Here is the October issue of The Loop. Hope to see you Wednesday. Remember, monthly meeting will now be held at The Cove!
News and Updates
Joe Humphreys
Joe Humphreys has demonstrated his passion for angling, water, and wildlife throughout his life and career as a fly fisherman. Fortunately for the rest of us, Mr. Humphreys has been willing to share his knowledge and skills through his works as an author, educator, and conservationist. He has authored two highly acclaimed books, Joe Humphreys Trout Tactics and On the Trout Stream with Joe Humphreys, and many 
articles in regional and
national periodicals. He has also hosted a nationally broadcasted fly fishing series on ESPN, been featured on three fly fishing videos (The Fly Fishing Series), and produced and been featured on his own four very well-received videos.
Mr. Humphreys has taught fly fishing for more than forty years, including directing Penn State’s angling program for nineteen years. Some high-profile pupils include former President Jimmy Carter, former Vice President Richard Cheney, and basketball coach Bobby Knight.
2012 SJRVFF Salmon/Steelhead Outing
This years Salmon/Steelhead outing will again be held at the Thornapple Access on the Muskegon River in Newaygo MI. The date for the outing is Saturday October 27th, 2012. The plan is to meet at 6:00 am at two locations, the Middlebury exit on the Indiana Toll Road and at Meijers store on Portage Road in South Bend, IN, and carpool to the Muskegon River for the day. As with all outings, Lunch and drinks will be provided. If you would like, meeting us there is always an option. If you are interested in carpooling, please call me at 574-202-0255 or email me at m3plus2@hotmail.com and let me know which location works best and I will get it arranged. It would be helpful if you are planning to attend to let me know so that I can have an idea on how much food and drink to bring along. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
This outing is open to anyone who would like to attend. Lunch and drinks will be provided. Plan on lunch being ready at 1:00 P.M. It would be a great help to me if you are planning to attend to drop me a line – 574-522-0255 or (Email) and let me know how many so that I can plan accordingly for lunch and drinks.
If you have never fished for Salmon/Steelhead before, this could be a great opportunity as there will be plenty of help available to get you started in the right direction. A heavier rod (7wt – 10wt) and a reel with a good drag system and plenty of backing is a must.
Directions to the Thornapple Ave. Boat Launch are fairly simple. (Map)
From the Elkhart Area, take 131 north past Grand Rapids to M82. head east on M82 to Thornapple Ave. then north to the Thornapple Ave Boat Launch.
From the South Bend Area take 31 north to 96, 96 north to 196. 196 NE to 131 (Grand Rapids). 131 north to M82. M82 east to Thornapple Ave. Thornapple Ave north to the Thornapple Ave Boat Launch.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Todd Ezzell.
574-522-0255 or (Email)
Wednesday Night Fishing- October 3rd, 2012 @ 6:00pm
Wednesday Night Fishing- October 3rd @ 6:00 P.M.
This week lets fish the Dowagiac River below Pucker St. Dam at Losensky Park in Niles, MI. I have not been there recently and am really curious how the river is doing.
Directions: From Niles, MI. take M-51 north to Pucker St. Turn left (west) on Pucker St. Once you cross over the Dowagiac River, Losensky Park will be on the left (south side of Pucker St.).
I hope to see you there,
Todd
Wednesday Night Fishing- September 26th
Wednesday Night Fishing- September 26th @ 6:00 pm
This week we will be fishing on the Little Elkhart River in Middlebury, IN. at Riverbend Park. Please remember that Deer season is here and we should respect the wishes of local land owners who hunt along the river. Please stay between well field and riverbend park.
Direction (Map): from the Indiana Toll Road- Middlebury exit (State Road 13) take State Road 13 south to Middlebury. Once in Middlebury turn east on Warren St. and follow to where Warren St. crosses over the Little Elkhart River. After crossing over the river, Riverbend Park will be on the south side of Warren St. on the East side of the Little Elkhart River.
Thanks,
Todd
September 2012 Loop
Here is the September issue of The Loop. Hope to see you Wednesday. Remember, monthly meeting will now be held at The Cove! Mark your calender for NEXT WEDNESDAY for GEORGE DANIEL. On top of being a great guy, George is one of the best fishermen in the world. This is one you won’t want to miss!
George Daniel
George Daniel began fly fishing at age 6 while growing up in Potter County, PA and credits Joe Humphreys for the bulk of his knowledge along with many national and international fly fishing professionals.
George has been seen on ESPN and OLN while competing in the Great Outdoor Games and the Fly Fishing Masters.
George is a two-time US National Fly Fishing Champion and a former member of Fly Fishing Team USA. Currently, he is the head coach for the NC Fly Fishing Team and is employed by the TCO State College Fly
Shop.
George’s passion is in fly fishing education, where he conducts lectures/seminars throughout the country. He logs over 200 days a year on trout waters near and far. George is the author of the best selling book, “Dynamic Nymphing” along with being published in Fly Fisherman and Fly Tyer magazine. George currently resides in Lamar, PA with his wife, Amidea and their two children along with their two golden retrievers that answer to the names Helios and Madison.
He’s pro staffer for a number of fly fishing companies including Simms, Orvis Fly Rods, Scientific Anglers, Smith Optics, Lamson Reels, Loon, Regal Vises. Also, George is an Umpqua Flies contract fly designer.
New Meeting Location for SJRVFF
November’s meeting date has been changed. We will be meeting on the first Wednesday this month as to avoid conflicting with Thanksgiving travel.
SJRVFF is moving our monthly meeting location. The new location is the Upper Deck inside of the Stanley Coveleski Stadium in downtown South Bend. (map)
Parking is in Parking Lot “A” on the NW corner of Taylor St. and South St. Please use main office entrance and not the gates to the stadium. Meeting times will remain the same- open at 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm with the meeting and speaker to follow dinner. The cost for dinner is now $10.00 per person and a cash bar will be available. Pease, no “BYOB”. I look forward to the new location better meeting our needs.
This month’s featured speaker is April Vokey.
Wednesday Night Fishing-September 12, 2012 @ 6:00
Wednesday Night Fishing- September 12th, 2012 @ 6:00 PM
It has been a while since we fished on some southern Michigan trout water. So, lets fish this week at Dodd Park in Dowagiac, MI.
From Niles, MI. take M-51 north to Kinzie St. Left (East) on Kinzie to Creek Rd. Right (North) on Creek Rd. to Dodd Park.
From the Edwardsburg, MI. take Dailey Rd. North to White St. Left (East) on White St. to Anderson Rd. Left (South) on Anderson Rd to White St. Right (East) on White St to M-51. Left (South) on M-51 to Kinzie St. Right(East) on Kinzie St to Creek Rd. Right (North) on Creek Rd to Dodd Park.
I hope to see you there,
Todd
Wednesday Night Fishing- September 5th, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
Wednesday Night Fishing- September 5th, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
**Note the time change** This wednesday night we will be fishing on the St. Joseph River at Kamm’s Island in Mishawaka, IN. The best place to park is at Immigrant Park (Ironworks) on the south side of the river west of Main St.
DIRECTIONS: Main St. to front St. (south side of the St. Joseph River) then west to parking lot (in front of new suspension foot bridge). from there you can access the east end of Kamm’s Island or fish the river between Main St. and Kamm’s Island.
I hope to see you there.
Todd