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SUMMARY:Activities Meeting Estate Sale & Casting
DESCRIPTION:The Fly Casting Training and Education Center is now open! Join us in the gym! Rods are provided\, or bring your own favorite rod! Just show up to practice and learn. See you there! \nFebruary will be the estate sale meeting. There will be no featured tyer\, but there will be rods\, books\, tying supplies\, a few collectables\, reels looking for a new home to carry on their legacy. \nBook proceeds go to conservation. Equipment proceeds go to support Club events. \nI hope to see everyone there! \n\n\n2/5/23 Update:\n\n\n\nEstate Sale – everything is priced to sell\, cash or check accepted.  Most items are packaged in $5 or $10 bags.  We have: \n\nOver 200 books\, they vary from good condition to brand new\, virtually unopened.  A few are signed by the author.  This is a great way to update your own fly fishing library\n4 pounds of hooks\nMore than 3 pounds of tippet\, fly lines and mono\n35+ necks\nBoxes of feathers\nFur\, fur and more fur\nFoam\, egg yarn\, chenille\, dubbing \nVests\, tools\, vises\nMiscellaneous stuff\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting Portion \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-estate-sale/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - IF4 Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:This is IF4.  The International Fly Fishing Film Festival. View high def award winning films from around the world. Fly fish the flats\, experience Chesapeake Bay\, fly fish Wyoming from horseback\, enjoy Bolivia\, and meet Ella the famous fishing guide. \nPull up a chair\, settle in\, and grab some popcorn (provided). \nJoin now. This is a member’s only showing. \n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-if4-movie/
LOCATION:Clarenceville High School\, 20155 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Jerry Regan
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Regan is starting us off back at our Clarenceville Middle School venue! \nJerry is a third generation commercial tier\, originally from Grayling\, Michigan. He professionally presents programs about historical flies indigenous to the Grayling area. Most of the flies he ties are from all-natural materials that he personally collects and dyes. \nHe has taught fly tying classes for over 40 years and been a guest tier and speaker at many trade shows in Michigan\, Ohio\, Indiana and Canada. Jerry’s most favorite show being the Michigan Fly Fishing Club’s Midwest Fly Fishing Expo\, of course. \nAlong with the historical flies that Jerry has saved\, he has (sometimes through trial and error) created several flies that will be in the Grayling area for quite some time. Jerry is also a former guide on the Au Sable and Manistee rivers. \nSee you at Clarenceville! \n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-january-jerry-regan/
LOCATION:Clarenceville Middle School\, 20210 Middlebelt Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T193000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Zach Pope
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Zachary Pope \nTitle: Utilizing maps and technology to explore fly fishing opportunities \nDescription: \nMaps have been a critical tool for the traveling angler for generations. Maps and technology have drastically evolved over the past few decades\, bringing new opportunities\, hazards and challenges. In this presentation\, I’ll review some of these emerging tools\, highlight the power and opportunities they bring\, and cover some hazards and best practices to using technology for the fly-fishing community. \nPresenter Bio:  \nZachary Pope is an avid angler\, engineer and entrepreneur. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Management of Technology\, both from the University of Minnesota. He has held various engineering and management roles\, primarily in the medical device space in Minnesota\, including Director of Engineering\, prior to creating TroutRoutes. \nZachary started Trout Insights\, Inc. in 2017. Today\, Zachary is acting full-time CEO of TroutRoutes\, focusing on business operations\, marketing\, and most extensively on the product management and expansion. Zachary is passionate about conservation of cold water fisheries\, the outdoors\, the environment\, and is actively involved with Trout Unlimited. He continues to serve on the board of his local chapter of Trout Unlimited in the Twin Cities. \n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-zach-pope/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221109T210000
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SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Dan Walker Featured Tyer
DESCRIPTION:Our Featured Tyer is Dan Walker  tying the Great Lakes Jiggy \nWhat they catch: \n \nI want to download the pattern\, materials\, and instructions now! \n  \n \n  \n\n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-november-dan-walker/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20220714T030208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T015013Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Ron Barch
DESCRIPTION:“Alder Creek Angling is a purveyor of fine custom-crafted bamboo fly rods and a publisher of books related to the lore of split cane rods. Ron Barch\, bamboo rod maker\, understands what a fly rod should accomplish and how to make one that meets the angler’s expectations” \nThe Split Bamboo Fly Rod \nComments Concerning Cane Rods \nBy Ron Barch of Alder Creek Angling \n\nHistoric Chronology\nContemporary Cane\nToo Slow\, Too Soft\, Too Fragile?\nConstruction: Accurate and Efficient Hand Planing\nTaper Design\nRod Design: Observations and Insights\nWhich One’s Right for You?\nBamboo Rods for Small Streams\nEvaluating a Pre-owned Split Bamboo Fly Rod\nFrom Graphite to Grass: An Angler’s Point of View\n\n  \n\n\nMFFC Meeting \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/94894893998?pwd=TGYrWnJyd0dCelVxbXdYU1lVVmd5dz09 \nMeeting ID: 948 9489 3998\nPasscode: Jvq0q6
