The Firelands Fly Fishers is a group consisting of fly fishers of all skill levels and experience. Our goal is to educate members on all aspects of fly fishing including fly casting, fly tying and conservation. We are an affiliate of the Federation of Fly Fishers. The Firelands Fly Fishers are located in Avon, OH.
The Firelands Fly Fishers meet from 6:30 to 9:00 PM on the second Wednesday of every month (September - June) at The French Creek Nature Center which is located at 4530 Colorado Ave. in Sheffield Village. For more information contact Bill Grake at (440) 937-5258 or email us here.
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June Fly of the Month
This month's fly is the Jointed Green Drake Nymph.
Next Meeting: June 10th - Annual Summer Picnic
The summer picnic will be at the French Creek Pine Tree Picnic Area #1 – same pavilion as last year’s
picnic. The entrance is on the north side of French Creek Road, just west of the railroad tracks, between Rt.
301 and E. River Road. The driveway to the picnic area follows a long tree-canopied road. Please note, this
is not the same as the Nature Center.
We will be setting up at 5:30 and will probably eat around 6:15 PM. The Club will provide plates, napkins,
burgers, hot dogs, water and pop. Members are asked to bring a dish to share. The membership has been
divided into three groups below to even out the buffet.
Each member is asked to bring an item to share:
Last name initial A-H = salad dish or appetizer;
J – R = vegetable or fruit; S – Z = dessert
Please RSVP your attendance to Carl Kocian at
flyguy@centurytel.net or call at 440-967-4661 (home, leave avoice mail). RSVP by Monday evening, June 8
th. Remember to let us know if you are bringing a guest.Firelands Fly Fishers Annual Summer Raffle
Joe Sloboda
has had our tickets printed for the big raffle. You can pick your tickets up at the May 13thCasting Night
. Each member of Firelands is asked to sell/buy at least two tickets at $10 each and returnticket with money by the night of the drawing. Funds from the raffle go towards next year’s meetings,
including bringing in guest speakers, buying needed supplies, A/V equipment, etc...
2009 Raffle Prizes
Grand Prize - TFO Teton Combo Rod and Reel, 9ft. - 5wt.
2nd Prize - Guided Fishing Trip with Indigo Guide Service, for 2 people on Michigan’s Pere Marquette
3rd Prize - Second Chance 8’6” – 6wt. South Bend Bamboo
4th Prize - Fishing at Sunnybrook Trout Club with lunch for 2
5th Prize - Tom Zmina’s Lake Erie fishing adventure
6th Prize - Assorted collection of flies
Fly Tying at Vermilion Fish and Game Club in May
The last Fly Tying session until fall took place this past Wednesday at Vermilion Fish & Game. The tying
nights at this club went very well, with some people (men, woman and children) coming out to learn from
the veteran tiers in our club. Thanks to Vermilion Fish & Game for the invitation and hospitality!
A special thank you goes out to Tom Zmina for all his time and dedication to scheduling the sessions,
hauling fly tying gear, teaching many new “students” and for providing us with the Fly of the Month. Make
sure to give Tom a big pat on the back at the picnic!
Remember – Firelands Fly Fishers does not meet in July and August
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