News and Updates

Wednesday Night Fishing- July 13th, 2011 – Beardsley Park

Wednesday Night Fishing- July 13th, 2011@ 6:30 P.M. (Map)

This week we will finally make to the the Mighty Joe for some smallie fishing. We will be meeting in Elkhart, In. at Beardsley Park which is located on the south east corner of the Main St. and Beardsley Ave. intersection  and will fish the Island Park area. Joe Quarandillo will be available to answer any question that you may have about fishing in the area……Thanks Joe! Please note the time change from 6:00 to 6:30.

Hope You Can Make It!

Todd

Wednesday Night Fishing- July 6th – Eagle Lake

Wednesday Night Fishing – July 6th  from 6:00 to ?

This week we will be on the East end of Eagle Lake in Edwardsburg, MI.  The East end of Eagle lake is wadeable with easy access  and parking on Eagle Lake Rd.  Poppers and streamers will probably be the best bet in and around the piers. I unfortunately will be unable to attend as I will be working with other club members in a fly fishing class at St. Patricks County Park. So, I am expecting you to be on your best behavior while catching a bunch of fish.

Directions (map): From Edwardsburg, MI. take US Hwy 12 east to Eagle Lake Road then north to the Eagle Lake Public Access (where Eagle Lake Rd. runs along the water at the east end of Eagle Lake) Parking is on Eagle Lake Rd. Please do not park at the old “Dock” restaurant…it is private

Fly Fishing Lesson at St. Patrick’s County Park

Join the St. Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers at St. Patrick’s County Park on Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 P.M. for fly tying and casting lessons. Equipment is provided, participants may bring their own equipment also. Participants will have the opportunity to hold and cast a fly rod, and see fly ties made by local fishermen. Participants will get hands-on experience casting. This is the perfect activity for beginners to get involved in a great outdoor sport! The fee for the program is $5 per person. Pre-registration and payment are due by Friday, July 1. The fly fishing lesson is recommended for ages 8 and up, children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to register call St. Joseph County Parks at 574/654-3155.

June 29th-Wednesday Night Fishing at Dodd Park

When:  Wednesday June 29th.
Where: Dodd Park in Dowagiac MI (map).
Time:  6:00 P.M. to ?
Directions:

 

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.

 

June 22 – Wednesday Night Fishing Little Elkhart

This week, June 22nd, we will be fishing on the Little Elkhart River in Middlebury, IN. at Riverbend Park. Lee Troyer and Mike Beachy fish this water alot and will be on hand to answer any questions that you might have.

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.

June 1 Wednesday Night Fishing at Westrate’s property

This weeks Wednesday Night Fishing will be a Bill Westrate’s property on Dowagiac Creek from 6:00 P.M. to ?. Tim Pote will be on hand should you have any questions. Bill Westrate’s address is 21406 McKinzie St, Cassopolis, MI. (map)

You will need Brown Drakes, emergers, duns and spinners. There are still some Sulphurs around you will need spinners.

Directions:
From downtown Cassopolis, MI. take M-60 East to Decatur Rd. Turn left (north) on Decatur Rd and take to McKinzie Rd. Turn Left (West) on McKinzie Rd. Take McKinzie approximately 1/2 mile to where it crosses the Dowagiac Creek. Parking is on the west side of the creek and on the north side of the road.

Next Meeting – September 21, 2011

Featured Speaker: This month’s speaker will be Brian Pitser of The Northern Angler Fly Shop and Outfitters.

The meeting will be held on the 6th floor of the Chase Bank building – map.

BYOB

Due to a temporary technicality with its liquor license, The Cellar Door can no longer serve alcoholic beverages until further notice. Members of SJRVFF may bring in their own alcohol to consume. The Cellar Door regrets this and will inform us when the license is reinstated. As always, please drink responsibly.

Wednesday Night Fishing Will Begin This Week at Dodd Park

When:  Wednesday May 25th.
Where: Dodd Park in Dowagiac MI (map).
Time:  6:00 P.M. to ?
Directions:

Eric Wroblewski

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.

**Note About Weather**
Sometimes the weather will change at the last minute which does not allow for a last minute update. Please use you own judgement before heading out.  You can always call me on my cell (574-202-0255). Please do not email me with last minute questions as I may have already left  to go fishing.

I hope to see you there,

Thanks,
Todd Ezzell

Trout 101 June 4th & 5th

So you want to learn to catch trout on small streams – now is your chance to learn from some of the best in SJRVFF.

Trout 101 classes will be held June 4th and 5th – this is Saturday and Sunday. The class will be limited to 12 students and will cost $50.00/ea. We will hold a classroom educational seminar on June 4th, Saturday, from 10:00am to noon. The class will be held at the small cabin at the Elkhart Conservation Club off Sheridan Street in Elkhart. We will provide lunch after the class and have an on-stream seminar before fishing.

Later that evening we will take half the class to the Dowagiac Creek and the other half to the Little Elkhart waters. You will need both a Michigan and Indiana license. On Sunday we will switch the students and the water for the final day of fishing. We will fish rain or shine.

Also included in the class are a dozen flies for the water.

You will need to bring all your fishing gear and waders. We will go over what you will use for this small stream fishing.

This class is for any level of experience. On the water two students will be paired with one guide for an on stream wade fishing experience.  Since most hatches are in the evening fishing into the dark will be likely. A flash light or head lamp will be needed.

To sign up please contact Todd Ezzell – 574-522-0735