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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:20260416T060910
CREATED:20210901T230054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T011557Z
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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:20260416T060910
CREATED:20201028T230136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T232954Z
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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:20260416T060910
CREATED:20201028T230021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T011422Z
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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:20260416T060910
CREATED:20210528T013722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T164716Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Fischer":MAILTO:correspondence@mffc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210505T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T060910
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:20260416T060910
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T060910
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:20260416T060910
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:20260416T060910
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:20260416T060910
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:20260416T060910
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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