The General Vanier Foundation from the Association of the Royal 22^e Regiment, recently contributed $1,000.00 in support for the 2012 activities for the Quebec Branch of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Canada.  The program assists fifteen military members from the Valcartier Garrison in the rehabilitation process for physical or emotional injury by teaching them the principles of fly fishing and fly tying.  At the end of the teaching period, a fishing trip is planned where they can try out their newly learned skills and share their personal field experiences.  During this period, participants’ will be supervised by qualified resource persons to assist them in this therapy. We wish them a great experience.

Sur la photo AdjC (ret.) M Dessureault,  OMM, CD,  remettant un chèque de 1000,00$ à L’Adj. Gervais Jeffrey, CD, Directeur Provincial du programme.  (PHOTO : Cpl. Plamondon 2^e R 22e R)

PROJETS DES EAUX CURATIVES PAR LA PÊCHE À LA MOUCHE DIVISION QUÉBEC.

La fondation Général Vanier de l’Association du Royal 22^e Régiment, encourage le projet des eaux Curatives par la pêche à la mouche du Canada et verse une contribution de 1000,00$ pour supporter ces acticités de l’année 2012.  Ce programme regroupe une quinzaine de militaires, en phase de réadaptation physique et émotionnelle de la Garnison Valcartier.  Ce programme permettra à ces personnes  de faire un bout de chemin à travers une thérapie fort intéressante. En effet,  le programme vise l’enseignement des principes de la pêche à la mouche et à la fabrication de mouches.  À la fin de la période d’enseignement, une sortie est prévue où ils pourront performer leur art et partager ensemble des moments de vécu personnel.  Pendant tout ce temps, les participants seront encadrés  per des personnes ressources et très bien qualifiés pour les accompagner dans cette thérapie.  Nous leur souhaitons une très belle expérience.

Fly fishing at its best!

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We at Mobynets do not believe in cutting thin strips of wood, stacking and then gluing them back together to form the shape of the net. In time as the net frame flexes, those glue joints start to fail, resulting in delamination of the wood strips.

That is why Mobynets has become an industry leader in the art of steam bending. When a piece of solid oak is steamed to the correct temperature, its wood cells begin to elasticize; this allows us to bend the wood easily into its desired shape. Once the wood has cooled its cell structure returns to normal, making for a strong, flexible and durable net that will provide years of reliable use.

The attractive inlays are made from the finest of hardwoods, walnut, maple, and padauk. Each of these beautiful woods add durability and strength to each and every Mobynet.

All Mobynets come with a soft non abrasive fish friendly mesh. The nets flat bottom design allows the fish to be held securely and comfortably.

The two coats of marine grade penetrating varnish with UV blocker will provide years of protection from the elements.

Mobynets offers a great variety of quality built nets that meet the needs of the most discriminating fisherman. You will not find a stronger or more durable wooden landing net anywhere.”

Bow River Shuttles is hosting the 4th Annual Backcast Film Festival in Calgary, Alberta at the Cardel Theatre 180 Quarry Park Blvd. The proceeds from this amazing event will go to support Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Canada.
On Feb 12, 2011 there will be two screenings, one matinee and one evening. Each show will have a different lineup of films. Shows are at 1pm and 6:30pm. Follow this link to find out more about the show, where you are able to buy advance tickets as well as the directions to the Cardel Theatre.
There will be a short presentation about Project Healing Waters Canada as well. We hope to see everyone there, come out and support the Film Makers and our Canadian Heroes who have risked everything in support of our country.

