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SUMMARY:Monthly General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Program TBD
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Dixon":MAILTO:dixonflys@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Program TBD Doors will be open no later than 6:45
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Dixon":MAILTO:dixonflys@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T203000
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SUMMARY:Monthly General Meeting featuring Rick Hafele
DESCRIPTION:Rick Hafele has a Master’s degree in aquatic entomology and a minor in fisheries biology\, and has worked as a professional aquatic biologist for over 40 years. As a fly-fishing writer Rick penned the Entomology column for American Angler magazine for 30 years. His newest publication – Rick Hafele’s Favorite Flies and How to Fish Them – is available in paperback or kindle format through Amazon\, also available at his website here.   \nOur program this month is Nymph Fishing Rivers and Streams (50-60 min): This slide show explains what goes on below the surface of a stream and how to catch trout with nymphs. It covers equipment\, insect behavior\, patterns\, and tactics. Everything you should know\, even if you don’t want to know it!
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-general-meeting/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T203000
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CREATED:20260206T012930Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting featuring The Coast Salmon Partnership
DESCRIPTION:This Month we have a great presentation for our meeting.\nDr. Jane Atha will be speaking on the Habitat of our local Salmon and Steelhead. She will also address the current science-based\nprojects affecting our area.\nThe Coast Salmon Partnership guides the long-term protection and restoration of Washington’s coastal salmon and steelhead populations in some of their last best habitats in the contiguous United States. We work to restore these populations to levels closer to historic health through an “all-H” strategy that addresses habitat\, harvest\, hatcheries\, and hydropower. By collaborating with diverse partners\, we help coastal communities thrive. We are developing science-based projects that put people to work while ensuring the long-term health of the region’s iconic salmon and steelhead. Come learn more about what the Coast Salmon Partnership is up to!\nFor those unable to attend in person\, there is a zoom link:\nTopic: February 2026 SSFF General Meeting\nDate/Time: Tuesday February 17. 7:00 PM\nJoin Zoom Meeting : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2898465447?pwd=MTM3Q2dvNGtKVXdVUmFVZkF1L1Uxdz09&omn=84401200873\nMeeting ID: 289 846 5447\nPasscode: 486DJe \nView meeting insights with Zoom AI Companion\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=cef908a6-f6f1-4e04-8fe4-b0592da0f452
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20251214T190107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T220124Z
UID:4524-1768935600-1768941000@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Doors general open at 6:30 PM. We will have a presentation on the Coastal Cutthroat Coalition by Greg Shimek\,\nIt is a new year\, so you can go to the website to pay this years dues or pay in person at the meeting!
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20250312T192346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T234053Z
UID:4225-1763492400-1763496000@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open at 6:30PM  Agenda forthcoming
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-13/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20250312T192251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T224800Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Featuring Joe Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:30PM \nOur speaker will be Joe Jackson\, often known by his online persona “Sgt. Bassfisher”. Joe is a well-regarded figure in the fishing and fly-tying community. He is known for his expertise in fly tying\, particularly with deer hair techniques. Joe has gained recognition for his engaging teaching style\, sharing his knowledge through workshops\, instructional videos\, and social media platforms. His passion for fishing and fly tying is evident in his work\, where he focuses on educating anglers on effective methods and innovative patterns. Joe’s contributions to the community have inspired many to enhance their skills and appreciate the art of fly tying.\nHe will be presenting remotely via Zoom. URL will be forthcoming.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-12/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20250312T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T012026Z
UID:4220-1758048300-1758054600@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month will be Daniel Spencer.\nDan Spencer is the Information and Education Specialist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Puget Sound/Olympic Peninsula Fisheries Complex. This complex includes a field research facility in Lacey and three National Fish Hatcheries on the Olympic Peninsula (Makah\, Quilcene\, and Quinault). Dan runs a diversity of programs\, including aquatic invasive species\noutreach and angler promotion and education work. \nDan will be providing a two-part presentation for the September meeting. He’ll start with an overview of USFWS fisheries conservation efforts in Western Washington. The second half will focus on fly fishing opportunities in Alaska\, with an emphasis on popular watersheds and possible DIY trips. \nDoors open at 6:30PM
