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The purpose of the Haig-Brown Fly Fishing Association is to promote the sport of fly fishing and the conservation of fish through a membership which abides by Provincial and Federal Laws and Regulations and all fair and ethical rules of fishing. Members are expected to demonstrate sportsmanship and respect for their fellow fishers and the environment.

Members Message
by James Tepoorten

Why do people join fly fishing clubs? Thinking back to when I first joined the Haig Brown Fly Fishing Association, my primary motivation was education. I had come to fly fishing rather late in life, and was unprepared for how quickly fly fishing became a passion, which consumed not only vast amounts of my disposable income, but all of my waking attention. I was desperate for knowledge from people who not only knew the art of casting, but also the craft of fly tying. People who knew local rivers, lakes, and beaches and how to fish them; who knew the flies to use, who understood the rods, reels, and lines that best handled the situations encountered, who could rig leaders and knots that worked, who wore clothing one needed to be comfortable, and all of the stuff one has to know – simply to catch a fish.

Happily, I found this knowledge in this wonderful club. And I found more. I found club members eager to share their experience. I learned to live vicariously through others as they delivered their presentations of bonefishing in Christmas Island, landed trophy Steelhead in Morice and the Dean, explored New Zealand with a fly rod – trips that captured my imagination; one day I’ll go too. I came to respect their incredible talents, not only in fly fishing; many members had other passions just as interesting, and in which they were equally talented: dogs, birds, woodworking, music, computers, art of many forms. Their workday occupations, their lives, all became a part of my interest. As my participation in the club grew, so did my concern over their health and illnesses, and their lives. In short, they became friends.

And through it all, the club expanded. The membership grew. New events were tried: fly tying contests, fly casting competitions, annual auctions were enhanced, new locations for club fishouts were attempted. I became aware of our conservation work done by club members and some truly impressive work done on Sandhill Creek.

* a method of fishing with flies
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* Fly fishing is an ancient and distinct angling method, developed primarily for salmonids (trout and salmon, mostly) and now extended to other species such as pike, bass, and carp, as well as a wide range of marine species. Artificial flies are constructed — “tied” onto a hook with thread, fur, feathers and other materials — in sizes and colours to match naturally occurring food or simply to excite a fish. …
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Accommodation

The Accent Inn

The Accent Inn is offering a special room rate of $99, for 1-4 people in a standard room.

The Accent Inn is conveniently located within minutes to downtown shopping and attractions and is across the street from the Mayfair Shopping Centre. Rooms offer complimentary coffee/tea, parking and local calls. All rooms are equipped with mini-fridges, hair dryers, and irons and boards.

Reservations can be made by contacting The Accent Inn at 250-475-7500 and quoting booking number 4243. You must quote this number and mention you are with the BCFFF to receive the special rate.

Howard Johnson Hotel

The Howard Johnson Hotel on Elk Lake Drive is also offering a special rate of $114.50. Rooms feature 2 Queen size beds and offer a small fridge and microwave oven.

To receive this rate, contact The Howard Johnson Hotel at 250-704-4656 and mention the BCFFF.

Maps

The AGM will be held on May 26, 27, and 28 at the University of Victoria, Commons Block, Victoria, B.C.

On Sunday, May 28th, 2006 members of the Cowichan Fly Fishers have planned a day of fly fishing on the Cowichan River at 7461 Hudgrove Road.

Thank you for registering for the BCFFF 2006 AGM. Your registration has been confirmed; check your email for a receipt.

Did you remember to indicate which events you would be attending? if not, please contact Dale (see below).

Don’t forget: you can always return here to add more tickets to your order. See you in May!

If you have any questions, please contact BCFFF AGM Registrar – Dale Francis / Email: dalefrancis@pacificcoast.net / Phone: 250-472-1104.

More information:

• Download the brochure (Adobe Acrobat PDF format)
• General information
• Accommodation information and maps

BCFFF 2006 AGM Online Registration Options

Click the buttons below to add more Dinner ($40) and Casting Analysis ($10) tickets to your order. When your order is complete, click the button to check your order and check out.

After adding an item to your “shopping cart”, close the window to return to this page.

Click below to add one Dinner Ticket to your order ($40):	Click below to add one Fly Casting Analysis to your order ($10)	Click below to check your order:
Please indicate which events you would like to attend, for example: “1, 2, 4, 5, 9″ – refer to the box at right:
	Events (please indicate in box to left, you may choose more than one): Fri. May 26, 2006 Wine and Cheese Party Sat. May 27, 2006 BCFFF AGM Sat. May 27, 2006 Fly Casting Analysis Sat. May 27, 2006 Fly Fishing Flea Market Sat. May 27, 2006 Speaker Panel Presentation "Passing the Rod" Sat. May 27, 2006 Reception Buffet and Auction Sun. May 28, 2006 Cowichan River Fly Casting Sun. May 28, 2006 Cowichan River Fishout Sun. May 28, 2006 Cowichan River BBQ

Questions? BCFFF AGM Registrar – Dale Francis / Email: dalefrancis@pacificcoast.net / Phone: 250-472-1104.

Passing the Rod (Support for Youth in Fly Fishing)

More information:

• Download the brochure (Adobe Acrobat PDF format)
• Register online
• Accommodation information and maps

The Haig-Brown Fly Fishing Association of Victoria is pleased to be hosting the British Columbia Federation of Fly Fishers Annual General Meeting Weekend May 26-28, 2006 at the University of Victoria. An exciting weekend has been planned that has something that will appeal to fly fishing enthusiasts of all ages.

Program Overview

Friday May 26, 2006 – University of Victoria Faculty Club

• Wine and Cheese Party

Saturday May 27, 2006 – University of Victoria Commons Block

• BCFFF Annual General Meeting
• “Your Cast Analyzed” by Sage Casting Analysis Machine – Ian Muirhead Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor
• British Columbia Fly Fishing Clubs Fly Fishing Equipment Flea Market
• 4 Speaker Panel Presentation Passing the Rod, the challenges associated with increasing youth awareness of fly fishing in the communities- Denise Maxwell, Ian Muirhead, Gary Bettridge and Don Peterson.
• Reception with Bucket Draws and Silent Auction
• Raffle Tickets (Premium Rod and Reel Combo and Guided Fly Fishing Trip)
• Master of Ceremonies – Andy Snedden and Honourable Guest – Van Egan
• Fly Fishing Song Treasury by James Tepoorten President HBFFA
• BCFFF Awards Presentations – Peter Caverhill
• Buffet Dinner
• BCFFF Annual Fly Fishing Auction

Sunday May 28, 2006 – Hosted by the Cowichan Fly Fishers Club on the Cowichan River

• Fly Casting Tournament
• Fishout
• BBQ and Prizes

Online or Mail-in Registration

For more details: BCFFF AGM Registrar – Dale Francis / Email: dalefrancis@pacificcoast.net / Phone: 250-472-1104.