The group learned a lot from the “socially-distanced” hands-on instructions, which resulted in them catching enough fish for a fish fry on Thursday evening. They also cleaned their own fish, learned about fish anatomy and how to prepare and cook them for dinner.

The overwhelming response from all was they planned to tell others about the great time they had in Fish Camp.

Lastly, but certainly most importantly this program could not have happened without the seemingly tireless energy of Zane Grey members Doyle Gaines and Bill Laudenschlager, along with BSA Program Director Gabby Rich. We worked 15-hour days, with few complaints. Thanks also to Glen Knight who helped with our fly-tying contest and casting games. 

We probably all know this old joke: 

There are these two young fish swimming along, and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says, “Morning, kids. How’s the water?” And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes, “What the heck is water?” 

The point is, sometimes the most obvious realities are the hardest to see. 

While we are all striving to be more inclusive in our TU Chapters—and life in general—we need to understand that every one of us is human and we’re bound to make mistakes and might commit microaggressions without even knowing it. That doesn’t mean we're bad people, just that we need to be aware of our biases and their impact on others. 

Similarly, microaggression and insensitivity can be assuming all older white men are privileged, racists, homophobic, xenophobes, and therefore not to be trusted. 

We all need to commit to working on these biases in order to make our chapters and fishing outings more welcoming to all.

Come Join Us For A Fall Carp On-The-Fly Fishing Clinic

October 3 At Kiwanis Park



What: Carp Fly Fishing Instruction

When:       Saturday, October 3, 2020

7AM-Canal fishers, 8AM-Lake fishers until 11AM

Where:      Kiwanis Park, Tempe

Age:          14+

Cost:        FREE OF CHARGE

Enrollment: Limited to 25

Equipment: Fly fishing equipment will be provided. 

What to Bring: See list below

The event will start with short instruction and optional practice casting “games” and then break off into small groups with an instructor to fish either canals or lake

For more information or to reserve your spot contact Tom Horvath: [email protected] or 602.768.7280.   

Women's Virtual Book Club: 

Title: TBD

Need more info? Contact Sara Westfall: [email protected]  

Next conversation: Thursday, September 17, 6 PM

Join us whether you've read the book or not! 

Call In: 712-432-0220 (Access code: 4632017)

Zane Grey Chapter has been following and supporting the efforts of Trout Unlimited Alaska in the fight to stop the proposed Pebble mine from devastating a world class fishery and powerhouse American economy in Bristol Bay.