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Wyoming Fly Casters Monthly Newsletter

The Backcast is the monthly newsletterof the Wyoming Fly Casters, an affiliate clubof the Wyoming Council of Trout Unlimited,the Nature Conservancy and the Federationof Fly Fishers. Editorial content does not nec-essarily reflect the views of the officers, boardor members of the Wyoming Fly Casters.

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OFFICERSWill Waterbury, PresidentVacant, President-electVacant, Vice PresidentCasey Leary, SecretaryMatt Stanton, Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORSTerms expire in 2012Spencer AmendScott NovotnyNeil Ruebush

Brent “Smokey” Weinhandl, DDSTerms expire in 2013

Greg GrovesJoe MeyerAlex Rose

Herb WatermanTerms expire in 2014

John DolanJim JohnsonChris McAteeAndrew Sauter

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Cover shot: A standard streamer pattern, the ubiquitous olive wooly bugger, takes a break from dredging the North Platte.

the fish were keying on caddis emergers.Viola! We tied on simple soft hack-

les, with an elk hair caddis as a strikeindicator. We were regularly into fish.

We were unable to stay until duskduring this Sunday trip. Past experiencehas taught us that when daylight fades,the caddisflies hatch and the fish boilthe surface in a feeding frenzy.

I can hardly wait until late inSeptember when the club visits theTongue. It will give me an opportunityto stay on the river after dark to sampledry fly fishing on the ripple stretch, asthis is an overnight trip.

Ptomaine, Painless and I are signedup to attend. The plumber and theminer are also prospective attendees forstreamkeeper Andrew’s annual outing.

If anyone else is interested, sign upat the club picnic on Sept. 14. Andwhen you come, be sure you have somesize 16 soft hackles in your box.

•Regular readers of the Backcast may

notice the conspicuous absence of someregular features. Despite waiting fourdays after the deadline, contributionsdid not arrive, so this is the result.

The deadline for the next issue isSept. 24, posted here and in the calen-dar on page 7. Please plan accordingly.The newsletter will be emailed the

Tailing LoopsTailing Loops

by RANDY STALKERBackcast editor

[email protected]

The towels were so thick at that fishinglodge, I could hardly close my suitcase.

- Yogi Berra

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evening of thedeadline.

•The 15 who

attended theannual outing atTen Sleep just acouple of weeks ago were treated to afun weekend, and Matt Stanton is to becongratulated for organizing the week-end and for preparing fine meal fare.

Although most of us caught fish onsmall beadhead nymphs, Matt fishedhonest. He used small parachuteAdamses on top, and reportedly he slewthe fish on the feeder stream aboveWest Ten Sleep Lake.

An apology is in order for thosewho were disappointed by the sorryexcuse for peach cobbler following theSaturday dinner. After waiting 45 min-utes for the Dutch oven to cook thedessert, the result was, well, terrible. Iguess I have earned a new nickname as aresult.

Tight lines,

ScoopCrusty Cobbler

Three of us took a pre-outing scoutingtrip to the North Tongue in earlyAugust, and found the river higher thannormal and the no-kill stretch devoid ofmany other fishermen. We couldn’tobserve hatches, despite being told thegreen drakes were in full bloom.

The temperature was mild andpleasant in the upper 70s to low 80s,with just enough wind to keep the mos-quitoes at bay. Some recently hatchedhoppers were hiding in the grass, butthey were too small to interest the fish.

We stopped a passing spin fisher-man and asked him to snap a photo ofus. The resulting image looked more likean advertisement for Flomax than it wasto record the comeraderie of friends onthe bank of a favorite stream.

We rigged up the rods and tied onstimulators -- usually a tried-and-truemethod of enticing the Tongue’s cut-throats. The fish were not looking up. Ittook awhile, but we finally figured out


The annual G&F

EXPO is Sept. 8-10Have you ever wanted to learn to

shoot a shotgun, cast a fishing pole, orlearn more about the Wyoming huntingregulations? If you answered yes to any ofthese, the 14th annual WyomingHunting & Fishing Heritage Expo is foryou. The 2011 Expo will be Sept. 8-10 atthe Casper Event Center.

