News Release's

Meeting location changed for June 5th and 12th.

The Thursday night club meetings on June 5 and June 12 will be held in the spiffy upstairs environs of Schroeder's Bar&Grill, located at the extreme northeast corner of the five-way intersection of Dale and Como and Front Ave.

The address is:
     Schroeder's Bar & Grill
     605 Front Avenue
     St. Paul, MN 55117

If approaching the intersection from the south, heading north on Dale, look 45 degrees to the right when you reach Como Ave. and turn right onto Front Ave. Parking is in the lot immediately east of the building, or on the street.

If you are southbound on Dale approaching Como, get in the left-hand lane and turn left on the green arrow for traffic entering Front Ave.

If you are heading west on Front Ave. from Rice, you're either an incurable optimist or have more faith in the Almighty than most.

St Paul Fly Tiers Winter/Spring Newsletter:

If you would like to read the Clubs Winter/Spring Newsletter, then click here.

Thursday April 24th, 2008!

The April 24th meeting has been cancelled.  Tin Cups has the banquet room booked for another event that night.  We will see you on the following Thursday!   

Rush River Clean up:

If you would like to help witht the Rush River Clean up, you can meet at the Ellsworth Rod and Gun Club at 8a.m. Saturday April 19th. Bring gloves and/or waders and any litter picking tools you may prefer. Bring a carload of friends. Bags, instructions and lunch will be provided. Dress for the weather as we clean rain or shine, unless there is severe weather.

To sign up, send an email to:  rushclean2008@yahoo.com

Thanks to previous volunteers and supporters!

Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo:

The Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo is this weekend, March 14th-16, come check out the many seminars and fly fishing exhibitors.

We hope to see you there!

2008 Club Officer Elections Coming soon!

January 2008, Annual club elections will be taking place.   If your are interested in taking a more active role in contributing to the club or know another member who does, let current board members know of your interest or who you're nominating. 

Thursday Nov, 22nd, 2007!

The November 22nd meeting has been cancelled.  Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving Holiday with your family and friends!  

Get your Bamboo fix!

Saturday, September 15th, from 10am to 2pm.   Bamboo rod makers and aficionados will be gathering at the Park along the Rush River in Martel, Wisconsin.  This is an informal event where you can look at great cane and talk shop about them. 

Change in September Outing!

Change in plans since the rivers are flooded in the Coon Valley area.   The new agenda is to meet at the Red Barn for Breakfast around 8am, then go out to your favorite spot for a little trico fishing on the Kinni or Rush River for trout (September 16th, Sunday).

Tiers needed for the MN State Fair!

We have a great opportunity on August 26th (10am - 3pm) to show some of your fly tying skills, pass out "Buggy" Business Cards, and enjoy a great day at the Fair.  For more details contact Bob Anderson or Jackie.

Meeting cancellation!

The regular meeting for August 23rd, 2007 has been cancelled as Tin Cup's have the room booked for something else.

Mill Stream Day!

Nothing brings a group of people together better than an old fashioned picnic… especially when the common thread that joins people in understanding, preservation, and stewardship of our watersheds...the source and wellsprings of our communities.

Mill Stream Day is a pleasant mix of educational and recreational opportunities; demonstrations, food, music, dancing, and fun. If you can attend it will be at Burris Park, in Marine On St. Croix, on Sunday, May 20th, from Noon until 4PM, and help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Mill Stream Day! 

• Learn how to become a better steward to your watershed.

• Explore fly tying, casting and rod building with local experts.

• Feast on trout and wild rice brats for lunch... with or without adult refreshments

• Enjoy the blue grass music of Brian Wicklund and his friend's.

• Help all of the kids and the Morris Dancers raise the May Pole.

• Satisfy your sweet-tooth at an old fashioned bake sale.

Meeting cancellation!

The regular meeting for April 26th, 2007 has been cancelled as Tin Cup's have the room booked for something else.

Reminder Membership Dues for 2007

Reminder to all current club members that your annual membership dues need to be paid before the end of April.

Too cold for you to go fishing this weekend?

Then you might want to check out Sportsmans Warehouse in Coon Rapids on Saturday, April 7th, 10am-3pm  where volunteer fly tiers can tie flies to be dontated towards those recovering from cancer.   There is also various activities and reps available as well to talk and learn more about fly fishing.  For more details go to the Sportsmans Warehouse for more details.

THIS IN NO WAY IS AFFILIATED WITH THE ST PAUL FLY TIERS CLUB, THIS IS JUST AN FYI OF AN EVENT THAT I THOUGHT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS.

HTU Lie and Tie

When: 11am to 5pm Saturday, March 3rd
 
What: Tie flies, learn to tie, or just watch fly tiers at work.  Do you have some extra stuff lying around and want to get a little cash for it or trade?  Here's your chance.  Hiawatha TU will provide food and beverages, but if there's something you'd like to share, please bring it.

Where:  Izaak Walton Lodge, 937 7th Ave NE, Rochester, MN.
 
Why:  Why not?  Bring your vise, bring your gear, hang out and have a good time.
 
 
THIS IN NO WAY IS AFFILIATED WITH THE ST PAUL FLY TIERS CLUB, THIS IS JUST AN FYI OF AN EVENT THAT I THOUGHT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS.

This weekend is Trout Fest 2007

It will be held in Winneconne, WI at the Fin 'N Feather. The Fin 'N Feather looks like a giant riverboat - you can't miss it. It is also FREE!
 
If you love trout, cold water resources, trout fishing, fly tying, rod building, TU, good conversation, informative seminars by experts and all things related - this event is for you.
 
Trout Fest starts at 9:00 am and end at 4:30 pm on Saturday, February 24th.  For more information go to http://www.cwtu.org
 
By the looks of thier website, their are several Master Fly Tiers attending!!!    

 
 
THIS IN NO WAY IS AFFILIATED WITH THE ST PAUL FLY TIERS CLUB, THIS IS JUST AN FYI OF AN EVENT THAT I THOUGHT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS.