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2025 HAFFT Indoor Casting Practice
2025 HAFFT Indoor Casting Practice
Friday March 21- 1-3pm
Friday March 21- 1-3pm
Friday March 28 – 3-4:30pm
Friday March 28 – 3-4:30pm
Friday April 4 – 1-3pm
Friday April 4 – 1-3pm
Location: Syl Apps Community Centre
Location: Syl Apps Community Centre
51 Williams Street Paris, On N3L1L4
51 Williams Street Paris, On N3L1L4
FEE: $5 Cash, bring EXACT cash amount and HAFFT Coordinators will collect and pay to office.
FEE: $5 Cash, bring EXACT cash amount and HAFFT Coordinators will collect and pay to office.
Come on out and get in some casting practice to get more prepared for
Come on out and get in some casting practice to get more prepared for
the upcoming season. ....all levels....always something to learn
the upcoming season. ....all levels....always something to learn
2025 HAFFT PROGRAMS and OUTINGS
2025 HAFFT PROGRAMS and OUTINGS
- Friday 21st March Casting Practice at Syl Apps Community Centre in Paris
- Friday 28th March Casting Practice at Syl Apps Community Centre in Paris
- Friday 4th April Casting Practice at Syl Apps Community Centre in Paris
- April 5 Reelflies Open House
- Saturday 19th April Casting Practice at Courtcliffe park
- Saturday April 12 9 - 5 April Fishing at Lyndon Trout Farm
- Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th May Bronte Creek small trout outing
- Tuesday 10th June Mooney at Seneca Park (June 17 rainday)
- Saturday 19th July Bass-Stravaganza at Syl Apps in Paris (Rain date July 26th)
Programs and Outings Co-ordinated by:
Programs and Outings Co-ordinated by:
We would like to get as many members as possible out to any and all of these events. Please give them some thought. They will be fun and educational for everyone!
We would like to get as many members as possible out to any and all of these events. Please give them some thought. They will be fun and educational for everyone!
2025 HAFFT Mentorship Program
2025 HAFFT Mentorship Program
(Available only to current HAFFT Members)
The HAFFT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM is targeted toward beginners to flyfishing in general, or beginners in a specific species or technique.
The HAFFT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM is targeted toward beginners to flyfishing in general, or beginners in a specific species or technique.
HAFFT needs to secure mentor volunteers. The number depends on how many people want to be mentored in the on-stream program. We will adjust the numbers based on the demands. HAFFT have a number of fully kitted out fly rods that can be borrowed by beginners. We suggest that beginners do not buy any equipment apart from waders until they understand what they might need.
HAFFT needs to secure mentor volunteers. The number depends on how many people want to be mentored in the on-stream program. We will adjust the numbers based on the demands. HAFFT have a number of fully kitted out fly rods that can be borrowed by beginners. We suggest that beginners do not buy any equipment apart from waders until they understand what they might need.
Objective of Mentorship program:
Objective of Mentorship program:
The objective of the program is to provide one to two days, of one on one, on the water instruction, to less experienced fly fishers. Each mentor / mentee situation will vary based on the capabilities and requirements of each mentee. Important note: the intent of each outing must be a Specific Learning Experience eg. Introduction to fly fishing for complete novices, dry fly fishing techniques for small fish in a small stream environment.....or subsurface fishing for Smallmouth bass in a large river situation.
The objective of the program is to provide one to two days, of one on one, on the water instruction, to less experienced fly fishers. Each mentor / mentee situation will vary based on the capabilities and requirements of each mentee. Important note: the intent of each outing must be a Specific Learning Experience eg. Introduction to fly fishing for complete novices, dry fly fishing techniques for small fish in a small stream environment.....or subsurface fishing for Smallmouth bass in a large river situation.
Role of Coordinators:
Role of Coordinators:
Rick Crawford will take the names, phone numbers, and e-mail of mentees and volunteer mentors. Mentees should provide the specific goals or objectives they hope to learn. The Coordinators will assign mentees to mentors; one to one. The Coordinators will answer any questions about the program.