Hosted by the Wyoming Game andFish Department, the Expo is a free edu-cational event for all ages and experiencelevels. Novice outdoorsmen can take atrip around the canoe pond, learn aboutthe challenges a fish faces at the fish pas-sage obstacle course, or try shootingarchery.

If you have more experience, theExpo is a great place to advance yourskills or to share your knowledge with thenext generation. In addition, to sharingyour passion with new outdoor enthusi-asts, volunteers are invited to the ExpoAwards Banquet, and will receive anExpo hat and shirt.

The first two days of the Expo arestructured for school groups, with oppor-tunities for the general public to attend.During the day students between the ages

of 10 and 18 can pursue the YouthShooting Pentathlon by participating inshotgunning, .22 rifle, muzzleloader, pel-let gun, and archery. Participants receivea certificate, patch, and prize. OnSaturday, the first 1,000 youth complet-ing the aquatic outdoor skills stationswill receive a free fishing rod donated bythe North Platte Walleyes.

The Expo is fun for adults as well.On Sunday, following the Expo, womenover the age of 18 are invited to attendthe Women's Shotgun Clinic. The clin-ic, held at the Casper Trap, Skeet, and 5Stand Club requires no pre-registration.If you have your own shotgun, bring italong to gain tips and techniques toensure your shotgun is best meeting yourneeds. If you don't have a firearm, theWGFD will have several shotguns thatyou can use for the clinic.

The Hunting and Fishing HeritageExpo has reached more than 155,000people in the last 13 years.. Make sureyou are a part of the fun and excitement.For more information visit the WGFDwebsite at http://gf.state.wy.us or call(888) EXPO - WYO.

Annual Club PicnicWed., Sept. 14, 6:00 p.m.

Isaac Walton League ClubhouseMembers and guests welcome

Bring a covered dish or dessert to share

Brag Board




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Tongue River outing set for Sept. 16-18by Andrew Sauter, streamkeeper

How to get there:• Go north on I 25 passed Sheridan. Exit at the Dayton Ranchester turn

off (#6 I think)• Pass through Dayton and Ranchester and climb the mountain.• Drive about 20 miles past the pass. Stay right at Burgess Junction. • Drive 5 miles to Tongue River on your right.Where to stay:• Anywhere. Most of the place is national forest and one can camp free

on existing sites along existing roads.• Or at any of at least 3 Camp grounds including Prune Creek and North

Tongue Campgrounds.• Or there are a couple of hotels offering rooms. Bear Lodge is the only

one I remember.What to bring:• Warm clothing!• 3 to 5 weight rod. Dries, nymphs, buggers. Try them all• Warm clothing. (Oh, I already mentioned that.)• Hippers are usually enough. So bring warm hippers!Saturday: lunch at 12:00 noon• Yes. At the picnic area just before the river drops into the canyon.• Drive east to Burgess Junction, keep right. Turn immediately left and

drive on paved road past the highway repair facility. Road turns to dirt. Continueabout a mile and pass the North Tongue River campground and a bit later theNorth Tongue River. Turn immediately right and parallel the river for about 1/2a mile. When you can’t go any further you are there.

• I will cook burgers, and dogs, and have buns catsup, mustard, onionschips and not much else. Please bring something to share.

I will be at the North Tongue campground Saturday, site number 1, for awhile Saturday morning to get anyone orientated.

Look up Burgess Junction, WY on Google Earth to familiarize yourself withthe area. The Tongue has catch and release and catch and keep areas. All fishwell. Moose are prevalent.

Dress warm!For more information, call me, 265-3932.

October is the return of the Robinder outing. We will be fishing the MiracleMile.

