BAGHDAD ANGLERS CLUB AND SCHOOL OF FLY FISHING

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Casey Key
Anglers, Nokomis, FL
Great Outdoor Provision Co.
Charlotte, NC
Frank Amato Publications
Portland, OR
Jesse Brownï¿½s Outfitters
Charlotte, NC
Brumfield Enterprises
Parkesburg, PA
Outdoor Specialty Products
Truckee, CA
Rainyï¿½s Flies, Inc.
Logan, UT
J. Fisher, LLC
Mobridge, SD
Blue Ribbon Flies
West Yellowstone, MT
Creative Publishing
Minnekota, MN
Ozark Anglers
Hiwassee Chapter, Trout Unlimited
San Diego Fly Fishers
Long Beach Fly Fishers
Virginia Coastal Fly Anglers
Lacey Sportsman's Fly Club
Sportsman's Warehouse
Oaks Fire Company Fishing Club
Indianapolis Fly Casters
Wildcat Creek Outfitters
Zionsville IN
Orvis Fly Shop
Carmel, IN
Panhandle Flyfishers of Destin, FL

Updated 28 June 2010

Hello all,
Gotta open with this story. SFC Brian Gorby participated in the Operation Catch Fish III Tournament hosted by Joe Mercurio this past April. SFC Gorby caught his mangar in Lost Lake a couple weeks ago with a crankbait. The fish was 4'4" long and took about 2 hours to reel in. To sweeten the story, SFC Gorby caught him on one of the poles given away at the fishing tournament. Thanks for sharing your story and pics with us SFC Gorby.

SFC Gorby's monster mangar!

     If you have not found Baghdad Anglers Club Facebook, check it out and give us a shout and share your fish tails and post your pictures. Become a BAC fan and share us out to all your friends!

     Now for the rest of this months update. The current club president, LCDR Ken Ngyuen sent in some great shots from the tournament. Thanks for supporting the event Ken!

Setting up for Operation Catch Fish III Z-Lake Derby

Tournament prizes

Give me a mike and watch out!

MGEN Anderson prepares to kick off the tournament


Troops on the water for OCF III

Joe waving at the helo fly over during the tournament

BACSFF Presidents past and present with MGEN Anderson

     If you did not get an OCF III T-shirt in Iraq, now is your chance. Hooked Nation, has the shirts we gave away for sale on their website.

     The club has been out on the water, though the heat has been oppressive and the fishing slow. Jackson managed to catch this nice sized carp on Father's Day. Jeremy was unique, in being the first member to land a Mesopotamian Soft-shelled turtle. Both were released unharmed back into the Duck Lake.

Jackson's Father's Day catch

Nice turtle Jeremy, be careful, they are endangered!

     MSgt Karin Dates sent in this photo of a first fish. It was SrA Ann McKenzie’s first time EVER fishing, and she caught an asp in Al Faw Lake using corn for bait. She says it was at least 10lbs, but her commander, an experienced fisherman, believes that it is at least 25lbs. She named it Andy. Ann has caught the fishing bug, and she’s very excited about her next fishing trip. Hope her luck is as good next time.

SrA Ann McKenzie’s First Fish

     SrA Whitt sent in this photo of a Wels Cat he caught. He'd have gotten better pics, but the fish escaped right after this shot was snapped. Thanks for sharing it Brian.

SrA Whitt's Wels Catfish

     Links to the official OCF III website and Facebook page can be found below.

Operation Catch Fish III on Facebook
Operation Catch Fish.com

        Rick Pope of Temple Fork Outfitters has once more been extremely generous to our little club with a donation of fly rods, spinning rods and casting rods. I used TFOs Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Rod around the waters of Iraq and couldn't be more pleased. Thanks Rick - you and TFO have been amazing.
       For all those on Camp Victory, the club is open to all comers, active duty and civilian. They meet every Sunday about 0700-0730 near the Al Faw palace. Facing the palace, the rendezvous point is about 50 yards to the right. Don't know how to fish, don't worry, we've got folks to teach you. Don't have a rod - again, we are here to help.

