2020-05-19: GRR Weekly Meeting, Minutes

[John Pierce]

Golden Rods and Reels Fishing and Social Club

Meeting Minutes, (19, 05, 2020)

Place: Zoom

Chaired By: Dave Cooke

Secretary: Christopher Wade

Called to Order: 9:30 AM

Members Attending: 19 online

Minutes of Last Meeting: Adopted as distributed

Items Arising from the Minutes:
GRR item stored at Barry's – Trophies need to find a new home.
New location - The room is long and narrow, with a tile floor. Screen to be located on the long wall. Dave C. John F. and Ron D. to check on computer cabinet, and find the shelving from the mezzanine. First in person meeting will probably be in Sept.

Treasurer: John Francis – no report

Sunshine: Art is now at home, Contact Sandy Raven to visit Art. A volunteer is needed to take over Sunshine from Fidele.

Membership: Barry F. - 2 prospective new members

Freshwater: Ron D.
Prospect Lake: Barry F. battled the winds Fri. but managed to land 5 on a bunny leech. Ron E. had an adventure involving mono leader and an electric trolling motor and had success with a double bunny leech. Colin took advantage of calm waters on Thurs to log 2.5 km. in a float tube. Lots of hits, and
a few small released.
Langford Lake: Winston caught fish early (9:30) at the aerator end of the lake.
Elk Lake: Dennis G. caught 8 x 2 + pound trout between 11:00 – 1:00
Remember to share your fishing report on GRR Chat

Salt Water:
John P. went crabbing in front the Songhees caught 3 red rock crab.
Sidney open dock now.

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:

Gillie Club:

Speakers Program: Bob C. Via Zoom. See calendar for speakers

Hatchery: Bill almost all of the fish have been released, this years fry have been ponded. DFO because of staffing issues as a result of covid 19 have release all this years hatched eggs.

Environment: Mick - report on GRR Chat.

New Business:

Meeting Adjournment: