Brad Smith The origins of fly fishing for trout are obscure, but certainly go back a very long time. Egyptian hieroglyphics depict people fishing along the Nile, although not for trout. Interestingly, these figures are seen smiling, suggesting the endeavor was not only to procure food, but that it also brought pleasure. These ancient fishers…
Jim McWhirter Good News! At their January 2 meeting, the club approved to continue having the annual Fish Fry. This event is free and is a way for the club to thank those who continue to support our Fishing Derbies for the Kids. This event will be scheduled in mid-April, at the Oasis pool event…
George Abernathy Last year was a busy year for the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club. For some of us, we manage to fish over 20 times. One of the highlights was our annual four-day trip to the San Juan River in New Mexico. We had 12 members who attended the event. Everyone landed numerous fat…
Jim McWhirter After a busy November with six fishing derbies for the “kids,” we have begun scheduling derbies for the spring. One of our most popular derbies will be on March 31, the day before Easter, when grandparents can take their grandchildren fishing. Watch for more details on this event in the March Splash.…
Jim McWhirter The Anglers Club Fishing Derby for “the kids” starts Friday, November 3, at Lake 6. About 25 to 30 excited young anglers arrive at 9:30 a.m., have their picture taken and are handed a fishing pole. Then, three at a time, they follow an instructor to select a spot on the lake where…
George Abernathy Most people associate fly fishing with catching trout by wading a river/stream or floating in a one-man boat on a lake. On September 4, Dan Rheinauer, Brad Smith, Jack Houck and I headed to the Black Canyon Lake for some bigmouth bass fly fishing. The lake is located about 140 miles from Sun…
Dan Hall The fish in Lake 6 SLCC have been resting and eating well. (The Anglers stock the lake and feed the fish.) So far, there are five derbies scheduled in November. The dates will be in the October and November Splash. For those who may not know what happens at the Anglers’ Derbies, we…
Lion Forrest Cheuvront (middle) is shown presenting a check from the Sun Lakes Lions Club to Sun Lakes Angler’s Club Treasurer Cindy Cole (left) with Angler’s Club VP Glenn Cincera (right). Anglers provide a service to young kids by showing them how to catch fish in the lakes of Sun Lakes. The Anglers say, “It’s…
George Abernathy This past May, with the approval and support from Sun Lakes Country Club’s general manager Kelly Haynes, members of the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club hosted disabled veterans from Project Healing Waters. After spending three and a half hours fishing, everyone adjourned to their restaurant for lunch which, to our surprise, was sponsored…
George Abernathy In the first week of May, members of the b went on an overnight trip to Carnero Lake which is located in the White Mountains. Brad Smith, Jim Richardson and I camped at the lake’s edge which turned out to be one of the most scenic locations imaginable. John Potts drove out for…