Meetings

Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month from September to April. The location is upstairs at the Police Association at 555 Upper Wellington St., Hamilton. Doors and Zoom open at 7:00. Meetings start at 7:30 . Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!!

Sad news.....Bill Christmas, an Honorary Life Member of HAFFT, passed away at Joseph Brant Hospital on Monday afternoon, 25 May 2026 at the age of 92. Pictured below Bill teaching fly casting to kids.

Upcoming Events:

Basstravaganza

Saturday July 18 Bass-Stravaganza at Syl Apps in Paris (Rain date Saturday July 25th)

Membership dues are due. $45 for single and $75 for families we prefer payment by e transfer to hafftclub@gmail.com . There will be no door charge when attending meetings. see below for details.

NEW 2026 HAFFT Programs

HAFFT Classifieds

HAFFT Merchandise

2025 - 2026 News of HAFFT

(For news of past years go to the News Archives page)

Tuesday 12 May Swap Meet: A great swap meet and a great fundraiser for Reel to recovery?Soldier On. The evening was capped with the presentation of Becker/Knot Award which went to mike Emeneau

Tuesday 28th April: Peter Charles covered full sinking lines, their uses and variations.

Tuesday 14 April: Rick Crawford walked us through the considerations process of designing small flies for small and large trout. Theory was put into practice as the group tied their own flies.

Tuesday 24th March: Jack Imhof Jack's talk took us through the geology, biology, chemistry, and physics that play into stream health and fish habitat. He also talked about the bugs we love.

March 10: Mike Emeneau led us through tying his "Bullet Worm". It is easy to tie, bright, and attracts fish. The large turnout had fun tying it.

Tuesday 24 February: The difference between flies and what we are trying to replicate by Sarah Matchett was a very well attended event. Sarah did a wonderful job covering both the science and the fishing aspects of "fish food".

February 10: Daniel Notarianni www.live-2-fish.com Dan presented his approach to a large group and then went on to tie an example of one of the streamers that he likes to use. He explained the hows and whys of his streamer approach.

January 27: The annual WTF Fly Contest was well attended with lots of interesting flies tied. As usual a good time was had by all especially if your name was Bruce!!

January 13th: Tying Micro Poppers using Balsa Wood with Steve Hunt. Back by popular demand, a good crowd tied along with Steve creating these very effective bass and pan fish flies.

December 9th: Tankara method with Brad Frettes.

Brad covered the long and short of Tenkara fly fishing inspiring many members to look into trying it out.

November 25th: Fishing in Scotland with Carrie Mclcew and Matt Donnelly: Och Crivens! Carrie and Matt covered all the bases for a person to start fly fishing in Scotland

Wednesday 12th November: Jim Fisher took us on a tour of the Sulphur mayfly. Members tied emergers and duns, both very useful flies for trout.

EmergerTuesday 28th October: Tom McLaren presented a comprehensive look on fishing in Southwest Florida, covering places and flies.

Tuesday October 14: Lennon Barham did a great job tying a couple of flies for the assembled group. The Blow Torch and Lennon's Leach are both handy to have in your box.

Wednesday October 8 and Thursday October 9: Soldier On. HAFFT organized and ran the annual fly fishing introduction days for Canadain Forces Veterans.

Tuesday September 24: Keith Kierstead walked us through his rod building experiences, giving tips, advice and showing examples.

Tuesday September 17th: Brenda Clarke kicked off the fall season with fly a tying session. The Cormorant and The Mole fly, a mayfly emerger.

Meetings

Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month from September to April. The location is upstairs at the Police Association at 555 Upper Wellington St., Hamilton. Doors and Zoom open at 7:00. Meetings start at 7:30 . Newcomers and visitors are always welcome!!

Sad news.....Bill Christmas, an Honorary Life Member of HAFFT, passed away at Joseph Brant Hospital on Monday afternoon, 25 May 2026 at the age of 92. Pictured below Bill teaching fly casting to kids.

Upcoming Events:

Basstravaganza

Saturday July 18 Bass-Stravaganza at Syl Apps in Paris (Rain date Saturday July 25th)

NEW 2026 HAFFT Programs

HAFFT Classifieds

HAFFT Merchandise

Links

Our Facebook

Izaak Walton Fly Fishing Club

2025 - 2026 News of HAFFT

(For news of past years go to the News Archives page)

Tuesday 12 May Swap Meet: A great swap meet and a great fundraiser for Reel to recovery?Soldier On. The evening was capped with the presentation of Becker/Knot Award which went to mike Emeneau

Tuesday 28th April: Peter Charles covered full sinking lines, their uses and variations.

Tuesday 14 April: Rick Crawford walked us through the considerations process of designing small flies for small and large trout. Theory was put into practice as the group tied their own flies.

Tuesday 24th March: Jack Imhof Jack's talk took us through the geology, biology, chemistry, and physics that play into stream health and fish habitat. He also talked about the bugs we love.

March 10: Mike Emeneau led us through tying his "Bullet Worm". It is easy to tie, bright, and attracts fish. The large turnout had fun tying it.

Tuesday 24 February: The difference between flies and what we are trying to replicate by Sarah Matchett was a very well attended event. Sarah did a wonderful job covering both the science and the fishing aspects of "fish food".

February 10: Daniel Notarianni www.live-2-fish.com Dan presented his approach to a large group and then went on to tie an example of one of the streamers that he likes to use. He explained the hows and whys of his streamer approach.

January 27: The annual WTF Fly Contest was well attended with lots of interesting flies tied. As usual a good time was had by all especially if your name was Bruce!!

January 13th: Tying Micro Poppers using Balsa Wood with Steve Hunt. Back by popular demand, a good crowd tied along with Steve creating these very effective bass and pan fish flies.

December 9th: Tankara method with Brad Frettes.

Brad covered the long and short of Tenkara fly fishing inspiring many members to look into trying it out.

November 25th: Fishing in Scotland with Carrie Mclcew and Matt Donnelly: Och Crivens! Carrie and Matt covered all the bases for a person to start fly fishing in Scotland

Wednesday 12th November: Jim Fisher took us on a tour of the Sulphur mayfly. Members tied emergers and duns, both very useful flies for trout.

EmergerTuesday 28th October: Tom McLaren presented a comprehensive look on fishing in Southwest Florida, covering places and flies.

Tuesday October 14: Lennon Barham did a great job tying a couple of flies for the assembled group. The Blow Torch and Lennon's Leach are both handy to have in your box.

Wednesday October 8 and Thursday October 9: Soldier On. HAFFT organized and ran the annual fly fishing introduction days for Canadain Forces Veterans.

Tuesday September 24: Keith Kierstead walked us through his rod building experiences, giving tips, advice and showing examples.

Tuesday September 17th: Brenda Clarke kicked off the fall season with fly a tying session. The Cormorant and The Mole fly, a mayfly emerger.

2026 HAFFT PROGRAMS and OUTINGS

Friday May 22 and Saturday May 23 Bronte Creek small trout outing

Tuesday June 9 Mooney at Seneca Park (June 16 rainday)

Saturday July 18 Bass-Stravaganza at Syl Apps in Paris

(Rain date Saturday July 25th)