SJRVFF Annual Auction
2020-10-21 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | 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.

2022 Tie-a-Thon (Elkhart Conservation Club)
2022-04-23 11:30 - 15:30 | Elkhart Conservation Club, 55515 Riviera Drive, Elkhart, IN, 46514
Luncheon will be held at the conservation club, see April Loop for more details.

2022 Opening Day Outing: April 30th ( Bobbie LaBar's Farm)
2022-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Bobbi Labar Farm
The Annual SJRVFF Opening Day Outing may not be the official start of Spring, but it sure feels like it.
Nothing seems to let you know its time to start fishing like getting together with a bunch of guys and gals
and telling fish stories. Many of the SJRVFF members have been getting together on the Trout Season
Opening Day for decades. Many more have joined them over the years. Everyone is welcome. If you’re not
familiar with trout fishing, this is a great time and place to get started. There is always someone available to
offer assistance, answer questions and show you some great places to fish.
The SJRVFF Opening Day Outing will be at Bobbie Labar’s farm in Cassopolis, Michigan. Coffee and
donuts will be available starting at 8:00 am and lunch will be ready at noon. There is no fee for the outing
and drinks will be available followed by the Opening Day raffle at 1:00.
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.

December General Membership Meeting: December 21st
2022-12-21 18:30 - 20:30
Holiday Inn
Mishawaka.
1208 East Douglas Rd.

January 2023: General Membership Meeting
2023-01-18 18:30
***NEW LOCATION: Finnie’s Next Door***
Meeting details:
Date: January 18, 2023
Location – Finnies Next Door 223 S. Main St. South Bend, IN 46601
Time – Doors open at 6:30, meal at 7:00 and speaker at 7:30
Cost – $18.00 for dinner

General Membership Meeting (John Gouker): February 15, 2023
2023-02-15 18:30 - 20:30
Membership Meeting will be February 15th 2023.
Location: Finnie’s Next Door (223 S. Main St. South Bend, IN)
Doors Open at 6:30

2023 Club Auction: March 15th
2023-03-15 18:00 - 20:00
Please see LOOP for more details.

2023 ANNUAL AUCTION: March 15th!
2023-03-15 18:00 - 20:30
Join us March 15th for our clubs annual meeting. This is the largest fundraiser of the year, so please make an effort show up and support our club!
Doors Open at 6:00PM
Location: Finnie’s Next Door, downtown South Bend.
RSVP Due 3-13-23, Please RSVP to Don Reber (donreber@gmail.com). Meal will be $20 if you plan on eating

2023 Tie-a-Thon: April 15th
2023-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Elkhart Conservation Club, 55515 Riviera Drive, Elkhart, IN, 46514

General Membership Meeting: April 19th (Al Ritt)
2023-04-19 18:30 - 21:00
Meeting details:
Date: April 19, 2023
Location – Finnies Next Door 223 S. Main St. South Bend, IN 46601
Time – Doors open at 6:30, meal at 7:00 and speaker at 7:30

Casting Clinic: June 10th
2023-06-10 11:00 - 13:00
CASTING CLINIC June 10
The Saint Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers will conduct a casting clinic on June 10 from 11:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. on the Gridiron Plaza in downtown South Bend. The clinic is free and open to anyone
aged 10 years and older.
Club members will be on hand to teach newcomers the basics of fly casting and offer advanced
techniques to experienced anglers.
“The importance of learning how to fly cast is of great benefit to fly fishers of all ability levels,”
SJRVFF President Todd Ezzell said. “It is at the heart of fly fishing and can make a great
difference in catching or not catching fish.”
A handful of local fishermen founded the SJRVFF in 1978 along the banks of the Saint Joseph
River. The club is committed to public education programs and conservation projects that promote
stewardship of environmental resources.

Summer Fishing: Wednesday June 14th
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00
Location to be announced

Summer Fishing: Monday June 26th (Island Park, Elkhart)
2023-06-26 18:00 - 20:00
Fishing Monday Night, June 26th at 6:00 pm.

We will be fishing in Elkhart on Monday Night at Island Park. Parking is at Beardsley Park on the south east corner of Main St & Beardsley Ave.

Summer Fishing: Thursday July 6th
2023-07-06 18:00 - 20:00

Small Mouth Outing: July 15th
2023-07-15
The club’s Small Mouth Outing will be held at Pinhook Park in South Bend!
2801 Riverside Dr. South Bend, IN.
Lunch at 1:00PM!
