Reminiscence 1984–85
The Eighth Year
originally published on PFF's twentieth anniversary, 1997

by Art Ferruzzi, president 1986–7

The Eighth Year

Richard Holubekpresident
Jim Jacksonvice president
Ed Reasecretary
Stan Konradtreasurer
 
Jim Bennettdirector
Steve Scibiordirector
Bill Fritschedirector
Gary Belldirector
Frank Marchdirector
 
John GrossEugene Perpetual
Bill FritscheDon Kenney Memorial
Jim BennettFishmaster of the Year
...There were so many silly awards.

Rod winner this year was Chris Harley, and the usual graphite was Fisher boron-graphite for the first time.

Jim Bennett took over the bulletin, assisted by a new member, (Art Ferruzzi). The bulletin took on a new look, and Ed Rea sent in minutes of the board meetings every month. Board meetings were at Richard Holubek's house, about 65 right turns off the Alameda. Despite inflation, Les held the cost of the picnic to $3.50. So how do you do it, Les?

The Truckee fishout, headquartered at Heidelman Lodge was the first of the year, followed by Baum Lake and Pyramid (brrrrr). Following Don Cappa's "Old West" presentation came the Christmas raffle Spectcular, a week on the Dean River, which was won by Chet Williams. Paul Kroll told us how to melt lead ingots for those "bottom flies" for the Bodega fishout, and in a rare display of good timing, Art F. won the "Fly of the Month" award by having the only entry. The Redondo fishout was a big success, and the results were saved on film and tape. Tying was a big item, with Frank's bass bugs and Ken's poppers, and a memorable Chuck Stranahan presentation on trout flies. Richard Holubek actually wrote his own opinion column in April, and San Jose took over organization of the organization of the Decathalon. We won't tell you the results.

Bass and Shad fishouts rounded out the year. the Giusti's left the Bay Area, and John Madrosen passed away. T.U. printed the famous "worm" article, warming the hearts of conservationists. (It's called heartburn.)