Message from Our Presidents:
               Ric Hinkie and Tom Herman

Big news, we are meeting at Tiny's again.  Come to our November 26 meeting  at 9 or earlier for breakfast.  Hear about the hatchery work to raise Apache, Gila, Tiger and Rainbow trout.  Our Holiday Party at the Casino is December You can buy tickets online at the Membership/Buy Stuff page.  Also we have the new Gila and Apache pins for you.  Easiest way to get them is to go to our sister site, www.gilatrout.org.   We have had a great year of interesting meetings, both group and individual fishing trips, and we have been helping wounded veterans get into fly fishing.  Checkout the newsletter button above.  There was lots of fishing all summer and fall.  The Gila Trout are the big news, but recent stockings of trout in the city lakes and the Tiger Trout in the Rim lakes are exciting additions to the Rainbows that are regularly stocked in the streams and lakes. 

We want to recognize Dorothy Howell and her years of great work as Secretary/Treasurer as well as the  Holiday Team Leader, Project Healing Waters Chef and so many other things.  As a volunteer organization, great volunteers makes our job very easy.  We welcome Donn Newhouse as our new Secretary and Mike Arnold as Treasurer.

Our relationship with Gila Chapter 530 of Trout Unlimited is better than ever, with several of our recent meetings featuring updates on what TU plans for Arizona and the Southwest.  Nearly $1,000,000 has been earmarked for projects in and around our area.   See you on Zoom last Saturday of the month.  Use button on page 1 to connect easily. 

Tiger Trout Now Stocked in Rim Lakes

Tiger trout, a cross between a brown and a Brook trout, will be stocked in Woods Canyon, Willow Springs and other Rim lakes according to Arizona Game and Fish.  These trout are a bit more aggressive and will, hopefully enjoy eating the Green Sunfish that are prevalent in the lakes. 
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Club Works with Wounded Veterans
Project Healing Waters from Phoenix returned to Payson's Green Valley Lakes in 2022.

Flycasters and TU 530 provided fishing coaches, donuts and coffee and a chili lunch.  The trout were hiding deep in the lake, but Crappie and Sunfish were abundant.  Several vets took home fish for dinner.

The club has already invited the group back for a Spring outing.  The fish are reportedly nervous.

Future Sponsored Trips

Watch here for potential trips.   Silver Creek: Spring 2022, San Juan River March 19, and local trips on the East Verde and Tonto, Rim lakes too.  
For questions or more info call Larry Hess at 928-978-0973 or email @  landgh77@gmail.com
Come All, Great  times.

Payson Fly Caster’s 2023 Calendar--Details  Will Change.  ​Click on Newsletter Button above for Current Events.

January
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
Fly Tying Class - January 20, 2023 - February 20, 2023
Green Valley Lake Park   Register in advance at www.paysonparks.com
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - January 28, 2023 - 9:00AM
Tiny's Restaurant

February
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - February 25, 2023 - 9:00AM
Tiny's Restaurant

March
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
San Juan River Outing - March 19 - 29, 2023
San Juan River, New Mexico
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - March 25, 2023 - 9:00AM
Tiny's Restaurant

April
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
Adult Fly Fishing Class - April 15, 2023
Green Valley Lake Park   Register in advance at www.paysonparks.com
Central Arizona Humane Society Spring Gear Collection and Sales Event - TBD
Central Arizona Humane Society, 510 W Main Street, Payson AZ 85541
Project Healing Waters Spring Event - TBD
Green Valley Lake Park
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - April 29, 2023 - 9:00AM
Tiny's Restaurant

May
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
Arizona Game and Fish Department Wildlife Fair - May 7, 2023
Green Valley Lake Park
Big Lake Outing - May 24 -31, 2023
Big Lake, Arizona
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - May 27, 2023 - 9:00AM
Tiny's Restaurant

June
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
Ridgeway Outing - June 2 - June 12, 2023
Ridgeway, Colorado
Adult Fly Fishing Class - June 10, 2023
Green Valley Lake Park   Register in advance at www.paysonparks.com
San Juan River Outing - June 14 - 21, 2023
San Juan River, New Mexico
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - June 24, 2023 - 9:00AM
Tiny's Restaurant

July
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - NO MEETING IN JULY

August
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
Adult Fly Fishing Class - August 12, 2023
Green Valley Lake Park   Register in advance at www.paysonparks.com
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - August 26, 2023 - 9:00AM
Tiny's Restaurant


September
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - September 30, 2023 - 9:00AM
Tiny's Restaurant

October
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
Central Arizona Humane Society Fall Gear Collection and Sales Event - TBD
Central Arizona Humane Society, 510 W Main Street, Payson AZ 85541
Adult Fly Fishing Class - October 21, 2023
Green Valley Lake Park   Register in advance at www.paysonparks.com
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - October 28, 2023 - 9:00AM
Tiny's Restaurant


November
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
Project Healing Waters Fall Event - TBD
Green Valley Lake Park
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - November 18, 2023 - 9:00AM
Tiny's Restaurant

December
Lie and Tie Fly Tying Sessions - Tuesdays Noon to 2PM
Tiny's Restaurant
Project Healing Waters Fall Event - TBD
Green Valley Lake Park
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Christmas Party - TBD
Details To Be Shared When Available
PFC TU Gila Chapter 530 Club Meeting - NO MEETING IN DECEMBER