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!!

Tuesday 10th March: Tying the bullet worm with Mike Emeneau

A fly designed to get down fast and get in front of the fish. It is fairly durable and also repairable. It has movement built into it and can be tied in a variety of colours, but pink works so why mess with that. Designed and tied by Mike Emeneau.

We will be supplying materials and will have vices and tools available.

Non members and guests welcome

Upcoming Events:

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

28th April Fishing Full Sinking Lines with Peter Charles

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.

NEW! HAFFT Classifieds

HAFFT Merchandise

2025 - 2026 News of HAFFT

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

Tuesday 24th 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 10th: 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!!

Tuesday 10th March: Tying the bullet worm with Mike Emeneau

A fly designed to get down fast and get in front of the fish. It is fairly durable and also repairable. It has movement built into it and can be tied in a variety of colours, but pink works so why mess with that. Designed and tied by Mike Emeneau.

We will be supplying materials and will have vices and tools available.

Non members and guests welcome

Upcoming Events:

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

28th April Fishing Full Sinking Lines with Peter Charles

12th May Swap meet

NEW! HAFFT Classifieds

HAFFT Merchandise

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Izaak Walton Fly Fishing Club

2025 - 2026 News of HAFFT

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

Tuesday 24th 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 10th: 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.