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Meetings
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!!
November 25th: Fishing in Scotland with Carrie Mclcew and Matt Donnelly
November 25th: Fishing in Scotland with Carrie Mclcew and Matt Donnelly
Matt and Carrie’s presentation on "Fly Fishing in Scotland" will mostly focus on the still water fisheries in Scotland because that is generally how they fish.
Matt and Carrie’s presentation on "Fly Fishing in Scotland" will mostly focus on the still water fisheries in Scotland because that is generally how they fish.
They’ll also touch on the salmon and sea trout fisheries as well as the river fisheries and talk about the regulations. The aim of the presentation is to introduce folks to the various fly fishing opportunities in Scotland and how one might go about planning a self-guided or curated fly fishing trip in Scotland.
They’ll also touch on the salmon and sea trout fisheries as well as the river fisheries and talk about the regulations. The aim of the presentation is to introduce folks to the various fly fishing opportunities in Scotland and how one might go about planning a self-guided or curated fly fishing trip in Scotland.
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events:
25th November Fishing in Scotland with Carrie Malcew and Matt Donnelly
25th November Fishing in Scotland with Carrie Malcew and Matt Donnelly
9th December Fishing the Tankara method with Brad Frettes and Xmas fly Challenge, with drinks and snacks See below
9th December Fishing the Tankara method with Brad Frettes and Xmas fly Challenge, with drinks and snacks See below
13th January Tying Micro Poppers using Balsa Wood with Steve Hunt
13th January Tying Micro Poppers using Balsa Wood with Steve Hunt
10th February WTF tying competition
10th February WTF tying competition
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
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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