Calendar of Events

Tying Events:

April 1st - 3rd, 2011 - The 2011 Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo (Minneapolis) will be taking place at the National Sports Center in Blaine .  Club members need to contact the Expo committee to see how they can help on that weekend.

Other non-club events of interest:

The Fly Angler is now at their new location at 101st and Central.  They will be having some "Open Fly Tying" nights each month starting in December.  These are free tying nights, just bring your vise tools, and materials, tie what you like, swap stories, learn from others.  No sign-up needed, Just stop in between 6-8pm. 
     Dates for this are:

        2011
          -January 18th                -July 12th
          -February 8th                -August 9th
          -March 8th                    -September 13th
          -April 12th                     -October 11th
          -May 17th                     -November 8th
          -June 14th                    -December 13th

Stop in and have some fun!

Thursday April 21st: Looking to mixit up a bit?  Then you may want to check out the Fly Fishing Film Tour, which will be in Minneapolis one night only.

Scheduled Presenters for the Program Nights at the Clubhouse (1st Thursday of the month at 7:30pm):Pro

Program nights will resume in the fall of 2011, Let the fishing begin!

2011 Outings: 

The SPFT tries to schedule an outing each month with the exception of November - February. The outings are at nearby rivers and lakes of Minnesota and Wisconsin. All members and their guests are welcome. Most outings have a midday meal with them, either at a restaurant or catered picnic-style at waterside. Restaurant meals are normally at the member's expense. The outings include stream and lake fishing for species such as panfish, bass and trout. We try to have a set schedule at the beginning of the year, but due to situations beyond our control such as flooding, fluctuating water levels or the picnic grounds being closed, we may have to move or reschedule outings. We will attempt to give adequate notice on these occasions.*

*For any questions regarding the club outings contact: Bob A. at (651) 776-7064 or Sid (sid_diane@msn.com) at 952-358-1119

April 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo: National Sports Center in Blaine, MN

Sunday, March 20th
Rush River/Kinni, WI: Trout outing.

Sunday, April 17th 
Hay Creek, MN: Trout outing.  If you need assistance or have questions on this event, contact Sid Thomson.

Sunday, May 22nd
Panfish outing: TBD
     Lunch at 12-1pm


Sunday, June 5th
WI Trout outing on the Rush River.  This day you can fish without a WI Fishing license in Wisconsin as part of the DNR's way to promote fishing in thier state.  So take advantage!
     Lunch at 12-1pm at the Silver Bridge.


Sunday, July 10th
Summer Smallmouth Bass outing: Snake and St. Croix Rivers, MN.
     Meet for lunch at 1pm at the picnic area where the Snake River and the St. Croix meets.


Sunday, August 7th
Float trip for Smallmouth Bass on the Mississippi River, MN.
     For those who will be floating the put-in will be at Snuffy's landing. 
     If you are interested in floating the river, stop in on a club meeting night a week or two before to get more details and make plans.
     We will meet at the Montessippi Park around 3pm for lunch.


September 17th - 18th
Trout outing: SE MN (Buck Snort/Trout Run near Chatfield, MN)
     Anyone with questions should contact Sid.
     Lunch both days.


October 14th - 16th
Brule, WI: Brule River Steelhead weekend outing
     *SPACE IS LIMITED -  It is essential that those attending make a definite commitment with Bob Feiker well in advance.

     What to bring:
          ~Bring your beverages and snacks of choice
          ~Sleeping bag and pillows
          ~lots of flies
          ~spikes for yor wading boats are a plus
     Supper Saturday night prepared by Tony.