Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi

Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi, Inc.

A Charter Club of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s, Inc.

9906 South Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas  78418

Minutes from LMFFCC Meeting

February 10, 2011 7:00 pm

Nolan’s Restaurant

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm by president Jeff Mills.  There were 19 members and guests present.

Approval of Minutes:

Jeff called for a motion to approve the minutes of the January meeting as submitted.  A motion was made to approve by Robert H. and 2^nd by Sherry H.  Motion passed.

Officer Reports:

President – Jeff started by announcing that the club membership as of now is 42 members, not 34 as mentioned at the January meeting.  Next Jeff announced that Russ Bradley will be temporarily stepping down from the BOD due to work requirements.  The BOD agreed to combine the positions of membership, events, youth and education together until Russ returns or a volunteer if found to fill in.  No members volunteered to step in when asked for by Jeff.  Jeff mentioned that he would like to see the club have at least one event per month.  Next Jeff reminded the club of the incentives for recruiting new members.  It was agreed that the club would pay FFF member dues as well as LMFFCC dues for members who recruit 10 members.  Members should put their name on the back of the LMFFCC cards given out to potential new members.  Jeff displayed a shirt embroidered with the club logo.  Jerry and Debi B are now embroidering shirts if anyone is interested.  Due to some spamming of the club website, we have asked for moderators to monitor what happens on the site.  Jeff announced that due to a conflict with the Rockport Fly Fishing club’s general meeting the fly tying round table at Jerry B’s will be moved to the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Vice President – Tom is not present at the meeting.

Secretary – Ron announced that the secretary has an email address at llmffcc_secretary@yahoo.com.  Any club business or info for the newsletter can be sent to this email now.

Treasurer – George started by thanking Sherry for her hard work being the club’s first treasurer and doing all the hard work to set everything up.  He announced the club has $3143.96 in the bank.  The club account was moved to Frost Bank as the old bank was charging too much.  We have 3 new members and 7 renewals.

Events/Membership – Steve U. announced that he has speakers lined up for the next 3 meetings but anyone with ideas for speakers please contact him.   This Saturday, 2/12, the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation will be planting marsh grass on the new fishing area between CC and Portland.  Volunteers are needed to help and can shop up at 10am.  On 2/18-19 the GRTU Trout Fest will be held in New Braunfels.  The Drake film festival will be there.  Steve mentioned that he has talked to the people at the Drake Film Festival about the possibility of the LMFFCC hosting the event in Corpus.  We would need to find a venue, sponsors, get insured and advertise the event.  Jeff asked for volunteers to form a committee to investigate what it would take.  Robert H, Waukeene V, Tom T, Don A and Steve U will make up the committee.  Steve allowed Waukeene to talk about an upcoming event.  Waukeene mentioned there will be a Hunting & Fishing Expo on March 12 at the Al Amin Shrine Pavilion.  The club can have a table at the show for $35.  This would be a good place to recruit new members, do fly tying demos, drawings for prizes, etc.  Waukeene will need 6-7 volunteers to help coordinate the event.

Youth – Austin is not present at the meeting.

At Large – No report.

Speakers:

Tonight’s guest speaker is George Board, LMFCC member and treasurer.  George will be demonstrating how to make furled leaders using a jig that he made himself.

Raffle:

A raffle was held for donated flies and gear.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:47.

Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi, Inc.

A Charter Club of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s, Inc.

9906 South Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas  78418

Minutes from LMFFCC Meeting

January 13, 2011 7:00 pm

Nolan’s Restaurant

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by vice president Tom Turner at 7:07 pm.  There 16 members and guests present.

Approval of Minutes:

Tom calls for a motion to approve the minutes from the December 13 meeting.  Motion is made by Sherry H. seconded and passed.

Officer Reports:

President – Jeff Mills is absent.  Vice President Tom Turner is acting in his place.

Vice President - Tom introduced the newly elected BOD members to the club.  Tom mentioned that the club now has 34 members.  One of our goals for this year is to increase membership and events.  We are looking at having events on a monthly basis.  Club member and winter Texan Dorothy Schramm has volunteered to give our members casting instruction.  This will help the club to develop a number of competent casters to be available for teaching new members and at various outings.

Secretary – Ron announced that the newsletter is under construction.  There is a new page on the club website where it will be posted.  Print copies will also be made.  Anyone having anything they wish mentioned in the newsletter can forward it to Ron.

Treasurer – George reported the club has $2810.96 in the bank account.  Membership dues are now due for 2011.

Events – Russ mentioned the monthly round table to be held at Jerry B’s on the 4^th Thursday.  On Jan. 29 the will be the TPW Kids fishing event at Waldron Pond.  Members are needed to help show the kids how to fly cast.  The hours are 8-12.  There are more events coming up so please check the club website for more information.  Russ asked for anyone interested in serving on an events committee to see him.

Membership – Steve announced that he would like to see the club membership double in 2011.  The club is prepared to offer incentives to members who recruit new members.  Examples are a free LMFFCC cap for 3 new members or one years dues paid for 10 new members. Most members over 10 could receive a fly rod and reel or a guided trip.  See the club website for an announcement upcoming.  Steve mentioned that the FFF Gulf Coast Expo (conclave) will be in San Antonio in May.

Youth – Austin is still trying to acquire the “free” rods and reels mentioned during the December meeting.

At Large – No report as Steve was not at the meeting.

Guest Speaker:

The guest speaker is LMFFCC club member and winter Texan Dorothy Schramm.  Dorothy is a FFF certified casting instructor.  Dorothy and Jim spend their winter months in Texas and we are very fortunate to have her share her wealth of knowledge and experience with the club.  Tonight’s presentation is on many of the essential knots that are used in fly fishing.

Raffle:

A raffle was held for donated flies and gear.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35.

Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi, Inc.

A Charter Club of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s, Inc.

9906 South Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas  78418

Minutes from LMFFCC Meeting

December 9, 2010, 7:00 pm

Nolan’s Restaurant

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by president Jeff Mills.  There      19 members and guests present.

Approval of Minutes:

A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the November meeting.  Motion passed.

Officer Reports:

President – Jeff stated that the first item on the agenda for the meeting will be elections of the 2011 LMFFCC BOD and director positions.  The following nominations are the only nominations received during the nomination period voted on and posted on the club website at the Nov. meeting.

President – Jeremy Sheppard

Vice President – Tom Turner

Secretary – Ron Russell

Treasurer – George Board

Events Director – Russ Bradley

Youth Director – Austin Orr

Membership Director – Steve Utley

Director at Large – Steve Wells

No other nominations were received by the Nov. 27 deadline.

Steve Utley announced that Jeremy Sheppard has withdrawn from the election due to work demands.

A motion was made and passed to open the floor for nominations for club president.  Jeff Mills accepted the nomination for club president.  No other nominations were made.  Nominations were closed.

In accordance with club bylaws the 2011 BOD and directors were approved by acclamation.

Vice President: No report.

Treasurer: Sherry announced the club has $2577.02 in the bank.

Secretary: No report.

Director of Youth: Austin announced that he has been made aware of a large quantity of fly fishing gear (rods, reels, tying materials) that may be available to the club.  The gear is in Colorado and a way to get the material would need to be arranged.  Austin will work with club members to work on a plan to get the gear to the club.

Director of Events: Russ announced that the TP&W Cast and Blast to teach kid fishing will be held in January.  Members who would like to volunteer to help contact Russ.  Russ also announced there is a charity fishing tournament this weekend (12/11).  Anyone interested can register at Jerry B’s.  The proceeds will benefit the food bank.

New Business:

A motion was made by Harris to have a club directory made available to club members.  Information in the directory will be limited to being viewed by the membership.  Motions was seconded and passed.

A motion was made by Steve U. to add a rule to the bylaws that any BOD or director that misses three consecutive meetings will be removed from the board and replaced at the discretion of the president and or BOD.  Motion was seconded and passed.

Speakers:

The guest speaker is guide Chuck Naiser from Rockport.  Chuck shared several casting techniques with the club.

Announcements:

The monthly fly tying round table will be held on Dec. 16 this month due to the holidays.

Steve U. thanked the club members for their help at the recent Fly Fling at Roy’s.

Raffle:

A raffle was held for donated flies and gear.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:02.

Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi, Inc.

A Charter Club of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s, Inc.

9906 South Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas  78418

Minutes from LMFFCC Meeting

November 11, 2010, 7:00 pm

Nolan’s Restaurant

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by president Jeff Mills.  There      14 members and guests present.

Officer Reports:

President – Jeff announced that Gary M was recovering from surgery and doing ok.

The next item of business for the nights meeting was to be nominations of club officers for 2011.  As a result of the lack of a required quorum present the nominations were not held.  A motion was made to post an announcement on the club website to have nominations submitted to the club secretary over a period of two weeks.  The motion was seconded and passed.  Elections of BOD and club directors are to take place at the December meeting.  President Jeff Mills indicated that he will not be available to serve as president again.  Also, Sherry Halbrook will not be available to serve as treasurer again.  All persons nominated to serve must be members in good standing with paid up dues.

There will be no fly tying roundtable this month due to the holiday.

Roy’s will be having a “Fly Fling” again on Nov. 19 & 20 from 8am to 6pm.  We need folks interested in tying to show up on these days.

Vice President – No report.

Treasurer – No report.

Secretary – No report.

