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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!!
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!!
ATTENTION....CHANGE
ATTENTION....CHANGE
Due to unforeseen snow events impacting travel Daniel has been rescheduled to the 10th of February, so bring your tying kit on Tuesday.
Due to unforeseen snow events impacting travel Daniel has been rescheduled to the 10th of February, so bring your tying kit on Tuesday.
Tuesday January 27, 2026: WTF Fly Contest
Tuesday January 27, 2026: WTF Fly Contest
You need to bring a vise, tools, and thread. NO OTHER MATERIAL. Club vices and tools will be available.
You need to bring a vise, tools, and thread. NO OTHER MATERIAL. Club vices and tools will be available.
We will supply each person with a hook and a selection of material and the target species that the fly should attract. There will be limited time allotted to tie the fly. At the end of the time the fly will be attached to a lottery ticket and handed in. Judges, who will not have seen the flies being tied, will then judge the flies and select the best fly for the duty, and the most artistic use of the materials. We will present the two prizes for each round.
We will supply each person with a hook and a selection of material and the target species that the fly should attract. There will be limited time allotted to tie the fly. At the end of the time the fly will be attached to a lottery ticket and handed in. Judges, who will not have seen the flies being tied, will then judge the flies and select the best fly for the duty, and the most artistic use of the materials. We will present the two prizes for each round.
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events:
24th February Difference between flies and what we are trying to replicate by Sarah Matchett
24th February Difference between flies and what we are trying to replicate by Sarah Matchett
10th March Tying the bullet worm with Mike Emeneau
10th March Tying the bullet worm with Mike Emeneau
24th March Why do stream bugs matter with Jack Imof
24th March Why do stream bugs matter with Jack Imof
14th April Tying night Designing flies for small trout that work on big trout too! With Rick Crawford
14th April Tying night Designing flies for small trout that work on big trout too! With Rick Crawford
28th April Fishing Full Sinking Lines with Peter Charles
28th April Fishing Full Sinking Lines with Peter Charles
12th May Swap meet
12th May Swap meet
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.
2025 - 2026 News of HAFFT
2025 - 2026 News of HAFFT
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Tuesday September 17th: Brenda Clarke kicked off the fall season with fly a tying session. The Cormorant and The Mole fly, a mayfly emerger.
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