing insights and Dale was told not to share his insights that he managed to glean from watching others. Bottom line is Dale is a good Canadian and shared his knowledge with a new guy to the pier and the new guy hooked up a coveted Kobia fish. Fortunately for Dale and Canada USA relations the fish got off or Dale may have been sent to Pier Fishing Court.
Salt Water Fishing:
1) Peter Laughren reported that it's slow everywhere right now and with the cold weather he has not been out. Halibut fishing is currently closed and the total allowable catch has been decreased by 15% across the board. Coming in March you can retain 2 hatchery chinook over 45 cm length
2) Norm Kent reported that Sydney Anglers had a derby recently and good numbers reported with a 13 pound Chinook being the winner. Hoochies, anchovy and skinny G's were popular bait.
Fly Tying: Dave Robinson will be tying an early season soft hackle May fly and Florin Sebac will be tying a Goat's Toe pattern.
Hatchery: Bill Thomas reported that the eggs are eyeing up and will be ponded soon. They have 200,000 Chum and Coho eggs progressing. The hatchery supplied 100 local schools with a total of 81,500 eggs. Another round of clipping is pending and Bill will keep us advised on that and will be looking for volunteers A once weather warms as the fish are too lethargic currently.
BCWF Dave Cooke reported that there is an area 1 AGM meeting in Nanaimo March 15-16 and hopefully someone from the club can attend. BCWF AGM is set for April 25-27.
ACS meeting was canceled due to weather.
WCFA has a meeting Thursday at 7:00 pm at the clubhouse with a fly tying demo post meeting
Environmental: Mick is away, no report
Sportsman show is set for April 25-27 looking for volunteers
Sayward River: Rick Greenhorn made a motion and it was seconded by Dave Robinson that the club make a donation of $100 to the Sayward Salmon River group to aid efforts of maintaining the steelhead salmon runs I that river.
Sidney Anglers will be holding a Boat/ Fishing Swap Meet May 3. Also noted was that the Sidney Anglers are great supports of the Goldstream Hatchery and have made a donation of $850
New Business:
1) Lyle Freeman noted that Dale Scheel will be doing a presentation next week, Lyle will be doing a presentation on herring February 25, and Tim Witoski will be presenting on Pontoon Boat Modifications in March
2) Lyle will represent the club at an upcoming meeting on herring fishery where he will voice opposition to any harvesting of herring in the Salish Sea, including all commercial fisheries.
Motion made by Peter Nelleweg and seconded by Norm Kent
Tim Witoski mentioned that he is doing 2000 Push Ups in 18 days to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Any donations are welcomed and see the link below. www.thepushupchallenge.ca/fundraisers/timwitoski/the-push-up-challenge
Dave Cooke mentioned a concern that there are a number of non Canadian residents that come up to our waters and fish with a guide and can catch salmon anywhere in BC waters without repercussions.
Sunshine: Christopher Wade is not doing well and Wendy will send out a card.
Other Business:
1) Peter Nelleweg expressed concern regarding American Canneries and that we should push back against them where possible.
2) Mike Galbraith asked if anyone has fishing equipment etc for sale to let him know for the upcoming club sale.
3) Ken Evans asked about expanding a general social chat time at the meetings. Florin suggested an earlier start vs extending the meeting longer.....?
4) Ian Cameron will look into the club having a booth at the Ogden Point swap meet assuming they are still happening.
5) Peter Nelleweg is looking for a good reel 8-10 if anyone has one for sale.
Meeting terminated at 11:02
#25
EVENTS: Weekly Meetings & Presentations / 2025-01-28: GRR Weekly Meeting...
Last post by John Pierce - February 15, 2025, 08:30:05 AMGRR Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
President Bill Thomas called meeting to order at 10:00 am
Minutes from last weeks meeting were accepted, moved by Ian Cameron and seconded by Rick Cohen
Members in attendance: Mike Galbraith Rich Greenhorn Ken Evans Lyle Freeman Ira Pratt John Pierce Colin Cuddwhich Ian Cameron Barry Freeman Christopher Wade Bill Thomas Peter Laughren Tim Witoski Ted Leaker Wayne Lee Sandy McElroy Jens Kristensen Winston Jackson Peter Walleweg Dave Robinson Jim Scott Kobus Erasmus Pierre Malo Rick Cohen Gary Floratin Ryan A. Ron Estey Tony Otten Bob Comford Florin Sabac Ray Dykstra
Zoom attendees: Dave Cooke Mohamed Docrat Brian Canfield Michael Corry Denis Gedney John Francis
Items arising from minutes: Bill raised Tony's suggestion that GRR increase annual dues by $10 to be used as membership in PSS for all GRR members. It was suggested that our membership be encouraged to join PSS but not to have it morphed into GRR membership dues.
Social: Mike Galbraith has Chinese New Year Dim sum lunch planned for January 29 at Don Mee's and approximately 26 members are attending
Fresh Water: Dale was not in attendance. Tim Witoski reported that he fished Monday on the lower Cowichan River with no luck, saw 3 drift boats pass, one reported get a rainbow otherwise slow. Tim also fished while up in Whistler and got 1 bull trout
Saltwater: Peter Laughren noted that fishing is generally slow off Sooke similar along waterfront. Small hoochies down near the bottom appear to be the best bet.
