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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:20260606T162627
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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:20260606T162627
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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20250312T191905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T041522Z
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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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20250312T191754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T210122Z
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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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20250312T191518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T055514Z
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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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20250304T223219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T163519Z
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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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20250304T222856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T181301Z
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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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20250202T220824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T165402Z
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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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20241211T174202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T222824Z
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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:20260606T162627
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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20240410T174428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T225052Z
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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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20240410T174313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T184140Z
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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:20260606T162627
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:20260606T162627
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:20260606T162627
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T162627
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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20240410T042532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T143429Z
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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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T162627
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:20260606T162627
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:20260606T162627
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:20260606T162627
CREATED:20240115T163810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T171250Z
UID:3665-1705741200-1705762800@southsoundflyfishers.org
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:20260606T162627
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:20260606T162627
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T162627
CREATED:20231120T015342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T015605Z
UID:3602-1700592300-1700598600@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - Project Healing Waters and Vote for 2024 Officers
DESCRIPTION:I hope you can make it to the meeting to vote on the 2024 officers and to hear the presentation from Project Healing Waters. The month of November is when the South Sound Fly Fishers officially vote for the coming year’s slate of officers. I encourage all members to attend the club meeting on November 21 at the fire station on Boston Harbor Rd to cast your vote. There is a list of candidates and offices included in the newsletter.\nThis month Rick Davidson from Project Healing Waters will be our guest speaker. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing\, Inc. began in 2005 serving wounded military service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center who were returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then PHW has expanded nationwide\, establishing its highly successful programs in the Department of Defense Hospitals\, Warrior Transition Units\, and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and Clinics.\nA Zoom link will also be sent to all current members.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-meeting-project-healing-waters-and-vote-for-2024-officers/
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:20231017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T162627
CREATED:20231003T192012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T182541Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting- Speaker Skip Morris on Fly Tying
DESCRIPTION:Skip’s presentation is “Make Dry Fly and Emerger Fishing Work.” This presentation covers dry flies of all kinds and floating to half-floating emerger-flies. Beginners and seasoned fly fishers alike will find plenty of interest here: when to and when not to fish an attractor (along with a look at some excellent attractor dry flies)\, casts for achieving a drag-free fly drift\, how to sink tippet to turn it almost invisible\, dry flies on creeks vs. dry flies on rivers\, when to twitch a dry fly\, a close look at various dry-fly designs and how each is designed to be fished\, considerations for choosing the right fly to imitate various insects\, and so on\, and so on..  Skip will also demonstrate some fly tying of his favorite patterns. \n The doors (zoom or in-person) will open at 6:30pm.  The meeting will start at 7:00pm and the evening’s program will promptly start at 7:15pm.  Any unfinished club business will be concluded after the presentation.\nDirections to the North Olympia Fire Department Fire Department:\nFrom the north – Use I-5 south exit 105 and stay right toward the Port of Olympia. Follow the main road as it changes its name to East Bay Drive and then Boston Harbor Road. About 4 miles north of the State Ave signal is the Shell gas station; you’ll find the Fire Department just past Shell on the right side.\nFrom the south – Use I-5 north exit 105 and follow the signs to the Port of Olympia. Go right (north) at the round-a-bout\, then left at the Plum Street signal. Continue up Plum as it changes its name to East Bay Drive and then Boston Harbor Road. About 4 miles north of the State Ave signal is the Shell gas station; you’ll find the Fire Department just past Shell on the right side. the fire station is on the left.\nFire Department Parking – Do NOT park in front of their doors. If the front lot is full turn right onto Boston Harbor Road. Turn right into the dark driveway\, and continue to the back of the fire department\, to more parking.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T162627
CREATED:20230815T030719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T011938Z
UID:3531-1695150000-1695155400@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Fishing Puget Sound For Sea-run Cutthroat Trout\nDon Freeman will be presenting his Fishing Puget Sound for Sea-run Cutthroat Trout this month. Don is a long-time member of the South Sound Fly Fishers and a veteran fly fisher of Puget Sound. He served the club in many offices in past years and has been a vocal advocate for area conservation measures. You will find Don’s presentation engaging and informative\, and the stories that he shares about his experiences are not to be missed.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-6/
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:20230815T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T162627
CREATED:20230729T031424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230812T035318Z
UID:3444-1692118800-1692129600@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:SSFF Annual Picnic
DESCRIPTION:This year’s picnic will again be at Scott Lake.  With the return to more normal events the 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 a fly rod. We will have casting games and contests for distance and accuracy.\nThis is a family event so bring your spouse\, kids\, best friend\, or live-in guests. We will have a social hour from 5:00 – 6:00\, and the burgers and hotdogs will be ready by 6:00 pm. So come on out enjoy a cold drink and the good company of all of the South Sound Fly Fishers family. I hope to see everyone at the Scott Lake Community Park on Tuesday\, August 15. \nHere are the directions to Scott Lake:\nTake 93rd Ave SW from either I-5 or Old Hwy 99. Turn right on Case road (coming from I-5) or left (coming from Hwy 99.) Take Case Rd south to 113th Ave SW. You will see Scott Creek Drive SW that veers to the left across 113th Ave. Stay on Scott Creek Drive until you see Scotlac Dr SW\, turn left and you will see the lake and the park. If you hit the golf course you went just a little too far.\nSocial hour 5:00 – 6:00 PM. Grilled hot dogs and hamburgers at 6:00 PM.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/tentative-date-for-annual-picnic/
LOCATION:Scott Lake\, 2500-2524 Scotlac Dr SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98512\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Club Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Angevine":MAILTO:GRCaulder777@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T162627
CREATED:20230705T005351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T005351Z
UID:3377-1689706800-1689712200@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting - Casting session
DESCRIPTION:We will not have a guest speaker this month\, but we will have some casting practice in back of the fire station.
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-casting-session/
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:20230620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T162627
CREATED:20230603T144428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T201114Z
UID:3356-1687287600-1687293000@southsoundflyfishers.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We will have our regular monthly meeting in person at the fire station. James Losse from DWF will give a presentation via Zoom. Our speaker\, WDFW Coastal (Region 6) Fish Program Manager James Losee\, will be talking about Puget Sound’s coastal cutthroat trout. James received his BS from Western Washington University in 2005\, and received his MS from Oregon State University in 2012. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.\nPrior to becoming the Coastal Fish Program Manager\, James began his career with WDFW as the area fish biologist for Thurston County and then became the District Fish Biologist for east Kitsap\, Pierce and Thurston Counties
URL:https://southsoundflyfishers.org/event/monthly-club-meeting-5/
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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