New Member Information

Mission

Encourage the development of saltwater fly fishing in Virginia and North Carolina waters and promote conservation.

Officers

President:  Lawrence Clemens
Vice-President:  John Adametz
Treasurer:  Gordon “Tres” Meek
Secretary:  Lee Owen’s and Jim Saddler

Directors at Large

Carl Allen
Dave Dembicki
Mark Kirkby
Chris Malgee
Ed Pacheco
Chris Viano

As a new member or visitor, you can contact any of the club officers with your questions, comments, and suggestions. They will either help you directly or guide you to the person who will assist you.

Meetings

Third Thursday of each month unless otherwise posted. Fly tying 6:30 - 7:30 pm, fly-casting weather/daylight permitting, and general meeting to follow: 7:30 - 9:00 pm.

Specialty Contact/Mentoring Opportunities

  1. John Adametz: Casting Chair. Provides mentoring in casting. John is an IFFF certified Master Caster.

  2. Larry Clemens: Provides mentoring in fly tying and casting, fishing info, and newest items associated with fly fishing. Knowledgeable of various fisheries in Hampton Roads and beyond.

  3. David Dembicki: Provides mentoring in both fresh and saltwater flyfishing, fly tying, rigging, knot tying instructions, small skiff and jet ski fishing.

  4. Chris Malgee: Local guide! Mentors in fly casting and rigging. Knowledgeable of the fishery.

  5. Ed Pacheco: Ed provides mentoring in fly tying, rod rigging, fly casting. Knowledgeable in local water, inlets, boating and equipment information

  6. Ron Russell: Provides mentoring in fly fishing info, Lynnhaven Inlet info, Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel fishing info, selection of equipment, and general assistance. Specializes in Club history.

  7. Jim Sadler: Provides mentoring in fly rod rigging, boat fishing, equipment maintenance and general assistance. Special areas of interest Chesapeake Bay area fishing and Atlantic Ocean.

  8. Kendall Osborne: Provides mentoring in fly tying, inshore and offshore fishing info, boating info, rigging and general assistance. Specializes in photography and videography.

  9. Chris Viano: Provides mentoring in casting. Knowledgeable in the fishery of Hampton Roads. Specializes in Kayak fishing.

    Please remember that the VCFA club was formed to get people interested in fly fishing together so they could learn from one another. Members are willing to share information about saltwater and freshwater fishing opportunities.

VirginiaCoastalFlyAnglers@gmail.com
757-716-1156

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