Fish Out: Prospect Lake Thursday February 27th with hotdogs at the park with the swings at 12:00 noon
Fly Tying: Dave Robinson will be tying a spider fly and Florin will be tying a cut throat fly. This past weeks session was well attended on Zoom
Hatchery: Bill Thomas reported that the water temperature is very low and as a result the fish are at a very low activity / feeding level. The eggs at turning to Alvin and will soon be ponded. Early March is good for Steelhead fishing as Chum fry are released and this draws in the Steelhead.
BCWF: Dave Cooke noted that the Region 1 AGM is scheduled for March 15/16 and BCWF meeting is set for April 24-26 in Dawson Creek. Dave encouraged anyone with younger kids to consider the event in Comox July 14-18 as there are a number of interactive activities for young outdoors focused kids to try.
Gillie: Dennis Gedney asked Dave Cooke about reservations up in Campbell River for the salmon run. Dave will look into it but doesn't anticipate an issue in getting a price break at the Riverside Motel, similar to last year. Mid July and after is best for Pinks and August on for Coho as a rule of thumb.
Website: John Pierce has updated the fly tying videos and posted the meetings minutes.
PSS: Tony Otten reported that they found both Sand Lace and Surf Smelt on the north end of Willows beach which is a positive sign!
Outdoor Show: Mike Galbraith said things are on schedule for show April 25,26,27 but they are still looking for a taxidermy trout for display.
Meeting Terminated approximately 10:45 am accepted by Rick Cohen and seconded by Barry Freeman
Following the meeting Lyle Freeman gave us a great talk on the "History of Whaling on the Pacific Coast"
President Bill Thomas called meeting to order at 10:00 am
Minutes from last weeks meeting were accepted, moved by Ian Cameron and seconded by Rick Cohen
Members in attendance: Mike Galbraith Rich Greenhorn Ken Evans Lyle Freeman Ira Pratt John Pierce Colin Cuddwhich Ian Cameron Barry Freeman Christopher Wade Bill Thomas Peter Laughren Tim Witoski Ted Leaker Wayne Lee Sandy McElroy Jens Kristensen Winston Jackson Peter Walleweg Dave Robinson Jim Scott Kobus Erasmus Pierre Malo Rick Cohen Gary Floratin Ryan A. Ron Estey Tony Otten Bob Comford Florin Sabac Ray Dykstra
Zoom attendees: Dave Cooke Mohamed Docrat Brian Canfield Michael Corry Denis Gedney John Francis
Items arising from minutes: Bill raised Tony's suggestion that GRR increase annual dues by $10 to be used as membership in PSS for all GRR members. It was suggested that our membership be encouraged to join PSS but not to have it morphed into GRR membership dues.
Social: Mike Galbraith has Chinese New Year Dim sum lunch planned for January 29 at Don Mee's and approximately 26 members are attending
Fresh Water: Dale was not in attendance. Tim Witoski reported that he fished Monday on the lower Cowichan River with no luck, saw 3 drift boats pass, one reported get a rainbow otherwise slow. Tim also fished while up in Whistler and got 1 bull trout
Saltwater: Peter Laughren noted that fishing is generally slow off Sooke similar along waterfront. Small hoochies down near the bottom appear to be the best bet.
Fish Out: Prospect Lake Thursday February 27th with hotdogs at the park with the swings at 12:00 noon
Fly Tying: Dave Robinson will be tying a spider fly and Florin will be tying a cut throat fly. This past weeks session was well attended on Zoom
Hatchery: Bill Thomas reported that the water temperature is very low and as a result the fish are at a very low activity / feeding level. The eggs at turning to Alvin and will soon be ponded. Early March is good for Steelhead fishing as Chum fry are released and this draws in the Steelhead.
BCWF: Dave Cooke noted that the Region 1 AGM is scheduled for March 15/16 and BCWF meeting is set for April 24-26 in Dawson Creek. Dave encouraged anyone with younger kids to consider the event in Comox July 14-18 as there are a number of interactive activities for young outdoors focused kids to try.
Gillie: Dennis Gedney asked Dave Cooke about reservations up in Campbell River for the salmon run. Dave will look into it but doesn't anticipate an issue in getting a price break at the Riverside Motel, similar to last year. Mid July and after is best for Pinks and August on for Coho as a rule of thumb.
Website: John Pierce has updated the fly tying videos and posted the meetings minutes.
PSS: Tony Otten reported that they found both Sand Lace and Surf Smelt on the north end of Willows beach which is a positive sign!
Outdoor Show: Mike Galbraith said things are on schedule for show April 25,26,27 but they are still looking for a taxidermy trout for display.
Meeting Terminated approximately 10:45 am accepted by Rick Cohen and seconded by Barry Freeman
Following the meeting Lyle Freeman gave us a great talk on the "History of Whaling on the Pacific Coast"
#26
EVENTS: Weekly Meetings & Presentations / 2025-01-21: GRR Weekly Meeting...
