Cascade
Family
Fly Fishers
Clearer Waters Brighter Streams
Vol 35, Issue 2
February, 2018
Inside the Newsreel
Page 2 Prez Sez
Page 3 February Presentation:
Lloyd Thurman—Fly Fishing
Oregon’s Coastal Lakes
Page 4 Continuing Education
Rod Building/Fly Casting
Page 5 Fly Tying Class Photos
Page 6 Cleawox Outing
Page 7 & 8 Outings Calendar
Page 9 Volunteer Calendar
Page Membership Application
Page 11 About the Club
February Meeting
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Lloyd Thurman
“Fly Fishing Oregon’s Coastal Lakes” ———————————————————-
Monthly Meetings Wesley United Methodist Church
Corner of Oakway & Cal Young
4th Thursday of Each Month
Doors open at 6:15pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm
Board meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the
month at 6:00 pm and general membership meetings
are held on the 4th Thursday of each month. Both
meetings are held at Wesley United Methodist Church.
On the cover
Sunny February day at Cleawox Lake
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It was nice to see everyone at the last meeting. We
had a great turnout and an excellent presentation
from John Shewey. We are off to a great start for the
new year. Our February meeting held on Thursday,
Feb 22 will have Lloyd Thurman as our presenter,
speaking on Oregon’s Coastal Lakes. This
presentation is just in time for our outing to Cleawox
with Bill Burleigh. With the rivers still high, the
Oregon Coastal Lakes are a great fishing
opportunity. Sounds like an exciting meeting, so be
sure to attend.
We have a lot planned for this upcoming year. We
have several educational and conservation volunteer
opportunities scheduled. The first one is Kids’
Adventure Club on March 3rd with Travel Lane
County. We will be teaching local youth different
aspects of fly fishing. These are fun projects to help
get youth exposed to fly fishing. If you would like to
participate, be sure to contact Glenn Miller.
We have a couple of tying events coming up. The
Reedsport Fly Tying Expo is coming on Saturday,
February 24th. There will be several of our club
members tying at this event.
Every year the FFI Oregon Council puts on the
Northwest Fly Tyers and Fly Fishing Expo, held in
Albany Friday and Saturday, March 9th and 10
th. This
is the biggest tying event west of the Mississippi. If
you haven’t been, it is an event you must see. Our
club always has a big presence at the event, hosting
a bucket raffle. Anyone who volunteers at the show,
gets a free entrance for the day. Contact Marv
Clemons if you are interested in participating.
Membership has never been higher in Cascade
Family Flyfishers. As President, my focus this year is
getting new members involved in our activities. The
Fly Expo is a great place to start. No special fishing
skills are needed with the bucket raffle. You get to
meet other club members, work with them, and see
some of the best tyers in the region.
Bob Wolfe will be teaching useful fishing knots
before the general meeting on Thursday, February
22nd at 6 PM. If you want to learn his knot tying
techniques and gain special tips about knots, be sure
to come early to our general meeting.
For CFF members who are learning to fly fish, Bob
Wolfe will be teaching a Casting 101 on Saturday,
March 24.th This hands on course is for beginner
members who are learning to fly fish. If you are
interested in learning some new skills, be sure to
talk to Bob and sign up. This is another great way to
participate, meet other members, and learn from the
experienced fishers.
It will be March before you know it….”March Brown”
to be exact. Can’t wait to see you all at our next
meeting. Randy
Welcome New Members
Jet Eccleston
Jordi Humphreys
Dean Reida
Judy Reida
Adam Snyder
Prez Sez
Randy Beard
Upcoming
Presentations
February 22 Lloyd Thurman Fly Fishing Oregon’s
Coastal Lakes
March 22 Denny Rickards Stillwater Presentation
Techniques
April 26 Phil Fischer Solving Puzzles
May 24 Marc Williamson Techniques for Fishing
Rivers
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Fly Fishing Oregon’s Coastal Lakes with Lloyd Thurman
Lloyd Thurman’s presentation will offer an in-depth expose’
of the lakes in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area,
from Lily Lake in the north to Garrison Lake in the south.
