October 1st Meeting Notes

Apologies in advance for the fact that this web-post will be fairly short and to-the-point.  Five of the girls are getting ready to head up to Cedar Key to join in the kayak fishing event during the Hidden Coast Paddle Festival this weekend.  There are lots of details to iron out so time is of the essence.

October's meeting had a total of 10 NCLA members in attendance and it turned out to be quite a busy evening for them.  Who went fishing and what was caught?  See below:

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Fishing Report:

Martha Ann with her Permit

Delores with her Black Drum

Member Update - Good News / Bad News

Dot was assigned 'Attendance" duty since, admittedly, she has such a hard time remembering everyone's name.  This assignment should solve that problem.  :o)   joined the group last month and it's as if she's been a part of this club from the get-go.  She jumped right in and has already gone kayak fishing with two of the other members during one of the group excursions.  On the flip-side of that, Kathy H., one of the women who has been with the NCLA club since the original formation of it back in March sadly informed them that she will be moving to Jacksonville. at the end of October and no one was happy to hear that news.  She, and her wild-n-crazy sense of humor will be missed, but everyone wished her well and asked her to stay in touch.  Filling her seat, though, was yet another new face to the club.  Marilee E., found our website though a friend of hers who attended the Flint Creek Outfitters fly-fishing classes that five of the NCLA group also attended.  She is a nice addition to our NCLA gang as well.  A quick shout of "THANKS" to Martha Ann for taking over the time consuming project of putting together the New Member Packets.

Guest Speakers - Andy Smith & Paul Cross

Andy Smith, the Events Coordinator with the Citrus County Parks & Recreation Dept,. came to give us some information about an upcoming fundraiser for the county called the Dragon Boat Festival.  Information for this event can be found at
LakeHernandoDragoBoat.com
The funds raised will be split between the county and the Wounded Warriors Project charity.
The NCLA club will be looking to build a team of 20 participants (men AND women) at $25.00 donation per person.  It will take a commitment from 20 people to build an official team.  A tent can also put up for the NCLA team as a gathering spot and rest & relax area.  It's just a easy way to let the general female population know that a ladies fishing club exists.  Who's in besides Delores & Ty ???????

Paul Cross, the Manager of the Adventure Center at the Plantation, was also invited to stop by to educate the group about the many services and activities that are available at the Adventure Center at the Plantation.  He started off by getting the ladies involved in playing a trivia gave about the IGFA and tarpon caught on a fly rod.  The winner of the trivia game won a half-day pontoon boat rental which we're sure she'll enjoy with her friends and family.  Paul said that the best time of year to redeem the coupon would be in January or February when the sea water was cold and the fish would be hanging around the warmer bay waters of King's Bay.  He also gave a hint of what new services they are working on and may be offered in the near future.  It was very informative and he wrapped up by giving away a few scallop t-shirts, too.  Check out the info below:
Adventure Center Flyer page 1
Adventure Center Flyer page 2
Adventure Center Flyer page 3
Adventure Center Flyer page 4

Knot Tying Lessons

Each month a new fishing knot is introduced so that over the course of the next few months, the women will have learned a few of the basics to carry them through until they become proficient at tying them.  They began last month with the Albright Knot and practiced throughout the month of September.  Dot was able to demonstrate her ability to tie this knot in front of the group which earned her a free pack of scented artificial lures in New Penny by Big Bite Baits.

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Moving on to October's lesson - learning how to tie the Arbor Knot around our reels using the www.animatedknots.com website.  Alice demonstrates here.  After a month of October practice, someone else will demonstrate that knot in November's meeting and win another door prize...and on...and on it goes.  Another big "Thank You" to Virginia for helping out with the storage and transport of the knot tying supplies for the group.  As always, everyone's contribution is very much appreciated.

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Upcoming Events

Alice, Delores, Dot, and Liz will all be heading up to Cedar Key on Friday to participate in their first kayak fishing event of the Cedar Key Paddle Festival.  They are really excited about spending the weekend together and learning some new tips and tricks for fishing from a kayak and just having a little girl-time, too.

Then it'll be off to the Fly Fishing Expo at the Plantation later in the month.

In The Works

The Video Library that had been discussed and worked on, unfortunately isn't progressing as hoped.  Other ideas for alternative arrangements are currently being considered at this time.  The NCLA logo is complete but there is no plan to use it at this time due to limited funds, BUT, it will be available to use in the future.  The discussion of dues is currently being reviewed at each meeting and may be implemented in the Spring of 2014.  And finally, the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th.