     For questions about the club or fishing anywhere in Iraq, just drop us a line by clicking here to e-mail us: Baghdad Anglers Club e-mail. you can also use that address to send in pictures of the whoppers you've caught and get them posted in our gallery.

         For those interested in fly patterns that work in Baghdad, check out this link: link: Iraq Fly Patterns. Some are standards - some are patterns created by anglers in Iraq.

        That is the latest from Baghdad. For the guys on the ground, stay safe and link up with us on Facebook!

Fish on! Joel

These awesome graphics on the coin are thanks to the folks at Hooked Carpe Diem, make sure you check them out.

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Rick Pope
Dallas, TX
Ed Laine
Charlotte, NC
Quint Overocker
Knoxville, TN
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Severna Park, MD
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Helena, MT
T.L. Lauerman
Mountain Home, AR
Chris Campion
Coronado, CA
Keith Moore
Spartanburg, SC
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DDryden, NY
John Naiser
Louisville, KY
Bill Bartee
Charlotte, NC
Fred Bridge
York, PA
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Pacific Grove, CA
Richard Farino
New York, NY
Tony Delaney
Ringwood, NJ
Gary Wilson
Covina, CA
David Payne
Parkersburg, WV
Ronald Aston
Weirton, WV
C.D. Shirk
Parkersburg, WV
Alan Cayn
Eastpointe MI
Jim Brossard
Patrick Colgan
Royersford, PA
Bob Rorick
Royersford, PA
Art Schueneman,
Cody, WY
Gerry Stribling,
Louisville, KY
Jack Hanley
Barnstead, NH
Brad Morgan
Boulder, CO
Colston Newton
Clarksville, TN
Rolf Jacobsen
Warminster, PA
Kelly Palmer
Troy, MT
Steve Williams
Lexington, NC
Doug Dale
Kamas, UT
Gwen Crabtree
ChaParkesburg, PA
Michael Rury
Salisbury Mills, NY
Michael Rury
Salisbury Mills, NY
Jesse Riding
Logan, UT
Eric Bridge
Ashburn, VA
Huxley H. Conklin
Palmdale, CA
Willard McCorskey
Cleveland, TN
Chad Burrell
Parkersburg, WV
Kim Stewart
Parkersburg, WV
Kelley Laughlin
Norway, MI
Bill Kasper
Royersford, PA
Matt Wanamaker
Royersford, PA
Dan Miller
Royersford, PA
Jim Taylor,
Cody WY
Danny Egloff
Pineville, LA
Don Edwards
Garfield, GA
Kurt Carpenter
Aurora, CO
Rob Gregiore
Bozeman, MT
Gene Langston
Watkinsville, GA
Doug Gilmore
Adairsville, GA
John Roach
Trenton, IL
Jack Elmer
Canton, NY
John Harder
Idaho Falls, ID
Sante Giuliani
York, ME
James & Kristen Lyle
Truckee, CA
Chris Jones
Cedar Rapids, IA
Greg Holland
Stafford, VA
Jon Sunquist
Palmdale, CA
Dave Mercer
Palmdale, CA
Rick Browning
Parkersburg WV
Bob McKinney
Parkersburg, WV
Pete Isner
Parkersburg, WV
Bob Ealer
Little Ferry, NJ
David Mosteller
Royersford, PA
Brian Wood
Royersford, PA
Charles Sabolovic
Richardson, TX
Gray Thornton
Cody, WY
Bill Streitz
Destin, FL
Kyle Brehem
Billings, MT
Bill Roberts
Horsham, PA
Mike Hayden
Springfield, MO
Shelley Wagner
Escondido, CA
James Kissane
Lees Summit, MO
Bob Romano,
New Jersey
Ron Harris,
Poway, CA

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