Speakers:

The guest speaker was Harvey Lashinski.  Harvey gave a great presentation on antique fishing reels.  Harvey brought along several very old and interesting reels from his personal collection of over 700 reels.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50.

Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi, Inc.

A Charter Club of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s, Inc.

9906 South Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas  78418

Minutes from LMFFCC Meeting

October 14, 2010, 7:00 pm

Nolan’s Restaurant

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm by president Jeff Mills.  There      13 members and guests present.

Officer Reports:

President – Jeff announced the club will be organizing a group trip to fish the surf at PINS with Capt. Billy Sandifer on Oct. 30.  Cost to go is $50 per person.  We need to have at least 10 people to make the trip happen.  Also we will need people with 4×4 vehicles.  There is a possibility that this could turn into an overnight trip if some want to camp.  See the club website for more info to come.

We will have BOD nominations at the November meeting.  The club needs people willing to step up and get involved.  Sherry will not be running for Treasurer again.

Vice President – No report.

Treasurer – No report.

Secretary – Ron mentioned that the newsletter is in the works.  Hopes to have it ready soon.

Speakers:

Our speaker tonight is Dr. Mark Fisher.  Dr. Fisher is the Science Director of the TPW Rockport Marine Lab and a member of the Rockport Flyfishers Club.  The topic for tonight is “Common Prey Items along the Texas Coast: A Fly Fishing Perspective”.  Dr.  Fisher gave a fantastic presentation for various baitfish and proper fly patterns commonly found in our area.  If you missed the meeting Dr. Fisher’s information can be found on the Rockport Flyfishers website at www.rockportflyfishers.com.

The meeting adjourned at 8:30.

Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi, Inc.

A Charter Club of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s, Inc.

9906 South Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas  78418

LMFFCC Meeting

September 9, 2010

Nolan’s Restaurant

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by president Jeff Mills.  There 14 members and guests present.

Officer Reports:

President – Tonight’s meeting will be rigging demos by club members Austin Orr and Steve Wells.  Jeff reminded everyone that we are now holding a fly tying roundtable on the last Thursday of the month at 7pm at Jerry B’s.  We will have folks available to tie and also plan on holding some casting instruction as well.  Jeff wanted everyone to know that Roy’s Bait and Tackle donated approximately $600 dollars worth of fly reels with line and backing.  This was totally unexpected and the club is very grateful to Roy’s for the continuing support of the LMFFCC.  In return, the club will place Roy’s banner on our club website.  Jeff reminded everyone that the club has shirts for $15.

Debi B mentioned that Jerry B’s is considering the possibility of having “coop” space at the shop where club members can sell gear.  10% will go to the shop for the space.  For more info see Debi.

Speakers:

Tonight’s speakers are club members Austin Orr and d Steve Wells.  Austin demonstrated rigging your fly rod for saltwater.  Steve showed several samples of fly leaders and how to tie them.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00.

Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi, Inc.

A Charter Club of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s, Inc.

9906 South Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas  78418

LMFFCC August Meeting

August 12, 2010  7:00

Nolan’s Restaurant

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by president Jeff Mills.  There 11 members and guests present.

Officer Reports:

President – Jeff announced tonight’s meeting is “Dinner and a Movie” with the movie Redfish Can’t Jump being shown.  Jeff then discussed some of the items discussed at the last BOD meeting July 22.  The BOD voted to purchase more fly reels and line for club use.  Also discussed was the upcoming “Fly Swap” at Jerry B’s on Aug 28.  The club will be meeting on the last Thursday of each month for a fly tying roundtable at Jerry B’s at 7pm.  Debi asked that if you use the showroom for tying to please vacuum and clean up after.  Also discussed at the BOD, Ron volunteered to take over the newsletter and will begin working on getting one finished.

Treasure:  The club has $2727.25 in the club account.

Events:  There may be a fishing trip organized around Sept 14.  More info will be posted on the website.

Movie:

The movie for the night was Redfish Can’t Jump.  A documentary about Redfish in North Carolina.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00.

Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi, Inc.

A Charter Club of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s, Inc.

9906 South Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas  78418

Minutes from LMFFCC Meeting

July 8, 2010, 7:00 pm

Nolan’s Restaurant

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm by president Jeff Mills.  There 10 members and guests present.

Officer Reports:

President – Jeff announced that tonight’s meeting will be “Dinner and a movie”.  We will watch the movie Rise after our reports and announcements.

Jeff mentioned that there are several events in the planning stages now.  Russ is looking into a freshwater trip to Labonte Park for gar.  Also other possible trips are Shamrock Island or Bird Island.

We will be having a Fly tying get together on July 29 at 7pm at Jerry B’s.  Anyone is welcome to show up with your gear to either learn or teach someone else.  On Saturday August 28, the club will have a “Fly Swap” at Jerry B’s.  Spots will be available to bring your fly fishing gear to sell.  The plan is to get started around 8 am.  The cost of spots is $15 for LMFFCC members and $25 for non-members. More information will be put out soon.

