...It is the mission of the Central Ohio Fly Fishers club to promote and encourage the sport and art of fly-fishing by providing a social setting to allow its members to share information and experiences through educational programming and activities, to build and promote fellowship among its members and to encourage the conservation and preservation of our natural resources.
COFF meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month during the Fall, Winter, and Spring.
COFF Meetings are done for the summer We'll resume meetings in September 2008. Check back regularly to see COFF news and updates.
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COFFoto of the month: Chris Reinke provided this shot from Zanesfield Rod and Gun Club of a 6-lb rainbow caught last Friday (June 27). Two club records set last weekend: 18 lbs, 3 oz rainbow and 10 lbs, 10 oz brown trout. |
Fishing the Darby Lakes at Dr. Bob's Saturday, July 19th. Darby Lakes is comprised of three private lakes located in Madison County about one mile north of Prairie Oaks Metro Park. Float tubes, kayaks, and canoes preferred. Overnight tent camping a possibility. Picnicing encouraged. Alcohol and cigars okay. Interested members should contact Bob Lewis for details... lewis27@roadrunner.com or 614-879-9727. We will try to coordinate among the folks attending as to what food and beverages each will be bringing. Fishing can be sun up to sun down (or later). Usually fishing is from about 10 a.m. to whenever.
The Ohio Brook Trout Story At the April COFF meeting, Andy Burt, a Fisheries Biologist for the Division of Wildlife’s Inland Fishery Research Unit, presented information on the Ohio Brook Trout Program...
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Amazing real-life flies by Graham Owen Check out this article from Field and Stream (courtesy of Mark McGee) and Graham's Web site.
Mad River Fishing Survey Check out COFF results of a fishing survey conducted on the Mad River in September 2007. Survey results.
Casting For Recovery -- Casting for Recovery provides a fly fishing retreat for women with breast cancer in the Ohio/Indiana Region. COFF has helped with their fundraising effort by coordinating contributions of $500. More information and application forms.
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Version 1.18 updated on July 3, 2008