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High Country Fly Fishers January Meeting Announcement

We are excited to announce that January’s HCFF Meeting will be held at St. Mary’s, as has been our tradition for the past few years. To kick off the year, we will host a Pizza Party. Feel free to bring your spouse or significant other and join us for this enjoyable evening.

This meeting is not just about business—it’s a chance to connect socially while reviewing and planning for the year ahead.

Program Planning & Speaker Suggestions

We are thrilled to announce that Don Stanger will take on the role of Program Chair in 2025. Don is working on a dynamic list of guest speakers and topics for the year and would appreciate your input.

If you’ve had a memorable guided fishing trip in the past year or have topics that might interest our members, please share your suggestions with Don at DonStanger@aol.com. Let’s make 2025 a year filled with insightful presentations and inspiring stories!

2025 Fishout Planning

Our outings for next year will largely follow the pattern of previous years, but we are eager to hear your ideas for new destinations or activities. Please share your suggestions as soon as possible.

If you are new to HCFF and would like to get involved in club activities or leadership next year, we encourage you to reach out. You can send your ideas or express your interest to any club officer.

Planning is underway for 2025 club trips, and Jayne Guyse, our lead trip organizer, is eager to hear your ideas. Over the years, we’ve enjoyed well-attended and memorable trips, including our popular Island Park adventure, and we’re looking to continue this tradition of great outings.

We’d love to hear about your favorite fishing spots and any new destinations you’d like to explore, whether for day trips or overnight adventures. Here are some guidelines to help shape your suggestions:

Day Trip Ideas

• Should be within a 2-hour drive of Park City.
• Can be scheduled almost any month of the year.
• Destinations can include rivers, streams, or stillwaters.
• Indicate the best time of year for this trip.
• Would you be willing to help lead or guide someone else to lead this trip?

Overnight Trip Ideas

• Should be within a 4-5 hour drive of Park City.
• Scheduled monthly from April through October, typically mid-week through the weekend.
• Destinations should offer camping and hotel/motel/VRBO/other lodging options.
• Include nearby restaurants for those staying in hotels or motels.
• Ideally, the destination should have both moving water and stillwater fishing opportunities.
• Indicate the best time of year for this trip.
• Would you be willing to help lead or guide someone else to lead this trip?

Submission Deadline & Next Steps

Please send your suggestions to Jayne Guyse at groovyjayne@gmail.com by December 10th so we can compile the results and finalize plans by the end of the year. We will discuss the survey results at the January meeting.

For any questions or more information, feel free to contact Jayne directly at 801-664-5474.

Looking Ahead

Thank you in advance for your ideas and participation. Your input helps make HCFF outings memorable and meaningful. We look forward to seeing you at our January Pizza Party and at the many great adventures we’ll have together in 2025!

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and input. We hope to see each of you at HCFF outings in 2025.  For more information, contact Jayne Guyse at 801-664-5474.

A Gift for Your Child or Grandchild

Trout Camp is a fly fishing activity for youths 13 to 17 sponsored by the Utah Council of Trout Unlimited. It is held at White’s Ranch in Paradise, Utah. It is a three-day, two-night event – June 18, 19 & 20 – where the youths are introduced to all aspects of fly fishing. All gear is provided or youths can bring their own. Meals and lodging are provided. A special discounted price for a Redington fly rod package is also available. Adult mentors are matched up with the youths on nearly a one-to-one basis.

The cost for the camp is $310. Registration is now open to the public and is limited to 14 youths. If you would like to make Trout Camp a Christmas gift for your child or grandchild, you can make a reservation by registering at https://utahtu.org. Then email hcff599@gmail.com requesting the personalized Christmas Card. Send your name, your phone number, your address, and the full name of your youth indicating the relationship.

Upcoming Events & Volunteer Opportunities

The 2025 events will soon be on the website activities. If you would like to help organize a social, fishing, or conservation event, HCFF would like your help. No experience is needed! Contact club president Eric Luna at hcff599@gmail for more information.

Also, the Utah State Council of Trout Unlimited is looking for people to help organize various activities such as a Youth Education Program. This is a great opportunity to meet many committed fishers from around Utah. Contact club president Eric Luna at hcff599@gmail for more information.