Membership and the Benefits of Joining.
The annual fee for 2009/2010 to join the Edmonton Trout Fishing Club is only $30.00.
The Edmonton Trout Fishing Club is a group of people who enjoy learning about the sport of fly fishing and the elusive trout. The objectives of the club are:
To foster, instruct and promote the art of fly tying, fly casting and the betterment of trout fishing among its members, and all other activities of a similar nature which may be deemed desirable for the benefit of its members.
The Edmonton Trout Fishing Club Benefits
What do you receive for your membership?
- First and third tuesdays in January and ending in May, the club holds informative meetings about fishing, fishing techniques and the fisheries in various areas. Two meetings are also held in the fall. Guest speakers are often invited to provide valuable information at these meetings.
- Depending on the demand, an opportunity to participate in rod building, fly tying and fly casting classes. Members receive a discount for these classes.
- A monthly newsletter, which contains interesting articles, informs members of upcoming Club events, finds answers from experts to your questions, and provides opportunity to sell or trade fishing equipment and other items.
- Unlimited use of the Club’s lake front property on Spring Lake (Edmonton Beach). Camping is free and there is a picnic shelter complete with a fireplace and picnic tables. This is for members only, not for public use.
- Free attendance at the annual spring and fall events at Spring Lake, including a family barbeque, fishing and a chance to talk fishing.
- Opportunity to participate in fisheries conservation projects with other club members
- Discount on Alberta Fish and Game Association memberships.
- Discounts at The Fishing Hole and The Fishing Centre.
- Opportunity to go fishing with other members of the club.
- Attend social events; Christmas brunch, Guest Night
- Annual auction
All meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of every month from January to May, and the third Tuesday of October and November (7:30 p.m.) at the Queen Mary Park Community Hall, 10844-117 St.
MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE AT MEETINGS or from Ron Sohnle at 469-8614.
You can join online by filling out this form (remember you still have to send the membership fee. We have no facility for doing that online)
Membership Signup
You can join online by filling out this form (remember you still have to send the membership fee. We have no facility for doing that online)
You may also print out and mail in your form - Printable Form
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The following have been awarded Honorary Life Membership for outstanding service to the Club over a number of years:
George Ainsley
Reg Denny
Ed Lefebvre
Malcolm MacCrimmon
Peter Mapplebeck
Bill Miller
Tak Shimizu
Wally Warawa