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-ron-barch/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220921T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
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SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Todd Schotts Tying
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back! The goal for our first fall activity meeting is to host beginning and intermediate (Featured Member) fly tying. At this time\, indoor casting is on hold\, but come early and cast outside.. If anyone is willing to lead a rod building class\, Chech nymphing set up\, or other activity of interest\, you can start that\, just let me know what you’d like to do! President@mffc.org. \n\nLET’S GET CONNECTED!!! \nBy Todd A.Schotts \nHello fellow club members and welcome to another great year of “Featured Tiers” for the Michigan Fly Fishing Club’s Activity Meetings. To kickoff our season of “Featured Tyers\,” I will be kicking this season of myself with the 1st Activity Meeting on September 21st\, 2022. Remember we need tiers\, so if you are interested see me or contact me at GrizzlyFlies@yahoo.com or 248-961-4164. You can tie a fly like a Woolly Bugger or something more extreme\, so let’s get you slinging bobbins as a featured tier!!! \nIn case you are not familiar with me\, here is my fishing report: I am a production tyer; I operate Grizzly Flies by Schottsie. Besides being a production tyer I have been a member of the Michigan Fly Fishing Club for many years now. I have served on the board in various positions\, ran the Annual Smallmouth Outing for 11 years\, the Muskegon River Outing\, supplied articles for the Club’s Newsletter “The Evening Hatch” including the feature “Fly of the Month” for many years. I currently Chair the Guest Tyers for the MFFC Midwest Fly Fishing Expo and organize tyers for our Activity Meetings. Besides all that I am also President of the Huron River Fishing Association and help out with a lot of their activities including the Bass Tournament\, Carp Tournament\, various outings\, and help to organize their Christmas Silent Auction for the club members. I am a Team Member for Norvise\, Pro-Staff for Anadromous Fly Tying Company\, and on the Pro-Team for TFO Rods. Besides all of this\, I still love chasing Bass\, Panfish\, Trout\, Steelhead\, and creating new amazing flies. \nFor our tying night\, we are going to be heading into the arena of articulated flies. When people usually hear “Articulated” they get nervous or scared away from tying them. But actually they are really\, really easy. The fly we are going to be tying is one of my favorite articulated flies\, “The Feather Game Changer.” It is a smaller articulated fly than some of the original styles. Now for myself\, I stayed away from tying these flies for the longest time\, but once I started\, they were so much fun. I naturally added my own flair to it\, and these catch fish!! They have the same movement as jointed spin casting lures\, which they also catch fish; that’s what makes these flies so popular. \nThe one thing to remember when tying these\, the same step you do on the first segment\, you repeat that same step on each section\, getting bigger and bigger to create the visual aspect of a minnow. \nOne thing I have changed up on these flies\, I use a segment from a mop piece for the tail in colors of brown\, chartreuse\, orange\, or blue. The other major change I do is I like using “Off-Center” Bait Hooks. This gives the fly even more movement when stripping in.  You can use any color of Hen Hackle\, but I like using white\, then if needed color with marker or markers to change its appearance.  The filler (Polar Chenille\, Cactus Chenille\, or Chocklett’s Filler Material\, or Chocklett’s Finesse Body Chenille) comes in different colors and sizes. Try to stay with the color as the hackle if possible and size to the size you are tying.  Another trick I like doing is using Glo-Brite Floss when tying down the hackle. It shows up like crazy when the sun hits the flies; just another thing to entice the water inhabitants. \nSo bring your tying tools and supplies\, and I will take us on this awesome adventure of tying articulated flies and remove your fear of tying them.  In case you do not bring supplies\, I will be bringing some. Tight Lines and Snazzy Flies\, Todd. \n  \nMATERIALS: \nThread: 140 Denier or 6/0 thread to match materials or white is good – I like starting out with white\, then use Glo-Brite Floss when tying hackle down.  \nShank 1: 15mm Fish Spine \nTail: Mop Piece \nBody: Polar Chenille or Cactus Hackle followed by Hen Saddle \nShank 2: 15mm Fish Spine \nBody: Polar Chenille or Cactus Hackle followed by Hen Saddle \nShank 3: 15mm Fish Spine \nBody: Polar Chenille or Cactus Hackle followed by Hen Saddle \nConnection: Wire20lb or heavier (I use AFW Surflon 20lb Black-nylon coated steel wire) \nRear Hook: Ahrex Gammerus Size 6 \nBody: Polar Chenille or Cactus Hackle followed by Hen Saddle \nShank 4: 20mm Fish Spine \nConnection: 15mm shank Clipped and secured to front hook \nFront Hook: Partridge Attitude Extra Size 1 or Mustad 92641 Baitholder Off-Center Hook Size 1/0 \nWeight: .020 or .025 wrapped at bend of hook (optional) \nBody: Cactus Hackle followed by Hen Saddle \nCollar: Sparse Wraps of Red Schlappen (optional) \nHead: Hen Hackle \nEyes: Hareline Real Fake Jungle Cock in colors \n  \n\nLink to Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88371672139?pwd=K1hncjVBNy90YTgwOWM5WjcyMTVBUT09 \nPasscode for www.zoom.us.\n\nMeeting ID: 883 7167 2139\nPasscode: 831961 \nIf you would like audio only.  (309) 205 3325
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-september-2022/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220810T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220810T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20220526T043714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T152819Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Nick Minesinger
