Ray Bombac
Sunday, 08 June 2008, 3:39 p.m. CDT
For those of us who missed the annual "one fly" contest last month, the contest was cancelled due to the weather..."stormed out." We have an opportunity to test our skills, flies and luck once again. This event will be rescheduled.
We had the pleasure of getting a peek at the many ways that some of us set up our fly fishing vests, at our last meeting. Wayne Whitney had a full complement of equipment that he shared which would take care of most needs for fly fishing. Colleen Whitney added to Wayne's array of things with what she would bring along. Elmer Meiler's chess pack offers a convenient and easy way of putting everything "up front" for quick access.
Of course one can have more than one vest, a chess pack and any other set up or set ups that works for you. Well done.
Thanks to Jim Hoffman and Mr. Norlander, our club is purchasing a Norvise rotary vise, that we intend to raffle. Tickets will be sold between now and September. We intend to have the drawing at our "Annual Family Picnic." The proceeds will go to Casting for Recovery.
Some of you asked how Lefty Kreh is doing. In our latest communication, Lefty has "been in rehab to strengthen the leg and knee...They say that for nearly 84 that I am doing better than anyone they have treated who is nearly my age-but it is slow." We are pleased with his spirit and wish him a full recovery.
We are asking for fly casting volunteer instructors for the upcoming Women in the Outdoors" event August 8th and 9th at Camp Carol Joy Holling. Please see me or any of the club officers if you would like to help. It is a great way to use your Game and Parks Certification.
This month, our program will be casting on the ponds at Schramm Park. They are located south of the Aquarium. Bring your rods and enjoy. There are several of us who will work with new to fly fishing members to help you to improve your casts.
Finally, remember the 2007 Carpfeast? Thanks to Jeff Kurrus, look for our publication in the next NEBRASKALAND magazine. "This is good."
Ray Bombac
Wednesday, 07 May 2008, 12:47 p.m. CDT
"Wow" is the impression left on most of us who attended the Spring Fling on April 19th and witnessed Mark Sedotti cast a 14 3/4 inch fly a distance of 153 1/2 feet, then later cast 133 feet to our target with the same fly. We measured the distances and were impressed. Mark is also a fine tier as he prepared several large flies that were balanced to go the distance. We expect to hear more about Mark in the future as other organizations hear about his capabilities and talent. Great job Mark.
We sold 68 tickets and had upwards from 60 people at our Spring Fling throughout the day. Raffles, auctions, fly tying and casting programs, good company, plus food made it a fun filled day. Many thanks go to the people who put this event together and worked to make it a delightful success. A special thanks goes to Doug King who spearheaded the Spring Fling committee this year. Well-orchestrated Doug.
Our donors include: Angler's Book Supply, Bass Pro Shops, Fish Pond, Fly Rod and Reel, K&K Fly Fishing, Lamaglass, Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters, Murray's Fly Shop, Patagonia, Stack pole Books, Farmers and Merchants National Bank, and Wapsi Fly. Thank you.
For all us who worked behind the scenes, including: Agnes Adams, Dorothy Baumgarten, Gail and Neil Boston, Sandy Cox, Bob Fricke, Don Klostermeyer, Ken Kratky, Lee Koch, Sandy Lyons, Barrie Marchant, Elmer Meiler, Frank Reid, Chuck Reisen, Rick Reisen, Frank and Wilma Veverka, Ken Weisenhunt, Pat Henry, Jim Hoffman, Colleen and Wayne Whitney, Doug King, Mark Sedotti, Ray Bombac and more. Thank you for your contributions and efforts towards making this another memorable event.
Our banner stand is in. We had it at our April meeting and at the Spring Fling. It is beautiful.
Listed in the Tippet are the upcoming events, which include our one fly, scheduled for May.
The best time for catching warm water fish is now through mid July. Be sure to get out to our local water to take advantage of these fun times.
Bring a friend to our meeting. It is an opportunity to learn to cast, tie flies, meet new people, and participate in our fun filled activities.