I am a happily married father of two and my kids, I am happy to report have a great interest in flyfishing and tying. I started a flytying/guiding business in 1996 that fills in nicely between my real career as a commercial lobsterman. I am an outspoken individual when it comes to conservation of species,particularly Salar, and have been 100% Catch and release for close to 20 years. I can also boast that I have never killed an Atlantic Salmon, something I am very proud to say. Recently my business (Fly Fish The Island) was recognized by the Atlantic Salmon Federation with a “commitment to live Release” certificate. Something I am also very proud of.
My friend(and mentor) Scott Mitchell started me off one winter tying a few for the up coming spring season. I hooked and landed my first salmon on a fly i tied myself. I’ll never forget Scotty for the path he started me on!!!
I have aways followed the creed of the salmon tyer in that I like a durable fly and a little fuller profile. I like the mantra that your hook should rust before the fly comes apart. I think what my flies bring to the sport is quality, and soul. I like that my flies and my style of tying have been born out of 100′s of days on the water and figuring out what seems to work and what is just hype. As an example I can say that a neat head is a must(for durability) head size is just a selling point,, nothing more. Some tyers that have made a mark on my style were Poul Jorgenson and Warren Duncan.
Published works : Being included in Don Macleans “A Little Thing I Tied Myself”
Signature Line : Your conduct on a salmon river speaks volumes as to who you are as a person

Dwayne stepped in to help when an individual Soldier contacted us and asked if we could place him in a program. I told Dwayne about him and a few short months later when the Charlottetown Fly Tyers began their winter meetings, Dwayne took him along.
Dwayne Miller is our guy on PEI.

To those Canadians – injured in service to their Country, we thank you.

To those Canadians – serving our Country, or in the service of others on our behalf, we thank you.

They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

Lest we Forget.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place: and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
WE SHALL NOT SLEEP,
THOUGH POPPIES GROW
IN FLANDERS FIELDS.

I learn fly fishing when I was 8 year old. Since then, I’m avid fly fisher and take every opportunity to wet my line. While in Goose Bay, I taught myself fly tying since then, I tie my own flies. I also participate in a fly fishing forum giving advice (2 cent worth) or telling my fishing stories. On the same forum, I publish some of my fly creation for the benefit of other fly fishermen.

How did I got involved with this project is not by accident but by a ricochet from my involvement with a youth group here in Quebec City. I was looking for a sponsor when I wrote a request letter to Jack’s company. Jack got me in contact with Kerry and the story goes on.

I think this is a great project and I want to help out and bring my knowledge and expertise to this project. Been in Afghanistan myself and while I was working at the hospital, I seen our wounded soldiers. Now, it is time for me to give more to them.

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J’ai joint la vie militaire il a un peu plus de trente ans. Heureusement, il ne me reste que quelques années de services avant de me retirer. Durant ma carrière, nous fumes mutés dans plusieurs endroit certain d’entre eux on peut dire exotique tel que Valcartier, Allemagne, Goose Bay labrador, Gagetown, Ottawa Petawawa et finalement retour au point de départ.
J’ai appris la pêche à la mouche à l’âge de 8 ans et je n’ai jamais abandonné ce sport. Durant mon séjour au Labrador, j’ai appris à monter mes propres mouches. Je participe aussi activement à des forums qui parlent de pêche. J’aime bien donné mon avis ou des trucs. Sur ce même forum, j’ai publié quelques mouches de ma création pour le plaisir des partager avec les autres pêcheurs.
Comment j’ai joint le projet Healing Waters, c’est un peu le hasard et du fait que je travaille avec un groupe de jeunes qui apprennent le montage de mouches et aussi ils apprennent le maniement de la canne à pêche. À la fin du projet, nous les amenons à la pêche pour qu’ils puissent tester leurs mouches. J’ai écrit une lettre de demande de support à la compagnie de Jack qui lui m’a mis en contact avec Kerry.
Lors de mon séjour en Afghanistan, je travaillais à l’hôpital multinational rôle 3. J’y travaillais en tant qu’officier du bien-être, j’ai vu et connu quelques uns de nos soldats blessés. Je crois fortement que ce projet pourra aider nos soldats blessés.
Je suis marié à Lise qui est ma compagne depuis plus de trente ans et nous avons un garçon de 24 ans qui est encore à l’université.