President's Journal August 2007

Ray Bombac

Sunday, 05 August 2007, 12:12 p.m. CDT

July started hot and got hotter as we advanced through the month. Despite the heat, those of us who came to Walnut Creek on July 18th for our "on the water meeting" had a fine time. Jeff Flom secured the Pavilion and Steve Zeplin was the second one there. Amongst the 27 people who showed, we had kayaks, float tubes, a cool boat, a canoe, and several shore anglers plus Wayne, a visitor from Austin, Texas. We had a fine time and stayed until dark.

On Saturday at our Carpfest, we had the pleasure of watching Jeff Kurrus, NEBRASKAland Magazines Associate Editor, do his work. Thirty of us tried for the wary carp, but there were no carp for Jeff to take pictures of. Thanks to Neil and Gail Boston, Ken Weisenhunt, Sandy Cox, Jeff Flom, Doug King and more for the parts they played in making this event very enjoyable.

This month, we have a treat for you experienced fly tiers and also for those that are new to fly tying. From the mind of Neil Boston with the help of Lee Koch: SURVIVAL FLY TYING. Neil will provide the scenario. Be at our August meeting at Schram Park for this uniquely creative event. Bring your vises, bobbins and some hooks.

On Saturday, the 18th, we plan to fish at Memphis Lake. Several of our members have told about the good fishing there in the fishing reports. Brunch is "Pot Luck" plus some meats that we will provide.

Heads up, we are looking for volunteers to tie at the Nebraska State Fair near the Labor Day weekend. The Ponca State Park Expo event will be coming up on September 22 and 23. More information will be announced, as it becomes available, at our August meeting. Welcome to our new members. We are now 118 members strong.

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