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation from the pro staff of Schultz Outfitters! \n\n\nNick Minesinger is the latest addition to the Schultz Outfitters team\, joining Schultz Outfitters because he shares a passion for fly fishing\, the outdoors\, and has a fantastic track record for producing solid video content. His resume includes stints with independent video production houses\, film school\, comedy sketch writing\, and generally wandering about the world capturing compelling moments through the viewfinder.\n\nGrowing up in rural Ohio\, Nick spent a lot of time bass fishing farm ponds. At a very young age he found a passion for capturing the outdoors on video. Soon after finding a fly rod in his dad’s garage\, Nick honed his skills on small stream smallmouth. Spending countless hours driving back roads and searching for new water. This habitual wondering and passion for both fly fishing and filming lead him to places from Alaska to North Carolina were he guided a few seasons.\n\n\nNick will be talking about “Late Summer/Fall Transition Bass”\, providing hints and education on how change their habits as autumn approaches.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/august-speaker-meeting-nick-minesinger/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sybil Hunter":MAILTO:president@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20220611T032257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T032257Z
UID:2219-1655283600-1655294400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Collaborative Cedar Work Project
DESCRIPTION:The MFFC is invited to join Anglers of the Au Sable\, along with individuals from other Michigan conservation groups including Cedars for the Au Sable\, Red Cedar Fly Fishers and the Great Lakes FFI Council\, for a cedar work project on Wednesday\, June 15 from 9:30 a.m. until noon.  \nVolunteers will meet at Cameron Bridge on the Manistee River and caravan to the location. It is in the Deward area on the west side of the river. (Click here for GPS coordinates.) \nFood and refreshing cold beverages will be available afterwards. \nPlease RSVP to Jim Shiflett at j.shiflett@live.com or at 517-930-0622.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/conservation-collaborative-cedar-work-project/
LOCATION:cameron Bridge\, MI
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20211103T214314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T163613Z
UID:1700-1651692600-1651698000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activity Meeting - Ken Harfoot Fly Tying
DESCRIPTION:MFFC Activity Meeting hosts Ken Harfoot fly tying! Activity meetings include fly tying\, conservation and fish tales. Watch this link for fly patterns and supplies list. Come join us! BYOV (bring your own vise). \n—————————————————————————————————————– \n  \nTopic: MFFC Zoom Meeting \n\nTime: May 4\, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84225681647?pwd=bVRoQ1JYenc4bmhwTjQya1FwWWY3Zz09\n \nMeeting ID: 842 2568 1647\nPasscode: 672231\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,84225681647#\,\,\,\,*672231# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,84225681647#\,\,\,\,*672231# US (New York)\n \nDial by your location\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n        +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n        +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\nMeeting ID: 842 2568 1647\nPasscode: 672231\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbkcyB5PI3
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activity-meeting-fly-tying/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220420T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20211103T213946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T140900Z
UID:1697-1650483000-1650488400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activity Meeting - Chris Hunter Fly Tying
DESCRIPTION:Watch this link for Chris Hunter’s fly patterns and materials list to tie along. Come join us! BYOV (bring your own vise). \nElection results will be announced at this meeting. \n\nTopic: MFFC Meeting\nTime: Apr 20\, 2022 11:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88983328969?pwd=eHRTd0wrdnZySWs4YW1rN0ltU0xlUT09\n \nMeeting ID: 889 8332 8969\nPasscode: 479265\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,88983328969#\,\,\,\,*479265# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,88983328969#\,\,\,\,*479265# US (Washington DC)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activity-meeting-chris-hunter-fly-tying/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20211103T215041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T140722Z
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SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting & Elections - Danno White
DESCRIPTION:Elections will take place at this meeting. Vote in person or over Zoom. Please attend. \n\n\nDanno White\, proprietor of the “1884 Fly Store” in Baldwin\, MI\, which is a new fly shop that focuses on trout fishing the the Pere Marquette and surrounding rivers will be our September Guest Speaker. \n\n1884 Fly Shop is less than a half mile away from the beginning of the “Flies Only” Section M-37 boat launch site and is the “Destination Fly Shop” in the area!  The primary mission is to provide a service to anglers of all skill levels\, in a friendly\, vibrant atmosphere. The rivers in the area are:  \n\nPere Marquette\nPine River\nGig Sable\nManistee\nLittle Manistee\nWhite River North Branch\nWhite River\n\n\n\nTopic: MFFC Meeting\nTime: Apr 6\, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86219354168?pwd=WVlvbEE4L1NudFB0QUV6TTU0em9QQT09\n \nMeeting ID: 862 1935 4168\nPasscode: 568882\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,86219354168#\,\,\,\,*568882# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,86219354168#\,\,\,\,*568882# US (New York)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/elections-danno-white/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20211031T224207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T005756Z
UID:1690-1647459000-1647464400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Chuck Earls