Last post by John Pierce - February 15, 2025, 08:29:54 AMVictoria Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
held at Esquimalt Anglers 1101 Munro St
in Person and Zoom Meeting Minutes,
Dated January 21 2025
Place: Esquimalt Anglers and Zoom
Chaired By: Bill Thomas
Secretary: Bob Comerford
Called to Order: 10:00 AM
Attendees:. Mike Galbraith, Rick Greenhorn, Lee Foote {Visitor}, Ira Prat, Ken Evans, Bill Thomas, Kobus Erasmus, Norm Jackson, Lee Takayanagi, Gerry Walsh, Ian Cameron, Wayne Lee, Ted Leaker, Winston Jackson, Jim Scott, Sandy Raven, Mohamed Docat, Bob Comerford, Peter Laughren, Ryan Arsench, Ron Estey, Jens Kristensen, Dale Scheel, Tony Otten,
.
Members Attending by Zoom: Mick Collins, Dave Cooke, Danny, Wendy Gedney
Motion to accept the minutes last meeting: moved by: Ian and Rick
Items Arising from the Minutes: Rick Green horn has a taxidermy fish for the outdoor show.
Last Thursday's fish out at Elk lake two fish were caught.
West Coast Fly fishers meeting had Zac do a presentation on Steelhead fishing. Steelhead feed at dusk. Steelhead feed looking up and come up to take your lure. Summer Steelhead are rare to find. Winter on the Cowichan is the time to fish for them. He demonstrated tying the intruder fly. Details on fly will be posted.
Correction on last weeks minutes. It was erroneously reported that Bill Thomas and Brian Canfield saw coho in the stream at Saturna Island. It was reported to them that they were spotted earlier in the season so the stocking program is working.
Speakers program : Lyle will be giving a talk on the history of Whaling on the west coast of B.C
Sunshine Andre has passed. info on service will be forthcoming. Cards sent to his family, The Jansen Family and Lye Freeman.
Social Mike 19 people signed up for Chinese New Year lunch. Vicki will make reservations at Don Mees restaurant for January 29th 11:30 am
Fresh Water Dale fished Prospect Lake. Landed 11, one was 16 inch in size. half on downrigger half on sinking line. Mostly on black flies at the north end of lake.
Tip of the day. It is good to have different people come fishing with you for other ideas. Just make sure they don't fall into your boat.
Salt Water Peter and Bob were in a Derby. 14 lb largest fish. Average size 5lb. Sooke Pedder Bay Becher Bay all recording fish of similar size.
Next fish out location will be at Prospect lake. Hot dogs will be at park. Date to be announced.
Fly Tying Dave. Sad day, long-time fly-tying friend died. This Saturday he will be tying early season fishing back swimmer.
Hatchery: Bill reported on shocking eggs. Any weak eggs will be killed will be sorted out the next day
Chum will go to ocean in March. Coho kept 14 months. Accumulated Thermo Units determines the harness of eggs. As the Atus climb the eggs hardened and eyes starts to appear. 30% fertilization success rate in wild in hatchery has a 97% fertilization success rate. In the Incubation room .eggs evolve into Alvin. When seam on egg yoke is seamed up they will be put into tanks. March is good time to fish for cutthroat trout as they are looking for chum fry coming down the river.
BCWF Regional meeting March 15 an 16 in Nanaimo. Encouraging someone in club to go. It is held at the Nanaimo Game Club. Province wide Meeting. AGM is being held at Dawson Creek. April 24 to 26. Club rep can vote on initiative
Denis. Booking Cluxue. Check daily for cancelation, Gillie club is a source of information for all camping and fishing topics. Denis Gedney will help you on fishing topic, camping or fly casting. Phone Denis
Mick; nothing to report.
PSS. Forage fish survey. Two sand lance eggs found aqt Willows beach. Tony suggested that the club should sponsor all club members to join the PSS
New business: Albums will be thrown away. Feel free to take any you like. No room to store them. All pictures on thumb drive.
Mohamed and Peter .Motion to terminate the meeting 11.00 am
held at Esquimalt Anglers 1101 Munro St
in Person and Zoom Meeting Minutes,
Dated January 21 2025
Place: Esquimalt Anglers and Zoom
Chaired By: Bill Thomas
Secretary: Bob Comerford
Called to Order: 10:00 AM
Attendees:. Mike Galbraith, Rick Greenhorn, Lee Foote {Visitor}, Ira Prat, Ken Evans, Bill Thomas, Kobus Erasmus, Norm Jackson, Lee Takayanagi, Gerry Walsh, Ian Cameron, Wayne Lee, Ted Leaker, Winston Jackson, Jim Scott, Sandy Raven, Mohamed Docat, Bob Comerford, Peter Laughren, Ryan Arsench, Ron Estey, Jens Kristensen, Dale Scheel, Tony Otten,
.
Members Attending by Zoom: Mick Collins, Dave Cooke, Danny, Wendy Gedney
Motion to accept the minutes last meeting: moved by: Ian and Rick
Items Arising from the Minutes: Rick Green horn has a taxidermy fish for the outdoor show.
Last Thursday's fish out at Elk lake two fish were caught.
West Coast Fly fishers meeting had Zac do a presentation on Steelhead fishing. Steelhead feed at dusk. Steelhead feed looking up and come up to take your lure. Summer Steelhead are rare to find. Winter on the Cowichan is the time to fish for them. He demonstrated tying the intruder fly. Details on fly will be posted.
Correction on last weeks minutes. It was erroneously reported that Bill Thomas and Brian Canfield saw coho in the stream at Saturna Island. It was reported to them that they were spotted earlier in the season so the stocking program is working.
