Author Archives: browntroutangler

A Brief History of the SFBCA

Posted on February 1, 2016

By Gord Deval President of the Scarborough Fly and Bait Casting Association About thirty-five years ago a few of my fishing and casting buddies thought it might be a good idea to see if (our group) could turn out to … Continue reading →

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The season for bamboo

Posted on January 14, 2016

By Ted Gordon, SFBCA member It’s winter and fly fishing is in hiatus.  Maybe you are a new member of the Scarborough Fly and Bait Casting Association, or an old one.  No matter.  This is the perfect season to consider … Continue reading →

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Fly Tying Challenge

Posted on April 24, 2015

By Tedy Gordon, SFBCA member Can you invent your own fly?  Are you up to the challenge.  It is really not that difficult.  The question is would any fly catch fish?  I have created a caddisfly based on the adult … Continue reading →

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Fishing The Copper John

Posted on October 21, 2014

By Tedy Gordon, SFBCA member The fly fishing world can be made very confusing by the wide variety of flies available, particularly for the beginner. Fly patterns can be dry, streamers, nymphs, imitators, attractors and who knows what else. Since … Continue reading →

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