The section of North Platter River from Kortes Dam to Pathfinder Reservoiris known as the Miracle Mile. It has been characterized by areas of deep swiftwater interspersed with numerous islands and associated gravel bars and sidechannels. Nymph patterns such at pheasant tails sizes 12-18, rusty scuds sizes 12-18, bead head hares ears sizes 12-18 and San Juan worms have proven effectivein the past. On occasion, fish will take the dry fly so some Adams and Griffith’sgnats in sizes 14-20 can catch a few fish. Waders are recommended as the waterwill be cold. A staff can also be helpful as the wading can be difficult.

To get there, take 220 West from Casper to Alcova, then turn left (south) onCounty Road 407, turn right on County Road 351 which crosses the North PlatteRiver --Miracle Mile.

The outing is in memory of Rod Robinder, a long time member, past presi-dent and MacTavish winner, who volunteered many hours for the club and was agenerous benefactor to his fellow fly fishers. At the time of his death, he was oper-ating the Ugly Bug Fly Shop.

Call the streamkeeper, Casey Leary, 473-2441, if you have any questions.

Miracle Mile outing is slated for Oct. 15by Casey Leary, streamkeeper


CLASSIFIEDS

GOOD STUFF

FOR SALE

(CHEAP!)

Patagonia SST jacket, XL, Brand new.

$175 (list $315).Scott Novotny266-3072

•Drift Boat - '97 Hyde(pre dove tail)

With all the stuff you would expectAND an extra front seat with stor-

age.$3500.00

Andrew Sauter307-265-3932

•Three used fly tying visesTwo regal vises with pedestal

mounts, $50.00 eachOne Renzetti cam Traveller vise,

pedestal mount, $50.00also, one Regal midge vise head

(no mount), $25.00and

1-Orvis 905-2piece TLS PowerMatrix Rod, new. $150 Regular price $325.Art Van Rensselaer307-262-7655

•Large selection of framed, signedand numbered Vivi Crandall andTerry Redlin prints (contact me for

names/prices)Men's Chaco Z/1 sandal. Size 13."Matrix color. New in box, $45,

OBO.Men's Chaco Z/2 sandal. Size 12.Black color. New in box, $45,

OBO.Matt Stanton 307-258-9915

Classifieds are a free service to WFCmembers. To advertise your item for

sale, drop a line [email protected].

Our members are very special to us and we want to remember themin times of adversity. If you know of a member or their spouse who is illor is recently deceased, please contact Donna Diesburg at (307) 234-4278 or e-mail her at [email protected].

WFC Treasurer's report month ending May 31, 2011Date Vendor/Item AmountIncome05/11/11 Ugly Bug, banquet tickets ................................................................................ $200.0005/16/11 Dues $150, May raffle $65 ................................................................................. 215.0005/17/11 Dues ...................................................................................................................... 20.00

Interest.................................................................................................................... 0.47Total ..................................................................................................... $435.47

Expenses05/04/11 Banquet credit card fees ................................................................................... $128.2005/11/11 IWLA rent............................................................................................................ 75.0005/12/11 Platte River Parkway Trust milemarker ............................................................. 500.0005/16/11 WGFD Expo sponsorship................................................................................. 1000.0005/18/11 Reliant FCU, check reorder................................................................................. 12.50

Total .................................................................................................. $1,587.50

WFC Treasurer's report month ending June 30, 2011Date Vendor/Item AmountIncome06/27/11 Deposit – June raffle........................................................................................... $70.0006/27/11 Deposit – Dues ..................................................................................................... 60.0006/27/11 Deposit – 50/50 from Fly Fishing Film Tour (winner donated back $140) ...... 280.0006/30/11 Interest...................................................................................................................... .42

Total ...................................................................................................$2,037.20Expenses06/06/11 CC processing adjustment to payment ................................................................ $9.8706/06/11 CC processing interchange fee .............................................................................. 4.6806/07/11 IWLA rent............................................................................................................ 75.0006/10/11 FedEx Office, Backcast printing .......................................................................... 79.5406/25/11 Ugly Bug, June raffle ............................................................................................ 96.57

Total ..................................................................................................... $251.11