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Meeting – Chuck Earls will be speaking about kayak fishing Lake Erie. \nCome see podcaster and UTuber Chuck Earls in-person\, speaking on all things kayak and fishing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChuck is an avid fisherman who loves to get on his Old Town Sportsman Big Water 132 PDL and fish for eyes (walleye) on Lake Erie and other large bodies of water\, and chase chrome (steelhead) throughout the Lake Erie tributaries. Chuck is a multi-species angler who fishes year-round and has been fishing for over 30 years. He now offers Lake Erie Kayak Fishing Guided trips throughout the Lake Erie watershed. \n\nChuck is passionate about the environment\, the fishery\, and being safe on the water. He provides many educational YouTube videos as well as great footage of his fishing adventures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChuck enjoys sharing his love for fishing and his knowledge with his followers\, friends\, family\, and clients. He also cleans up trash along the waterways every chance he gets.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChuck is also an influencer and subject matter expert on kayak fishing the big waters within the fishing community in the greater Cleveland area. He brings a wealth of knowledge and on the water experience and is committed to growing the sport on Lake Erie. \n\n\n\nHis website is Lake Erie Kayak Fishing. \n____________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81179191521?pwd=UXZVekNIQk1HVU0yTEpKV0lYSUkzZz09\n \nMeeting ID: 811 7919 1521\nPasscode: 996431\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,81179191521#\,\,\,\,*996431# US (Washington DC)\n+13126266799\,\,81179191521#\,\,\,\,*996431# US (Chicago)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-chuck-earls-kayak/
LOCATION:Plymouth Cultural Center\, 525 Farmer St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20211031T222243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T033515Z
UID:1678-1643830200-1643835600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Alexa Blankenship
DESCRIPTION:[PLEASE NOTE ZOOM MEETING ONLY DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST] \nFebruary’s Speaker Meeting welcomes Alexa Blankenship from the Detroit River Western Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Area speaking about “Invasive Species 101: What to Look for and How you can Help.” \nPer Alexa\, “The best part of my job is the daily work. I spend 90% of the late spring\, summer\, and autumn afield. I am hiking\, wading\, or kayaking nearly everyday\, and I usually get to see all sorts of wildlife (I am also an avid birder) and be in areas that are not usually visited by humans. Not to mention that I get to see firsthand the changes in an ecosystem where I have helped remove invasive species.” \n“I think the most critical thing I want to impart on my audiences is how fragile these ecosystems can be\, and how important it is that the entire community works together to reduce the establishment and prevent the spread of invasive species. Small activities and efforts in our daily lives can be so helpful to prevention and spread. I believe the saying goes ‘It’s not one person {preventing invasive species} perfectly\, it’s everyone {preventing the spread} imperfectly.'” \nA Strike Team Technician for Detroit River Western Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Area\, since 2018\, Alexa Blankenship earned her degree in Biology: Natural Resources from Central Michigan University.  She held prior positions in Texas and Alaska before moving back to Michigan. \n  \n\nTopic: MFFC Speaker Mtg\nTime: Feb 2\, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84885323602?pwd=Q1NwSkc5T2g5akRYemtHRU13YU5TUT09\n \nMeeting ID: 848 8532 3602\nPasscode: 922085\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,84885323602#\,\,\,\,*922085# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,84885323602#\,\,\,\,*922085# US (Washington DC)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-alexa-blankenship-detroit-river-invasive-species/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20210919T131527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T231441Z
UID:1617-1642620600-1642626000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Bruce Strachan Fly Tying
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 MFFC Striper Outing Experience \nBy Bruce Strachan \n I tied Bucktail Deceivers\, Surf Candies\, Zonkers and Bucktail Clausers\, all in sizes 1/0 to 4/0\,  for our inaugural MFFC Striper Trip only to find out this Silverside Spearing pattern on a mere #1 or #2  size saltwater hook was my “go-to fly.” Captain Jack Balant\, our lead guide\, set this choice that caught Blues and Albies for me. Heed the old lessons … follow your guide’s instructions and take note that small flies do catch big fish! This pattern information is the courtesy of Stone River Outfitter.  If you don’t tie flies\, call them up and buy a few. \n The Long Island fishery for Stripers\, Blues and Albies calls for flies that “match the hatch” of a seemingly endless list of prey fish. Depending on the season\, you will encounter squid\, mullet\, silversides\, anchovies\, herring\, worms\, etc\, etc.  Fly Fisherman’s Guide to Saltwater Prey by Aaron J. Adams\, Ph.D. offers detailed descriptions and fly patterns of these and many more saltwater prey.  Flyfisher’s Guide to the Northeast Coast by Phil Shook is an excellent introduction to where\, when and how to fish the Connecticut and Rhode Island coast of Long Island Sound. \n Enjoy tying this pattern then go East! \n  \n \nStone River Outfitters EZ Silverside Spearing \n(for Northeast Striped Bass\, Bonito\, False Albacore) \nVideo Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9f_p8ll2hg \nHook:  Mustad C68S sizes 1/0-02 or similar * \nThread: White Danvilles 140denier Flymaster Plus or similar \nWing: Select white and olive bucktail \nLateral Line: Opal Mirage Flashabou or similar \nBody: Natural/medium EZ Body tubing \nEyes: 1/8 inch Silver epoxy eyes \nFinish: Liquid Fushion clear urethane glue ** \n* Preferred size for the 2021 MFFC Striper Outing was #1 or #2 saltwater hooks \n** Clear two-part 5 minute or Clear UV based adhesives i.e. Clear Cure Goo \nDOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE ABOVE PATTERN \n\n  \nTopic: MFFC Activity Meeting\nTime: Jan 19\, 2022 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89461058702?pwd=RzFRWldvYVJFRFVOSEdWa2FmLzFvZz09\n \nMeeting ID: 894 6105 8702\nPasscode: 653693\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,89461058702#\,\,\,\,*653693# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,89461058702#\,\,\,\,*653693# US (New York)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-bruce-strachan-fly-tying/
