Reminiscence 1980–81
The Fourth Year
originally published on PFF's twentieth anniversary, 1997

by Art Ferruzzi, president 1986–7

The Fourth Year

Richard Izmirianpresident
John Margaronivice president
Jack Garnettsecretary
 
Bill Kreisldirector
John Grossdirector
Larry Gilsdorfdirector
Tom Kilfoildirector
Les Jungedirector

The club's fourth year was still establishing tradition. Bill Fritsche was awarded the first Eugene Perpetual Award for his numerous efforts on behalf of the Club. Ken Eugene was awarded a place of honor behind the bar. The Gazos Creek project got underway and Al Bullock was there with his video tape to record the activities. Matt Pendo returned to conduct an entomology class and Bruce Estes continued his fly-tying workshops. Doug Swisher joined the ranks of guest speakers in February.

Fish outs included Martis Lake, Pyramid Lake, the Pacific Ocean (the deep and the Redondo variety), many mini-fish outs for steelhead, white bass at Naciemiento, black bass at Stony Gorge, shad at Los Molinos (Tom Kilfoil "goofed" landing a 10 pound salmon on a six weight rod), and, of course, there was the squawfish fish out!

Hal Coehlo had the Christmas luck and took home an Orvis Spring Creek outfit.

Richard Izmirain is fond of "firsts" and during this administration the first-ever scissor sharpening clinic was held and PFF became affiliated with Cal-Trout.

Don Kenney passed away in April 1981 at age 42 and the Don Kenney Perpetual Memorial Trophy was established. The award is to go to the beginning fly tier who has exhibited the greatest increased proficiency in fly tying in the previous year. Recently, the decision has been too difficult so that the award has gone to the fly tying instructor responsible for so many "A" students, but this is a goal we should try to preserve.

Beachmaster, Les Junge, held the first Gazos Creek Beach Party and BBQ. This family event celebrated the return of steelhead to Gazos Creek and attracted over seventy Club members.

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