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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President:
Joe Pugach 239-254-0610
bffpresident@flyfishingnaples.com

Vice President:


Secretary:
Joe Palladino 239-262-6608
lpallad@attg.net

Treasurer:
Tom Nolte 239-949-0960
tomnoltemd@embarqmail.com


Past President:
Jim Worden 239-261-6922
jjworden2@comcast.net

Communications:
Ralph Pike 239-596-1245
bffinfo@flyfishingnaples.com


Community Relations:

Tom Shaw 239-389-1128 tshaw150@comcast.net

Conservation:
Bill Sutton 239-261-9129
wsutton@comcast.net

Education:
Joe Beauchamp 239-262-2826 jbeauch@comcast.net

Facilities:
Jim Wheeler 239-398-3620
jw2447@me.com

Membership:
Tom Brown 239-261-0144
margwbrown@aol.com


Outings:
Alan Kuhre 239-596-7718
alankuhre@aol.com


Programs:
Chuck Pearce 239-213-1384    chaznjudi@aol.com


Backcountry Fly Fishers
P.O. Box 971
Naples, FL 34106

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Welcome to Backcountry Fly Fishers

The Backcountry Fly Fishers of Naples, Florida was formed in 1993 to:

  • Provide members a place to share fly fishing experiences in the interest of fun and fellowship
  • Assist and educate members to improve their fly fishing skills and knowledge of the sport
  • Promote conservation of natural resources
  • Promote the sport of fly fishing in the community

Today the club has over 100 members. There is a monthly meeting featuring an expert speaker and fly tying demonstrations. Monthly outings provide an opportunity for members to fish in an interesting variety of area locations. Also, the club’s website and on-line newsletter, e-Breeze, is updated monthly (www.flyfishingnaples.com).

The Backcountry Fly Fishers is affiliated with the Federation of Fly Fishers, an international organization of over 300 clubs, whose purpose is to provide a strong voice in the state and national conservation movement. The Federation provides fly fishing education programs and teaching aids.

     

FISHING PROSPECTS FOR FEBRUARY

Water temperature and water clarity will be the keys to the fishing in February.  Sunny afternoons that warm the water will help.  As the month progresses and temperatures warm up the fishing should improve.  Keep an eye on storm fronts.  Fishing is usually better right before a front moves through.  As the front passes through stirring up the water and reducing the water clarity the result will be poorer fishing for several days.

 

SNOOK

The fish kill that resulted from the long cold spell in January caused the FWC to extend the closed season on snook through August 31 or until further notice.  Catch and release is still permitted.  The extent of the impact of the fish kill on the snook population will not be known for some time.  Handle any snook caught with great care, minimize handling and return to the water as quickly as possible.  Normally the snook fishing would be slow in February until the water warms up.  The fish kill will obviously make the snook fishing even slower.

 

REDFISH

The reds may be found in the holes around the oyster bars.  In the afternoon if the sun warms the water enough the reds will move into the shallow grassy areas.

 

TROUT

With the continuing cooler weather trout may well be the fish of the month.  During the top half of the tide expect trout to be over the grass beds.  During the lower half of the tide check the holes in the back bays.

 

TARPON

Tarpon are unlikely to be encountered until the weather warms up.

 

POMPANO

The cold weather and cooler water temperature should result in improved pompano fishing.  Look for pompano in the passes and over the grass beds.  Try working a shrimp or small crab pattern right on the bottom.

 

OTHERS

Sheepshead will be found in holes in the backcountry, around structure such as docks and oyster bars, and near the passes.  Jacks and ladyfish should also be around despite the cold. 

 

Tight Lines, Ralph Pike 

 

 

CLUB MEETINGS

Meeting Date
Second Monday of the month No meetings in July and August

Meeting Location
The Norris Center
755 8th Avenue South
Naples, FL
(MAP)

Times
6:30-7:15 Socializing
7:15-7:45 Demonstration
7:45-8:00 Business Meeting
8:00-8:50 Program
8:50-9:00 Raffle
9:00 Adjourn

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Next Meeting
Monday, February 8th

Speaker and Topic
Captain Kevin Mihailoff
Cold weather tactics

Demonstration
Fly tying with Captain Kevin Mihailoff

Outings
Friday, February 12th
Matlacha Pass, Lee County

Submissions
Please send articles, info, or photos for inclusion in the e-BREEZE to

bffinfo@flyfishingnaples.com

 

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