LOCATION:Hubert-Fortiers-O’Grady VFW Post 345\, 27345 Schoolcraft\, Redford Charter Twp\, MI\, 48239
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20210919T125437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T224607Z
UID:1607-1638991800-1638997200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Conservation Officer Luther
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Meeting – Conservation Office Keven Luther\, a crowd favorite returns! Make sure you don’t miss it! Watch this link for updated information! \nYou think you know everything about stream etiquette and conservation rules? Guess again! Here to straighten us all out AND provide us with entertaining stories of the badge\, is Conservation Office Luther. Welcome back! \n  \n\nTopic: MFFC Speaker meeting \nTime: Dec 8\, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81860036159?pwd=dFdSbUhoN25wREFPc2Nwcm95R0pTUT09 \n  \nMeeting ID: 818 6003 6159 \nPasscode: 862365 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,81860036159#\,\,\,\,*862365# US (Chicago) \n+16465588656\,\,81860036159#\,\,\,\,*862365# US (New York) \n  \nMeeting ID: 818 6003 6159 \nPasscode: 862365 \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/conservation-officer-luther/
LOCATION:Hubert-Fortiers-O’Grady VFW Post 345\, 27345 Schoolcraft\, Redford Charter Twp\, MI\, 48239
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20210901T230839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T141002Z
UID:1589-1635363000-1635368400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Chris Hunter Featured Tyer
DESCRIPTION:Here we go again.  It is well known (and I make no secret about the fact) the Purple Haze is my standard go-to pattern.  It works everywhere.  I have “hazed” in Michigan\, Ohio\, Colorado\, Montana and even Coyhaique\, South America.  My father\, always one to test my theories when free flies are involved\, has taken the patter to other countries with equal success.  To avoid the boredom of actually tying the pattern the same way\, I started working with different materials to see if I could make the pattern easier to tie and still have the same effect.  The results have been mixed.  While the fish\, fortunately\, rarely care\, many of my reject patterns with materials that did not make the cut have been relegated to family (who don’t know better or in all likelihood don’t care) or trees (who have never complained).  The materials I have settled on still resemble the Purple Haze (nothing more than a purple Adams) but allow for quicker tying and a sturdier fly.  My “go to” material is the Puglisi EP (UV) fibers.  They not only create a great visible post\, but also form the body of the fly\, cutting down on the need for additional body material. \n  \nThe next pattern is from our second to last Banquet speaker\, Phil Rowley.  Phil demonstrated this pattern which I would colloquially call a bead head caddis variant tied on a jig hook.  The jig hook gives the fly a different balance point while the tungsten bead provides weight and action in the water. The pattern does not really imitate anything\, but the color\, weight and action of the fly make it irresistible to fish.  During a difficult fishing day in Coyhaique\, which is pretty much every day\, I pretty much gave up and just tied one for because nothing else was working.  The wind was insane\, you could literally lift your rod and the wind would carry the line 40 feet in the air (I have video if anyone wants to see this). Dry flies were just not in the cards.  The guide was exasperated going through patterns trying to find something that would work.  On a lark\, I pulled out the Pink Hog\, tied it on and took a shot at it.  A cast or two later and – fish on… I caught a few more on the same pattern and the guide just couldn’t resist asking what I was using.  I showed him the pattern and he looked exasperated.  He told me that the fly didn’t resemble anything the fish would eat\, but hey it worked so let’s keep using it. Who knows why it worked\, but it did\, and no complaints from me.  And that’s my mantra\, it’s not always about matching the hatch.  Sometimes it just experimenting with something that looks edible. \n  \n \nHunter’s Mutant Haze \nHook: Size 14-18 \nThread: 8/0 – purple \nTail: Moose body \nBody: purple thread over the excess Puglisi material body \nParachute post: Puglisi EP Fiber (UV) \nHackle: purple grizzly \n  \nPink Hog \nHook: Umpqua C400BL (or Saber 109011) \nBead: Slotted tungsten\, metallic light pink \nTail: Harline Flash Accent \nRib: UTC Ultrawire Red (brassie size) \nBody: Hairline natural fur dubbing or Antron (golden stone\, olive or orange) \n\nTopic: 10-27 MFFC Mtg\nTime: Oct 27\, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88547116489?pwd=SjB3V0lERnhKNmF4TUZjN0Y1UTIxdz09\n \nMeeting ID: 885 4711 6489\nPasscode: 354356\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,88547116489#\,\,\,\,*354356# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,88547116489#\,\,\,\,*354356# US (Washington DC)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/2021-chris-hunter-tying-activities-meeting/
LOCATION:Hubert-Fortiers-O’Grady VFW Post 345\, 27345 Schoolcraft\, Redford Charter Twp\, MI\, 48239
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20210901T230054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T011557Z
UID:1583-1634153400-1634158800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Dirk Fischbach
