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THE SINGING REEL
WWW.FLYFISHERSOFVA.ORG
VOL XXX No 6 NOVEMBER 2012
NEXT MEETING: January 19, 2013 ANNUAL BANQUET Jim Klug
Jackson River Access Dargan Coggeshall
Thursday November 15, 2012 Salisbury Country Club Cocktails: 6:00PM Dinner: 7:00PM
Special Afternoon Session Colby’s Bonefish School
4:30-6:00pm
Dargan Coggeshall is the founder of the Virginia Rivers Defense Fund (www.virginiariversdefensefund.org) and a defendant in the Jackson River trespassing case. He has a BA and MBA from the University of Virginia, and when he is not defending the use of public rivers for the benefit of all the anglers in the Commonwealth, he can be found father-ing three little anglers and running a business in Charlottesville and Chantilly (soon) that helps children with learning disabilities. In his spare time (ha), he likes to pursue trout in the Blue Ridge mountains and on the Jackson, smallies on the James and Shenandoah, shad and stripers on the Rappahannock, and ........ He is contemplating moving to West Virginia where the threat of being sued for using a public river is non-existent.
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THE FLY FISHERS OF VIRGINIA IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF FLY FISHING, SPORTSMANSHIP,
CONSERVATION, AND THE ENJOYMENT OF ANGLING.
“The Singing Reel” is produced by the Fly Fishers of Virginia for its members and friends of the organization. “The Singing Reel” welcomes articles, news items, photos, and other items that may be of interest to club members. Items may be sent by email to [email protected] or they may be mailed to: Editor, “The Singing Reel,” P.O. Box 9311, Richmond, VA 23227.
Letter from the President
Trout and I have this love/hate relationship…I love to catch them and they hate to get caught. However, on several occasions in October, I definitely was on the winning side of the relationship. First, I fished a 3-4 mile private section of the upper Jackson River owned by Bill Bratton, a realtor and native of the area who grew up on this section of the river. Matt Thomas, Fly Fishing Guide and Instructor for the Home-stead Resort, books this stretch of low pressure water. He can be reached at (330) 205-2014. The rod fee is $60.00 per day and the fishing was fantastic. I was the only person fishing this stretch of water the two days I was there. Second, after helping out at the Project Healing Water event on Back Creek, Jay Arm-strong led a FFV club trip to the area. Again, the fishing was super. I think both experiences have taught me the secret to catching a lot of trout in my love/hate relationship…go somewhere the trout have been over-stocked.
Our November dinner will feature Dargan Coggeshall who was sued for trespassing on the lower Jackson River some two years ago. Dargan has some advice for us that we will all want to hear concerning his two-year ordeal with the courts, the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, and our Attorney General. Don’t forget the Annual Banquet is on January 19, 2013. This year Jim Klug of Yellow Dog FlyFishing will present our Annual Banquet program. The entire evening should be fun and entertaining, so mark your calendars now. As usual, we will have a number of valuable raffle prizes as well as silent auction items.
As you will recall, the last Singing Reel had a list of proposed officers for the 2013-2014 term. These indi-viduals were presented at the September dinner meeting. Since there were no nominations from the floor the nominations were closed. Page 5 of this issue of the Singing Reel has a ballot of the 2013-2014 officers. This ballot should be completed and sent to the FFV post office box or brought to the November dinner meeting.
Also, you should have received your FFV 2013 dues request by now.. Please remember to check your con-tact information on the dues form, especially your email address. If you have already paid…thank you! If you haven't paid keep in mind that if you want to continue to be a member of FFV your payment is due by December 1, 2012. Our club By-laws limit our membership to 150 individuals and we have a fairly long waiting list of potential members.
