Two Great Publications Available to Members
The editorial staff of The Loop has published yet another great edition for the members of the IFFF. Click here to login and read the latest edition.
Tying Times, the publication of the IFFF Fly Tying Group is now available online as well. Click here to view the publication.
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IFFF & Council News
Northern California Council Continues Fish in the Classroom
For over 25 years member clubs of Northern California Council Federation of Fly Fishers (NCCFFF) have been supporting teachers that hatch fish in their classrooms. In recognition of the long term commitment to advancing student knowledge of aquatic ecosystems, the Aquatic Resource Educators Association (AREA) conferred upon NCCFFF and its member clubs an award for outstanding achievement for their efforts in aquatic education in 2012. Since that time the program has grown and is now in 1,150 classrooms reaching almost 30,000 students. Ken Brunskill, NCC President, (right) shown accepting award.
What Our Members Want to Know
We receive common questions in the IFFF office. How many members does the Federation have? What is the difference between a Council and a Club? How do I become a Certified Casting Instructor? I understand you offer a special membership to US Disabled Veterans. Can you tell me more? Why should I be a member of the Federation? Click here to find the answers.
Win Fame and Prizes in the Photo Contest
You still have plenty of time to get your camera out and take photos for submission in the IFFF International Fly Fishing Fair Photo Contest. New this year is the Digital Historical Category.
Scans of historical photos related to any IFFF function are welcome.
The Digital Historical Category isn’t about quality photography but more a fun opportunity to display images of our history. You don’t even have to be photographer or own a camera to enter! Get those old photos together and share them with us in Bend. Read more here>>
Conservation News
The One Bug Fly Fishing event was held this weekend in New York. Two Federators took top honors, Dr. Glenn Erikson, IFFF Conservation Director, with teammate John (JC) Clark took First Place Team while Sam Decker, EWC President, took Top Guide. The event helps support the work of Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) by spotlighting the river and local communities one weekend every year. FUDR and its partners use the funds and the attention the event raises to better both habitat and quality of life in this very special place. In fact the fishery is consistently ranked as a top 10 trout water in North America, and for me is absolutely the best trout water of the Eastern US.
"Sweetgrass' IFFF 50th Anniversary Bamboo Rod cast a wonderful line for a light presentation in the earlier hours of the day, while the Thomas and Thomas 50th Anniversary Graphite Rod was able to blast thru the heavy gusts we experienced in the later afternoon. These two rods really complimented each other, and will enhance any fly fisher's rod collection,” said Dr. Erikson, Conservation Director for the IFFF. Click here to view and purchase one of the rods that benefits the Federation’s program.
Casting Instructor Education
Tips for Preparation & Performance on the New CI Test
A new Casting Instructor (CI) Test went into effect on April 1st designed to better evaluate the teaching skills of CI candidates.
To assist candidates in preparing for and performing on the new exam, the CI Test Committee has just released a set of “tips” called the “CI Performance Test Evaluation Form with Tips for Preparation & Performance.”
This document can be found on the IFFF website by clicking here and then scrolling down to the Resources section where you will find the link to the Tips document. Here you can also download the new CI test, order study materials, and watch a preparation video.
Fly Tying Group News
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