Ray Bombac
Thursday, 03 April 2008, 3:16 p.m. CDT
April is here and several of our local reservoirs have been stocked with trout (cold water fish). The Bass, Bluegill, and Crappie are starting to become more active (warm water fish) as the water warms. Good fly-fishing starts now and gets better in the next few months. How fortunate we are to be Cornhusker fly fishers.
By now, most of you know about the accident that "Lefty" Kreh had while doing a casting demonstration in Tampa. Lefty fell from the platform that he was casting from smashing his kneecap and pulling the tendons from both sides of it. As of the first of April, he said that with therapy twice per week he should be semi mobile by June or July and mostly recovered by early next year, if all goes well.
Mark Sedotti will be our guest presenter at our "Spring Fling" on April 19th. Mark is a well-respected fly casting instructor and writer for several magazines as described in our flyer. He is excited about joining us and has a lot to offer. His extreme casting of 120' and more is something to behold and learn from. We look foreword to having Mark as our guest this month.
Much thanks goes to Larry Wallace for his excellent presentation on "The Art of Dubbing." Some of the secrets that he revealed could help those of us who tie flies tie better. Thanks Larry.
Our "Banner stand" is almost complete. This portable indoor display is representative of our organization and will enhance our image as we teach fly tying and fly-fishing throughout our communities. It will have our Club Logo, the Federation of Fly Fishers logo, and our Corn Fly patch on it.
Pat Connell has offered to establish and maintain a "list server/club directory" for those of us who want to know about fishing trips that are being organized and more. You voluntarily give Pat your e-mail address to get on this list.
On April 20th, the "Exhibitors for Earth Day 2008" will be having their event April 20th, from noon until 4 PM, at Antelope Park, which is just west of Capital Parkway at A Street.
Finally: Get your tickets for our "Spring Fling" and enjoy our year's biggest event. You can get them by calling me at (402) 292-6245 or purchasing them at this Wednesdays meeting.
Ray Bombac
Thursday, 20 March 2008, 3:14 p.m. CDT
Impressively building large flies and casting them over 90’ with accuracy are two of the skills of Mark Sedotti.
Mark is a respected fly casting instructor and teacher who has written articles that have been published in the: “American Angler, Fly Tier, Outdoor Life, The Fisherman,” and more featuring trout, pike and other species of fish. As the Casting Columnist for Saltwater Fly Fishing Magazine (1995-2000), Mark is known for his articles on Striped Bass, Bluefish, and False Albacore.
Mark is noted for building castible flies from 4” to over 24” with built in action that trigger strikes. He has been featured at many Fly Fishing events throughout the country to include FFF Conclaves, and many other significant Fly Fishing events as the key presenter. He casts distances with magnum back casts of 120’-140’ and more that he intends to demonstrate at our Spring Fling.
Come join us and meet Mark Sedotti.
Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8AM - 4PM
Spargen Hall, 18th & Furnace, Ashland, Nebraska
All day event featuring: Lecture and slide show, casting, fly tying, raffles, silent auction and more. Lunch is included.
Tickets are $25 for Adults, $5 for ages 15 and under
Available at Backwoods in Omaha and Wolf Tackle in Lincoln
A limited amount of tickets will be available at the door
Ray Bombac
Thursday, 20 March 2008, 2:12 p.m. CDT
Earlier this month (March), Lefty Kreh was doing a casting demonstration in Tampa. Unfortunately, he fell from the platform from which he was performing. He crushed his kneecap and tore all of the tendons from both sides of it. He has had an operation on his knee and is chair bound with his cast.
Fortunately, although in great pain, Lefty was not hurt any worse than what he described. Although he will not be able to attend our spring fling this year, Lefty did offer some names of presenters who he thought would do a fine show.
While we regret that Lefty was injured in his accident and that he will not be with us this year, we from the Cornhusker Fly Fishers wish him a speedy recovery and thank Lefty for his contributions to the world of fly-fishing.
