February General Meeting: John Gouker
2020-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Juday Creek Golf Course, 14770 Lindy Drive, Granger, 46530, United States
John Gouker will be February’s guess speaker. The title of his presentation is “Our Rivers, Our Fish”.

Flash Fishing: Canceled Due to High Water
2020-06-02 16:00 - 20:00
The flash fishing event scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd has been canceled. The board made the decision based off of concerns of high water levels. We hope to get on the water soon. Be on the look out for future outings.

Flash Fishing: Dowagiac Creek (Dick Hull's)
2020-06-17 18:00 - 20:00
There will be a Flash Fishing Event on Wednesday June 17th. The event will be held on the Dowagiac Creek in front of Dick Hull’s place on Griffis Rd at 6PM.
Directions: From Cassopolis MI. take Okeefe Rd north to Kelsey Lake St. then west to Griffis Rd then north to where it crosses over the Dowagiac Creek.
Fish On!

Flash Fishing: July 1st @ Bobbi Labar's Farm
2020-07-01 18:00 - 20:00
For those in the area, there will be a flash fishing event on July 1st at Bobbi Labar’s Farm beginning at around pm, See you there!
Directions
July 1st – Flash Fishing at Bobbi Labar’s farm – 6PM EDT – To get to the Labar farm, take either M-60 or M-62 to Cassopolis, MI. Then take Okeefe Rd north out of town to Engle St. (approx. 3.5 miles). Turn left on Engle St. Labar’s farm is about 1/2 mile west of Okeefe Rd. The address is 23683 Engle St. Cassopolis, MI.

Flash Fishing: Location & Time TBD
2020-07-13 16:00 - 20:00
SJRVFF is looking at hosting a Flash Fishing Event on Monday July 13th. Scheduling likely to change, so keep on the look out for updates.

SJRVFF Smallmouth Float Trip Cancelled
2020-07-25
The outing scheduled for the 25th has been cancelled. There will be no smallmouth outing on the 25th.

Flash Fishing: Location & Time TBD
2020-07-30 16:00 - 20:00
We have tentatively scheduled a Flash Fishing event. Be on the look out for further updates

SJRVFF Smallmouth Outing: Aug. 2nd
2020-07-31 08:00 - 17:00
The SJRVFF Smallmouth outing will be August 2nd. The event will be taking place at Island Park in Elkhart. Lunch will be ready at noon.

Flash Fishing: Today July 30th (Island Park in Elkhart)
2020-07-31 18:00 - 20:00
There will be a flash fishing event tonight at Island Park in Elkhart at 6:00PM

SJRVFF Smallie Outing: SUNDAY AUGUST 2
2020-08-02
St. Joe River Smallmouth outing at Island Park, N Main St &, E Sycamore St, Elkhart, IN 46516 Elkhart, IN. Arrive at your leisure, lunch at noon.

Flash Fishing: Location & Time TBD
2020-08-05 16:00 - 20:00
Be on the look out for more information. Date likely to change due to availability and weather.

Flash Fishing: Location & Time TBD
2020-08-18 16:00 - 20:00
SJRVFF is looking to host a Flash Fishing Event for August 18th. Be on the look out for updates

SJRVFF Closing Day Outing: Bobbie LaBar's
2020-08-26
SJRVFF will be hosting the Closing Day Outing at Bobbie LaBar’s on August 26th. More details to come.

SJRVFF General Membership Meeting: Grayson Davis
2020-09-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Juday Creek Golf Course, 14770 Lindy Drive, Granger, 46530, United States
Please join us on September 16th, for our monthly general membership meeting. This month’s speaker will be Grayson Davis with a presentation on bamboo rod building titled “Raising Cane”.

SJRVFF Annual Auction
2020-10-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Juday Creek Golf Course, 14770 Lindy Drive, Granger, 46530, United States
Due to scheduling issues surrounding COVID-19 SJRVFF Leadership has moved the annual auction to October 21st, 2020.

SJRVFF Steelhead Outing
2020-11-07
SJRVFF will be hosting a Steelhead Outing. More information to come.

General Membership Meeting: Geri Meyer
2020-11-18 18:00 - 20:30

SJRVFF General Membership Meeting: Club Speakers
2020-12-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Juday Creek Golf Course, 14770 Lindy Drive, Granger, 46530, United States
December 16th, come hear presentations from fellow club members. More details to come!

