Western Massachusetts Fly Fishermen

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Our Mission

To promote the arts of fly fishing and fly tying principally by education and recruitment of young people.  To promote the conservation and improvement of cold water habitat.

History of Our Club

The club, as it is now, started around 1971.  It had existed before as a chapter of New England United Fly Tyer's, but spun off as an independent club in 1971.

Tying classes were started by Joe Berkowicz.  Today they are organized and run by Manny Dasilva.  They have run continuously since WMFF split off from United Fly Tyers in 1971.  The classes were likely held before that date under UFT, but we don't know for how long.  Originally there were seperate classes for adults and children.  The adult classes were dropped for a few years, but then combined with the children's classes.

Long time members still active today include, Dan Trela, Marty Frisbe, Ed Jaciow, Joe Abdow, Bob Jendrysik, Jim Leonard and Bill Adams.

Purpose is to promote fly tying as a sport, introduce youngsters to fly fishing and fly tying, and promote conservation of our natural resources.

Educating adults and children over nine years of age, through our free fly tying classes starting on the second Thursday in January and continuing for eight consecutive Thursdays 7:00 P.M. at the Ludlow Elks Club, 69 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA.

Club Officers:

WMFF - Club Officers:   
   
President:........................ Bill Rose 
Vice-presidents:.............  Tom Panaccione 
  & George Herrick 
Secretary/Treasurer:........  Bill Adams 
   
Board of Directors:   
Manny Dasilva  Marty Frisbie 
Robert Jendrysik  Harold Norman 
Dan Trela   

We meet monthly from September through May at 7:00 p.m. (tying demo), 8:00 p.m. (business meeting approx. one hour) and usually a speaker on a topic of interest to fly fishers.  Meetings are held at the Ludlow Elks Club, 69 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA.  The public is invited to attend meetings to enjoy the tying demo and  learn about the club.

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Part of the Pioneer Valley

Bill Rose is our President.
and contact person
Phone 413-786-0195