Rick Crawford will take the names, phone numbers, and e-mail of mentees and volunteer mentors. Mentees should provide the specific goals or objectives they hope to learn. The Coordinators will assign mentees to mentors; one to one. The Coordinators will answer any questions about the program.
Potential Mentors / Mentees should contact Rick Crawford with name, phone, email, and for Mentees their desired specify objectives or learning experience.
Potential Mentors / Mentees should contact Rick Crawford with name, phone, email, and for Mentees their desired specify objectives or learning experience.
Role of Mentors:
Role of Mentors:
The Mentor will provide one on one, on the water instruction to their assigned Mentee. They will provide information in line with their Mentee’s objectives. They will supply leader(s), tippet(s), and flies (everything from the fly line down, and determine how to connect to the fly line). They will decide the fishing location and the approach for one or two mutually agreed to days or partial days. Contact Rick Crawford with Name, Phone, Email and specific objective if you want to be a Mentor.
The Mentor will provide one on one, on the water instruction to their assigned Mentee. They will provide information in line with their Mentee’s objectives. They will supply leader(s), tippet(s), and flies (everything from the fly line down, and determine how to connect to the fly line). They will decide the fishing location and the approach for one or two mutually agreed to days or partial days. Contact Rick Crawford with Name, Phone, Email and specific objective if you want to be a Mentor.
Role of Mentee:
Role of Mentee:
The Mentee will call their Mentor to review their specific learning goal and arrange mutually agreed to day(s). They will provide transport, gas, lunch, bring their own waders, rod, reel, fly line, equipment, (in some cases borrowed HAFFT equipment), etc. Depending on circumstances it may be necessary to drive separately and eliminate lunch.
The Mentee will call their Mentor to review their specific learning goal and arrange mutually agreed to day(s). They will provide transport, gas, lunch, bring their own waders, rod, reel, fly line, equipment, (in some cases borrowed HAFFT equipment), etc. Depending on circumstances it may be necessary to drive separately and eliminate lunch.
Contact Rick Crawford with Name, Phone, Email and
Contact Rick Crawford with Name, Phone, Email and
specific objective if you want to be Mentored
specific objective if you want to be Mentored
2025 HAFFT OUTINGS
2025 HAFFT OUTINGS
MARCH 2025
MARCH 2025
HAFFT INDOOR CASTING PRACTICE
HAFFT INDOOR CASTING PRACTICE
Friday March 21- 1-3pm
Friday March 21- 1-3pm
Friday March 28 – 3-4:30pm
Friday March 28 – 3-4:30pm
Friday April 4 – 1-3pm
Friday April 4 – 1-3pm
Location: Syl Apps Community Centre
Location: Syl Apps Community Centre
51 Williams Street
51 Williams Street
Paris, On N3L1L4
Paris, On N3L1L4
FEE: $5 Cash, bring EXACT cash amount and HAFFT Coordinators will collect and pay to office.
FEE: $5 Cash, bring EXACT cash amount and HAFFT Coordinators will collect and pay to office.
Come on out and get in some casting practice to get more prepared for the upcoming season. ....all levels....always something to learn
Come on out and get in some casting practice to get more prepared for the upcoming season. ....all levels....always something to learn
APRIL 2025
APRIL 2025
Friday April 4: INDOOR CASTING PRACTICE (see above)
Friday April 4: INDOOR CASTING PRACTICE (see above)
Saturday April 5: Reel Flies Outing
Saturday April 5: Reel Flies Outing
93 Broadway St. Tillsonburg, Ontario
93 Broadway St. Tillsonburg, Ontario
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Open house and deals on flies, etc.
Open house and deals on flies, etc.
Saturday April 12: Trout Pond Fishing – Lyndon Fish Hatchery
Saturday April 12: Trout Pond Fishing – Lyndon Fish Hatchery
(Open to members and guests)
(Open to members and guests)
Location: Lyndon Trout Pond - part of Lyndon Fish Hatchery, west of Kitchener
Location: Lyndon Trout Pond - part of Lyndon Fish Hatchery, west of Kitchener
1745 Huron Road, Petersburg, Ont N0B2H0
1745 Huron Road, Petersburg, Ont N0B2H0
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 Cash per person
Cost: $50 Cash per person
No rain date….we will cancel only if there is a very poor weather forecast. If it rains during the outing, no refund will be given.
No rain date….we will cancel only if there is a very poor weather forecast. If it rains during the outing, no refund will be given.
Bring your own lunch and water/drink (no alcohol)
Bring your own lunch and water/drink (no alcohol)
NOTE: Release fish in the water if possible. Minimal handling and quick release is important Please note that you pay for any injured fish and there is no fish cleaning service available.
NOTE: Release fish in the water if possible. Minimal handling and quick release is important Please note that you pay for any injured fish and there is no fish cleaning service available.
Equipment:
Equipment:
5-8 wt, floating line, leader (5’ tapered mono + 4’ of 6 lb fluorocarbon)
5-8 wt, floating line, leader (5’ tapered mono + 4’ of 6 lb fluorocarbon)
Vest or pack for mobility, hemostats, line clippers, polarized sunglasses, boots (not waders), rain gear just in case.
Vest or pack for mobility, hemostats, line clippers, polarized sunglasses, boots (not waders), rain gear just in case.
All barbless hooks, minimum 6lb test
All barbless hooks, minimum 6lb test
Fish must be handled carefully with MINIMAL time out of water
Fish must be handled carefully with MINIMAL time out of water
Fly Types: Heavy weighted streamers – Woolly Buggers, Streamers (dumbbell weighted, bead chain, unweighted), nymphs (weighted, unweighted)
Fly Types: Heavy weighted streamers – Woolly Buggers, Streamers (dumbbell weighted, bead chain, unweighted), nymphs (weighted, unweighted)
Other flies: mid-bead baby dolls, egg, puke fly, dries, etc.
Other flies: mid-bead baby dolls, egg, puke fly, dries, etc.
For more info on pond fishing go to HAFFT Members Group on Facebook and review ‘Approach to Fishing Trout Ponds’ dated February 10, 2021 from minutes 31-59 with Q&A after that. Start of video is fly tying designed for trout ponds.
For more info on pond fishing go to HAFFT Members Group on Facebook and review ‘Approach to Fishing Trout Ponds’ dated February 10, 2021 from minutes 31-59 with Q&A after that. Start of video is fly tying designed for trout ponds.
April 19 Casting Practice at Courtcliffe Park
April 19 Casting Practice at Courtcliffe Park
(Open to members and guests)
(Open to members and guests)
(159 Carlyle Road east of Hwy 6) At or near the pavilion north of the parking area.
(159 Carlyle Road east of Hwy 6) At or near the pavilion north of the parking area.
1 p.m.: Meet and Greet and Fly Identification for Beginners.
1 p.m.: Meet and Greet and Fly Identification for Beginners.
Sarah Matchett will demonstrate how to tell the difference between dry flies, emergers, wets, streamers, and nymphs; and how to use them. Also meet some of the clubs executives / experienced fly fishers. A great place to find out about the HAFFT Mentorship Program.
Sarah Matchett will demonstrate how to tell the difference between dry flies, emergers, wets, streamers, and nymphs; and how to use them. Also meet some of the clubs executives / experienced fly fishers. A great place to find out about the HAFFT Mentorship Program.
2 p.m.: Casting Practice
2 p.m.: Casting Practice
Starting at 2pm on the grass north of the parking area. More experienced fly fishermen will be on hand to coach and assist. A great way to loosen up your arm and refine your skills before the season.
Starting at 2pm on the grass north of the parking area. More experienced fly fishermen will be on hand to coach and assist. A great way to loosen up your arm and refine your skills before the season.
