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Lane Hudson reported on the Meadow Lane fishing trip. Excellent accommodations, excellent fellowship, as well as, excellent fishing. Everyone caught several fish.

Two gentleman spoke on local fishing attractions.

Josh Duncan presented Potts Creek Outfitters, pottscreekoutfitters.com, and The Depot Lodge, thedepotlodge.com, in Paint Bank VA. Daily Rod fees at $75.

David presented on the Barber’s Creek Fishin Club. Looking for 5 more members. $695 per year and your allowed one guest per day for $20. For $200 more, you will also have rights to the private Potts Creek area owned by Potts Creek Outfitters for a reduced rod fee of $50 per day.

SignUps:

Dick Vipperman reported again on Kiwanis Kids Day and asked for volunteers to help.

Han’s reported on Clean Up Day and asked for volunteers.

Dover offered a free fly tying class and asked for signups.

Dover asked Jamie for closure on the “Trout in the Classroom” project. There will be an Outdoor session April 26^th.

Morgan reported on Carvins Creek. Seems to have been an Alga Bloom that may hurt the environment. Dover reported that the Game Commission is ready to go, when and if we decide to stock again. Alga Bloom may have a bearing on habitat.

Orvis is planning a conservation day in April. Details to come at next meeting.

Stewardship Va, proclaimed by Gov. Kaine, will be from Apr 1- May 31

Presentation by Dr. Bob Jenkins on Roanoke Area Flies. Very good presentation. Bob asked that if anyone finds bugs, to save them for him. He will supply bottles and alcohol if needed. Jenkins@roanoke.edu

Ron Herring reported on the TU national committee. He asked that the delegates be posted on the website.