Come prepared to receive hand-outs detailing the lakes,
flies and places to stay. Lloyd has fished extensively
throughout Oregon and brings a wealth of personal
experience from many years of exploring and fishing
Oregon’s coastal lakes. These lakes have many secrets:
Lloyd Thurman knows and tells them all!
Lloyd Thurman is a life-long Oregonian, born in Eugene.
Lloyd’s parents loved being in the out-of-doors and they
really liked to fish. Lloyd was one of those fortunate
youngsters who was introduced to fishing before he was
school age.
Lloyd Thurman is a member of the Lower Umpqua
Flycasters and the Umpqua Valley Fly Fishers. He lives just
south of Roseburg, OR with his wife, Judy---his personal fly
tyer!
Michael T Williams CFF Program Chair ————————-
I am wondering why fishing has always been such a big
deal for me. Maybe it’s the time spent with my dad Tom,
time with my maternal grandparents Ty and Sukey and
the nibbling of a trout on a salmon egg bait, along with
the resulting tugs and pulls of a fighting fish. Being in
the out- of-doors, in the wild! All these early career
engagements have led me to a much deeper, reverent
appreciation for my deceased dad, Tom Williams, caring
enough to take me fishing!
Also interesting to me is my tendency to lose
conscious awareness of “time” while connected to a
hooked fish. Some of my most cherished memories are
connections with a wild trout, often within the environs
of a remote mountain river. One such incident occurred
for me upon a Western Oregon Cascades mountain river.
A former sweetheart named this gem, Whisper Creek.
From my Whisper Creek Journal October 25, 2011: Multi
-colored alder leaves grace Whisper Creek’s flow, some
atop the water, most tumbling submerged. These ever-
present, paper thin, pinnate veined and half-palm sized
tooth edged leaves are tucked within streamside
pockets, seen as whorls adjacent to sandbars, affixed to
in-stream boulders. Every streamside structure is
carpeted---mostly in tans, browns and yellow-golds.
I am at “The Secret Hole”, a secluded deep riffle run
and pool that I discovered before the turn of the
century. I name all of the sweet water on Whisper creek!
I do not leave footprints. I fish alone on 95% of my
visits. Only two others have seen this water in my
company in nearly 20 years. They will not tell you----
anything! A Joslyn’s October Caddis pupa pattern
dangles from the 9-foot 4 weight MTW custom rod’s
green graphite tip, courtesy of the late Don Joslyn’s
genius. Six feet above this orange nymph-type fly a
translucent yellow “thingamabobber” adorns the leader.
Such a rigging is a rarity for me; typically utilized but
once or twice each year, in late season. I lob cast into a
deeper current seam edge. In only several feet of drift
the hapless “indicator” is yanked downward and away,
out of sight beneath Whisper Creek’s 45-degree late
season flow. I strike back as quickly as possible, feeling
fighting strength from whatever grabbed the fly. My rod
tip bends sharply downward while being pulled
upstream in a powerful wrenching. How the Ross
Colorado’s muted Hardy-like drag talks! The strong wild
trout bores upstream almost at will. Immersed within
shallow water I walk near the edge of the shaded gravel
bar downstream in an attempt to bring the trout into the
deeper, more mild flow at mid-pool. Easier said than
done! Once accomplished and with side to side rod
pressure, I catch a heart stopping glimpse---a wild
Rainbow, displaying a bright crimson side stripe. My
gawd! Whatta fish! Following several jumps and another
run, I manage a grip on the line, carefully deposit rod
and reel on the shaded gravel bar and turning my
attention completely to the REDSIDE, strip in leader
while feeling the trout’s capable pulling. I manage a
gentle left hand grip, hoisting this gorgeous wild
Rainbow to my ready camera for a photo--- marveling in
this mountain river beauty’s substance! With trout
quickly submersed again I snick out the de-barbed fly.
As I release my touch I watch this lovely incarnation
disappear---dark olive, black spotted, red striped, wide
back--- angling upstream, deeply out of sight and into
its mountain river home. A part of my heart goes with
the fish.