MAY 2025
MAY 2025
Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24: Bronte Creek – Zimmerman Park…Small Trout Fishing (sign up available only to current HAFFT Members)
Friday May 23 and Saturday May 24: Bronte Creek – Zimmerman Park…Small Trout Fishing (sign up available only to current HAFFT Members)
Start time is 8:00 a.m. at Zimmerman Park which is on No. 2 Side Rd., Burlington, between Walkers and Appleby Line.
Start time is 8:00 a.m. at Zimmerman Park which is on No. 2 Side Rd., Burlington, between Walkers and Appleby Line.
NOTE: parking area is quite small with no parking nearby so please car pool as much as possible.
NOTE: parking area is quite small with no parking nearby so please car pool as much as possible.
Bronte Creek is a small creek, so we will have a sign up for this. Upon arrival we’ll divide people into groups and assign sections of the creek to each group.
Bronte Creek is a small creek, so we will have a sign up for this. Upon arrival we’ll divide people into groups and assign sections of the creek to each group.
Email Rick Kowalchuk at rkowalchuk42@gmail.com if you want to participate and make sure you pick a specific date – May 23 or May 24. We will try to have an experienced fly fisher in each group. (Only current HAFFT members only!)
Email Rick Kowalchuk at rkowalchuk42@gmail.com if you want to participate and make sure you pick a specific date – May 23 or May 24. We will try to have an experienced fly fisher in each group. (Only current HAFFT members only!)
JUNE 2025
JUNE 2025
Tuesday June 10: "Mooneye Madness" (Rain date June 17)
Tuesday June 10: "Mooneye Madness" (Rain date June 17)
(Open to members and guests)
(Open to members and guests)
Location is Seneca Park (just a little south east of beautiful downtown Caledonia)
Location is Seneca Park (just a little south east of beautiful downtown Caledonia)
6 PM start.
6 PM start.
We hope conditions will be suitable this year however we have a backup date just in case (June 17).
We hope conditions will be suitable this year however we have a backup date just in case (June 17).
New flyfishers will particularly enjoy the Mooneyes since when they are "on" they are terribly keen to hit a fly. There is no fee, just come on out and have some fun. Bring bushy white dry flies (size 10 and smaller) and a 6 wt or lighter rod with floating line. Big spinner patterns (ie. mayfly adults that have died and fallen to the river) also work particularly near dusk. Wet flies in white or yellow can work as well (size 10-14). Bring waders and a wading staff if you have one. We meet at about 6 PM.
New flyfishers will particularly enjoy the Mooneyes since when they are "on" they are terribly keen to hit a fly. There is no fee, just come on out and have some fun. Bring bushy white dry flies (size 10 and smaller) and a 6 wt or lighter rod with floating line. Big spinner patterns (ie. mayfly adults that have died and fallen to the river) also work particularly near dusk. Wet flies in white or yellow can work as well (size 10-14). Bring waders and a wading staff if you have one. We meet at about 6 PM.
Seneca Park park is located 1-2 miles east of Hwy #6 on #54. This is the road that parallels the river on its North side. Seneca Park is simply a narrow-grassed area between #54 and the river. The parking lot is right where you enter the park. The water should be no deeper than thigh level. Be careful of the odd pot hole.
Seneca Park park is located 1-2 miles east of Hwy #6 on #54. This is the road that parallels the river on its North side. Seneca Park is simply a narrow-grassed area between #54 and the river. The parking lot is right where you enter the park. The water should be no deeper than thigh level. Be careful of the odd pot hole.
Note: We will be out in June only if the water in the Grand is less than about 35 m3/s at Brantford. Anything higher than that and it is just too tough and dangerous to fish.
Note: We will be out in June only if the water in the Grand is less than about 35 m3/s at Brantford. Anything higher than that and it is just too tough and dangerous to fish.
