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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President:
Mike Kozlow 239-495-3131
bffpresident@flyfishingnaples.com

Vice President:
Edward Tamson
956-772-1212
etamson@pdisurvey.com

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

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


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

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


Community Relations:

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

Conservation:

Education:
Mike Franz 239-269-5016 mikefranz@embarqmail.com

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:



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 80 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 JANUARY

 

Winter and cold weather are here, cold by southwest Florida standards that is.  The key in January will be water temperature.  As the water temperature drops snook, tarpon, and redfish will disappear or stop feeding.  Other fish such as seatrout, pompano, and sheepshead will become more active.  The colder temperatures should cause the water to clear up and that will make for great sight fishing.  An early start will not be necessary, in fact working dark bottom areas on a sunny afternoon may be quite rewarding.

 

The bait fish will disappear as the water temperature drops.  This will cause the fish to switch to feeding on shrimp and crabs.  Therefore fly patterns imitating crustaceans will out produce baitfish patterns.  Try small clousers or one of the many shrimp or crab patterns. 

 

Besides the water temperature tides will also have a significant influence on the fishing.  Fishing should be better during the spring tides at mid month and at month end.

 

SNOOK

In our area (Everglades National Park, Gulf of Mexico, and Monroe County) the snook season will remain closed for another year, until September 1, 2012. Check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission website for updates atwww.myfwc.com. Catch and release of snook is permitted so minimize the handling of any snook caught and return them to the water as quickly as possible.

 

If the water temperature drops into the 60s the snook will be hard to find.  Those snook that are encountered will be smaller on average and difficult to catch.  In the colder water accurate placement of the fly will be critical as the snook will not move far to grab a bite to eat. 

 

REDFISH

The reds are somewhat more tolerant of the cold then the snook and 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

Trout season opens January 1.  Seatrout must be at least 15 inches in length but not more than 20 inches, except one fish may be over 20 inches.  The daily limit is 4 trout.  With colder water temperatures trout will become more active and should be a primary target fish for the month.  The trout will be over the grass or around islands in 4 to 6 feet of water.

 

TARPON

With the onset of the cold weather the tarpon will be gone from our area.

 

POMPANO

Look for pompano in the passes.  Try working a shrimp or small crab pattern right on the bottom.

 

OTHERS

Sheepshead will be encountered more as the water temperature drops.  Look for them in the holes and around the docks.  As the fishing slows down because of the cooler water temperature jacks and ladyfish may save the day.  They may not be glamorous but they are a lot of fun to catch.

  

Tight Lines, Ralph Pike

 

 

 

 

CLUB MEETINGS

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

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, January 9th

Speaker and Topic
Speaker: Capt. Matt Hoover Topic: Winter Fishing for redfish and snook in the Everglades

Demonstration
Fly tying demonstration

Outings
Thursday, January 19th
Matlacha

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

bffinfo@flyfishingnaples.com

 

 

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