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Feb 01, 2011 at 10:11 PM

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Potential new members - Click About HOSSFLY in the left-hand menu for details on joining.  Bottom line - fill out one brief form with contact information and attach $15 and you're in.

Casting Instruction Saturday, July 17 Print
Jul 15, 2010 at 02:17 PM
Syd Smith will be available at the OSYC this Saturday, July 17 at 9:00 a.m. for casting lessons and pointers.  For those new folks who may not know, Syd is a certified fly casting instructor who gives the club lots of his time to help members improve their casting and fishing skills. 
 
We hope to see you there.
 
Spence Boyd
HOSSFLY Secretary
Fishing Trip - June 19, 2010 Print
Jun 15, 2010 at 07:33 AM

Keith Thompson

The fishing off the East End of Deer Island is heating up along with the weather.  HOSSFly will be fishing the Deer Island this Saturday for those interested in being a part of the fun.  We will be putting in at the OSYC dock 0800 on 6/19 and returning through out the day.  We will be going across to fish the East tip and the stumps.  Please plan to attend this club fishing trip.  We will be ferrying fishers across to the island so bring a kayak or your wading shoes and plan to spend the day fishing.  There will be plenty of room for coolers, lawn chairs or other supplies.  We will have a portable gas grill set up for you to cook if you want to get just a bit beyond the cold sandwich regiment.  We need to take advantage of the time we have on the water and what better way to spend the day then fishing the local waters of Ocean Springs.  Make plans to attend and please let us know if you plan to attend this fun filled day on the water. 

Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources (CMR) meets on June 15 Print
Jun 11, 2010 at 02:13 PM

The June meeting of the Commission on Marine Resources will be a good opportunity to ask what Mississippi government is doing to respond to the oil spill.  Members are urged to attend and present questions.  The text of the meeting notice follows:

June CMR Meeting to Be Held June 15 at MSU Coastal Research Extension Center

BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources (CMR) will hold its June meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research Extension Center, 1815 Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at www.dmr.ms.gov.

Oil Spill Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities Print
Apr 30, 2010 at 02:38 AM

I've set up a web site to help pair volunteers with organizations doing oil spill cleanup work.  Please see www.OilSpillVolunteers.com. There's a huge oil spill in the Gulf and some of it will be coming ashore soon.  It's time to step up and help protect and heal this place we love so much.  Let's go HOSSFLY.

Don Abrams

Horn Island CCA Chapter Banquet, 4/9/10 Print
Apr 05, 2010 at 01:33 PM

The Horn Island Chapter of CCA holds it's annual banquet this Friday, April 9, 2010 at the Ocean Springs Civic Center.  The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes good food, raffles, door prizes, auctions, and good company.  Details are on this pdf flyer or on their website at www.ccamississippi.org .  If you've caught a good redfish lately, you have the CCA to thank.  So, show up and support a good cause.

 Don

Fantastic Fly Sale at April Meeting Print
Mar 26, 2010 at 07:35 PM
You definitely do not want to miss the April 14 HOSSFLY meeting.  We'll be selling a huge assortment of hand-tied flies and fly boxes at bargain prices.  The flies were donated by Tom Herrington to raise money for a good cause - a small grant by HOSSFLY to support the exciting tarpon research being done by Jim Franks at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
 
This is an excellent way to stock up on quality flies that are known to be good in local waters, save a lot of money, and help support the Mississippi tarpon fishery.  Regardless of what species you want to catch - trout to mackeral to cobia to tarpon - you'll find a fly to do the job.
 
This is a members-only offering.  If you're not a member this is a great time to join.  If you join and buy five or six flies, you'll recover your $15 dues in savings. Fly boxes will also be available.
 
Many of these boxes are doubles, stacked two deep.
Nearly 600 flies offered. Count 'em if you're bored.
 
All flies were tied by Tom Herrington
A detail of one box. Some great redfish flies here.
 
 
McCoy Outdoors Co., Spring Fishing Seminar Series Print
Mar 17, 2010 at 06:04 PM

HOSSFLY members are invited to participate in a series of fishing seminars in Mobile. 

McCoy Outdoor Company in Mobile kicks off their spring fishing seminar series on Thursday March 18th at 5:00 pm.  The seminars are free and open to the public.  McCoy Outdoor Company is located at 3498 Springhill Avenue  in Mobile, Alabama 36608.  For more information call the store at 251-473-1080 or contact Chip Deupree 251-895-0020.  Thursday's speaker is Bobby Abruscato of A-Team fishing adventures.  Seven more speakers are scheduled.  

  • Thursday April 8th... Capt. paul "Moon Doggie" Smith,  Mobile Bay speckled trout redfish and flounder guide                                            Thursday April 15th...Capt. Scott Ritter,  numerous redfish cup wins and top ten finishes
  • Thursday April 22nd.... Capt "Dandy" Dan Kolenich, Orvis-endorsed fly fishing guide with years of experience on Mobile Bay and Mobile-Tensaw Delta
  • Thursday April 29th......Capt. Jey Abruscato of A-Team fishing adventures
  • Thursday May 13th.....Capt. Rick Lauman of Southern Fly Outfitters in Ocean Springs, premier Mississippi Gulf Coast fly fishing guide
  • Thursday May 20th..... Capt Lynn Pridgen, Mobile Tensaw Delta and Mobile Bay/ Mississippi Sound speckled trout/redfish/flounder and triple tail guide

 

Free Kayak Fly Fishing Seminar Print
Mar 12, 2010 at 05:33 PM

This comes from South Coast Paddling Company. - Don

Free Kayak Fishing Seminar
Thursday, March 18th @ 7:00 pm
Ocean Springs Library Meeting Room

Come join us to explore the history, rigging, and local fishing secrets.

Johnathan Cecil will share information and his enthusiasm for the sport.  He will schedule with participants to guide a local fishing trip for those who want to try their hand at it.  South Coast Paddling will have boats available for  rent for those who do not have their own kayaks.  Otherwise, there is no charge for either event.

Please contact South Coast Paddling if you are interested in attending.

228 872 2030 or email

Fish Deer Island, March 12 Print
Mar 12, 2010 at 05:30 PM

From Spence Boyd:

Our vice leader, Keith Thompson has put together a Deer Island fishing trip for this Saturday.  We will meet at the Kuhn Street Ramp (across the street from the Biloxi Yacht Club) at 9:00 AM, Keith will be there with his party barge to ferry anyone who needs a ride to the island.  There will be wade fishing and kayakers.  This will be a great opportunity to get on-the-water instructions and practice your casting.
 
Tom Herrington has offered the use of his two-man kayak (Native Ultimate) with paddles to any one or two HOSSFly members for any HOSSFly event including tomorrow's Deer Island trip.  You can reach Tom at 875-5311 or .
 
Spence
 

 

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