Speakers program : Lyle will be giving a talk on the history of Whaling on the west coast of B.C
Sunshine Andre has passed. info on service will be forthcoming. Cards sent to his family, The Jansen Family and Lye Freeman.
Social Mike 19 people signed up for Chinese New Year lunch. Vicki will make reservations at Don Mees restaurant for January 29th 11:30 am
Fresh Water Dale fished Prospect Lake. Landed 11, one was 16 inch in size. half on downrigger half on sinking line. Mostly on black flies at the north end of lake.
Tip of the day. It is good to have different people come fishing with you for other ideas. Just make sure they don't fall into your boat.
Salt Water Peter and Bob were in a Derby. 14 lb largest fish. Average size 5lb. Sooke Pedder Bay Becher Bay all recording fish of similar size.
Next fish out location will be at Prospect lake. Hot dogs will be at park. Date to be announced.
Fly Tying Dave. Sad day, long-time fly-tying friend died. This Saturday he will be tying early season fishing back swimmer.
Hatchery: Bill reported on shocking eggs. Any weak eggs will be killed will be sorted out the next day
Chum will go to ocean in March. Coho kept 14 months. Accumulated Thermo Units determines the harness of eggs. As the Atus climb the eggs hardened and eyes starts to appear. 30% fertilization success rate in wild in hatchery has a 97% fertilization success rate. In the Incubation room .eggs evolve into Alvin. When seam on egg yoke is seamed up they will be put into tanks. March is good time to fish for cutthroat trout as they are looking for chum fry coming down the river.
BCWF Regional meeting March 15 an 16 in Nanaimo. Encouraging someone in club to go. It is held at the Nanaimo Game Club. Province wide Meeting. AGM is being held at Dawson Creek. April 24 to 26. Club rep can vote on initiative
Denis. Booking Cluxue. Check daily for cancelation, Gillie club is a source of information for all camping and fishing topics. Denis Gedney will help you on fishing topic, camping or fly casting. Phone Denis
Mick; nothing to report.
PSS. Forage fish survey. Two sand lance eggs found aqt Willows beach. Tony suggested that the club should sponsor all club members to join the PSS
New business: Albums will be thrown away. Feel free to take any you like. No room to store them. All pictures on thumb drive.
Mohamed and Peter .Motion to terminate the meeting 11.00 am
#27
EVENTS: Weekly Meetings & Presentations / 2025-01-14: GRR Weekly Meeting...
Last post by John Pierce - February 15, 2025, 08:29:40 AMVictoria Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club
held at Esquimalt Anglers 1101 Munro St
in Person and Zoom Meeting Minutes,
Dated January 14 2025
Place: Esquimalt Anglers and Zoom
Chaired By: Bill Thomas
Secretary: Bob Comerford
Called to Order: 10:00 AM
Attendees:. Mike Galbraith, Lyle Freeman, Norman Kent, Ken evans, Sandy Mcelroy, Kobus Erasmus, Dale Scheel, Pierre Malo, Lee Takayanagi, Bill Thomas, Barry Freeman, Gerry Walsh, Jim Scott, Dave Robinson, Ryan Arsenych, Tony Otten, Winston Jackson, Ron Estey, Ian Cameron, Peter Nalleweg { new member} Gary Florentine, Bob Comerford, Peter Laughren, Jens Kristensen, Sandi Raven.
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Members Attending by Zoom: Brian Canfield, Dennis Gedney, Dave Cooke, Michael Cory, Wendy Gedney.
Motion to accept the minutes last meeting: moved by: Ian and Rick
Items Arising from the Minutes: 4,837 fish were clipped by club members at the hatchery. Another clipping session will be held at a Future date.
The First fly tying session on zoom was well and attended.
Fishing gear sale to club members on the 29th April. The general public on May 3rd
Bill Carnes donation of 1,000 to club. The Carnes family will be hosting a hot dog feast at a fish out in April.
Using GRR chat line use reply to sender not reply to all.
Photo albums will be disposed of. Take photos if you want to.
BCWF provincial annual meeting on 24 to 26 April in Dawson Creek
Treasurer:
Sunshine: Wendy Gedney. Card to be sent to Sven Ericson family.
Social: Bob, Mike: Chinese New Year. Wait to 22nd to reserve Don Mee restaurant on Fisgard on Jan 29th . A poster was sent out. Let Mike know if you plan son attending.
Outdoor show. Looking for taxidermy fish for booth .
Membership:
Fresh Water: Dale: Pierre: high Water level at ramp. Fish are 19 to 20 feet in depth. Bite is on early 10;00 am. Lots eagles looking for fishermen catching fish. Fish are biting on worms, Williams wobbler ,Wedding band . Wee tads and small Rapella.
Salt Water: Halibut 1st of February. Clover point to trial island best location. Size is getting 10-12lbs. Sooke and Beecher Bay. Fish close to bottom. Pedder bay is a hot spot right now. Fish by Green buoy is Fish along drop off.
Herring at finest at sea. Freezing for halibut .
Fish outs: This Thusday. Hamsterly Beach North end of lake. Hot dogs at noon.
Fly Tying: This Saturday. Bass fly. 9:00am. Talk, 10:00am fly tying.
