Entries by Lee Funkhouser

Catch and Release

Catch and Release…Hmmm!  Maybe it does work. Although there is a lot of controversy regarding the handling of fish, one thing for sure is we should all do our best to treat them well.  Whether we believe the fish will survive or not, being careless will only make it more likely the catch and release […]

Fin Clipping

On March 10th ten members from the IEFFC volunteered to help WDFW clip fins at the Spokane Hatchery. These fish are to be released in Long Lake as part of a study being funded by Avista. A big thank you to George Potter, Larry Ray, Floyd Holmes, Bruce Morgan, Ray Kranches, Neal Beechinor, Jerry Harms, Ivan […]

Kid’s Fishing

This years Kid’s Fishing Day was a tremendous success and IEFFC again played a major role in the production.  Floyd Holmes and Fred Shiosaki have kept our involvement at a high level and we continue to be a major contributor to the success of this fine program. This year the program expanded to offer a […]

Morningstar Boys Ranch

This years Morning Star Boys Ranch Casting/Tying and Fishing was held May 8 and 10, 2014.  It was well received by the boys and those IEFFC members who participated are to be commended. The Fly tying was held on May 8th and the following members were available to the boys to show them some basic […]

Fenton Roskelley Fundraiser

The legacy committee will have a display of Fenton Roskelleys materials and equipment available at the May meeting. The proceeds from the sale will help to continue this committees’ ability to fund our programs involving area youth.  This year the Legacy Committee is already funding Kids Fishing and the Morningstar Boys Ranch outing.  In addition, […]

Big Horn Sports Show

The IEFFC had an expanded role at the Big Horn Show this year and, thanks to about 20 volunteers, it was a great success reflecting very well on our club. We added the tying theater, kids’ raffle for a beginner’s tying kit, and gave out 18 additional kits put together with donations from club members, […]