DESCRIPTION:October’s Speaker Meeting welcomes Dirk Fischbach for a hands on demonstration of the Technology Revolution of Fly Fishing! He will be showcasing the new technology of rods\, reels\, and lines on the market and show how far the industry has come. \n\n\nDirk Fischbach began his guiding career at Montana’s Lone Mountain Ranch in 1986\, and founded the first full-service guiding operation on Michigan’s Huron River in 1988. He has owned and operated several fly shops\, and now is the Midwestern representative for Hardy\, Greys\, Waterworks-Lamson\, Royal Wulff Fly Lines\, and Reisa Flies.\n\nHe has written three books on fly fishing and fly tying\, and has conducted workshops and clinics around the country.\n\nDirk lives in South Lyon\, Mi.\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic: 10-13 Meeting\nTime: Oct 13\, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82317429096?pwd=UnUxc1g5QW54ZjNreDZCU3IyVTVRQT09\n \nMeeting ID: 823 1742 9096\nPasscode: 276368\nOne tap mobile\n+13017158592\,\,82317429096#\,\,\,\,*276368# US (Washington DC)\n+13126266799\,\,82317429096#\,\,\,\,*276368# US (Chicago)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/dirk-fischbach-speaker-meeting/
LOCATION:Hubert-Fortiers-O’Grady VFW Post 345\, 27345 Schoolcraft\, Redford Charter Twp\, MI\, 48239
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210825T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20201028T230136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T232954Z
UID:943-1629919800-1629925200@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Todd Schotts
DESCRIPTION:Todd Schotts of Grizzly Flies\, will be speaking on late season terrestrials. \nLate Season Terrestrials\, what are they? They are certain terrestrial patterns that are abundant from the dog days of August into September\, October\, and continue into early November. In this presentation I will go over these specific insects and how to look for them; what type of conditions they thrive in and conditions they don’t; techniques for rigging your gear; and the best way to fish them. I will go through various fly patterns and help you figure out how to tie them to best represent all those bugs. There will be hand-outs to take home\, and a surprise after the power point presentation. \nTodd A. Schotts is production/custom tyer from Southeastern Michigan. He grew up on the west side of the state in Twin Lake\, attended Holton High School\, Ferris State\, and served in the Marine Corps before moving to southeast Michigan. He is a member of the Huron River Fishing Association and the Michigan Fly Fishing Club. During his tenure at the MFFC he contributed “Fly of the Month” articles for over 7 years\, and was a contributing author since 2005.  He currently Chairs the Guest Tyers for the Midwest Fly Fishing Expo and volunteers for various club functions\, including the member\, youth public and Boy Scout schools. Todd owns and operates a production fly tying company “Grizzly Flies by Schottsie” that he started more than 18 years ago and is the founder of “Michigan Bobbin Slingers (a fly tyers) page on Facebook that is dedicated to the art and craft of Fly Tying. His videos include “live” fly tying on various Facebook pages\, Steelhead 419\, Michigan Bobbin Slingers (fly tyers)\, and soon he will be a contributor for the Steelhead Manifesto. Some of his 43 plus original patterns have appeared in various publications. In 2015\, two of his patterns were featured in articles in “Eastern Fly Fishing Magazine” and in 2017 a box of his original flies appeared in “Fly Fusion Magazine in the segment End of the Line.” His passion is creating new amazing flies\, being a Bass Bum\, and chasing Panfish in ponds & lakes; Trout in headwaters of small streams; and Michigan famed Steelhead. \nvarious terreistreral patterns 2-1 handout \n\nTopic: MFFC Summer Zoom Meeting\nTime: Aug 25\, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meetingand how they will \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82812471230?pwd=OGhRMjV3T3lNbmRDOXYvRXZHTmVRdz09\n \nMeeting ID: 828 1247 1230\nPasscode: 832377\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,82812471230#\,\,\,\,*832377# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,82812471230#\,\,\,\,*832377# US (New York)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-speaker/
LOCATION:Hubert-Fortiers-O’Grady VFW Post 345\, 27345 Schoolcraft\, Redford Charter Twp\, MI\, 48239
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Fischer":MAILTO:correspondence@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210714T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20201028T230021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T011422Z
UID:941-1626291000-1626296400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Jerry Regan
DESCRIPTION:Jerry Regan is a third generation commercial tier\, from Grayling Michigan. He presents programs on the historical flies\, indigenous to the Grayling area. Most of the his flies are from all-natural materials that he collects and dyes himself. Jerry has taught fly tying classes for over 40 years and been a guest tier and speaker at many shows and programs in Michigan\, Ohio\, Indiana and Canada. His favorite\, is of course\, the Midwest Fly Fishing Expo. \n\nAlong with the historical flies that Jerry has collected\, through trial and error he has created several flies that will be in the Grayling area for quite some time in the future. \n\nJerry is now retired from guiding\, where he spent his career on the Au Sable and Manistee rivers.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting-speaker-2/
LOCATION:Hubert-Fortiers-O’Grady VFW Post 345\, 27345 Schoolcraft\, Redford Charter Twp\, MI\, 48239
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Fischer":MAILTO:correspondence@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210609T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20210528T013722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T164716Z
UID:1298-1623267000-1623272400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Speaker Meeting - Author Jerry Darkes