SJRVFF General Membership Meeting: Phil Cook
2021-01-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Juday Creek Golf Course, 14770 Lindy Drive, Granger, 46530, United States
Phil was fortunate enough to start fishing at age 3 and fly-fishing at the age of 8 on the
banks of the Au Sable River where he honed his craft and annoyed his grandparents for
a large chunk of the summers from age 8 until he got his drivers license. From there,
the world became his oyster and he took many trips through the famed western trout
waters and to the salty flats and lagoons of the Florida coastline. After fishing too much
in his first two years in Wyoming, he was called back to the banks of the Au Sable
where he primarily guided, and worked in two separate fly shops over an 8 year span.
From there, he went to work for Scientific Anglers for almost 6 years and is now a Sales
Rep for a menagerie of different fly-fishing companies including Airflo Fly Lines.
Phil is the proud father of 3 kiddos, Jackson, Kelby, and Conway and lives in Midland,
MI with the love of his life Kristina and their three fur babies, Millie, Lena, and Penny.

Phil will discuss how different types of fly lines are made, including enlightening us on
the differences between polyurethane vs. PVC lines. He will also review the histories of
the major line companies, including Cortland, Rio, Scientific Anglers, and Airflo and
review the pros and cons of their lines.
At the end of Phil’s presentation, we will hold a drawing for members that are attending
‘virtually’ for a free AirFlo fly line. Details with a link to sign in to the zoom meeting will
be in the January newsletter.

SJRVFF General Membership Meeting: Kevin Feenstra
2021-02-17 18:00 - 20:30
More details to come.

SJRVFF General Membership Meeting: Josh Greenberg (Gates Au Sable Lodge)
2021-03-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Juday Creek Golf Course, 14770 Lindy Drive, Granger, 46530, United States
This will be a Zoom meeting.

SJRVFF General Membership Meeting: Bob Clouser
2021-04-21 18:00 | Juday Creek Golf Course, 14770 Lindy Drive, Granger, 46530, United States

OPENING DAY OUTING: Bobbie Labar's Farm
2021-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
Come kick off spring at the SJRVFF Opening Day (MI) Outing! The outing will be at Bobbie Labar’s Farm in Cassopolis, MI.
23683 Engle St. Cassopolis, MI.
Coffee and Donuts at 8:00AM with lunch at noon! Followed by the live raffle at 1:00PM

SJRVFF Annual Club Auction at ECC
2021-05-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Elkhart Conservation Club, 55515 Riviera Drive, Elkhart, IN, 46514
Where: Elkhart Conservation Club 55515 Riviera Dr. Elkhart, IN 46514 (the big building)
Hours: Doors open at noon for registration, raffles, silent auction and viewing of live auction items. Lunch will at 1:30 and the live auction will follow.
Cost: $25.00 if you planned to eat lunch. There is no cost to attend if you don’t plan to eat lunch
Lunch: Pulled pork, chicken, Rib tips and the fixings.
RSVP: It’s very important we have an accurate count as soon as possible so please RSVP Don Reber by email at donreber@gmail.com or call/text 574-286-0157 if you are attending and whether you plan to have lunch.
If you have auction items to donate, please contact Terry Wittorp at (269) 277-9636 or email terryflyfish@hotmail.com

Tie-a-Thon 2021
2021-05-22 | Elkhart Conservation Club, 55515 Riviera Drive, Elkhart, IN, 46514
More Details to Come

November General Membership Meeting:
2021-11-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Juday Creek Golf Course, 14770 Lindy Drive, Granger, 46530, United States
You must RSVP for dinner in order to be served. Please see November Loop for more details. Doors open at 6:30PM EST.

January Membership Meeting 2022 (St. Joseph Conference Center @ Holiday Inn Mishawaka)
2022-01-19 18:30 - 21:30
Please remember to make your reservation for our upcoming membership meeting being held Wednesday January 19, 2022 at St. Joseph Conference Center at the Holiday Inn Mishawaka, 1208 E Douglas Rd. Mishawaka, IN 46545. Door opens at 6:30, Dinner at 7:00 and presentation around 7:30.
This month’s speaker is in Northern Ohio native, author and respective Fly Angler Jerry Darkes. Jerry’s presentation will be an historic overview of Fly Patterns and tiers from across the Great lakes region.
As indicated in the LOOP, we’ve moved to the new location and with the increase in food cost, cost of the meal will increase to $18.00.
You can make your reservation by emailing Don Reber at donreber@gmail.com or by calling at 574-286-0157
Thanks and hope to see you Wednesday.

February 2022: General Membership Meeting
2022-02-16 18:30 - 20:30
When: Wednesday, February 16th (Doors Open at 6:30PM)
Where: Holiday Inn, Mishawaka (1208 East Douglas)
Featuring: Guest Speaker Pat Dorsey

SJRVFF Annual Auction: 2022
2022-03-16 18:30 - 20:30
Mark Your Calendars! March 16th, 2022 at the Holiday Inn in Mishawaka.
This is the clubs premiere fundraising event, Please see February Loop for more details.

April 2022: General Membership Meeting (Ed Engle)
2022-04-20 18:00 - 20:30
Location: Saint Joseph Conference Center, Holiday INN Mishawaka
Come early as Ed will be providing a fly tying demonstration beginning at 6PM.