Next year promises to be a banner year for FFV with lots of great trips, knowledgeable speakers, and much more. Get involved and get the most from your membership Tight Lines, Ken Eastwood
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UPCOMING FISHING OPPORTUNITIES
Freshwater: Phil Johnson (804) 748-0881
Saltwater: Bill Green (804) 560-1122
The trips for the 2013 fishing seasons are in the scheduling stage. We are always looking for new adventures to pursue and different places to explore. If you have a trip you would like to lead please contact the appropriate Vice President. Get more involved with the FFV and go fishing more often.
2012 Meetings
Nov 15 Conservation Program Dargan Coggeshall
**Afternoon Program Colby Trow Bonefish School**
January 19, 2013 Annual Banquet
If there is a Speaker that you would like to have at a meeting please just let someone on the Board of Directors know.
Join the “Members Only” FFV Group on Linkedin Contact Ed Landry [email protected]
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Special Events Colby’s Bonefish School
4-6pm Thursday November 15 Salisbury Club
Have a Bonefish trip planned this Winter? Dreaming of your first trip to the land of endless sand flats, blue skies, and fish that will show you your backing and test your knots? Come absorb some knowledge from one who has made numer-ous excursions in quest of the “Silver Ghost”. Rods, reels, lines, leaders, flies, clothing, and accessories—Colby will answer all your questions and have you mak-ing plans to es-
cape to the Bahamas, or maybe Belize or the Yucatan. You know that you want to go. You know that you deserve to go. So make 2013 the year that you fulfill the dream.
Oak Orchard 2012
Full report in the next
Singing Reel
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Fly Fishers of Virginia Ballot for Officers and Board of Directors
2013 - 2014 Term President Steve Lewis ___ VP-Fishing Dave McMahon ___ VP-Special Events & Education Ray Ward ___ VP-Conservation Jay Armstrong ___ Secretary & VP Membership Ed Landry ___ Treasurer JoAnn Lindstrom-Clark ___ Director at Large-PHW Phil Johnson ___ Director at Large Larry Baron ___ Director at Large-Fund Raising Tim Wildt ___ Write In: __________ ___ Write In: __________ ___ Member Signature:
Mail to: Fly Fishers of Virginia
PO Box 29477 Richmond, Va. 23242 OR
Bring to November Meeting
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If you ever wanted to fish with FFV Honorary Lifetime Mem-ber and Fly Fishing master Lefty Kreh here is your chance.
King Montgomery and Lefty Kreh are going to the Three Rivers Lodge in western Labrador to catch native, wild Eastern brook trout to 10-pounds, great northern pike to over 50-inches, and lake trout to 20-pounds or more. So far we have space for five more anglers. Cost is near $5800 plus airfare and gratuities. Email or call King for more [email protected]/703-425-0849. Also See www.trophylabrador.com.
Fishing Opportunity with Lefty Kreh Fly Fishing Labrador -- July 19 - 28, 2013
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Trout in the Classroom at Colonial Heights Middle School
Colonial Heights Middle School
Fly Fishing Club
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HIGH STICK
WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS “The Singing Reel” is always looking for photos of members with their catch. Deliver photos to:
MAIL: PO Box 29477, Richmond, Va. 23242 EMAIL: [email protected]
Harry Robertson Chesapeake Bay Striper
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Jess Does Alaska
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Winn Will Speckled Trout
Roger Kirby Rainbow St Marys River Alberta, Canada
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Tyler Potterfield FFV Wingina Trip
Ed Landry & Steve Lindsey Suzy Q Farm
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The Sycamore Bend Boys Jackson River
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Alaskan Silver Salmon Jim Heafner
& Dave Skove
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Back Creek Outing
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The last week afforded good nymphing on Penns Creek near Weikert Pennsyl-vania in Union County. With rain and night time temperatures in the 30s, the creek was in good shape for going below the surface. The trout responded to a number of different nymphs and wet flies. The first photo, as snapped by my fishing partner that week Katherine Wetzel, shows me holding up what was (for me anyways) a trophy brown trout .The second shows the hole in front of my cottage, Windy Inn, where the catch took place. My family has been on this part of the Creek since 1915. The old fishing cabin of Charlie Wetzel, the fly fishing writer, is about half a mile down the creek.