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jerry Darkes \nTopic: “Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region.” \nBased in northern Ohio\, Jerry Darkes has over 5 decades of world-wide fly-fishing experience.  He is a Great Lakes fly fishing with extensive experience on the inland waters of the Midwest. Featured in books\, radio\, and television shows promoting fly fishing\, Darkes has three books\, along with numerous magazine articles. His latest book\, “Essential Flies for the Great Lakes Region” was released October\, 2020.\n \nJerry will be discussing his latest book\, which overviews midwest flies and fly tyers from the 1800’s to present. Jerry will be autographing any of his books. His new book will be available for purchase. \nCome join us! \nPrior Books Include: \n\nFly Fishing the Inland Oceans: An Angler’s Guide to Finding and Catching Fish in the Great Lakes (2013)\n[ Fly Tyer’s Guide to Tying Essential Bass and Panfish Flies (2014)\nChasing Silver A Comprehensive Look at Fly Fishing for Steelhead (Steelhead Fly Fishing tutorial DVD) (2006)\nGuide Patterns for Smallmouth Bass- Volume 1 (DVD)\nGuide Patterns for Steelhead Eggs and Nymphs (DVD)\n\n\nBooks from Jerry Include:\n\nFly Fishing the Inland Oceans: An Angler’s Guide to Finding and Catching Fish in the Great Lakes (2013)\nFly Tyer’s Guide to Tying Essential Bass and Panfish Flies (2014)\nEssential Flies for the Great Lakes Region: Patterns\, and Their Histories\, for Trout\, Steelhead\, Salmon\, Smallmouth\, Muskie\, and More (2020)\n\n\n(All are available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble for approximately:\n#1 – $30\, #2 – $17\, #3 – $28 to $40)\n\nIf you have purchased any of Jerry’s books\, bring them with you and he’ll personalize them for you.\n\nJerry will also have a limited supply of some of his books available for purchase\, and signing\, at the end of the meeting.\n\nJoining by Zoom? Use this link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89117489615?pwd=VE1KSnJaaU80SHEzTklnM3V2YjI4Zz09#success\nOr click on the Event Website link on this page.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/speaker-meeting/
LOCATION:Hubert-Fortiers-O’Grady VFW Post 345\, 27345 Schoolcraft\, Redford Charter Twp\, MI\, 48239
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mffc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Jerry-Darkes.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Fischer":MAILTO:correspondence@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20201028T232152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T232454Z
UID:964-1620243000-1620248400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Tie Along with Todd Schotts
DESCRIPTION:  \nBluegill Bomber \nBluegill Bomber \nOriginator – Matt (Warm Water Fly Fisher)\, PA \nHook:  Nymph/Wet Fly Hook\, Sizes 8 & 10 \nThread:  Black 8/0 or 70 Denier \nBody:  Brown Chenille or Yarn \nRib:  UTC Small Copper Wire \nWing:  Pheasant or Whiting Brahma Hen Cape Dyed March Brown – Hackle Tip \nHackle:  Whiting Brahma Hen Cape Dyed March Brown  \n  \nGriz’s Skinny Dipper \nGriz’s “Panfish Swingin’ Skinny Dippers”  \nCreated & Tied by Todd A. Schotts \nGrizzly Flies by Schottsie 2020  \nHook:  Sizes 8 & 10 w/2x Gap Nymph/Emerger Hook (My preference is FireSticks 316 from Fire Hole Outdoors) \nThread:  8/0 or 70 Denier color to match body   \nBead:  5/32 Cyclops Fl. Beads (See Below) \nTail:  Squirmy Wormy (See Below)  \nBody:  Estaz (See Below)   \nWing:  Whiting Brahma Hen Saddle Mottled Gray/Brown \n\n\n\n\nTAIL\nBODY\nBEAD\n\n\n  WHITE\nNeon Green \nWhite Estaz UV\nFl.Yellow\n\n\n  BROWN\nOrange\nRootbeer Estaz UV\nFl. Orange\n\n\n  PURPLE\nPink\nPurple Estaz UV \nFl. Pink\n\n\n\n  \nAMS CAP Spider \nAMS CAP Spider  \nPattern Originator – Michael Verduin  \nHook: Jig Head Size #10/124 Ounce \nThread:  Black or Dark Brown 70 Denier or 8/0 \nButt:  Chartreuse Floss  \nBody:  Dark Brown or Black Rabbit or SLF Dubbing \nLegs:  Medium Brown or Black  \nIn the early 2000’s\, Michael captured three National Bream Tournaments (US) fishing only Cap Spiders. Fish the Cap Spider with a long leader\, using tiny strips to drag the fly along the bottom. The jig head allows the hook to ride-up making it nearly snag-proof. \n  \n\nTopic: MFFC activity mtg\nTime: May 5\, 2021 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84498175477?pwd=QXFyZUt1THVNWTZhUU00N2EzZ21odz09\n \nMeeting ID: 844 9817 5477\nPasscode: 529317\nOne tap mobile\n+16465588656\,\,84498175477#\,\,\,\,*529317# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,84498175477#\,\,\,\,*529317# US (Washington DC)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="Bruce Strachan":MAILTO:Bruceds0402@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20210212T031512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T001732Z
UID:1186-1619254800-1619262000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Trout Opener & Memorial 2021
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Gates for this outdoor event on the river to have some beverages and munchies. Come to chat and share some memories and such. We will be wearing masks\, social distancing\, and providing safe food service\, including individually wrapped items. Adult beverage additive will be provided by Rob & A.L. Bulsewicz. \nAttending? \nPlease RSVP before April 11 so we can be prepared with food items. \nContact Al at: infoman984@sbcglobal.net \n  \nState Covid-19 guidelines will be followed at this event. \n 
URL:https://mffc.org/event/trout-opener-2021/
LOCATION:Gates Au Sable Lodge\, 471 Stephan Bridge Road\, Grayling\, MI\, 49738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Outings
ORGANIZER;CN="Al Haxton":MAILTO:infoman984@sbcglobal.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20210212T024423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T231623Z
UID:1179-1616227200-1616259600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Spring Steelhead Outing
DESCRIPTION:Watch this link for details. Information will be posted as it becomes available.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/spring-steelhead-outing/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Events,Outings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20201028T231754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T032009Z
