Carson Fly Fishing Club

The purpose of the club: To promote appreciation and increase interest in the sport of fly fishing through educational programs, fellowship, and assistance to club members, youth, and others, encouraging them to become better fly fishers and actual sportspeople; to inspire and lead in the conservation and the betterment of fisheries, waters, and watersheds.

Support observance of fish and game laws and advocate the ethical practice of catch-and-release fishing. Facilitate camaraderie through general membership meetings, clinics (fly casting and fly tying), fishouts, tiers cabin, banquet, annual barbeques, fly tying expos, and other social events; Raise funds and provide financial support to projects, organizations, agencies, in furtherance of the above purposes; give volunteer support to the betterment of the sport fisheries.

Activities and Services: The club is actively involved in several projects in support of the Nevada Division of Wildlife. These include constructing an information kiosk for posting information and regulations at popular fishing locations, assisting with annual spawning operations, stream population surveys, fish relocation projects, LCT species preservation, and other projects as possible. In addition, the club hosts fly fishing courses, fly tying courses, fly tying expos, and assists with beginning and intermediate casting clinics.

Meetings: The club meets on the third Tuesday of the month from February through November. Our meetings take place at the Carson City Sheriff's Office in the Ornsby training room, located at 911 East Musser Street, Carson City, NV 89706. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Board

President: Russell Vezzali

Vice President: John Walsh

Treasurer: Dave Conklin

Secretary: Stan Zuber

Board Members:

Ken Briscoe, Ernie Walsh, Carol Birchill, Ray Achen,