You can check the water levels here at: http://apps.grandriver.ca/waterdata/kiwischarts/rf_lowergrand.aspx
You can check the water levels here at: http://apps.grandriver.ca/waterdata/kiwischarts/rf_lowergrand.aspx
JULY 2025
JULY 2025
Saturday July 19: "Bass-stravaganza "(Rain day July 26)
Saturday July 19: "Bass-stravaganza "(Rain day July 26)
(Open to members and guests)
(Open to members and guests)
Morning to mid afternoon.
Morning to mid afternoon.
Meet at the Syl Apps Arena (Paris) parking lot at 8am.
Meet at the Syl Apps Arena (Paris) parking lot at 8am.
Basic bass equipment: 5 to 8 wt rods with floating lines.
Basic bass equipment: 5 to 8 wt rods with floating lines.
Bass flies: fairly big and something that gets to the bottom - weighted woolly buggers, weighted leaches, split shot / hook / 2" tube killer rig.
Bass flies: fairly big and something that gets to the bottom - weighted woolly buggers, weighted leaches, split shot / hook / 2" tube killer rig.
Bring waders and wading staff.
Bring waders and wading staff.
Suggestions: Bring sun tan lotion, hat, sun glasses, water, food if you want. No need to book.
Suggestions: Bring sun tan lotion, hat, sun glasses, water, food if you want. No need to book.
Other Possible 2025 Outings run through the HAFFT Members Facebook Group
Other Possible 2025 Outings run through the HAFFT Members Facebook Group
The “potential” outings listed below would be best coordinated through the Facebook HAFFT Members Group by interested individuals. Make a suggestion and see if anybody is interested!!!
The “potential” outings listed below would be best coordinated through the Facebook HAFFT Members Group by interested individuals. Make a suggestion and see if anybody is interested!!!
Mid to End of May: 2-3 Day Brooktrout "Speck-tacular"
Mid to End of May: 2-3 Day Brooktrout "Speck-tacular"
With one or two overnights ... There are great Brookies in the area around Durham and Flesherton, in several rivers. The motel https://www.leelasvillainn.ca/ is clean and comfortable with 2 types of accommodation. Suggest max 4-6 per trip. Members can arrange on their own.
With one or two overnights ... There are great Brookies in the area around Durham and Flesherton, in several rivers. The motel https://www.leelasvillainn.ca/ is clean and comfortable with 2 types of accommodation. Suggest max 4-6 per trip. Members can arrange on their own.
End of July to Early August: Bass Trip
End of July to Early August: Bass Trip
Possible two to three day Bass trip to Maitland, Saugeen, or Grand Rivers. Members can exchange intel, flow rates, and arrange outings on the HAFFT Members Page on Facebook
Possible two to three day Bass trip to Maitland, Saugeen, or Grand Rivers. Members can exchange intel, flow rates, and arrange outings on the HAFFT Members Page on Facebook
End August to Early September: Whitemans Creek for small trout.
End August to Early September: Whitemans Creek for small trout.
Members can exchange intel, flow rates, and arrange outings on the HAFFT Members Page on Facebook
Members can exchange intel, flow rates, and arrange outings on the HAFFT Members Page on Facebook
End September to Mid October: Fall Salmon
End September to Mid October: Fall Salmon
Good time to fish Chinook Salmon on Bronte Creek or the Credit River. Weather and timing of first heavy rains will influence date when Salmon arrive in numbers. Run window usually lasts 10-14 days. Members can exchange intel and arrange outings on the HAFFT Members Page on Facebook
Good time to fish Chinook Salmon on Bronte Creek or the Credit River. Weather and timing of first heavy rains will influence date when Salmon arrive in numbers. Run window usually lasts 10-14 days. Members can exchange intel and arrange outings on the HAFFT Members Page on Facebook
PROGRAMS AND OUTINGS CONTACTS:
Rick Crawford and Kowalchuk
Reach Rick C at (905) 627-9355 rick.crawford@cogeco.ca
Reach Rick K at (289) 237-0636 rkowalchuk42@gmail.com
Mike Cooper for Safari Lake at (905) 659-1269 gmcooper1371@outlook.com
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