Ak-sar-ben Aquarium

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President's Journal June 2008

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."

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