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Vibrio vulnificus - Infection Threat in Saltwater Print
Aug 24, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Tom Herrington has prepared an excellent summary on the threat Vibrio vulnificus infection in saltwater. Although the problem is rare, anyone who fishes in salt water on the Gulf Coast should be aware of the potential danger, particularly those who wade fish and handle fish or other marine life. It is also possible to contract the infection by eating raw seafood. Individuals with compromised liver or immune system function should be particularly careful.

Read the article in the Conservation & Environment section of this web site or use this direct link:

Vibrio vulnificus - Infection Threat in Saltwater

Paddling Club & Kayak Rentals Print
Aug 13, 2009 at 11:58 AM

Interested in fly fishing from a kayak but don't own a kayak? HOSSFLY member Melissa Johnson and her partners have recently opened a kayak touring company in Ocean Springs.  They'll set you up with a kayak, paddling lessons, and even a pick up and delivery service.

South Coast Paddling Company
2335 Government Street
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-872-2030
www.southcoastpaddling.com

If you're interested in kayaking and canoeing, consider joining the Ocean Springs Paddling Club.  For information, call Melissa at 228.872.2030, or 228.239.1235 (cell).

August 2009 Tippet Available Print
Aug 11, 2009 at 06:53 PM
The August 2009 issue of the HOSSFLY Tippet is available here. Most back issues are also available on that page.
HOSSFLY Fishing Tournament Rules Print
Aug 10, 2009 at 08:54 PM

From Bob Effinger

The Historic Ocean Springs Saltwater

Fly Fishing Club

Presents:

HOSSFLy members only Fishing Tournament and Fish Fry

 

August the 15th and 16th.

The winner will be deemed Angler of the Year and an award will be given to this individual at the annual banquet in January. The tournament is for MEMBERS of HOSSFly only.

Rules:

1. All fish must be caught on a traditional fly rod and fly.

2. No fish can be boated prior to 7:00 am, Saturday, August the 15th.

This is a points tournament (all fish must be Mississippi legal). Points will be awarded in four categories as follows: Angler may enter all 4 categories.*

  • Speckled Trout: 1 point each, limited to 5 fish.
  • Red (drum) Fish: 2 points each, limited to 3 fish.
  • Flounder: 1 point each, limited to 5 fish
  • Cobia: 5 points, limited to 1 fish

*You are limited to the number of fish you can enter for points, you are not limited to the number of fish you can bring to the fish fry!

The angler with the most points is the winner. In the event of a tie, anglers will be eligible to WEIGH one fish. The angler with biggest fish is the Angler of the Year.

Weigh In:

Weigh in will be held at the Ocean Springs Yacht Club starting at 3:00 pm, ending at 4:00 pm on Sunday the 16th. Fish Fry to follow.

Participants enter the tournament at their own risk and the tournament is a Captain’s Choice, there is no “weather “or “lay” days. Each angler will fish at their discretion and accepts full responsibility for their respective decisions.

The weigh master’s decision is final with regards to points awarded.

A Fish Fry and Covered Dish Dinner will follow the weigh in on Sunday.

All member of HOSSFly are welcome to attend the fish fry on Sunday afternoon. Individuals are asked to bring a covered dish.

All beverages must be purchased from OSYC.

Leader Tying Session August 13 Print
Aug 08, 2009 at 12:24 PM
FELLOW HOSSFLYERS:
 
The article on Fly Leaders is here .  Please read it along with the article on Lines prior to our meeting Wednesday, August 12 at OSYC.  We will talk about the use of this material as it applies to casting and fishing situations.  The following night THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 6 PM WE HAVE RESERVED THE BASEMENT OF OSYC FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM FOR A LEADER TYING SESSION.  We have 60lb, Trilene on down to 15 lb and will tie a basic 9 foot leader.  BRING THE FLY LINE TO WHICH YOU WANT TO ATTACH THE LEADER AS WE WILL BE MEASURING THE TIP SECTION OF YOUR FLY LINE TO MATCH MASS PROFILES.   If time permits we will tie 8 and 10 foot leaders with different recipes. Hopefully, you'll be ready to use your leader to fish our Angler of the Year Tournament beginning two days later.
 
In addition Mike Sharpe will tie some furled leaders.
 
Don't forget the Tournament August 15 and 16 -  see the numerous emails from Bob Effinger re this event.
 
Fly Tying will meet Aug. 20 6PM ant OSYC .
 