Tyler Potterfield
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PHW Regional Coordinator Phil Johnson Presenting
Lisa & Lewis Powell of Duck Down Inn a Certificate of Appreciation
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PHW at Duck Down Inn
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PHW at Back Creek
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Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing at Back Creek 2012
It was one on those cool crisp fall days in October as all of the participants left their home location to head for Warm Springs in the mountains of western Virginia. The groups began to assemble around 2:30 PM and by 4:30 PM or so, all were present and accounted for at Warm Springs Inn. The Inn is old, dating back to the 1800’s, with even earlier foundations. It had that time worn but charming flavor and opened its doors to a great group of Warriors and Vets. We all assembled on the porches of the Inn where each Warrior and Vet was completely outfitted through the generosity of the Guilford Founda-tion. There were many thank yous and much happiness as gratitude was expressed. Dinner at the Inn followed and all had their fill. Some Vets and Warriors quietly asked for a second desert. Their wish was granted. Ed Nicholson the founder of Project Healing Water spoke to the group and participated in awarding a fly rod to Bob White for being selected as Volunteer of the Year. All returned to their rooms for a good night’s sleep. Wednesday saw a pre-dawn start. The group gathered in the dark for a 6:45 AM wheels up for the twenty mile trip over the mountain to Back Creek. Light was breaking when we all reached the Com-munity Center of Dominion Power Generating Station. Mike Puffenbarger, an Amish gentleman, was waiting with a full breakfast. Almost all grabbed first for the coffee to gain some consciousness. After filling our bellies, we were welcomed by the Station Director, Sean Fridley. We are all impressed and in awe of the support provided by Dominion Power including the stocking of Back Creek with beauti-ful rainbow trout. Phil Johnson and Dan Genest laid out the day’s activities and assigned guides and beats to the Warriors and Vets. A quick ride down to Back Creek and one could then see a myriad of equipment, clothing, rods and reels and all getting suited up for the day’s fishing. Only a short moment after the first fly hit the water a Warrior was playing the first trout of the day, a beautiful colored six-teen inch rainbow trout. Many, many more were landed including several twenty plus inch rainbow. Also present in the stream were bass, sunnies and chubs. A first time female vet flyer fisher landed six-teen trout. The morning also provided all an opportunity to meet with and express thanks to our bene-factors, Roger and Annette Kirby of the Guilford Foundation. It is the generosity of the foundation that provides for outfitting the Warriors and Vets and covering all expenses associated with the trip. They were gracious with their time and spoke with all of the participants.
All took a break at the noon hour. Virginia Outdoors reported on a ceremony that dedicated a monu-ment to Projected Healing Waters. With wounded warriors and veterans clad in fishing waders eagerly eyeing the trout in the steam beside them, Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling dedicated a monument in their honor at Dominion Virginia Power's Bath County Pumped Storage Station. The monument is a gift from station employees to those who have been injured while serving in the military. It names Back Creek, which flows from power station's lower dam, as the "home waters" for all soldiers and volunteers who visit the creek as part of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc., a national, non-profit organization that provides mental and physical relaxation therapy to injured military personnel through fly fishing. “This is an apt and fitting tribute to those who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States," said Bolling, an avid fly fisherman. “Yet this ceremony is not about dedicating a monu-ment. It is about honoring those who have sacrificed so much for us and our country.” Ed Nicholson, founder of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Phil Johnson, PHW Regional Coordinator, J. David River, Senior Vice President of Dominion Power, and Dan Genest of Dominion Power and Project Healing Waters also participated in the ceremony.