Hatchery: 30,000 more fish to clip. 32,000 eggs to Saturna. Bill saw two Coho in creek when he was there. Feb march of this year.
PSS :
BCWF:
ACS: minutes sent out.
WFA: minutes sent out . Meeting 7:30 this Thursday at Esquimalt anglers. Zac from Robinsons will be speaking on Steelhead fishing..
Library:
Legacy Fund:
Gillie Club: Dennis going early to Cluxue. Questions give Dennis a call.
Passage view hotel in Campbell River. Dave to reserve 4 rooms for pink fishing in august. Golden Rods and reels gets a discount.
Speakers Program: Tim Witoski to speak on pontoon boat fishing,
Present history of coal harbour whaling. Lyall will attend Feb13 meeting on herring conservation.
Photographic demonstration on whaling. Blue whale 94feet long. Projected harvest 20% of herring stock In strait of Georgia.
History of herring.
Environment: Mick talked about history of clubs work on restoring Odonnel Creek that flows into elk Lake. Original dock was put in by the club and funding for the new dock was got with the help of Yogi and Saanich rotary and was successful in getting finances to build the new wharf. Oxygenator turned off probably because water is cold . Budget $100,00 Per year.
Website:
New Business:
Meeting Terminated 11.00am Rick and Ian.
held at Esquimalt Anglers 1101 Munro St
in Person and Zoom Meeting Minutes,
Dated January 14 2025
Place: Esquimalt Anglers and Zoom
Chaired By: Bill Thomas
Secretary: Bob Comerford
Called to Order: 10:00 AM
Attendees:. Mike Galbraith, Lyle Freeman, Norman Kent, Ken evans, Sandy Mcelroy, Kobus Erasmus, Dale Scheel, Pierre Malo, Lee Takayanagi, Bill Thomas, Barry Freeman, Gerry Walsh, Jim Scott, Dave Robinson, Ryan Arsenych, Tony Otten, Winston Jackson, Ron Estey, Ian Cameron, Peter Nalleweg { new member} Gary Florentine, Bob Comerford, Peter Laughren, Jens Kristensen, Sandi Raven.
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Members Attending by Zoom: Brian Canfield, Dennis Gedney, Dave Cooke, Michael Cory, Wendy Gedney.
Motion to accept the minutes last meeting: moved by: Ian and Rick
Items Arising from the Minutes: 4,837 fish were clipped by club members at the hatchery. Another clipping session will be held at a Future date.
The First fly tying session on zoom was well and attended.
Fishing gear sale to club members on the 29th April. The general public on May 3rd
Bill Carnes donation of 1,000 to club. The Carnes family will be hosting a hot dog feast at a fish out in April.
Using GRR chat line use reply to sender not reply to all.
Photo albums will be disposed of. Take photos if you want to.
BCWF provincial annual meeting on 24 to 26 April in Dawson Creek
Treasurer:
Sunshine: Wendy Gedney. Card to be sent to Sven Ericson family.
Social: Bob, Mike: Chinese New Year. Wait to 22nd to reserve Don Mee restaurant on Fisgard on Jan 29th . A poster was sent out. Let Mike know if you plan son attending.
Outdoor show. Looking for taxidermy fish for booth .
Membership:
Fresh Water: Dale: Pierre: high Water level at ramp. Fish are 19 to 20 feet in depth. Bite is on early 10;00 am. Lots eagles looking for fishermen catching fish. Fish are biting on worms, Williams wobbler ,Wedding band . Wee tads and small Rapella.
Salt Water: Halibut 1st of February. Clover point to trial island best location. Size is getting 10-12lbs. Sooke and Beecher Bay. Fish close to bottom. Pedder bay is a hot spot right now. Fish by Green buoy is Fish along drop off.
Herring at finest at sea. Freezing for halibut .
Fish outs: This Thusday. Hamsterly Beach North end of lake. Hot dogs at noon.
Fly Tying: This Saturday. Bass fly. 9:00am. Talk, 10:00am fly tying.
Hatchery: 30,000 more fish to clip. 32,000 eggs to Saturna. Bill saw two Coho in creek when he was there. Feb march of this year.
PSS :
BCWF:
ACS: minutes sent out.
WFA: minutes sent out . Meeting 7:30 this Thursday at Esquimalt anglers. Zac from Robinsons will be speaking on Steelhead fishing..
Library:
Legacy Fund:
Gillie Club: Dennis going early to Cluxue. Questions give Dennis a call.
Passage view hotel in Campbell River. Dave to reserve 4 rooms for pink fishing in august. Golden Rods and reels gets a discount.
Speakers Program: Tim Witoski to speak on pontoon boat fishing,
Present history of coal harbour whaling. Lyall will attend Feb13 meeting on herring conservation.
Photographic demonstration on whaling. Blue whale 94feet long. Projected harvest 20% of herring stock In strait of Georgia.
History of herring.
Environment: Mick talked about history of clubs work on restoring Odonnel Creek that flows into elk Lake. Original dock was put in by the club and funding for the new dock was got with the help of Yogi and Saanich rotary and was successful in getting finances to build the new wharf. Oxygenator turned off probably because water is cold . Budget $100,00 Per year.
Website:
New Business:
Meeting Terminated 11.00am Rick and Ian.