Syd Smith, Leader

Agenda for August 12, 2009 Meeting Print
Jul 27, 2009 at 08:11 AM

Approval of Minutes of July Meeting

Treasurer’s Report – Helen Effinger

Talk – Syd Smith: “What You Need to Know About Fly Lines, Leaders and Their Application to Fly Fishing”

Old Business

  1. Last go round for Project Healing Waters.
  2. HOSSFLY logo fly boxes with excellent selection of flies. Bob/Helen Effinger/Rod Fields
  3. Report of Chandeleur Trip – Bob Effinger
  4. Report of Deer Island Trip – Mike Sharpe

New Business

  1. HOSSFLY Fishing Tournament
  2. Casting Mentoring Program Next Scheduled Session
  3. Fly Tying Next Scheduled Program
  4. On the Water Next Scheduled Program
  5. Another Extravaganza with GCRL?
  6. Bill Heugel, Chair for Workshops for the 2010 GCCFFF conclave is looking for anyone who would like to host a workshop.

Knot of the Month: Curtis Gipson- Overhand Knot and Loop

Fish Story: Rick Lauman: the State record Speckled Trout and State Record Triple Tail Catches

Richton SPR Update Print
Jul 21, 2009 at 09:18 AM
According to DOE's Strategic Petroleum Reserve office, the revised SEIS will not be issued until August at the earliest.  No reason for the delay was given and it was stated that a further delay may be possible.
"On the Water" Session Successful Despite Bad Weather Print
Jul 08, 2009 at 02:03 PM

The July 7 "On the Water" mentoring session was a hit, despite high winds and showers.  Jim Magee and Rod Fields wisely moved the group of about two dozen folks off the beach and underneath the yacht club building.  With the aid of a few HOSSFLY old timers, Jim and Rod went through the basics of stripping line, hook setting, playing fish, and landing fish.  The discussion was very lively, with lots of good questions from the group and a few good laughs as volunteers playing the role of fish were 'landed.'

From the HOSSFLY Leader, June & July Events Print
Jul 05, 2009 at 05:08 PM
Fellow HOSSFLYers,
 
The big news for the month of June was an unbelievable trip to Don Gaddy's house on Cat Island.  Don, a new HOSSFLY member, made his house available to us for Friday, Saturday and Sunday of June 12,13, and 14.  His house is the perfect fishing lodge with ample dockage for multiple boats, a great downstairs open air area for cleaning and cooking fish, and a beautifully appointed great room paneled with cypress.  The house slept 15 in comfort (noting that Don Gaddy slept in his sleeping bag on the floor!  What a gracious host!).   Bob Effinger and Anita Arguelles and cohorts made the culinary side of the trip something to remember.  The food was excellent to say the very least.  We couldn't have eaten better at Emeril's.   We had adequate fishing considering the poor tides for the week end, and some who ventured to the Louisiana marsh did quite well, some with sinking lines.  Don Abrams, with his usual diligence, caught a big Red at Cat.   We can't thank Don Gaddy enough for his generosity and hard work;  HOSSFLY will not forget.
 
The Mentoring Programs are doing very well.  Our casters are at the point of shooting line and some are getting on to the haul and double haul, so essential to fishing the salt.  At this writing the On the Water session for July 7 is yet to occur, but I'm sure will have been a great success by the time you read this.  The Fly Tyers have tied the Clouser deep minnow, easily the most productive fly produced in years if not in the entire history of salt water flies.  You have available to purchase, the HOSSFLY logo fly box with 12 very excellent flies.  You should avail yourselves of this opportunity and learn to tie these flies.  You can do it with a little patience.  Please, please practice!  What we are trying to teach cannot stick and produce if you do not. 
 
We are considering adding a classified adds section to the web that will include items the members might have for sale and items members might want to buy.  Is this something you folk would like to see done?  Please let the leaders know your thoughts.
 
July promises to be a bonanza.  Coming right up is a trip to the Pelican.  This area has been the most productive for our club, and many of our members are expert at showing you the ins and outs of this fishery.  For those who want to kayak, there is an alternate trip to Deer Island to wade and kayak.  Something for everyone, thanks to the hard work of Bob Effinger and Rod Fields.
 
I'm sure all remember Jim Franks' memorable talk, and Dr. Bill Hawkins is talking at our July 8 meeting.  The Gulf Coast Research Lab has done us numerous favors, and hopefully will be our partners in many future endeavors.  We are extremely luck as a club and as citizens to have them in our midst.  We want to support all that they are doing.  Jim will be giving a talk at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education on July 16th at 7:00 p.m., with refreshments afterwards.  Let's all plan to attend.
 
There will be another Fly Tying session at OSYC July 23 at 6:00 p.m.  Mike Sharpe is handling the details.  There will be another CMP session coming up - details soon.
 
I hope all had a wonderful 4th of July.
 
Syd Smith, Leader HOSSFLY
Shrimping to Open in Inshore Waters 7/7/09 Print
Jul 02, 2009 at 08:47 AM

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will open Mississippi waters north of the Intracoastal Waterway for shrimping at 6 a.m. on July 7, according to a news release Tuesday.  Read the Full story in the Mississippi Press.

Expect the water to be cloudier after the trawls begin to stir things up.  But if you see a boat culling their catch, check for cobia (and sharks) nearby.

Don Abrams

 

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