February General Membership Meeting
SPECIAL NOTE: **** UPDATE 2/3/2022 **** Due to the high rate of COVID infections occurring in the Treasure Valley the BVFF board of directors has decided to only provide this meeting via Zoom (online) this month. We regret that we are unable to enjoy the personal interaction that occurs at in-person meetings, and hope that we can get past COVID soon to safely resume in-person meetings.
SPECIAL NOTE:
**** UPDATE 2/3/2022 ****
Due to the high rate of COVID infections occurring in the Treasure Valley the BVFF board of directors has decided to only provide this meeting via Zoom (online) this month. We regret that we are unable to enjoy the personal interaction that occurs at in-person meetings, and hope that we can get past COVID soon to safely resume in-person meetings.
A link with the meeting ID will be sent to individuals who register or available in the announcement e-mail. (Be sure to check your SPAM or "Promotions" mail directories for e-mails)
AGENDA:
6:30 PM: BVFF Business & Updates
2022 Officer Nominations White Fish Derby
7:00 PM: Feature Presentation:
Fishing in the Bahamas with Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures
Chad Chorney Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures Chad Chorney, Yellow Dog Fly fishing’s Bahamas Program Director, will discuss all things fly fishing in the Bahamas – description of the islands and their fisheries, lodges offered by Yellow Dog Fly fishing, bonefish gear, flies, tactics, Bahamas travel requirements and COVID, along with a short overview of Yellow Dog Fly fishing. Information: Yellow Dog Fly fishing is the leader in worldwide angling and destination travel, and our goal is to provide our clients with the fishing trip of a lifetime! Chad Chorney is Yellow Dog Fly fishing’s Bahamas Program Coordinator, and helps guest plan the bone fishing trip of their dreams!
Chad Chorney
Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures
Chad Chorney, Yellow Dog Fly fishing’s Bahamas Program Director, will discuss all things fly fishing in the Bahamas – description of the islands and their fisheries, lodges offered by Yellow Dog Fly fishing, bonefish gear, flies, tactics, Bahamas travel requirements and COVID, along with a short overview of Yellow Dog Fly fishing.
Information: Yellow Dog Fly fishing is the leader in worldwide angling and destination travel, and our goal is to provide our clients with the fishing trip of a lifetime! Chad Chorney is Yellow Dog Fly fishing’s Bahamas Program Coordinator, and helps guest plan the bone fishing trip of their dreams!
Chad Chorney chad@yellowdogflyfishing.com Phone: (406) 585-8667YellowDogFishing.com About Chad Chorney: Chad grew up fishing and hunting in upstate New York, and moved out west to the Sun Valley, Idaho area in 2004 to become a “trout bum.” He has worked extensively in the flyfishing industry for the last 15 years, as a full-time guide, flyshop manager, commercial fly tyer, travel host, writer, and photographer. In addition, Chad has spent some time working with Trout Unlimited, restoring and reconnecting habitat along Idaho’s Big Wood River and Silver Creek. Conservation initiatives have always been important to Chad, and he has been a long-time supporter of organizations such as the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Ducks Unlimited, and Trout Unlimited. For many years, Chad was very active in his local Trout Unlimited chapters, holding a variety of chapter leadership roles. An accomplished freelance photographer and writer, Chad’s work has appeared in such publications as Northwest Fly Fishing, Eastern Fly Fishing, American Fly Fishing, Gray’s Sporting Journal, Anglers Journal, American Angler, Fly Fisherman, Fly Fishing and Tying Journal, TROUT, and Catch Magazine. Flyfishing travel has become a passion of Chad, and he has fished freshwater and saltwater destinations across the world. Chad joined Yellow Dog Flyfishing in 2021 and is the Bahamas Program Coordinator for the company. In addition to fishing Chad is an avid upland bird and waterfowl hunter. Chad lives in the Bozeman area with his two Springer Spaniels, Trico and Snook.
Chad Chorney chad@yellowdogflyfishing.com Phone: (406) 585-8667YellowDogFishing.com
chad@yellowdogflyfishing.com
Phone: (406) 585-8667
Chad grew up fishing and hunting in upstate New York, and moved out west to the Sun Valley, Idaho area in 2004 to become a “trout bum.” He has worked extensively in the flyfishing industry for the last 15 years, as a full-time guide, flyshop manager, commercial fly tyer, travel host, writer, and photographer. In addition, Chad has spent some time working with Trout Unlimited, restoring and reconnecting habitat along Idaho’s Big Wood River and Silver Creek. Conservation initiatives have always been important to Chad, and he has been a long-time supporter of organizations such as the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Ducks Unlimited, and Trout Unlimited. For many years, Chad was very active in his local Trout Unlimited chapters, holding a variety of chapter leadership roles. An accomplished freelance photographer and writer, Chad’s work has appeared in such publications as Northwest Fly Fishing, Eastern Fly Fishing, American Fly Fishing, Gray’s Sporting Journal, Anglers Journal, American Angler, Fly Fisherman, Fly Fishing and Tying Journal, TROUT, and Catch Magazine. Flyfishing travel has become a passion of Chad, and he has fished freshwater and saltwater destinations across the world. Chad joined Yellow Dog Flyfishing in 2021 and is the Bahamas Program Coordinator for the company. In addition to fishing Chad is an avid upland bird and waterfowl hunter. Chad lives in the Bozeman area with his two Springer Spaniels, Trico and Snook.
Chad grew up fishing and hunting in upstate New York, and moved out west to the Sun Valley, Idaho area in 2004 to become a “trout bum.” He has worked extensively in the flyfishing industry for the last 15 years, as a full-time guide, flyshop manager, commercial fly tyer, travel host, writer, and photographer. In addition, Chad has spent some time working with Trout Unlimited, restoring and reconnecting habitat along Idaho’s Big Wood River and Silver Creek. Conservation initiatives have always been important to Chad, and he has been a long-time supporter of organizations such as the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Ducks Unlimited, and Trout Unlimited. For many years, Chad was very active in his local Trout Unlimited chapters, holding a variety of chapter leadership roles.
An accomplished freelance photographer and writer, Chad’s work has appeared in such publications as Northwest Fly Fishing, Eastern Fly Fishing, American Fly Fishing, Gray’s Sporting Journal, Anglers Journal, American Angler, Fly Fisherman, Fly Fishing and Tying Journal, TROUT, and Catch Magazine.
Flyfishing travel has become a passion of Chad, and he has fished freshwater and saltwater destinations across the world.
Chad joined Yellow Dog Flyfishing in 2021 and is the Bahamas Program Coordinator for the company.
In addition to fishing Chad is an avid upland bird and waterfowl hunter. Chad lives in the Bozeman area with his two Springer Spaniels, Trico and Snook.
REMEMBER TO RENEW YOUR FLY FISING LICENSE FOR 2022
Best wishes for 2022, BVFF Board of Directors & Officers
Best wishes for 2022,
BVFF Board of Directors & Officers
