2020-04-28: GRR Weekly Meeting, Minutes

[John Pierce]

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: