The Newscaster is the monthly news letter for the Indianhead Fly Fishers. The current President's message will be here and the Newscaster archives will follow.
Reminder - the previous Newscasters are all available from the archives (down below this message).
Howdy, all——
Y’all better hope that my “sources” are reliable, ‘cause I am writing this from a place of isolation. I do not doubt their veracity, but some wags have been filling my ears with generalized accusations of untruthfulness coming from the mouths of members of our club family. There was even a cartoon implying such. When I demanded proof from those unscrupulous drips, they could not produce such, so I continue stand by my informants.
One report, to which I can personally attest, is that a lot of fun was in evidence at last month’s Christmas party. (There are photos posted in the gallery on this site, under IFF Meeting 2024.). Give credit to Mike T. for prearrangements with our hosts at Idaho Pizza, and to Mike S. for entertainment.
The Fly Tying Workshop, presented in conjunction with the Bee Tree Folk School, concluded during the first week of December. A very successful venture it was, with positive reviews from the participants . I think we learned a lot, so we can institute some changes for a repeat class planned for late February and March of this year. I am hopeful this continuing outreach will expand our membership.. In appreciation to the Bee Tree Folk School, our club presented a check for $500 to those folks. Mark L. has worked diligently, and secured a large grant from the LOR foundation, to support our educational efforts into the community.
In other December news, the Weiser Community pond continued to provide fun and learning experience to an eclectic group, with planted rainbows of unusual size and vigor. Again, refer to the photo gallery. Master Perkins reports that the Owyhee was mostly ice free, clear, with rising fish. (He didn’t say if he caught any).
Looking forward to this month—-the membership meeting (at Idaho Pizza at 7:00pm) immediately follows the 6:00 pm board meeting. Sandwiched in there somewhere, Mike T will be displaying the “Wooduck Minnow” pattern that will be featured during our monthly tying class, at the Weiser Library, 1/21/25 at 7:00 pm. Your fearless Vice President will be presenting a “How to set up a flyrod/reel” class, and Bob M. will open the library cabinets to feature available resources. If you have tied some flies to add to the foam fish, bring ‘em so we have a good supply as a prize for the end-of-year raffle.
Breaking news (goodness, what a cliche’)—-the 95 Burger Barn is closing its doors, so next week, the breakfast confab will be a Tara’s Place, on State Street. (8:00 am on Thursday)
May the wind always favor your cast and the sunglare not reach your eyes! (Ancient Welch proverb)
Happy New Year
Bruce Parsons
Coming up in January:
Fly Tying
January — Mike Thomas
Location — Weiser Library
Fly to Tie - Woodduck Minnow
Variations of woodduck minnows
Time to renew your fishing licenses and boat licenses, the links are on the home page
Events
Western Idaho Fly Fishing Expo Jan 31 - Feb 1 details
East Idaho Fly Tying Expo Feb 14 - Feb 15 details
NorthWest Fly Fishing Expo Mar 7 - Mar 8 details