#28
EVENTS: Weekly Meetings & Presentations / 2025-01-07: GRR Weekly Meeting...
Last post by John Pierce - February 15, 2025, 08:29:26 AMGolden Rods and Reels
Minutes January 7, 2025
Meeting called to order by Bill Thomas at 10:00am
Attending members: Mike Galbraith Ian Cameron. Pierre Maloney, Rick Hornet, Ken Evans. Bill Thomas Lyle Freeman Gary Florentine Norm Jackson Gerry Walsh Ted Leaker Peter Laughren Sandy Raven Jens Kristensen P. Robinson Winston Jackson Ryan A. Dennis Gedney, Ira Prat, Tim Witoski, Mick Collins
Zoom members: John Francis, Brian Canfield, Wendy Gedney, Dave Cook, Tony Otten
Clipping at Hatchery: Bill made a request for a few more volunteers to help out with fin clipping January 9, he has 10 looking for more and Jens, Norm and Wayne all stepped up and Bill was pleased. There will be 2 teams and hopefully they will clip 5000 salmon with a goal of 220,000 Coho to be done at the hatchery this season.
Treasury Report: Sandy presented the Treasury report and we are relatively financially sound. The report has been previously been sent out by Sandy.
Ken asked where the funds in the legacy fund were dispersed to and Bill referenced most goes to non government conservation groups/ projects with Elk lake dock and aeration being a couple examples
Sunshine: Wendy received update that we are all relatively healthy heading into 2025
Social: Mike noted that the Christmas Party was well attended with all having a good time and a good feed. There was a report of only one mishap which involved a platter of Brussels sprouts hitting the floor when a table collapsed- the group consensus was that it was an overall win for the group (apologies to the cook of said sprouts and the loss of a perfectly good casserole dish.) There will be a Chinese New Year's lunch on January 29th at a yet to be determined restaurant.
Freshwater Fishing:
1) Dale was out in the rain on 2 separate occasions on Prospect lake and picked up 14 and 12 respectively on the 2 outings. He was in the rain all day on first day and went back for another rinse on his next day on the lake. Dale used both a black hairball leach and a creamsicle orange fly at about 20 feet deep on the downriggger at 1.4 mph or 2.25308 kmph
2) Tim went to Mathieson lake on the one sunny day we have had in the last 2 weeks and didn't get wet and only got 1 small rainbow
Salt Water Fishing:
1) Peter shared that those that are on the hunt for for a deal on herring this Saturday January 11 "Finest of the Sea" fish store is having its annual herring sale for charity-BC Childrens Hospital Cancer group. 20 pounds of herring for $20 at 7:00 Saturday
2) Peter also noted that halibut fishing opens February 1 and he will be doing his very generous offering of taking a few members out at a bargain basement price of $75 with the bulk of the $75 going towards the club and the rest gas. He will start a sign up sheet and it will be a call to fish when the timing permits.
Sooke is producing a number of small salmon. Ryan managed to land both a 10 and a 16 pound last week.
3) Sooke average size fish was 6-10 pounds with secretary island being the best producer along with Whirl Bay. Downrigger depth at around 80 feet. Other options Victoria harbour fish around freighters.
4) There is a CFB Boat Club fishing derby next weekend and they have about 3 or 4 per year.
Hatchery: Bill reported that 100 area schools will be getting salmon eggs and aquariums to take the eggs through to a releasable fry this year. He is heading to Saturna island Monday Jan 13 to deliver eggs and setups, anyone is interested in helping out contact Bill. This year the hatchery harvested 200,000 chum eggs and 200,000 coho eggs compared to 3,000 last year so good news there!
BCWF: Dave noted that you can save 20% by signing up early for your yearly membership. There will be a regional meeting in Nanaimo at the Nanaimo Fish and Game Club in March.
If someone is willing to represent the club at the ASC Bill would appreciate it, contact him for details.
Gillie: Dennis noted that camping reservations open up January 10 at 10:00 am and for the best spots and they go quick so if you're interested get yourself prepared to jump online at 10:00am. If Buttle lake is on your camping list head to the Ralph campsite as it's the preferred one. Dennis is working on some flies for Cluxewe - California Eel fly....?
He also mentioned that those that fish Elk Lake watch out for the rowers along the back side of the lake as that's where their race course is in good weather, in windy weather they are along the highway. They also cut across the lake to get out to the start points so basically watch wherever you are on Elk Lake. Suggested to bring a whistle or air horn for warn them that you are near.
Fly Tying: Dave Robinson is finally back after sunning himself and is ready to start the Saturday morning fly tying sessions again. There is no pattern set for this Saturday but it is rumored to be an easy one. Coffee talk at 9:00, tying at 10:00 all on Zoom.
Speakers: Lyle is looking for someone with computer skills to help him with the visuals for his upcoming coming whaling presentation. Anyone that feels capable of aiding Lyle pleas contact him directly.
Environmental Report: Mick presented his updates and his notes are below
1/ On Monday January 6 , 2025 Mick distributed the recording link for the UBC Research Project ' Salmon dialogues' . Well worth viewing. He also distributed information on the 'Let the Herring Live' all day workshop on Thursday February 13th which he is helping to promote. The work of Jim Shortreed and the Board organizing the meeting is greatly appreciated. www.savetheherring.org
2/ Gorge Waterway Action society (GWAS) has submitted the annual application to Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) to continue the work of the Portage Inlet Cutthroat Initiative (PICI).
