February 2015 IFFF E-news Edition

A Message from Chairman of the Board Committee

By Len Zickler, Spokesman

Dear Colleagues,

This past summer the Board of Directors for the IFFF voted to reinstate the Chairman of the Board position, separating the functions of President and CEO from the Chairman of the Board (COB). The return to our traditional leadership model, is in preparation for Phil Greenlee's announced retirement as President and CEO in 2016.

We are all grateful for Phil's extraordinary leadership over the past six years. He has worked tirelessly to ensure the Federation is on solid financial ground. Thank you Phil for all that you do and have done for the Federation!

Goals have been identified that need to be accomplished over the next 18 months. To read the full details please click here.
 

Did You Know?
A look back at the past 50 Years.


The first publication of the organization, the Flyfisher magazine was edited by Arnold Gingrich and Jim Bashline.  It was distributed in the spring of 1968.  The Federation can take justifiable pride in being the first organization to publish a magazine exclusively directed at fly fishers. Also Mr. Gingrich was one of the founding members of Esquire magazine in 1933. 
 
  
IFFF & Council News

Japan Fly Fishing Association at Yokohama Pacifico 
Our latest Japanese affiliate club JFFA (Japan Fly Fishing Association) debut  at the Japan Fishing Show at Yokohama Pacifico  south of Tokyo.   This show is not just  for fly fishing but  a very popular fishing show and had 40,000 plus visitors during the 3-day show.  Read more>>


IFFF Award Nominations Due April 1
Do you know someone or an IFFF club who is deserving of an award for their service to the IFFF? If so, please submit your nomination to the Award Chairman Herb Kettler by April 1. Over the years, the IFFF has implemented many awards to recognize the good works of our members and club. To review the criteria and obtain the nomination form and guidelines click here to visit the IFFF website.

NW Fly Tyer Expo Draws Nears
The NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo brings together the social network of fly fisherman throughout the Northwest, Northern California, and Idaho. Over 2,000 people attended last year’s Expo. The NW Expo has been heralded as the “largest fly tying event west of the Mississippi”. Class choices include: fly tying techniques, fly casting (single and two handed), and fly fishing techniques. The NW Expo is sponsored by the non-profit organization, Oregon Council of the International Federation of Fly Fishers. All proceeds are dedicated to education and conservation efforts within the state. Click here for more details.
 
 WSCIFFF Adds Youth Workshop to 2015 WA Fly Fishing Fair
This year the Washington State Council will be adding a Saturday Youth Workshop to the Washington State Fly Fishing Fair.  The Workshop will be held on Saturday May 2nd from 9 AM to 3 PM.  This introduction to fly fishing will include an overview of the sport, including ethics, entomology, matching the hatch, casting instruction and fly tying. For more information or to register click here to go to the Council website.  Please contact Mike Clancy  if you have additional questions.
 

Casting Instructor Education

Texas Expo to Offer CI Prep Course
Join the Texas Council in New Braunfels on May 28, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Good teaching practices and concepts in casting mechanics will be discussed. Required casts will be demonstrated. Each student will receive an evaluation of their own casting with suggestions for improvement. Course will cover the newly released CI test which contains a highly revised teaching section. Registration deadline is April 30. Click here for all the details.
   
CI Prep & Testing at Orvis Rendezvous
The IFFF Casting Instructor Program will have a major presence at this year's Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Missoula, MT.  The event will be April 23-25th.  The IFFF will host a CI Prep Clinic Thursday, April 23rd and testing will be Sunday, April 26th.  To register for the prep clinic or testing please click here.  Pre-tests are available Sunday, April 26 by appointment. Contact Steve Hollensed at stevehollensed@verizon.net   

Get Your CBOG Awards Nominations In!
CBOG Awards Nominations are due on March 30, 2015.  Please help give recognition to a deserving casting instructor you know and get your nomination in today.  Read more about the casting instructor awards here. 

 
Fisheries Conservation

IFFF and the Florida Council supported NOAA National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy


IFFF and IFFF Florida Council submitted comments which were included in NOAA final 2015 National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy. We greatly appreciate incorporation of the concerns in final Policies #1 and #5.  We lend our support to the revisions in the final Policy and continue to support NOAA‘s efforts to establish a meaningful National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy. Click here to read the full policy issued by NOAA. 

Cuttcatch Award Recipient Recognized in Hometown Paper

Thomas V. Scoggins received the IFFF Cuttcatch award for for catching four subspecies of cutthroat trout: Colorado River Cutthroat, Bonneville Cutthroat, Snake River Cutthroat and Yellowstone Cutthroat. Each fish was caught with an artificial fly and released back into its native waters.  Read more in the Daily Astorian>>

Other recipients in 2014 include Dave De Ruysscher, Craig Steele, Matthew D. Hill, Bill Hammons and Keith P. Richard.

If you are interested in taking the challenge of the Cuttcatch Award visit the IFFF website here.  We will be re-introducing the Basscatch Award soon.  Watch the website for details.
 

Fly of the Month:
Tussle Bug

Guest Tier:  Dirk Burton

Woven flies are very insect-like with their segmented and striped bodies. Their appearance is appealing to both fish and humans. Although the weaving technique is simple to master, the act of describing it is much more difficult. Click here for the full pattern.

Support the IFFF!

Celebrate our 50 Years! 

These rods and reels commemorate this Federation milestone on the store.  Bamboo rods by Sweetgrass Rods, graphite rods by Thomas & Thomas and reels by Abel Reels.  Proceeds support the conservation and education programs. Visit the store today!


February

February 28, Acadiana Fly Rodders of Lafayette Inc, 28th Annual AFR Conclave Lafayette, LA Click here.
Feb 28 - March 1

Lancaster Fly Fishing Show CHC's Learning Center Contact: Ken Tidy


March

March 4-8, Southwest Council  at Fred Hall Show, Long Beach Convention Center www.swc-fff.org 
March 7, IFFF Chesapeake Council at the TieFest, Grasonville MD Contact: Ken Tidy  
March 13 & 14, Oregon Council’s 2015 Fly Tyer Expo  Albany, OR www.nwexpo.com
March 14, Double Haul Ball (learn about surf fishing) Long Beach Casting Club CA www.swc-fff.org
March 14 & 15, Midwest Fly Fishing Expo, Macomb Community College  Sports & Expo Center Warren, MI
www.mffc.org
March 20-22, The Upper Midwest Council and Lew Jewett Fly Fishers Club at Great Waters Expo, National
Sports Center, Minneapolis, MN email Todd Heggestad  or click here.
March 20-21, The North Idaho Fly Fishing Expo, Clearwater River Event Center, Lewiston, ID www.niffe.org
March 27 & 28, Chesapeake Council at the Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Museum Marysville PA Contact:  Ken Tidy
March 28, Magic City Fly Fishers Expo, Bighorn Resort Billings MT.  Click here.
March 28, Upper Midwest Council and the Arrowhead Fly Fishers Club Casting Rendezvous University of Wisconsin,
Superior, WI email Todd Heggestad .
March 28, Fly Casters' Rendezvous by Antietam Fly Anglers River-bottom Park Williamsport, MD Click here.




For an extended calendar visit the IFFF website here.

Casting Instructor Certification Test
For a listing of open testing events visit the IFFF website here.

Have you read The Osprey?

New issue of the Osprey has just been published.  The Osprey is an outstanding wild steelhead and salmon journal published by the IFFF Steelhead Committee. You can get a subscription to the publication for as little as $15.00 per year.  Learn more by visiting the Osprey website and Osprey Blog.

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