Michael T Williams, the Old Fly Guy
www.mtwilliamsflyfish.com
Lloyd Thurman
Fly Fishing Oregon’s Coastal Lakes
The Old Fly Guy
Whisper Creek Trout
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Rod Building
We still have 4 spots available for our Rod Building
class which is taught by Tony Overstake. Classes are
on Thursday nights starting March 1st at Community
of Christ Church, Gilham Rd, Eugene.
This is an amazing opportunity for you to custom
make your own fly rod. Examples of some of the types
of rods you can custom build are:
Epic Fast Glass Fiberglass
North Fork Composite
Sage X
Winston Boron III
Winston Air
Beulah Platinum Switch
CF Burkheimer
Upgrades include a fighting butt, titanium guides and
a True West custom cork grip.
Contact: Tony Overstake 541/206-2198
Beginning Fly Casting
This is a basic fly casting class taught by Bob Wolfe to
be held on Saturday March 24th. The class is free to
club members who are beginning fly casters. The class
will teach casters the basic techniques needed to learn
to cast a fly line and successfully fly fish. The class will
be held at The Community of Christ Church on Gilham
Rd. Sign up will be at the club meetings on Feb 22 and
Mar. 22nd. Attendees will need to bring their own
equipment unless previously arranged with Bob Wolfe.
Intermediate/Advance Fly Casting
The Fly Casting Clinic will be held on Saturday April 7th
at the Overall's at 38671 McKenzie Hwy,
Springfield. This clinic is intended for intermediate
and advanced fly casters to provide a back to basics
spring tune-up. Time will be 2:00 to 4:00. Of course,
all outdoor events are weather permitting.
Continuing Education
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The following pictures were taken at the recent fly tying class and a Saturday fly tying/potluck at
the Leaburg Fire Station. Your membership is your ticket to these events, so don’t forget to pay
your dues this month!
Rod Roth leads the fly tying classes
Glen Neal at Leaburg
Michael T Williams at Leaburg Michelle Overall and Dave Prindel at Leaburg
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Cleawox Lake: Our first outing of 2018 is to 82-acre Cleawox Lake on the coast near Florence. Trip host is
Stillwater expert Bill Burleigh. Bill knows the lake very well and is very helpful in making other club members
successful. The lake is heavily stocked with legal and larger rainbows.
Directions: To get to Cleawox from Eugene take Hwy. 126 west to Florence, turn left on Hwy. 101. Go three
miles south of Florence and turn right into Honeyman State Park. There is a large parking area with
restrooms and places to launch tubes or pontoons. It is a good idea to bring change, three dollars, as a
parking permit is required.
Most of the area we'll fish is no deeper than 12 - 16 feet and usually an intermediate line is a good choice,
though sometimes a faster sinking line is helpful. It is also nice to have a dry line for indicator fishing. Good
flies are small nymphs like Princes and Pheasant tails, size 14, Bill Burleigh’s olive seal bugger, and a brown
bugger like Joe Moody’s Krumbo Killer. Bob Wolfe's black and red trout Candy chironomid is always a good
bet.
A great way to stretch your fly line and sharpen your reflexes for the 2018 season ahead ------- come join us!
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Cleawox Lake Outing
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Bill at Cleawox Lake
Jim Sens
Jason Mitzner
On the River
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Cleowox Lake March 15th Trip Host : Bill Burleigh
Back to this coastal lake south of Florence with a new leader, stillwater expert Bill Burleigh. This lake is
shallow, easily fished, and heavily stocked. Bill knows this lake well and is usually successful here.
Great way to get the kinks out of your fly line and kick off our 2018 angling season.
Hult Reservoir April 14 Trip Host: Bill Burleigh/Glen Neal
This is the oldest outing on our schedule, and usually the most heavily attended. Leaders Bill Burleigh
and Glen Neal know the lake like the back of their hands. This is a good trip for novices and
experienced anglers to get help from the many club members attending without driving far. Fishing can
range from red-hot to slow, but it is always a good time. And…to top it off, Bill and Glen always bring
Dutch oven cobbler desserts so don’t miss this one!