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-11/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20250312T192034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T233225Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Annual Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Our August SSFF club meeting is unique for our club since it is when we hold our annual SSFF Club Picnic which will be located at Scott Lake Pavilions on Aug 19th at 5:30 PM. The pavilions are located across the parking lot from the golf course located at (enter park or golf course address) There will be games\, food\, casting practice and a lot of fishing stories! This is a family friendly event\, and you can invite any friends to join as well. Our club will provide hamburgers\, hot dogs\, water\, and we ask that club members bring the below potluck food items according to your last name:\nA-G: Side Dish or Salad\nH-O: Snacks (chips\, veggie plates)\nP-Z: Desserts
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Scott Lake\, 2500-2524 Scotlac Dr SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20250312T191905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041522Z
UID:4215-1752600600-1752609600@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Like last month\, we will be setting up our casting lanes and having practice (or friendly competition) for anyone wanting to work on their casting skills. The casting lanes will be set up by 5:30\, and we will have food provided by the club with our normal club business still starting at 7PM\, followed by more casting skills.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-9/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20250312T191754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T210122Z
UID:4213-1750181400-1750190400@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Casting\, Food\, and Michael Maltby
DESCRIPTION:We will be setting up our casting lanes and having practice (or friendly competition) for anyone wanting to work on their casting skills. The casting lanes will be set up by 5:30\, and we will have hamburgers and hot dogs provided by the club with our normal program still starting at 7 P.M. At the request of some of our members\, we will also have a few variations of float tubes set up so you can look at the different styles and functionality to see what suits you best if you are in the market to purchase one. \nOur Speaker will be Michael Maltby. Mike worked for the USDA Soil Conservation Service before deciding to become a lawyer.\nMike has always loved to fish and started fly fishing 30 years ago while working and living in Coeur d’ Alene\, Idaho. Mike has built his own fishing rods for over 45 years and has amassed quite a collection of fly rods. Moreover\, he has tied his own flies for 30 years. Mike recently returned from an epic trip to New Zealand’s North Island and looks forward to sharing some of the knowledge he has acquired\, the people he met\, and oh yeah\, a few fish that were caught!
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-8/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20250312T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T055514Z
UID:4209-1747766700-1747771200@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Club Membership Meeting Featuring Steve Duda
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6:30PM\nSteve Duda is an author\, editor\, and cultural journalist. His most recent book\, River Songs (Mountaineers Books\, 2024)\, was\ndescribed as “the London Calling of flyfishing books\,” with stories marked by “ferocious honesty and breathtaking intensity.”\nHe currently serves as Head of Fish Tales at Patagonia leading multimedia storytelling focused on fly fishing and conservation.\nSteve lives in Seattle with his partner and a semi-feral feline–raccoon hybrid he’s attempting to train to play the banjo. \nAs usual\, there will be opportunities to share your latest fishing adventures\, or folk fiction. There will be lottery prizes as well.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/club-membership-meetings/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20250304T223219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T163519Z
UID:4171-1744743600-1744749000@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - Don Freeman’s presentation on Munn Lake.
DESCRIPTION:Come to the South Sound Fly Fishers club meeting on April 15 for Don Freeman’s presentation on Munn Lake. Don is a long-time member of the SSFF. Don has been active in conservation programs for many years. He retired from the Department of Fish and Wildlife and spends a good portion of his time chasing sea-run cutthroats in Puget Sound.\nNow in its 20th year\, Munn Lake is an established destination for a more unique experience drawing anglers from all over Puget Sound and hosting a dedicated group of local enthusiasts.\nFree Raffle for prizes. Share your stories\, learn where the fishing is hot.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-15/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20250304T222856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T181301Z
UID:4169-1742324400-1742329800@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month will be Joshua O’Hara. He is a Salmon and Steelhead Biologist with the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group.\nHe has served in a variety of roles in conservation which allowed him to explore conservation from headwaters to tidelands. He is very passionate about finding ways to expand wildlife conservation opportunities for his fellow military veterans.\nThe Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group (HCSEG) participates in restoration and research projects throughout the entire Hood Canal Watershed in the western part of Washington State. These efforts not only benefit local salmon populations\, but also support the ecological diversity of this beautiful and scenic natural community. \nHis presentation is here. \nDoor Prizes via free raffle\, Items for sale\, Lies to be told!