WFC Treasurer's report month ending July 31, 2011Date Vendor/Item AmountIncome07/19/11 Deposit, July raffle $81, Dues $20.................................................................... $101.0007/31/11 Interest...................................................................................................................... .44

Total .................................................................................................... $101.44 Expenses07/07/11 FedEx Office, Backcast printing ........................................................................ $61.8307/13/11 IWLA rent............................................................................................................ 75.0007/18/11 Wyoming Secretary of State, corp. fee ................................................................ 25.00

Total ..................................................................................................... $161.83

Self-checks key to preventing AIS introductionsThousands of AIS inspections have

been conducted so far this summer asAIS inspection crews have traveled thestate to set up inspections stations atWyoming's lakes and reservoirs.

Obviously, the number of waters andlaunch points far exceed what inspectorscan cover, and not every boater whoheads out will encounter an AIS checkstation. With that being the case, a gooddeal of the prevention of AIS introduc-tion into Wyoming will be tied to theboaters conducting self checks beforethey launch their boats in Wyomingwaters.

"Most of the boats registered inWyoming present no risk to infecting

Wyoming waters with AIS," said WGFDAIS Coordinator Beth Bear. "The major-ity of our boaters never take their boatout of state and their boating activitiesare confined to nearby lakes and reser-voirs."

But Bear said the danger lies when aboat is used in an out-of-state waterwhere AIS is present and is brought backinto Wyoming, or when a boat is pur-chased from another state.

"We have had a number of theseinstances this summer," said Bear. "Andit is very helpful when boaters contact us,telling us where their boats have beenand request inspections before theylaunch."


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WYOMING FLY CASTERS BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 17, 2011

Meeting called to order by President Will Waterbury at 7p.m

Members Present: Will Waterbury, Matt Stanton, CaseyLeary, Spencer Amend, Scott Novotny, Neil Ruebush, JoeMeyer, Herb Waterman, Chris McAtee and Andrew Sauter.

Members Absent: John Dolan, Greg Groves, JimJohnson and Alex Rose Excused.

July secretary report corrected, indicating Jim Johnsonwas excused. The corrected secretary’s report for July wasapproved. Matt Stanton presented a treasurer’s report andreviewed.

Conservation: Will Waterbury reported Colin of WGFDis involved in the Bolton Creek project and is looking forpartners. Colin will speak to the board in the future. TheBLM is waiting on the title for the Government Bridge-MilesLivestock transfer. Matt Stanton reported the Keep CasperBeautiful Platte River Clean Up is set for Sept. 17, the week-end of the Tongue River outing and the club will try to assist,as the expected turnout for the Tongue River is about ten.

Outings: Matt Stanton said 15 people attended theTensleep outing , with some new members attending. Allattendees caught fish. Motion: Moved by Casey Leary thatWFC reimburse Matt Stanton for the Tensleep outing mealexpenses, motion carried. Andrew Sauter will be streamkeeper

for the Tongue River Outing on Sept. 16-18. Casey Leary willbe the streamkeeper for the Robinder Outing at Miracle Mileon Oct. 15.

New Business: The annual picnic will be held 6 p.m. onSept. 14, Casey Leary will cook. Andrew Sauter will purchasefood for the annual club picnic and Tongue River outing. Anotice was in the Casper Star-Tribune regarding fly tying atthe August general meeting and Joe Meyer received a call ofinterest. Brian Olsen is willing to give a presentation to WFCin future. Casey Leary is looking into a possible programregarding hydrology. Discussion regarding possible changes toboard positions was tabled until next month.

Old business: Herb Waterman reported the WFCMemorial cannot be installed at Speas until next spring whenconstruction is complete. No additional news on a possiblecandidate for vice president. Andrew Sauter reported WGFDcommissioners license #6, which is for sale via a third organi-zation, who collects 10 percent from the sale, is to be splitbetween WFC and another organization, is still for sale.Andrew indicates the sale of the license might be going slow.Matt reported he has some volunteers signed up to help withthe WGFD Expo on Sept. 8-10. He is always looking for morevolunteers.

Adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

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