Carmen Reservoir May 3 Host: Rod Roth
Our Carmen Reservoir outing is a one-day fishing trip at the uppermost diversion reservoir used by
EWEB for power production. The water, the McKenzie River just a few miles from Clear Lake, is
exceptionally clear and cold, ranging in depths of 4 to 18 feet. The reservoir is well stocked, and our
host, Rod Roth, has planned this outing to coincide with the release of 3000 trout. Be sure to join us for
this great fishing day adventure.
North Twin June 2 Trip Host: Bob Wolfe
For those busy families, Bob Wolfe is hosting a one-day outing to the North Twin Lake. The beautiful
lake was formed from a crater that filled with ground water, set in the Deschutes forest area. The lake
is just 2 .25 hours away, stocked with trophy rainbow trout, and is a great place to fly fish for all fishing
levels. Bob is an excellent host, sharing his extensive fishing experience with all. Come join the
fun. This is one outing you won’t want to miss.
Calapooia River June 30 Ginnie Grilley
If small stream fishing is your thing, this trip to the Calapooia River Is for you! Located one drainage
north of the McKenzie there are wily cutthroat, heavy rainbows, and plenty of salmon smolts competing
for your fly. This section of the river has been closed to motorized access for a number of years. Once
the brush has been tamed, the wading is relatively easy.
2018 is an exciting year for the CFF Outings schedule. We already have several of our favorite
fishing spots lined up with CFF’s hospitable and knowledgeable outing hosts. Many of our dates
are coordinated with the US Fish and Wildlife trout stocking schedule so the catching, at least theo-
retically, is more probable and a little easier. At each of our meetings there will be a sign-up sheet
for upcoming outings. A variety of day and overnight trips have been planned. We also meet some
evenings for fun, fishing, and companionship. Due to liability constraints, CFF sponsored outings
are for CFF members only, but our $25 dues are well worth the cost for membership. Come join
Cascade Family Fly Fishers.
2018 Outings
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Erma Bell Lakes June 15-16 Trip Host: Glenn Miller
The Erma Bell Lakes are nestled in the Three Sisters Wilderness area and provide a beautiful setting to
spend two days fishing for wild Rainbow trout up to 18 inches. We camp at the trailhead for one night
and pack our float tubes into the lakes on a two-mile, fairly level trail. This annual trip provides
exercise, good fishing, and great camaraderie as we eat and fish as a group. Come join us in 2018!
East Lake July 12-15 Trip Hosts: Kat/Frank Paiva
High in the caldera of a dormant volcano at 6,400 ft., East Lake is one of the most beautiful areas in
Central Oregon to fish. Large brown trout, rainbow, and kokanee are abundant, and CFF members do
our best to get them attracted to our flies. Come join us for one of our most popular annual outings.
Small Streams July 28-29 Trip Host: Glenn Miller
If you're looking to learn or gain experience on small stream fishing, this is the trip for you. We'll
spend two days fishing on the best small streams around Oakridge (North Fork, Middle Fork, & Salmon
Creek), all upper tributaries of the Willamette River. We're planning to have 3-4 experienced stream
fishers to help guide this trip. Beautiful scenery, some good exercise, and a chance to catch feisty, wild
Cutthroat and Rainbows are attractions for this trip.
Crane Prairie August 25 Joe Moody/Dennis Munroe
This is a new addition to our outings schedule. Leaders Joe and Dennis have fished here many times the
last few years and it is a favorite. Fishing can be easy or tough, but this is your best chance to catch
some of Oregon's largest and hardest fighting rainbows…the famous “CraneBow”!
Gold Lake Derby September 8-9 Trip Hosts: Joe Moody/Dennis Munroe
We moved this outing to autumn to avoid the prolific mosquito hatch and added a fun competition
element. This beautiful lake sits at 4,800 ft, elevation near the top of Willamette Pass not far from
Eugene. The lake is full of brookies and some nice rainbows, last year most anglers were very
successful. This year we are initiating the first annual Gold Lake Derby.
