Dan Hall If you have completed or are about to do your spring cleaning, we can help. If you have a few small things that you look at and say, “We will never use that again,” but you are too guilty to just put it in the trash, so you put these things down intending…
Tag: fishing
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Anglers spring fishing is complete
We had three derbies with local schools in early March. The catch is mostly catfish with an occasional bass. The bait is hotdogs. The kids have a lot of fun, and it is rewarding to be a part of the experience. So if you like to fish and want to do your good deed for…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Anglers spring fishing scheduled
We have scheduled three derbies with local schools for early March. They are Monday, March 6; Wednesday, March 8; and Friday, March 10. We need all the help we can get to stage a fun event for the youngsters. They arrive around 9:00 a.m. They sign in, get name tags and take a group picture.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club news
George Abernathy I recently made some changes to our meeting location and meeting times. On Tuesday January 3, club members got together at the Stone & Barrel Restaurant in Oakwood. We will be meeting there on the first and third Tuesday of every month for breakfast and/or coffee in the bar area. The feedback I’ve…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Anglers looking forward to spring fishing
Dan Hall We exist to offer grade school youngsters a chance to have a day doing something that many have never done. They get to meet a new adult that has taken time to help them have a new and fun experience. Please join us. We would like/need you to join the Club. We meet…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Fall fly fishing
George Abernathy On Wednesday, October 5, Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club members Brad Smith, Bob Ralph, Dan Rheinauer and I met at Becker Lake in Springerville. There’s nothing like a peaceful drive through the mountains and let me say that autumn is a beautiful season. What’s not to love about mild temperatures and achingly clear…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Anglers ready to go fishing
The schools are booked so it is time to get ready to help some kids have the time of their life. The dates are all in November starting with Friday the 4th, Wednesday the 9th, Tuesday the 15th, Wednesday the 16th, Thursday the 17th, and Wednesday the 23rd. If you are new in town or…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Anglers sponsor professional angler Ron Johnson
Dan Hall Want to learn more about fishing? What baits are making them bite? Or, get tips from a pro on fishing techniques? Come and ask Ron. Stop by and ask Ron at Shoppers Supply in Sun Lakes on March 5. Ron is looking forward to seeing Sun Lakes residents and answering your questions. He…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club
George Abernathy Last year was very rewarding for those club members that participated in the 20 plus one day and overnight fly fishing trips we went on. Members landed everything from tilapia, bass, sun fish, carp, crappie and trout, including a five lb. rainbow that was landed at the San Juan River on a size…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Spring fishing taking shape
The club will host the Grandparents Derby on March 26, the Saturday before Easter Sunday. This fishing experience is for grandchildren of all Sun Lake residents. It is held at Lake Six which is directly behind the Sun Lakes Country Club Clubhouse. Sign in at 8:30 a.m. and fishing begins at 9:00 a.m. For the…