Clark-Skamania Flyfishers - 50 Years of Holiday Cheer

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50 Years of Holiday Cheer

Sat, December 27, 2025 11:46 AM | Ben Nolte (Administrator)

As the year comes to a close and the holiday season settles in, it feels especially meaningful to pause and reflect on what we share as members of Clark-Skamania Flyfishers.

This year marked an incredible milestone—50 years of friendship, stewardship, learning, and time well spent on the water together. For five decades, this club has been about far more than fly fishing. It has been about people coming together to care for wild fish and healthy rivers, to teach and mentor, to serve our communities, and to pass along a love for the outdoors to the next generation.

A Heartfelt Thank You

During this holiday season, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every member—past and present—for your friendship, service, and dedication to our mission.

Whether you’ve volunteered at events, supported conservation projects, taught casting or fly tying, brought a friend to a meeting, or simply shared stories and laughter along the riverbank, you have helped shape what this organization is today.

The Memories That Matter Most

Many of our best memories aren’t written down—they’re felt.

Early mornings on the water. Shared successes and skunked days alike. Cold fingers warming around a cup of hot chocolate. Conversations that drift far beyond fishing. Together, we’ve worked to preserve the places we love and helped others discover the joy, peace, and connection that fishing can bring.

Looking Ahead to the New Year

As we look ahead, I want to wish everyone a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year.

In 2026, we step into our 51st year—another opportunity to deepen our impact, grow our community, and continue our legacy of conservation and fly-fishing education. I invite each of you to stay involved, try something new, lend a hand, and help write the next chapter of this remarkable club.