Coastal Flyrodders
A Northern New Jersey Saltwater Flyfishing Club whose primary goal is to have fun and learn as much as possible from one another about great east coast saltwater fly fishing and anywhere else that affords fly fishing for big fish
Meetings
Meetings are held 7:30PM the third Tuesday of every month at the Wyckoff Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff,NJ If you have questions about any meeting please post it on the message board and we will answer you.
2009 Program Schedule
Jeff Dement
January 19th, 2010
Jeff Dement is Director of Tagging programs with the American Litorial Society. He'll come and talk to us about tagging, and help us try and put a tagging program in place for Albies this year.
February 16, 2010
Captain Bill began Fly Fishing and fly tying in his early teens and began guiding professionally 1992. He is the owner/operator for Outback Fishing Charters He enjoys conducting seminars and slide presentations and has had articles published in various outdoor publications pertaining to the sport. In addition to his charters he enjoys all kinds of fly fishing in fresh and salt waters. He has fished extensively on the east coast of the US and Caribbean from the cayons to high mountain wild trout streams. Captain Bill is currently on the pro staff with the St. Croix Rod company and hedesigns and builds rods for surf, fly, and wreck fishing. His base of fishing operations is Raritan and Sandy Hook Bays, Highlands, NJ. Captain Bill will burn some of his secret spots of the North Jersey shoreline
The Sherman Brothers
March 16, 2010
They're Back. The Sherman brother Gary and Mark return to Coastal, in what is sure to be a truely fun time, and we look forward to their videos of flyfishing in NYC
Jim Levison
April 20, 2010
Jim is back again. As much as it pains us to say something nice about him, he is one of the nicest guides in Montauk who not only know how and where to fish in Montauk and Peconic Bay, he also takes great photos which have shown up on many a magazine cover. He'll be sharing tips and it promises to be a fun night. Put on your best pink shirt and come on out.
Dr. Ed's Secret Spots in Connecticut
May 18, 2010
Long time member and one of the coastal founders Ed Janiga is giving up his secret spots on the Connecticut coast. Any of us who had the pleasure of fishing with Ed, know he is one of the best fisherman there is. Trying to keep up with him on a beach, or finding him in the dark is alway difficult, so in the comfort of our hall he will reveal where he fishes, which will be news to those of us who actually get to fish with him.
Andrew Moy
June 22, 2010
Tightlines owner Andew Moy will come and give us some great pointers on casting. Anyone who's seen him throw a two hander or spey rod know how good he is, and how effortless he makes casting seem. We've picked the longest day of the year so we will have plenty of time to get out and cast. Even experienced casters can learn from Andrew and become a better caster.
Annual Coastal BBQ
July 20, 2010
Bring the family. Its our annual BBQ. Its a great time for converstation, free food, and relaxing. Its alway fun and we all get to share how our season is going.
Fly Tying Night
September 21, 2010
The last time we did it, it was a lot of fun. We set up the projector and have some of our most talented fly tyers get up and show us how to do it. Guys like Joe, Johnny, Ted, Art, and Ed will tie up some of their most successfull flies.
Bob Lindquist
October 19, 2010
Pick up any of the national fly fishing or fly tying magazines and you are likely to see examples of Bob’s work. Attend any one of the major fly fishing shows of the northeast and you will see Bob tying his creations in front of captivated audiences. Why is his work so popular? For one reason, he has taken his mathematician’s curiosity and discipline and applied it to his approach to fly fishing. Bob is one of the foremost students of bait fish that swim in the waters of the Long Island and the entire northeast. Bob returns to Coastal and its a meeting not to be missed.
Secret Spots
November 16, 2010
Here we go again. Spotburning all the best secret spots. Come on out and help out. Show us your secret spots and we will all show you ours.
Tom Gilmore
December 21, 2010
Former President and founding member Tom Gilmore will talk about fishing the flat. Tom's an author who wrote two books, False Albacore: A Comprehensive Guide to Fly Fishing's Hottest Fish, and Tuna on the Fly: A Comprehensive Guide to Fly Fishing's Ultimate Trophy Fish. We all know that what ever Tom talks about it will be educational, always fun, and comprehensive. Don't miss it.
2010 Events
| Date | Description | Place | |
| Jan. 22-24, 2010 | Somerset Show | Somerset NJ | |
| Feb. 23, 2010 | Free Fly Tying Class | Ramsey Outdoor Store, Paramus NJ | |
| Feb. 27, 2010 | Tying with Teddy | CHCC | |
| Mar. 5, 2010 | Annual Dinner | Portobello Restaurant, Oakland NJ | |
| Mar. 9, 2010 | Free Fly Tying Class | Ramsey Outdoor Store, Paramus NJ | |
| Mar. 19-21, 2010 | Saltwater Fishing Expo | Somersett NJ | |
| Mar. 23, 2010 | Free Fly Tying Class | Ramsey Outdoor Store, Paramus NJ | |
| April 25, 2010 | Housatonic Trip | Housatonic River, Connecticut | |
| May 14-16, 2010 | North Fork Trip | North Fork Long Island NY |
Merchandise
Coastal Flyrodders definitive guide on where to fish local east coast waters written by members of the club, who regularly fish the spots they detail with maps and pictures. The guide is $15.00 and can be purchased at club meetings or easily on line using Paypal
Membership
Click for the Membership FormMembership is $50.00 per year. You can mail a check to Coastal Flyrodders P.O. Box 364, Hohokus, NJ 07423 or use Paypal