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Uniting Indiana's Fly Fishing Community~ HOT OFF THE PRESS: Switch Rod Clinic- Saturday August 15 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Perfect for smaller to mid-size rivers the switch rod is ideal for fishing here in Indiana. Wether targeting trout, bass or steelhead you will enjoy the benefits of the switch~ Professional Spey Caster Will Turek will once again instruct a 3 1/2 hour clinic where he will work with each student on effectively using a switch rod.
Please submit your payment to hold your spot. contact me for more info. or call Gary at: 317.319.9217
For the past month I have been working with Emily Greenfield from Recreational Therapy of Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana. The goal was to teach Emily enough about fly fishing where she was comfortable in offering a fishing program to patience of RHI. I was so impressed with her dedication and level of commitment I wanted to share her story with you. Click on blog to read more. www.trouthuntress.blogspot.com Congratulation Emily on a job well done!
Grab your shotguns and join us! Another Sporting Clays event is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at Kokomo Izaak Walton League! Cost is $50 per shooter.
Time is 10:30 am at IWL
Place is Kokomo Izaak Walton League, 2629 S 200 E, Kokomo, IN
Directions: Travel N on US 31 to Kokomo
At edge of town you will cross SR 26 (CR 400 S)
Go I mi and turn Right on CR 300 S
Go 2 mi and turn Left on CR 200 E (T road)
Go 1/2 mi IWL is on left
If you are interested, a carpool will leave the Taco Bell in Westfield at 10:00 am. Call Randy at 317-769-3851 to reserve your spot at the shoot. Let's make some smoke! PULL!!!
CFR-TROUT TOURNAMENT RECAP:
June 28, 2009 BROOKVILLE TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED: $4,330.00 Thank-you to all who contributed to make this possible. We are very pleased to assist and support CFR in all the fine work they do. Looking ahead to 2010 Retreats and wishing the entire Casting For Recovery Team, past and future participants good health and good fishing! Congratulations to all the anglers who fished in the tournament. Your caring and giving heart deserves the biggest trophy ever. 2009 Tournament Winners are: Duane Riddle- Highest donations collected Meredith Wilson-First Fish caught Duane Riddle-Largest Fish Team Winner for most inches caught: Mary Smith and Donny Shidler 41 and 1/2 inches of trout
Donations are accepted throughout the year. Make checks payable to: Casting For Recovery-Indiana Retreat, P.O. Box 502224, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Congratulations on such a successful reunion! Special thanks to the CFR team and the river helpers:
Sporting Clays Shoot Recap: June 20th at Indiana Gun Club!!!
"Thanks to all the club members who braved the heat and humidity to attend our first Sporting Clays Shoot. Not to mention braving the "friendly fire" of their fellow shooters! I believe a fun time was had by all. I look forward to seeing you at the next Club Shoot"
click on photo to see recap:
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October 28, 29 and 30 Join me for three days of Louisiana Flats Saltwater Fishing: Redfish, Black Drum, Sheephead and sea trout! $400 per day per Angler includes: Fishing, lodging, meals and flies. Transportation and gratuity not included. Contact me to reserve your spot!
Greg Senyo's Pensylvania Trout Retreat
April 9, 10, 11 2010 **********SOLD OUT*********** April 23, 24 and 25 *****3 spots left**** Private small stream trout fly fishing in the 2 days Private Guided fly fishing for Brook & Brown Trout between 8 and Includes all equipment, flies, tippet, and photography (Saturday-Sunday) Only Waders and PA license required by guest. You may bring your own rod outfits & flies. To excel as an angler using own equipment is beneficial, but not required. 3 days lodging with All Meals included Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner-snacks each day Lodging is a stream side rustic Amish style cabin constructed completely of hard woods. Indoor facilities, two anglers per bedroom (bunk style), satellite TV, full kitchen,
2 evenings of after dinner fly tying classes with focus on trout fly patterns, you will need your vises and tools, all materials will be included. (Friday-Saturday) Each guest will receive a scenic pedestal replica mount of both a Art work (valued at $350) and mount is done by award winning replica taxidermist Bill Rusinko from the UP This will be a constanst reminder of this special place. 4 anglers per trip only! Everything for $575.00 per person
Due to the fact that this trip is limited to only 4 anglers- reservations will be processed on first come first serve basis. Please submit your deposit as early as possible to lock in your spot. Good luck~! Thank-you for understanding.
make checks payable to: Patti Beasley mail to: Reelwomen-Reelmen P.O. Box 502224 Indianapolis, IN 46250
FLY FISHING GUIDE one person float trip on the White River (club member discount available) Dennis Wright 317.489.1517 dwright377@aol.com licensed and insured
Read Casting For Recovery story on pg. 38 !!! Writer/Photographer Lisa Metheny story on Casting for Recovery in Family Fish and Game Magazine. Click to read: http://zmags.familyfishandgame.com/showmag.php?mid=wppgwp#/page2/
Club hats now available: $15 click on "Reel Store" Men's hat= navy or kacki Women's hat= navy or pink contact me to get your club hat! Club shirts: Simms Tournament shirt available at Flymasters - contact me for more details!
Events and Activities:
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Members will receive a weekly newsletter with all club activitities, tip of the week, and much more.
Join now by clicking on "Become a Member"
![]() JACK'S FLY TYING CLUB! Will resume in the fall.
EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR!
Switch Rod Clinic
Saturday, August 15
9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m
Natural Resource Commision
Public Hearing-Brookville Tailwater
September 14
Indiana Casting For Recovery Retreat
September 18-20
Hoosier Outdoor Experience
September 25, 26, 27
Hamilton County Friends of the NRA Banquet
October 22 Ritz Charles in Carmel, IN
Louisiana Redfish Trip
October 28, 29 and 30
Fall Steelhead Trip-Steelhead Alley
November 16 & 17
Indiana On The Fly Show
January 9, 2010
Steelhead Alley Outfitters Erie Steelhead Trip
March 22 and 23, 2010
Greg Senyo's Trout Retreat Trip
April 9, 10 and 11, 2010
ATTENTION SHOOTERS:
![]() New Forum for Shooters and Anglers!
click on link and join the discussion forum!
PULL!
![]() We are now in full swing of shooting skeet and
Sporting Clays at the Indiana Gun Club...
Contact us to join in the fun!
![]() Hunting will resume in the fall!
![]() Places to shoot:
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Howard County Izaak Walton League, Kokomo, Indiana
Uniting Indiana's Fly Fishing Community~
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John captures an audience with his fine skills in tying a royal wulff during the
"Yosemite Exhibit" at the Eiteljorg Museum!



Bob and his meticulous fly tying skills!

Junior demonstrates the art of fly tying at the
Harrison Museum of Art!
thanks for a job well done!


original reel women: founded 2002
Our club was founded by a group of women who have a passion for the outdoors and a unique interest in fly fishing. We welcome men and women of all ages, beginner or advanced, and meet weekly with scheduled excursions to various fishing locales in Indiana. There is also opportunity for several trips out of state and throughout the Midwest. Come as frequent or as sporadic as you wish. Join us for a noncompetitive day of fun, and experience the joy of fly fishing!

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For Club Information Contact:
Patti Beasley: 317.627.1164 President
e-mail: TroutHuntress@aol.com or reelwomenreelmen@aol.com
2009 Chairpersons:
Secretary: Marileca Gregoire
Treasurer: Brenda Hawkins
Fishing destination co-ordinator: Chuck Padgett
Christmas Party: Sharon Thomas and Kandi Rutledge