The Northview "Fly Squad" provides opportunities for students to develop positive peer relations, team work and leadership skills through the world of fly fishing
Northview Fly Fishing Club cast’s through Big Sky Country
Article written by
Sam Wilde,
Sophomore Northview High School
Northview is fortunate to have a fly-fishing club that is Known as the “Fly Squad”. Students meet Monday evenings at the high school where they learn about the techniques of the sport, art of tying and build relationships with others who share common love for time on the river. Last year the club was opened to non-Northview students who joined the club on our annual summer fly fishing adventure trip. Each year the students, along with leader Rich Youngberg collaborate to plan an out of state fly fishing trip. Last year’s adventure led the club to Ennis, Montana to fish the Madison River. This amazing opportunity was one of a kind as the fishing was during the peak of Salmon Fly season. This is a hatch that the river is famously know for where large salmon flies land on the rivers surface causing large trout to break the surface for their meal. The hatch allowed members to catch Rainbow, Brown and cutthroat trout. Many of the students had never experienced the Rocky Mountains before but, since the river cut through a valley the boys were surrounded by the incredible peaks while fishing. They also ventured into Yellowstone National Park to fish the Lamar River Valley where they were able to see many species of animals including black bear, the American Bison and Elk which was a first for many of the boys. A highlight of the trip was Rich’s narration as he drove the “Adventure Rig” van through the park and visited many of Yellowstone’s iconic scenes including waterfalls and steaming hot springs.
This summer, July 2020, our club is planning a 10 day backpacking trip to the Wind River Range, Wyoming. The trip’s focus is to backpack and fish high alpine lakes and rivers for trout in some of the West’s most beautiful scenery.
Catching fish is a small part of any fishing trip as the Squad found out over the course of their stay. Traveling together, cooking, living, laughing, sharing stories all make up the experience. The Fly Squad and the trips we take is about creating lasting memories and friendships, while providing a hobby that will last a lifetime.
If you are interested in supporting our trip,
please contact
Northview High School Fly Fishing Club
4365 Hunsberger, N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
[email protected]
www.nvflysquad.weebly.com
thanks for the continued support
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