There are over 75 scriptures about being fishers of men. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men” (Mark 1:17 ESV). Please come and Catch What’s Happening at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL) in May. May is the beginning of our summer heat in Arizona, but…
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March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Bahamas Bonefish: Tight Lines and Good Times
Lorin Hicks and Tom Vitolo When it comes to most folks, the Bahamas Islands conjure up images of cruise ships, white sand beaches, and rum and Cokes in the shade. What is it about fly fishermen that they think about nine-foot flyrods, hand tied flies called “gotcha,” and enough sunscreen to withstand 10 hours in a…
December 2023, Clubs & Classes
People Ask, ‘Why Do You Fly Fish?’
George Abernathy From Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club’s (SLFFC) perspective, because there is nothing more tranquil, beautiful, and fulfilling than fly fishing on a boat on a beautiful lake or wading in a moving river or stream. Just this fall three such trips were taken by SLFFC members in October. The following are member fishing reports…
September 2023, Clubs & Classes
Can’t Stand the Heat? Neither Can Trout
George Abernathy I have fished a variety of trout fisheries in Arizona off and on since 1966, and this summer has been one of the most challenging summers that I can remember due to the high temperatures we have experienced. According to Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), record-setting heat has raised water temperatures in many…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Fly Fishing Update
Fred Smith, SLFFC Member Summer arrived on our beloved trout streams and high-country lakes in July. Following the club’s well-attended May fishing trip to Lees Ferry, below Glen Canyon Dam, our members headed off in all directions to search for trout, bass, carp, pike, and saltwater species on the fly. Even though the seasonal high-country…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club
George Abernathy Our annual fly-fishing trip to Lees Ferry in the last week of April was, by far, the most successful trip the club has organized in the past eight years. With 19 club members and guests attending, it was also the largest attended trip. It wasn’t until the members’ experiences were shared at our…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Fishing on Our Water Canals
Lorin Hicks, Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club The Salt River Project (SRP) canals offer many recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. However, fishing is a very popular pastime that is not often explored on the canals. Fishers are invited to pursue their sport on the canals and will find the experience to…
Clubs & Classes, June 2021
SLFFC Is Open to New Club Members
George Abernathy, SLFFC Founder Most fly fishers believe in catch and release, which is part of the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Clubs’ (SLFFC) philosophy. For the life of me, I still can’t fathom why anyone brings home farm-raised trout to dine on, purchase them from a grocery store, or pay big dollars for a trout dinner at…
Clubs & Classes, December 2020
Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club
George Abernathy, Founder, Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club The annual Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club (SLFFC) trip and fly-fishing competition to Lees Ferry was one of the best fly-fishing trips in 2020 for 12 members from our club, especially for club member Morris Johnson. Twelve members showed up at the river on Monday, Oct. 19,…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
What Can You Do and Still Social Distance? You Can Fish!
Karen Jankovitch This summer, Sue Green and Gregg Lorimor caught their limit of bass at Lake Oahe in Pierre, S.D. Sue caught her limit and had to throw three back. You won’t catch these fish at Sun Lakes, but you can catch fish and enjoy being outside. Sun Lakes Country Club greenbelt and golf course…