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-14/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20250202T220824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T165402Z
UID:4134-1739905200-1739910600@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month will be David Conra\, the acting board Secretary for the Wild Steel-head Coalition. He works with board members and partner Organizations such as the Green River Valley Alliance and AFFTA\, to help coordinate and further the efforts to advocate for wild fish and the habitat they depend on.\nA resident of the Pacific Northwest since 2001\, David grew up snowboarding and fishing in the mountains of Idaho\, Montana\,and Colorado.\nWhen not swinging flies around the west\, he can usually be found prowling the beaches of the South Sound in search of sea run cutthroat. His writing on steelhead has appeared in The Drake magazine as well as Swing the Fly.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-13/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20241211T174202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T222824Z
UID:4075-1737486000-1737491400@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting featuring Mike Sturza
DESCRIPTION:Mike Sturza is the owner of Lost Creek Fly Shop\, and Mike Sturza’s Fly fishing guide service. Mike is a lifelong resident of Lewis County and started flyfishing in the early 1980’s. First it was trout in the high country\, then swinging for summer steelhead with a single hander\, then on to a two-handed rod in the Cowlitz river for summer steelhead\, winter steelhead\, and salmon.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-12/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Yeager":MAILTO:Treasurer@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20241211T173516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T173516Z
UID:4071-1734462000-1734462000@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:No Club Meeting This Month
DESCRIPTION:See you all next year – Happy Holidays!
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/no-club-meeting-this-month/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240410T174428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T225052Z
UID:3854-1732042800-1732048200@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Featuring Jim Tuggle\, The "Fishcop"
DESCRIPTION:Jim Tuggle went to work for the (old) Washington Department of Fisheries as a Fisheries Patrol Officer in 1971; first patrolling Puget Sound\, then later The Columbia River.\nHis talk will be primarily about his career as an officer and the historically interesting era for salmon and fish cops.\nFour years ago\, Jim authored a book about his first ten years titled “Fishcop”.  We are certain that you will find Jim or “Tugs” a very interesting speaker with many great stories to share. Hope to see you at the fire station on Tuesday the 19th. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/2898465447?pwd=MTM3Q2dvNGtKVXdVUmFVZkF1L1Uxdz09&omn=87004151225 \nMeeting ID: 289 846 5447\nPasscode: 486DJe
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Yeager":MAILTO:Treasurer@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240410T174313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T184140Z
UID:3852-1729018800-1729024200@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting- Speaker Heather Hodson
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month will be Heather Hodson (she/her/hers)\, the visionary behind iFishiBelong\, Fly Fish Instruct\, and United\nWomen on the Fly. Heather calls Spokane\, Washington her home\, nestled in the heart of west slope cutthroat country with her life partner. Frequently characterized as a “Jill of All Trades” and an everlasting fly-fishing student\, Heather stands out for her contagious enthusiasm for knowledge-sharing\, mentoring\, philanthropy\, and innovative thinking.\nJoin Heather Hodson as she takes you on a DIY fly-fishing journey of four top locations in the western United States. Heather will discuss what’s needed to be a successful angler in these locations\, including fishing equipment\, fishing techniques\, hatch charts\, baitfish migrations\, flies\, and leader examples. The roadmap includes travel\, lodging/camping\, best bites\, favorite watering holes\, supporting local fly shops\, and must stop tourist traps. \nWe have been having problems with the Zoom connections at the fire station\, we are going to try our best to make it work. Below is the invitation to join the Zoom meeting if you cannot make it to the meeting in person.\nTopic: SSFF October Mtg\nTime: Oct 15\, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2898465447?pwd=MTM3Q2dvNGtKVXdVUmFVZkF1L1Uxdz09&omn=81037164987\nMeeting ID: 289 846 5447\nPasscode: 486DJe\nOne tap mobile:\n+12532158782\,\,2898465447#\,\,\,\,*497072# US (Tacoma)\n+12532050468\,\,2898465447#\,\,\,\,*497072# US\nZoom opens at 6:30PM
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Yeager":MAILTO:Treasurer@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240410T173914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T000906Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Washington Fly Fishing: From Desert to Salt
