Planning for the 2010 Dick Schott New Member Outing has begun. We encourage all new members to join us May 5 thru May 8, 2010 at WaWaSum Lodge. Sign-up sheets will be available at club meetings in February. New club members should return their sheets with a $135 check made payable to Paul DeJohn after completing the club's February Member Fly Fishing School. Staff members can return their sheets and checks at any time - "first come, first served".
WaWaSum Lodge is a historic log lodge and teaching facility owned by Michigan State University which sits high above the banks of the AuSable's Holy Water 6 miles east of Grayling. If you have never visited the lodge, you are truly in for a treat. The most popular feature of the lodge is the large screened porch with bentwood rockers which overlooks the river. The great room has a large fieldstone fireplace, ample seating, and an activity area for fly-tying. Guest rooms for your 3-night stay accommodate 3 to 4 guests each, and 3 beds on the screened porch will be available to those desiring quiet sleep.
"Cook-ee Mike" and his helpers will provide us with great breakfasts before our morning guided scouting trips, and wholesome lunches before our afternoon and evening of fishing on Thursday and Friday. Unlike outings in the past, dinner will not be served. However, ample food will be available for you to "graze" following your fishing day. You also have the option of dining at one of the local restaurants.
The annual New Member Outing gives attending members an opportunity to visit and fish superior locations along the AuSable, as well as provide a venue to become more acquainted with the snoring habits, etc., of your fellow club members. (Ear plugs are recommended.) The outing is not intended to be a fishing school, however you will indeed receive an education, good food, lots of laughs, and more confidence in your fly-fishing and fly-tying abilities. Good jokes are always welcome.
As indicated above, and new for 2010, new members attending are required to attend the club's February Member Fly Fishing School, and be able to show a safe level of fishing / wading proficiency before being included in the outing. Those new members who join the club after the February Fly Fishing School will be asked to wait to attend the outing the following year after completing the club's school.
Please watch the Hatch and our club website for future updates.
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May 5th - 8th
1PM - ?
WaWaSum Lodge
$135
Please RSVP
Contact:Paul DeJohn
See him @ a club meeting
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