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Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at the West Endicott Fire Station 2nd floor, 113 N. Page Ave. Meeting at 7 pm. There is no elevator. Check the calendar for changes. Parking must be on the street. We now have a table to sell your fishing items or donate to the club. Bring items you want to clean out. The table will be active throughout the meeting starting at 6:30 pm.

Spring Fly Fishing on the West Branch of the Delaware” by Kevin Lovely

Thursday, March 21, 2024; 7:00 (Bring items to sell/swap starting at 6:30) Pizza & soda served

Kevin Lovely, BCFF member, Fly Tyer, Fly Shop Manager (retired), and itinerate fly fisherman will talk about spring fishing on the West Branch of the Delaware.  Kevin lives right in Deposit so he has his hand on the river’s pulse and is ideally suited to tell us what we need to succeed in the early season.

Early spring is an ideal time for both nymphs and dry flies (and streamers if the water is high).  Kevin will discuss the order and time of emergence for the prime bugs and show us what patterns he likes to use to entice hungry (and not yet smart) trout.  Different tactics are needed for different bugs and different times of the day.  Do I need a nymph or an emerger, a cripple or a dun?  Kevin will tell you when to be there, what you should try tying on, how to best present it, and where the better places to access the river are located.

Kevin will encourage you to get into group discussions about the topics he presents so that all of us can gain insights from each other.  Trout are hard.  Kevin can make it easier for you, so come to hear what he has to share based on his experience on the West Branch.

Saturday, March 23rd – 11am – 4 pm – 2840 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Apalachin

OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
THIS WILL BE AN EARLY-SEASON OPPORTUNITY TO PRACTICE YOUR CASTING ON A SMALL POND AND CHECK OUT THE FLYS YOU TIED THIS WINTER! WE WILL NEED TO KNOW WHO IS COMING.

BRING A KID OR A BEGINNER OR BOTH. THERE WILL BE MEMBERS AVAILABLE TO HELP WITH CASTING, LEADER CONSTRUCTION, FLIES, AND KNOTS AND THE CLUB WILL PROVIDE A GRILL, HOT DOGS, BURGERS, AND DRINKS.

THANK YOU TO RICHARD SADOWSKI WHO IS GENEROUSLY INVITING OUR CLUB TO USE HIS POND FOR OUR FIRST FISHING DAY OF THE YEAR.

THE ADDRESS IS 2840 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD.
APALACHIN.
THE HOUSE HAS A GREEN ROOF AND YOU CAN SEE THE POND FROM THE ROAD.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING AND WHO YOU MIGHT BE BRINGING ALONG.

AS DISCUSSED AT OUR MEETINGS, OUR CLUB PLANS TO ARRANGE FISHING OPPORTUNITIES EVERY MONTH OF THE SEASON. PLEASE OPEN YOUR EMAILS AND FOLLOW BC FLYFISHERS ON FACEBOOK OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION.

IN APRIL WE PLAN TO SET UP A DAY ON THE DELAWARE AND/OR OWEGO CREEK. REMEMBER, WE ALREADY HAVE ON THE CALENDAR A THREE-DAY TWO-NIGHT TRIP TO FISH THE UPPER GENESEE IN MAY. LET US KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE OPPORTUNITIES.
FISH HARD MY FRIENDS!

                                  Anthony Massar

Anthony Massar passed August 8, 2023 leaving a very large empty spot in the hearts and minds of family and friends. His time with us encompassed years working as a labor relations specialist serving in several states and as a Binghamton City Councilman. His interests were varied and included fishing, hunting, golf, karate and instructing others in various aspects of these past-times. He especially enjoyed teaching youth fly fishing and fly tying. He was a long-time member of BC Fly Fishers and traveled with the club many times enjoying the camaraderie as well as the challenge of fly fishing. He would always reach out to those he encountered offering instruction when he saw a need. He was known to go so far as to loan equipment and pay for fly fishing lessons attempting to get others “hooked” on the sport. Tony never hesitated to give expecting nothing in return.

In remembrance of Tony and to honor him, BCFF with the approval of his family dedicating this year’s scholarship awards to him. Seniors who are headed to college this fall majoring in a field such as conservation, biology, fishery, and wildlife sciences, etc. and who attend high school in Deposit, Whitney Point, or Owego may apply. Applications may be obtained from the high school counselor at their school.

To help support this program BCFF welcomes contributions that will be applied toward these scholarships. Should anyone wish to contribute go to the BCFF website at bcflyfishers.org and press the “DONATE” button or mail your contribution to BCFF, 712 Elm St., Endicott, NY 13760. Please indicate that the donation is dedicated to the Scholarship fund in the name of Anthony Massar.

 

 

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