Nat Greene Flyfishers    January 2012

January 10, 2012 - Educating young fly fishers at Nat Greene is big deal. We are active in programs with the Boy Scouts, Trout in the Classroom, and Rivercourse. Rivercourse is North Carolina's cold water conservation, fly fishing youth camp for boys and girls 13-15 years old. The 2012 session will be the tenth camp. This Trout Unlimited camp is an exciting way to teach kids about the importance of our cold water resources while exposing them to the sport of fly fishing. Come hear how Nat Greene’s contributions have helped shape the lives of future generations and how you can help with the 2012 camp. If we don't teach kids about fly fishing and the environment, who will? Jeff Curtis is the co-owner of Curtis Wright Outfitters (fly shops and guide service). He has worked with young people for over 25 years. 2012 will be his 7th year as the Rivercourse camp director. Jeff has found that sharing his passion for fly fishing with the next generation is extremely rewarding.  All are welcome.  Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, 7:00 p.m.   Directions  

February 14, 2012 - February 14, 2012 William “Bo” Cash is charming, but crusty. If you want to visit his fly shop, Table Rock Angler in Morganton, you have to call for an appointment. He wants to meet and talk with you. He won’t sell anything over the internet. You are buying his equipment and he wants to make sure you have the right stuff.  Born in Morganton, Bo has not wandered far from the Blue Ridge foothills, but he has managed to accomplish a lot. He taught general sciences, ecology, and biology in Cleveland and Burke Counties for 28 years; began tying flies in 1970, started building rods in 1976, and opened a fly shop in 1980. He has fished the streams of Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and many others across the United States.  In 1986, Bo wrote the first chapter of a book. After 25 years of writing in back country lantern light, he finished Water Under the Bridge, a Journey Through a Life in the Outdoors. This book is less a how-to on fly fishing and more a reflection on the Blue Ridge and a grandfather who started him on his journey.  You won’t need an appointment to hear Bo’s lively stories about fishing and the Blue Ridge, but you may want to arrive early to make sure you get a seat.  All are welcome.  Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, 7:00 p.m.   Directions

March 3, 2012 -  - Annual Spring Banquet and Seminar, with Special Guest Speaker Alex Bell.  Morning seminar topics include how to fish the western North Carolina fly fishing trail like a local, small stream techniques, and how to fish Delayed Harvest waters.  The evening banquet presentation will be “Get Hooked on the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail;”  silent auction, raffle, and door prizes at evening banquet.  Seminar – 9:00 am to 1:30 pm; $20 advance or $25 at door, includes lunch.  Evening Banquet - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm; $35 advance or $40 at door, includes dinner.  To reserve a seat call Laura Kennerly (336-707-7665) or Neal Mitchell (336-643-5001).  Heritage Hill Banquet Facility located at 5435 N. Church St. in Greensboro NC (directions).  All are welcome.  Download banquet flyer. 

March 13, 2012 - Although the weather may say otherwise, spring actually arrives on the Roanoke River in early March with the annual spawning run of Hickory Shad , quickly followed by an equally spectacular spawning run of Striped Bass. As featured on ESPN, the Roanoke River is considered by many fishermen to be a premier destination for Hickory Shad and Striped Bass. These spawning fish aggressively strike flies as well as artificial lures. Top water fishing for Striped Bass is fantastic early in the morning and late in the afternoon in early May. 50 fish days are not uncommon. Captain Dean Lamont will be talking to us about how to fly fish the Roanoke River for these two species. He also threatens to mention the other fly fishing experiences we are missing on the coast.  Capt. Dean Lamont of Crystal Coast Adventures specializes in fly fishing and light tackle guided charters in the Cape Lookout, Morehead City, Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Harkers Island, Emerald Isle, and the Roanoke River. Captain Dean Lamont is a USCG Master Captain, and a former President of the Cape Lookout Flyfishers. He has two boats, an 18 ft Maverick Master Angler flats boat and a 25ft Hydra Sports Center Console.  Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, 7:00 p.m.   Directions