Metolius River September 14-116 Trip Host: Mike Marlatt
Stream anglers couldn't dream up a better outing than this! A challenging, blue ribbon trout stream in
a beautiful setting and a trip leader who is a hall of fame fly tier who spent his youth fishing the
Metolius. Mike Marlatt leads this new outing for 2018…should be a memorable trip.
Diamond Lake October 5-7 Trip Host: Marv Clemons
Diamond Lake outing is always a grand adventure for those participating. Set at 5,100 ft. high in the
Umpqua National Forest, this beautiful lake is ideal for fishing with views of Mt Bailey and Mt Thielsen.
The outing host, Marv Clemons, has lots of experience fishing this lake over many years and readily
shares his expertise. The Diamond Lake Lodge offers amenities that make this trip a delight. Be sure to
get your reservations early as lodge rooms and RV spaces fill quickly.
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Kids Adventure Club
This is a family event hosted by Travel Lane County. CFF will
teach fly tying and 3-4 volunteers are needed
March 3 Glenn Miller
Northwest FFI Fly fishing Expo
CFF has been in charge of the bucket raffle and other
functions for many years. Over 30 CFF members volunteer
annually at this event.
March 9-10 Mike and Brandy
Cabelas
Every year CFF members teach various aspects of fly fishing
during store events. The first event is Spring Great Outdoor
Days on March 24 & 25 where we’ll demonstrate fly tying
from 11-3 each day. Contact Vic if you’d like to volunteer. A
store discount is usually available for volunteers.
Year Round Vic Hadley
Wooden Boat Show
The event is held on the McKenzie River at Eagle Rock Lodge.
Fishing guides and wooden boat fans gather on the opening
day of fishing season to celebrate and learn about McKenzie
River history, wildlife and wooden boats. Our club gives fly
tying and casting demonstrations.
Sat, April 28 Steve and Michelle
Pleasant Hill 8th Grade Fly Fishing School
This will be the 2nd year for this event to teach fly tying, fly
casting, and share general fly fishing knowledge to 8th
graders. High school students may be added this year.
May 15 or 17 Glenn Miller
McKenzie Outdoor School (5th/6th graders)
Fly tying and casting are taught to 5th & 6th graders at the
White Branch Youth Camp.
Fri, June 1 Ginnie Grilley
Thurston Outdoor School
CFF has helped with this outdoor camp for many years. This
year we will be teaching fly casting in one hour classes on
each of these days reaching over 200 students
June 5 & 7 Dave Prindel
Salmon Watch (McKenzie Watershed Council)
In a field based setting, volunteers teach middle and high
school students about fish biology, water quality,
macroinvertebrates and riparian habitat. Training is provided
for volunteers during sessions held in August.
Sept/
November
Glenn Miller
Volunteer Events 2018
Cascade Family Fly Fishers are actively involved in many volunteer events. If you have any questions
contact the Event Coordinator or Glenn Miller at 541-359-9522. Suggestions for future club volunteer
efforts are always welcome. You don’t need to be a fly tying or fly casting expert to help with any of
these events. We will give you some basic training and you can learn as you go. We are always looking
for more volunteers
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Cascade Family
Flyfishers
2018
Club Leadership
Executive Board
President
Randy Beard
541-510-0323
Vice President
Mike Marlatt
541-206-9003
Treasurer & Communications
Michelle Overall
Secretary
Jen Acosta
541-741-8276
Past President
Glenn Miller
541-359-9522
Board Members
Steve Overall
Jim Breedlove
Larry Stark
Brandy Williford
Craig Prindel
Bob Wolfe
Committee
Chairpersons:
Outings
Dennis Munroe/Joe Moody
Newsletter
Roz Kauffman/Phil Hornug
Website
Carolyn Beardshear
Membership
Trese Slocum
FFI Reps
Mike Marlatt & Brandy Williford
Library
Betty Capt
Programs
Michael T. Williams
Fly Tying Classes
Rod Roth
Raffle
Jim Breedlove
Auction
Frank & Kat Paiva
Conservation
Glen Neal & Ginnie Griley
168 West 6th Ave. Eugene, OR 444 West 3rd Avenue—Eugene, OR
10% discount to CFF
Members
It’s 2018 and we have a new Co-Editor, Phil Hornung has joined Roz
Kauffman on the Newsreel Staff. We welcome your fishing photos and
journals. Submissions are due the second Sunday of the month. When
submitting photographs be sure to include the names of the people in the
photos and a general location where the pictures were taken (no need to
disclose the exact location of your secret fishing hole!)
