About HAFFT

About HAFFT......

HAFFT Mission Statement:

To share information among people with a common interest in Fly Fishing and Fly Tying and to promote the sport of Fly Fishing

HAFFT Objectives:

To promote fly fishing as a sport and conservation tool

To educate others of all ages and walks of life in the area of fly fishing and fly tying

To encourage young people to participate in the programs offered by the club as well as the sport of fly fishing

To promote involvement and active participation in stream conservation projects

To provide an active voice for fishing and conservation concerns to all levels of government

Meetings:

Meetings are held on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month from September to May. The first meeting of the month is a presentation by a club member or guest speaker on a topic of interest to the club. It may consist of a slide presentation, lecture, panel discussion or an entomology lesson. The second meeting is a hands-on fly tying event. A club member or guest demonstrates specific patterns or techniques while explaining and answering questions. HAFFT also has a Beginners’ Table where people new to the sport can learn basic fly tying techniques.

Activities:

Club outings occur at various times during the season. These usually include an early season Trout pond outing, Mooneye madness on the Grand river, and a summer Bass extravaganza on one of a number of southern Ontario rivers. Other more spontaneous events sometimes occur as well.

HAFFT regularly participates with displays and information booths at local fly fishing forums, etc.

2021-2022 HAFFT Executive:

President: Keith Kierstead

Vice President: Rick Kowalchuk

Treasurer: Jim Fisher

Admission/Door Greeters: Peter Bagely, Doug Vrolyk

Meetings Co-ordinators: Doug Whitford & Brenda Clarke

Summer Programs Co-ordinators: Rick Crawford, Doug Vrolyk

Chief Fly Tyer: John French

Librarian: Robin Bennett

Facebook: Jim Fisher

Website: Rick Kowalchuk