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month will be David Paul Williams\, speaking about Washington Fly Fishing: From Desert to Salt\nA lifetime of choices await fly anglers in Washington. David Paul Williams’ seminar begins with Desert Lakes and ends with\nPuget Sound Beaches and covers the rivers and lakes between those two extremes. He even provides information about Olympic Peninsula Rivers. \nVisitors are welcome to learn more about the club and connect with local fly fishing resources.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Yeager":MAILTO:Treasurer@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240820T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240410T173725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T001710Z
UID:3847-1724175000-1724184000@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Annual Club Picnic
DESCRIPTION:August marks the return of our annual South Sound Fly Fishers family picnic. We hope you will be able to join our club at the Scott Lake Community Park on Tuesday\, August 20th starting at 5:30.\nThe club will be providing hamburgers and hotdogs for everyone. Members are asked to bring a side dish or a dessert along with the beverage of their choice. Be sure to bring chairs to relax in and your most trusted fly rod.\nWe will have casting games for distance and accuracy\, and you can even try out your expertise on the FFI Skills Development Gold Course we had at our last meeting. This is a family event so bring your spouse\, kids\, best friend\, or live-in guests. We will have a social time from 5:30 – 6:00\, and the burgers and hotdogs will start to be served after 6:00.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Scott Lake\, 2500-2524 Scotlac Dr SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240410T173529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T193237Z
UID:3845-1721151000-1721160000@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Mini BBQ and Casting @ 5:30
DESCRIPTION:Bring a fly rod to the meeting and join us for some casting lessons\, practice\, games\, and encouragement. We will use the area behind the fire station for casting. Like last month\, we will have a mini BBQ starting at 5:30 for anybody who wishes to converse and enjoy some exaggerated fishing stories of other club members (feel free to make up your own). We will meet inside the fire station at 7PM for a brief club meeting and then go back out to the casting area.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jared Wood":MAILTO:President@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240410T173347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T035331Z
UID:3843-1718731800-1718740800@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - BBQ and Casting practice @ 5:30\, Meeting @ 7!
DESCRIPTION:We will have casting practice and a mini-BBQ starting at 5:30 for anyone who wishes to join. Hamburgers\, hot dogs\, baked beans\, and soft drinks will be provided.  \nOur regular meeting will begin @ 7PM. Our speaker will be Josh Phillips.\nFor over 30 years Josh has been surrounded by fishing. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest\, his father was a head fisheries\nbiologist for the state of Washington. After graduating from high school in Olympia\, Washington\, Josh received an athletic\nscholarship to play soccer at Gonzaga University.\nAfter four years and graduating with a degree in Business Administration\, Josh landed his dream job as a professional soccer player. While playing in 2017 Josh put a team together and launched a company in the fly fishing industry that you know today as Spawn Fly Fish. With a foundation built on the same roots as his soccer experience\, Josh knew he could lead a team\, company\, and community to success. Today you will find Josh continuing his relentless determination to bring Spawn Fly Fish to the front and center of this industry.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Yeager":MAILTO:Treasurer@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240410T042532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T143429Z
UID:3788-1716318000-1716323400@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting Featuring Tom Harwood\, Collector of Fly Reels
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month will be Tom Harwood. Tom has been collecting antique fishing tackle for more than 30 years. He is a Life Member and has been the national president of the Old Reel Collectors Association\, ORCA. Tom hosted the ORCA national convention 15 years ago. He is also a Life Member and past regional vice president of NFLCC (National Fishing Lure Collectors Club) and has hosted multiple regional conventions.\nTom’s presentation will cover historical\, economic\, and technological influences that lead to the sport fishing we do today. His presentation will focus on fly fishing related items\, but will also touch on bait casting to trolling for salmon. Come to the meeting\, I think you will find this a most interesting presentation.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Yeager":MAILTO:Treasurer@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240314T154810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T042101Z
UID:3756-1713294000-1713299400@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - Steve Jones of the FFI