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Phil Johnson PHW Regional Coordinator Nominated for the Chesterfield County Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame. Total Volunteer Hours after age 65: 10,712
Outstanding Volunteer Achievements: After reading about a program dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and veterans through fly-fishing and fly typing education and outings, Phil was inspired and volunteered to start a pro-gram at the McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center, which was the first in Virginia. Through his untiring efforts, a program was estab-lished and expanded to three other locations. Based on his successful ef-forts, Phil was asked to become the regional coordinator for Virginia and West Virginia. He has accumulated over 40,000 miles on his car, expand-ing locations and programs over the past three years.
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Chair Dan Gecker & Phil Johnson
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RESERVATION - FFV DINNER MEETING THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2012 Member’s Name:________________________ ________________ $ 25.00 Guest Name:_____________________________________________ ________ Guest Name:_____________________________________________ ________
Total = $ ________
Please make the following reservations for me for the Fly Fishers of Virginia Dinner Meeting at the Salisbury Country Club. We must receive your reservation and check by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012 to insure that you have a reservation.
TELEPHONE RESERVATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! Mail to Fly Fishers of Virginia, P.O. Box 29477, Richmond, Virginia 23242.
Check here if you need a Vegetarian Meal #_________
Menu for November 15 Meeting
Glazed Ham Fried Oysters
Salad Mashed Potatoes
Fresh Green Beans Sundae Bar
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Fly Fishers of Virginia P.O. Box 29477 Richmond,Virginia 23242
First Class
FFV OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR 2012 PRESIDENT: Ken Eastwood First VP: Phil Johnson VP Freshwater Activities: Phil Johnson VP Saltwater Activities: Bill Green VP Conservation Activities: Jay Armstrong VP Special Events and Education: Colby Trow VP New Member Services: Steve Lewis Secretary: Ed Landry Treasurer: JoAnn Lindstrom-Clark Director at Large: Brittan Quinn Director at Large: Rusty Jeter Director at Large: Larry Baron Director at Large: Vin Lacovara Assistant VP Freshwater: Mike Hatfield Assistant VP Special Events: Brian Trow Assistant VP Saltwater: Mike Buss Assistant VP Conservation: Steve Love Assistant Director at Large: Winn Will Assistant Director at Large: David McMahon Assistant Director at Large: Tim Wildt Sergeant at Arms: Tom Mlot Webmeister: Doug Walden Director of Communications: Robert Thomas
FFV PAST PRESIDENTS Robert Thomas—2009, 2010 Larry Cortright—2007, 2008
Dan Genest-- 2005, 2006 Richard Roadcap– 2003, 2004
Doug Walden– 2001, 2002 H.W. Leathers - 1999, 2000 Bill Pearsall - 1997, 1998
Carl R. Fischer - 1995, 1996 Sam Goodpasture - 1993, 1994
David E. Bagby, Jr. - 1991, 1992 Charles I. Ellis - 1989, 1990 Taylor Turner - 1987, 1988
George D. Crosby, Jr. - 1985, 1986 Nat T. R. Burgwyn - 1982, 1983, 1984
FFV FOUNDERS Nat T. R. Burgwyn George D. Crosby, Jr. Kenny A. Grandstaff, II Beverly R. Tucker, III
The Fly Fishers of Virginia (FFV)
was established in 1982 to promote the art of fly rod fishing; to foster good sportsmanship; and to promote conservation of the nation’s natural resources.
During the year, six dinner meetings are occasions for informational programs pertaining to the many aspects of fly fishing and conservation activities. Programs are presented by international and local experts and celebrities in the fly fishing world, as well as knowledgeable FFV members.
Fishing trips are scheduled each year for cold water, warm water, and saltwater species.
Educational programs for members and the public, as well as seminars and workshops are scheduled periodically.
Fly tying classes are offered each winter: Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced, depending on demand. Casting clinics are also available.
The club gives financial support to several conservation and fly fishing related organizations, including: James River Association; Wildlife Founda-tion of Virginia and special projects of the VDGIF; The Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Coastal Conservation Association, Project Healing Waters, and The Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock.