3/ Mick met online with Jill Robinson, CRD Parks biologist, to discuss ongoing consideration of environmental flows for fish in the Craigflower Creek watershed which includes Thetis Lake Park. CRD Parks is in discussion with BCWF
for a collaborative project to install beaver analogues and conduct a hydrological analysis of increasing water storage opportunities.
New Business: Pierre noted that there are rowing regattas on Elk Lake February 22 and March 2. Also Pierre respectfully has suggested that participants in the group GRR chat refrain from using the "reply all" button vs the "reply" buttons when chatting with one individual vs flooding everyone's email with a side bar threads.
Meeting was moved to be closed by Bill, carried by Ian and Wayne. Meeting closed 11:00 ish
Minutes January 7, 2025
Meeting called to order by Bill Thomas at 10:00am
Attending members: Mike Galbraith Ian Cameron. Pierre Maloney, Rick Hornet, Ken Evans. Bill Thomas Lyle Freeman Gary Florentine Norm Jackson Gerry Walsh Ted Leaker Peter Laughren Sandy Raven Jens Kristensen P. Robinson Winston Jackson Ryan A. Dennis Gedney, Ira Prat, Tim Witoski, Mick Collins
Zoom members: John Francis, Brian Canfield, Wendy Gedney, Dave Cook, Tony Otten
Clipping at Hatchery: Bill made a request for a few more volunteers to help out with fin clipping January 9, he has 10 looking for more and Jens, Norm and Wayne all stepped up and Bill was pleased. There will be 2 teams and hopefully they will clip 5000 salmon with a goal of 220,000 Coho to be done at the hatchery this season.
Treasury Report: Sandy presented the Treasury report and we are relatively financially sound. The report has been previously been sent out by Sandy.
Ken asked where the funds in the legacy fund were dispersed to and Bill referenced most goes to non government conservation groups/ projects with Elk lake dock and aeration being a couple examples
Sunshine: Wendy received update that we are all relatively healthy heading into 2025
Social: Mike noted that the Christmas Party was well attended with all having a good time and a good feed. There was a report of only one mishap which involved a platter of Brussels sprouts hitting the floor when a table collapsed- the group consensus was that it was an overall win for the group (apologies to the cook of said sprouts and the loss of a perfectly good casserole dish.) There will be a Chinese New Year's lunch on January 29th at a yet to be determined restaurant.
Freshwater Fishing:
1) Dale was out in the rain on 2 separate occasions on Prospect lake and picked up 14 and 12 respectively on the 2 outings. He was in the rain all day on first day and went back for another rinse on his next day on the lake. Dale used both a black hairball leach and a creamsicle orange fly at about 20 feet deep on the downriggger at 1.4 mph or 2.25308 kmph
2) Tim went to Mathieson lake on the one sunny day we have had in the last 2 weeks and didn't get wet and only got 1 small rainbow
Salt Water Fishing:
1) Peter shared that those that are on the hunt for for a deal on herring this Saturday January 11 "Finest of the Sea" fish store is having its annual herring sale for charity-BC Childrens Hospital Cancer group. 20 pounds of herring for $20 at 7:00 Saturday
2) Peter also noted that halibut fishing opens February 1 and he will be doing his very generous offering of taking a few members out at a bargain basement price of $75 with the bulk of the $75 going towards the club and the rest gas. He will start a sign up sheet and it will be a call to fish when the timing permits.
Sooke is producing a number of small salmon. Ryan managed to land both a 10 and a 16 pound last week.
3) Sooke average size fish was 6-10 pounds with secretary island being the best producer along with Whirl Bay. Downrigger depth at around 80 feet. Other options Victoria harbour fish around freighters.
4) There is a CFB Boat Club fishing derby next weekend and they have about 3 or 4 per year.
Hatchery: Bill reported that 100 area schools will be getting salmon eggs and aquariums to take the eggs through to a releasable fry this year. He is heading to Saturna island Monday Jan 13 to deliver eggs and setups, anyone is interested in helping out contact Bill. This year the hatchery harvested 200,000 chum eggs and 200,000 coho eggs compared to 3,000 last year so good news there!
BCWF: Dave noted that you can save 20% by signing up early for your yearly membership. There will be a regional meeting in Nanaimo at the Nanaimo Fish and Game Club in March.
If someone is willing to represent the club at the ASC Bill would appreciate it, contact him for details.
Gillie: Dennis noted that camping reservations open up January 10 at 10:00 am and for the best spots and they go quick so if you're interested get yourself prepared to jump online at 10:00am. If Buttle lake is on your camping list head to the Ralph campsite as it's the preferred one. Dennis is working on some flies for Cluxewe - California Eel fly....?
He also mentioned that those that fish Elk Lake watch out for the rowers along the back side of the lake as that's where their race course is in good weather, in windy weather they are along the highway. They also cut across the lake to get out to the start points so basically watch wherever you are on Elk Lake. Suggested to bring a whistle or air horn for warn them that you are near.
Fly Tying: Dave Robinson is finally back after sunning himself and is ready to start the Saturday morning fly tying sessions again. There is no pattern set for this Saturday but it is rumored to be an easy one. Coffee talk at 9:00, tying at 10:00 all on Zoom.
Speakers: Lyle is looking for someone with computer skills to help him with the visuals for his upcoming coming whaling presentation. Anyone that feels capable of aiding Lyle pleas contact him directly.
Environmental Report: Mick presented his updates and his notes are below
1/ On Monday January 6 , 2025 Mick distributed the recording link for the UBC Research Project ' Salmon dialogues' . Well worth viewing. He also distributed information on the 'Let the Herring Live' all day workshop on Thursday February 13th which he is helping to promote. The work of Jim Shortreed and the Board organizing the meeting is greatly appreciated. www.savetheherring.org
2/ Gorge Waterway Action society (GWAS) has submitted the annual application to Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (FFSBC) to continue the work of the Portage Inlet Cutthroat Initiative (PICI).
3/ Mick met online with Jill Robinson, CRD Parks biologist, to discuss ongoing consideration of environmental flows for fish in the Craigflower Creek watershed which includes Thetis Lake Park. CRD Parks is in discussion with BCWF
for a collaborative project to install beaver analogues and conduct a hydrological analysis of increasing water storage opportunities.
New Business: Pierre noted that there are rowing regattas on Elk Lake February 22 and March 2. Also Pierre respectfully has suggested that participants in the group GRR chat refrain from using the "reply all" button vs the "reply" buttons when chatting with one individual vs flooding everyone's email with a side bar threads.
Meeting was moved to be closed by Bill, carried by Ian and Wayne. Meeting closed 11:00 ish
#29
EVENTS: Executive Meeting Minutes, AGM Minutes / 2024-11-26: GRR Annual General...
Last post by John Pierce - December 26, 2024, 09:26:39 AMGreetings GRR
The AGM of GRR was held on 26 Nov 2024. Your Executive Committee for the year 2025 is:
President Bill Thomas
VP Mike Galbraith
Treasurer Sandy Raven
All by Acclamation
Tim Witkowski and Bob Comerford have volunteered to share the Secretary position.
I would like to thank those members of our club who stepped up to lead us for the 2025 year.
Other important positions are held by the following members:
Sunshine: Wendy Gedney
Social: Mike Galbraith
Membership: Gerry Walsh
Fresh Water Dale Scheel
Salt Water: Peter Laughren
Fishouts: John Pierce
Fly Tying: Dave Robinson
BCWF Rep: Dave Cooke
Gillie Club: Dennis Gedney
Speakers: Lyle Freeman
Environment: Mick Collins
Website: John Pierce
Looking forward to another great year for GRR.
Bill Thomas
President
GRR
The AGM of GRR was held on 26 Nov 2024. Your Executive Committee for the year 2025 is:
President Bill Thomas
VP Mike Galbraith
Treasurer Sandy Raven
All by Acclamation
Tim Witkowski and Bob Comerford have volunteered to share the Secretary position.
I would like to thank those members of our club who stepped up to lead us for the 2025 year.
Other important positions are held by the following members:
Sunshine: Wendy Gedney
Social: Mike Galbraith
Membership: Gerry Walsh
Fresh Water Dale Scheel
Salt Water: Peter Laughren
Fishouts: John Pierce
Fly Tying: Dave Robinson
BCWF Rep: Dave Cooke
Gillie Club: Dennis Gedney
Speakers: Lyle Freeman
Environment: Mick Collins
Website: John Pierce
Looking forward to another great year for GRR.
Bill Thomas
President
GRR
#30
EVENTS: Executive Meeting Minutes, AGM Minutes / 2024-11-05 : GRR Monthly Execu...
Last post by John Pierce - December 26, 2024, 09:18:56 AMVictoria Golden Rods and Reels Fishing Club
Executive Meeting Nov. 5th 2024
Executive Meeting Nov. 5th 2024
Attendees: Bob, Mike, Sandy, Lyall, Dennis Gerry, Bill, Hornet
Attendees by Zoom:
Minutes of last meeting: Not requested
New Business:
1) It was determined that a regular member pays $75.00, attends meetings regularly. An Associate pays $30.00 is informed on club meetings and attends club functions infrequently. BCWF insurance is only for full membership. Bill will be sending out request for executive to list the duties of their job positions.
2) AGM to be held in November. We need a Speaker Coordinator, Secretary, Gillie Club person for the upcoming year. President, Bill to send out to club duties of members. We also need someone to canvass for the positions.
3) Budget. 2025 SAME AS 2024 PROJECTION. Misc expenses, flower, charitable donations.
$200 for advertising for outdoor show. Next year will be our last year for free rent. Yearly rent for club space is $400.00. Budget presentation at AGM.
4) Hornet will take albums and fishing gear at his storage locker. Club to make donation. Hornet will take over Barry's tasks. Mike will see about storage cost. Mike raised concerns over potential problems sharing a rental locker.
5) Donated fishing gear. Members fishing sale proceeds to go general revenue. All agreed.
6) Sandy, Ray asked for pamphlets about club.
7) Gerry want's his contact # removed.
8 ) Mike enquired about club cloth badges.
9) Dennis asked about long term plan for club. Mentioned long beach casting club as an example of possibilities.
10) Gerry suggested free name tags for new members.
Financial: See full report on line.
Meeting Terminated. 11:30 am.