DESCRIPTION:Steve Jones has been a member of Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers for about 15 years and served as club president for three years and\non the board since 2013. He enjoys helping the Washington chapter of Fly Fishers International and helps keep it the lively\nand successful group members expect. Steve manages to visit every fly fishing club in the Washington Council to help inform\neach group about FFI programs.\nAt our April meeting Steve will be speaking about the new Skills Development program the FFI has created. This program can be utilized with individuals or groups. It is easy to set up and implement. Becoming better at casting makes fly fishing more enjoyable and leads to more successful outings. You will enjoy Steve’s presentation and his passion for teaching.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-11/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Yeager":MAILTO:Treasurer@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240306T034556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T152848Z
UID:3740-1710874800-1710880200@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month will be J. Michelle Swope. She will deliver a presentation on Sea Run Cutthroat fishing in the Puget Sound\, and talk about activities in the Chehalis Basin that our local Trout Unlimited chapter is doing.  \nJ. Michelle Swope has been fishing since she can remember\, and started fly fishing at 7 years old. An experienced angler\, she grew up fishing for Steelhead on the Olympic Peninsula. This soon morphed into fishing for other species\, including tuna and dorado off of Baja\, bonefish and sailfish in the Yucatán\, and sea-run cutthroat in her backyard of South Puget Sound. She has over 25 years guiding experience and will fish for anything\, with anything.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-10/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Yeager":MAILTO:Treasurer@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240206T125058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T182829Z
UID:3682-1708454700-1708461000@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - Coast Salmon Partnership
DESCRIPTION:This month’s speaker will be Dr. Mara Zimmerman\, Executive Director at the Coast Salmon Partnership Mara’s presentation will focus on habitat management and restoration projects to enhance salmon populations.\nAt the Coast Salmon Partnership\, she feels very fortunate to focus her time on the Washington coast and enjoys working with local partners toward a future of sustainable and healthy salmon in coastal watersheds. \nFor our Feb 20th club meeting we will be voting on our 2024 Annual Budget as well as an amendment to our By-Laws. I encourage all to attend who can make it. We want to hear your input and collaboration on these votes.  \nThis meeting will also be available via Zoom. Paid members will receive an email with the link.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-9/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Yeager":MAILTO:Treasurer@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20240115T163810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T171250Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Outing - Fly Tying and Snacks!
DESCRIPTION:Club Fly Tying\, Lunch\, and Outings Calendar planning event\nWe’ll order pizza for lunch. This is open to all. We hope to see a large turnout and we hope\nto get lots of great outings ideas.\n• What: Club Fly Tying\, Lunch\, and Outings Calendar\n• When: Jan 20th 9AM-3PM (Outings calendar planning will be at 1PM)\n• Where: North Olympia Fire Department located at 5046 Boston Harbor Road NE\,\nOlympia\, WA. 98506
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-outing-fly-tying-and-snacks/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Fishing Outing,Monthly Club Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Dunster":MAILTO:outings@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20231212T184357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T171615Z
UID:3618-1705430700-1705437000@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - with Guest Rick Hafele
DESCRIPTION:Our guest speaker for January is Rick Hafele. Rick started fly fishing over 50 years ago\, 40 of which have been focused on fishing for trout in streams and lakes throughout the west. Rick has been able to watch and study fish and the insects they eat\, both professionally and with a fly rod in his hand\, throughout Oregon and many other states and provinces.\nHis program this month is entitled “Five Mistakes You Don’t Need to Make.” A good reminder for all of us for the start of a new year.\nWe hope you can make it out to the Boston Harbor fire station in person\, but if not please enjoy the program from Rick Hafele via the Zoom link that was sent via email to members. Non members are welcome to join in person where it will be displayed on a large screen.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-8/
LOCATION:North Olympia Fire Department\, 5046 Boston Harbor Rd NE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lee Yeager":MAILTO:Treasurer@southsoundflyfishers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T151820
CREATED:20231212T183530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T183530Z
UID:3614-1703012400-1703012400@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:No Monthly Meeting for December!
DESCRIPTION:We will see you all in 2024! Enjoy the Holidays!
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/no-monthly-meeting-for-december/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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