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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President:
Jim Worden 239-261-6922
bffpresident@flyfishingnaples.com

Vice President:
Joe Pugach 239-254-0610 fichem@comcast.net

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

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


Past President:
Alan Parker 239-262-2204

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 JUNE

 

Summer is here and with it there should be great fishing with large snook and redfish being the targets of choice.  Now is also the time to start walking the beaches for snook, jacks, ladyfish, Spanish mackerel and possibly a tarpon.  This is also the beginning of afternoon storms, so go out early and get back to the docks before the storms start.  Remember graphite makes a great lighting rod so be safe so you can fish another day.

 

When planning your outing in June consider the wind direction.  Wind out of the west can significantly increase high tide levels, while wind from the east can reduce the tide change.  Factoring that potential impact on tide levels into your destination choice should improve your results.

 

Water clarity is usually very good in June which means great sight fishing opportunities.  This also makes the fish difficult to catch.  One solution is to fish during periods of low light, early in the morning or late in the evening.  This also avoids the heat of the day.  Just don’t forget the bug spray.

 

SNOOK

The closed season for snook on the gulf and in ENP continues through August.  So minimize the handling of any snook caught and return them to the water as quickly as possible.  That said, the larger snook should be starting to spawn and will be found in the passes and deeper runs.  Snook will also be found in the backwaters and along beaches and islands whenever schools of bait are present.  As I mentioned last month an all white ‘DT’ is a good choice for the beach with smaller sizes being preferred by the snook.  In the backcountry try a bunny fly or for real excitement try a topwater fly like a gurgler or deer hair bug.

 

REDFISH

Look for redfish on the current side of oyster bars on the outgoing tide and likewise on the incoming tide.  In June large redfish may also be found in the passes.  Shrimp and crab patterns are the most commonly used flies for redfish, but at times small baitfish patterns will also work.

 

SPANISH MACKEREL

Watch along the beaches for Spanish mackerel attacking baitfish.  While not critical, try to match the hatch with a baitfish pattern of similar size to the bait in the water.

 

TROUT

Trout can still be found over grass beds on the higher part of the tide.  Shrimp and baitfish patterns work well for trout.  Chartreuse and white clousers also work well.

 

TARPON

Tarpon fishing can vary from fantastic to non-existent in June.  Keep an eye out for them whenever you are on the water and keep a few “toads” handy in case a tarpon presents itself.

 

Sharks

Sharks will still be around for those who are interested.

 

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, September 14th

Speaker and Topic
To be announced

Demonstration
To be announced 

Outings
Next outing in September
date and destination to be announced

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

bffinfo@flyfishingnaples.com

 

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