ANNUAL BANQUET

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November 17, 2022

6:00PM to 10:00PM

VFW LODGE

2831 The Plaza

Charlotte, NC

This is really a safe and nice location if you do not know Charlotte. 

The raffle and auction prizes are growing every day!

 This will be a great event with many raffles!

This event will feature silent auction and bucket raffle items consisting of fly rod outfits, guided trips, fly fishing products, fly tying equipment and materials, books, artwork, and a host of other fantastic prizes.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!!!

JEROBBINS@COMPORIUM.NET for more details.

Monthly Meetups

     Click the link 'Join Trip' link below each trip if you have any intention of going.  The form will ask for basic contact info, and ask if you may need assistance or are willing to serve a point of contact for the trip.  I will serve as a POC for any trip I attend, but welcome the assistance of more experienced anglers in making each trip a more enjoyable experience for all.

     Any questions about any trips, please reach out to me.

William Boswell - 'Boz'

     text or call 336.477.5137

     Sat Oct 29:  Mitchell River (DH) 9am until...

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     My apologies for getting this out late.  For the Mitchell River this weekend, I will plan to be there for the better part of the day, and probably get an early start.  Text me upon arrival if you don't see me - I will likely be parked at the last lot of the upper stretch.

     Sat Nov 5:  Old Fort, NC (DH, HS, and Blue-lines)

          End the day relaxing at riverside brewery, Hillman Beer

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     Thurs Nov 10:  Wilson Creek (DH and HS waters)

          meet at Mortimer Campground parking on Hwy 90 9am

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YOU HOOKED YOURSELF WITH A FLY!

OH MY!

Many times a fishing buddy or you will put a hook in a body part. Do you need to quit fishing? Probably not. There are several good YouTube videos out there.

Word of advice, medical professionals caution, never push the hook farther through the body part to cut the barb off. there is a significant risk of tissue damage. 

Bear in mind, we are not physicians and have never even played a physician, that's why we fly fish. When in doubt seek competent medical advice.

String Technique

When and Why?

• Helpful for quick removals and requires few resources
• Can be performed in the field
• Careful with removal as the hook may fly off in an unpredictable fashion
• Should not be used on parts of the body that are free-floating, such as the earlobe

Equipment

• Fly line or String or Heavy dental floss

Technique

1. A string or suture should be wrapped/tied around the midpoint of the bend of the hook.
2. Exert downward pressure on the shank of the fishhook to dislodge the barb as much as possible from the local soft tissue.
3. Using a quick motion, pull parallel to the barbed tip with the suture.
4. Be careful as the fishhook will be propelled out very rapidly and can cause additional injury.