We also have a new email address for the Newsreel. Once again your
input is very welcome.
Free Flies
The early Fly Fisherperson’s to this month’s meeting will have
the opportunity to select 5 commercially tied flies from a
collection being shared with the club membership by John Higby.
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Membership Application
CASCADE FAMILY FLY FISHERS APPLICATION
FOR MEMBERSHIP/MEMBERSHIP
RENEWAL
Mail To: Cascade Family Fly Fishers, P.O. Box 5384 , Eugene, Or 97405
Please print legibly:
Name_____________________________________________ Nickname ___________________________ DOB (optional) ___________________
Spouse/partner ___________________________________ Nickname ___________________________ DOB (optional) __________________
Address ________________________________________________________ City _______________________ State _______ Zip ___________
Home Phone __________________________________ Work Phone ____________________________________
E-mail ________________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________________
Occupation and or employer ___________________________________________________________________
Are you a member of FFF? Yes ____ No ____ FFF expiration date? ____________________
The following information is requested in order to maintain a data base of our member’s knowledge and experience which may be of
help in club activities. Please be as complete as possible
Years of fly fishing experience 0-3 ____ 3-5 ____ 5-10 ____ 10-20 ____ 20-40 ____ Over 40 ____
As a fly caster are you: Novice? ____ Average? ____ Proficient? ____ Expert? ____ FFF Certified Instructor? ____
Do you tie your own flies? Yes ____ No____ If yes rate you tying from Novice 1 to Instructor being 5 _____Check any of the following
watercraft that you own: Float tube ____ Pontoon boat ____ Canoe ____ Drift boat ____ Pram ____ Motor boat ____ Jet boat ____ Others
(Describe) ___________________________________________________________________________________
Club members are asked to consider serving on at least one committee of their choice to assist the committee chairperson when re-
quired. Number your choices from 1 –3 of the following committees:
Newsletter ____ Program ____ Membership ____ Raffle ____ Conservation ____ Education ____ Auction ____ Outings ____ Library ____
Webmaster ____ Fly Tying ____ Legislative/Environment _______
Complete dues as follows:
Individual or Family $25.00 (includes one name tag and club pin) (dues are $15.00 when joining after July 1st
Student $15.00 “
Associate (resident outside Lane County) $10.00 “
Additional name tags $6.00 each Additional pin $3.00
Total amount due:__________________________________$ ___________
Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________
I do _______ do not ______ authorize the printing of my contact information in the club directory. (please check your option)
P.O. Box 5384
Eugene, Or 97405
ABOUT THE CASCADE FAMILY FLY FISHERS
The Cascade Family Fly Fishers (CFF) is an independent, not for profit, fly fishing organization open to the pub-
lic and is an affiliate of the National Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF). Annual dues are $25.00 for an individual
or family membership, $15.00 for a student, and $10.00 for those who live outside Lane County. Membership
includes a subscription to the newsletter and the privilege of participating in any and all club activities. CFF
Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month and the general membership meetings on the
fourth Thursday of each month.
Articles found in the CFF newsletter may be reprinted in other non-profit publications without the express per-
mission of the CFF so long as full acknowledgement is given to CFF and the author or authors.
Trademarks and/or logos may appear in the “Trading Post” section of the newsletter, (which is the club mem-
ber’s free of charge classified section), but this does not give any proprietary rights to the company. Should a
for-profit company wish to place an ad in the newsletter for a product or service, it can purchase a 1/8th page
for $20.00 or a 1/2 page for $50.00. All rates are per issue and inserts will be considered. Ad and article
deadlines are midnight, the second Sunday of the month.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
CASCADE FAMILY FLY FISHERS
P.O.BOX 70303
Springfield, OR97475
www.cascadefamilyflyfishers.com
President: Randy Beard