President's Journal December 2007

Ray Bombac

Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 10:39 a.m. CST

The holiday season is finally upon us. The warm water fish have gone deep as they prepare for the coming cold. Cold-water species can still be caught for the fly fisher who does not mind a little wind and bundles up. However, like the fish we pursue, there are less active fly fishers and less cooperating fish this cold time of the year.

This has been another wonderful year for our organization. Thanks to many of our talented fly tiers, casters, rod builders, cooks, program organizers, volunteers, and more, we have had great times. I am constantly impressed with the talent, in many areas of expertise that we have within our membership. There are more than 1000 years of fly fishing experience available for those who are new to it. Our people are willing to share information and work with new and old members.

Our membership now stands at 121. Ken Whisenhunt reported that he has passed out 40 boxes of flies to new members this year. We welcome all of you.

Some of the many things that we built upon this year include, a stronger website, CFF corn fly patches and a new banner stand.

There is plenty of credit to go around. It would be difficult to mention all the names of those who have done so much, and credit has been given in other newsletters. However, of special note, Elmer Meiler has been editing and publishing the tippet, at a considerable cost savings for us, since the fall of 2004. Thanks Elmer.

Dues are due. For $25, now through January, get next year's dues and a corn fly patch.

Finally, Lefty Kreh will be our "Spring Fling" keynote speaker. Get your tickets now for this memorable upcoming event.

Hope to see all of you at our "Family Holiday Party" December 19th at Schramm Park's Aksarben Aquarium.

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