UID:957-1614191400-1614196800@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Tie Along with Al Haxton & Sybil
DESCRIPTION:Watch as Al Haxton walks everyone through these great patterns! Sybil will be tying on the close up camera. \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nFor years I have been a proponent of “emerger” patterns. I have enjoyed tying and fishing these patterns ever since an old vendor from our shows in the 1980s and 1990s showed me his developed pattern called the ACE. That’s ACE for Attitude Correct Emerger. That guy\, Mike Freeland\, of Freeland Outfitters used to have a shop in Waterford.    \nSo at February 24ths Tie Along\, we will tie a couple different emergers\, both newer patterns\, but using one of Mike’s tricks with the hooks. \nThe Deer Hair Emerger \nHook-dry fly hook bent or Klinkhamer bent hook\, size 14 \nThread-tan size 8/0 \nWing-deer hair \nShuck-Z-lon tan \nBody-tan turkey biot \nThorax-tan Hares ear dubbing \nKlinkhamer Emerger \nHook-dry fly hook bent or Klinkhamer bent hook\, size 14 \nThread-tan size 8/0 \nPost-para post \nBody-tan super fine dubbing \nThorax-peacock herl \nHackle-Blue Dun dry fly hackle sized for hook \n  \nThese patterns\, or similar\, are on U-Tube:\n \nHere is the Deer Hair Emerger link:          www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ABafzWjFDU \nHere is the Klinkhamer link:                     youtu.be/sTKCB6R3T_c \nBoth of these links are shown in Barry Ord Clarke’s book The Feather Benders Flytying Techniques. \nThis is truly a great book and I highly recommend it. \nAl \n——————————————————————————————————————————————— \n\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83284533014?pwd=V241Ty96Mnc0TCtDaHQ3NlkxcURkUT09\n \nMeeting ID: 832 8453 3014\nPasscode: 984481\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,83284533014#\,\,\,\,*984481# US (Chicago)\n+16465588656\,\,83284533014#\,\,\,\,*984481# US (New York)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20201028T223310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T005652Z
UID:924-1608748200-1608753600@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Tie Along with Dan Walker
DESCRIPTION:Come Tie Along with Dan Walker! \nHello fellow club members and it is the Holiday Season already. It is unbelievable that this year is almost over\, but probably most of us are happy it is. So for some holiday fun and cheer\, we are bringing Dan Walker to the vise to tie a great pattern series of the “Opal Minnow.” \nIf you’re not too familiar with Dan\, he is a long time member of the Michigan Fly Fishing Club. He is one of the members who usually has a fishing report to give. When we used to have regular meetings\, he was always tying egg flies\, or some other kind of pattern\, wherever he was sitting. Also\, he has appeared as the “Featured Tyer” program in the past. He is a master at the vise for sure\, and he is a fish magnet when he goes out fishing. \nHOOK:  #8 to #4. Down eye standard shank fly hook or a jig hook \nBEAD HEAD:  Silver 4.0mm to 5.5mm sized for the hook \nBODY THREAD:  Chartreuse is best\, or white \nTAIL:  2 strands of Opal Mirage Flashabou \nBODY:  Opal Mirage wrapped over chartreuse thread base \nHEAD THREAD:  Fire Orange 140D or Uni 6/0 \nWING:  Sparse white bucktail tied in the gap\, with small fire orange collar against the bead head \nWING FLASH:  One strand of Opal Mirage folded to each side of the wing. \n—————————————————————————————————– \nZoom Login Information: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87993988668?pwd=OWlObUpUV01QSkFtdzE4dXlwcEdKUT09 \nMeeting ID: 879 9398 8668 \nPasscode: 768133 \nOne tap mobile \n+13126266799\,\,87993988668#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,768133# US (Chicago)
URL:https://mffc.org/event/activities-meeting-tbd/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20201014T190114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T160629Z
UID:846-1603308600-1603314000@mffc.org
SUMMARY:Activities Meeting - Tie Along With Chris Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Chris Hunter will be our featured tyer at the upcoming online activity meeting on October 21st at 7:30 pm.\n\nAlso by popular demand Chris WILL NOT be tying a Purple Haze. (Chris is very bummed out by this\, but will get over it….). Instead\, with the fall season upon us\, Chris has selected two “go to” patterns\, Bob Jacklin’s Spruce Moth and the traditional Prince Nymph.\n\nHere are the materials needed for the flies:\n\nPrince Nymph (Universal Fly Tying Guide\, Dick Stewart\, arr. by Chris Hunter)\nBead :  for size 12 hook (gold or silver)\nHook: Size 12 1x\nThread: Black\nTail: 2 black goose biots\nRib: Oval gold tinsel\nBody: peacock herl\nHackle: Grizzly\nWing – 2 white goose biots\n\nPrinces Step-by-Step\n\nJacklin’s Spruce Moth\nCheckout this Blue Spruce video by Bob Jacklin: https://youtu.be/wbKiTAh_Dy4\nHook: Size 10 or 12 dry fly\nThread: White or Yellow\nBody/Wing: Blond Elk Hair\nHackle: Dun\, Cream or White\nDubbing: Light Brown\n\nJacklin’s Step-by-Step\n\nOptional Tools:\nBourbon (or something similar)\nWhip finish tool
URL:https://mffc.org/event/fly-tying-2020-chris-hunter-activities-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040927
CREATED:20200617T223520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T012832Z
UID:180-1575705600-1575734400@mffc.org
SUMMARY:FFF Fly Tying Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers are requested for our booth at the Great Lakes Fly Fishing Show. We set up a booth for kids to learn how to tie a fly. We are a very popular booth with many returning customers. We generally tie various designs of wooly buggers. They are very easy to tie and easy to show a kid how to do it. We will teach you how to do it. \nContact: Spencer Vanderhoof \nPlease sign up to volunteer so we can get the list of volunteers to show registration the day before the set up.
URL:https://mffc.org/event/fff-fly-tying-symposium/
LOCATION:DeltaPlex Arena\, 2500 Turner Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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