Austin will be teaching fly tying at the upcoming kids camp at Jerry B’s on July 15.  Anyone that can “loan” a vise or other tying gear see Austin.

Jeff announced the final numbers for the club raffle held in June was 180 tickets sold with $200 in expenses leaving the club with $1600.

Jeff announced there will be a board meeting on July 22 at 6:30 at Jerry B’s.

Movie:

The new fly fishing movie Rise was shown.

Meeting was adjourned at the conclusion of the movie.

Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi, Inc.

A Charter Club of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s, Inc.

9906 South Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas  78418

Minutes from LMFFCC Meeting

May 13, 2010, 7:00 pm

Nolan’s Restaurant

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by president Jeff Mills.  There 17 members and guests present.

Officer Reports:

President – Jeff started by talking about the upcoming club trip to St. Joes Island.  Russ gave more details as to what to bring, etc.  Russ has info posted on the website.  Everyone going should bring their own food and drinks and cooler.  Currently there are 12 signed up to go.  Debbie mentioned the upcoming Summer Splash for kids on May 22.  Any club members who would like to help are welcome.  Set up will be 8 am to 10.  The event is 10 am to 4 pm.  Jerry B’s will not be holding the 3^rd Coast Tournament this year but is co-sponsoring the Casting for a Cause tournament on June 11.  Jerry B’s will also be co-sponsoring the annual Deep Sea Round Up in Port A.  Jeff asked if anyone had any old rods and reels to donate to the club for use when there is an event like Summer Splash to please consider donating them.  Jeff also reminded the club that we have more hats, stickers and business cards available.   Finally, Jeff presented Russ with the “Broken Rod” award for breaking his rod on a recent fishing trip.

Guest Speaker:

Our guest speaker was retired state of Texas Game Warden Bill McClendon.  Bill shared with the club many of the encounters and stories he had during his career as a game warden. Thanks to Bill for the evening with us.

Raffle:

A raffle was held for donated flies and fishing gear.   $75 was raised in the raffle.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 pm.

Laguna Madre Fly Fishers of Corpus Christi, Inc.

A Charter Club of the Federation of Fly Fisher’s, Inc.

9906 South Padre Island Drive

Corpus Christi, Texas  78418

Minutes from LMFFCC Meeting

April 8, 2010, 7:00 pm

Nolan’s Restaurant

Call to Order:

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by president Jeff Mills.  There were 22 members and guests present.

Officer Reports:

President – Jeff showed the Lamson Konic reel that is the 2^nd prize in the club raffle.  The Casting for Recovery tournament will be held on July 17 out of Crabman Marina.  Information is available for those interested.  The club still has business cards available to hand out.  Debi B. announced that there will be a kids fishing program on May 22 and asked if LMFFCC would be interested in providing casting instruction.  Also, Jerry B’s will be offering kayak and fishing/casting classes over the summer.  Austin will be instructing.  The classes are for 8 year old and up.  Debi said that Jerry has one seat left in his vehicle if anyone is interested in going to New Braunfels to the FFF Gulf Coast Conclave.   The conclave is this weekend at the New Braunfels Convention Center.  The club will not have a booth.  Jeff encouraged members to be selling raffle tickets to help raise money for the club.  Jeff also mentioned that he would like to have a CCI in the club and if anyone is interested in be certified in order to train others in the club.

Vice President – No report.

Secretary – No report.

Treasurer – No report

Membership – Austin is still working with the fishing club at TAMUK trying to get some interest in fly fishing.  The TAMUK club is interested in going to Port O’conner in June or July.  If anyone is interested in going along see Austin.

Education & Events – Russ reported back on our upcoming outing to St. Joes Island.  Possible time to go will be May or later due to the boat is only taking birdwatchers now.  Cost is $40 w/ own kayak or $50 to rent one.  A show of hands of interested club members showed there are around 10 interested in making the trip.

Newsletter – No report.

Director of Youth – No report.

Guest Speaker:

Our guest speaker is Capt. Billy Sandifer, long time guide on the PINS.

Billy’s message was simply this; “Life is a banquet and we all stand at the banquet door afraid to open the door.”  Billy said that “some things are just not as hard as we make them out to be.”  Billy gave many great pointers and advice for fly fishing the surf.  Some of his recommendations were to use an intermediate sinking line in the surf since floating line does not get into the water column where the fish are.  “Slime” line or a slow sinking intermediate line or Scientific Anglers intermediate tarpon or striper line was mentioned.  Flies mentioned were the lead eye clousers and the          dusky anchovy.  Thanks to Capt. Sandifer for a great talk.

Raffle:

A raffle was held for donated flies and fishing gear.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm.