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We have joined the Binghamton Chamber of Commerece
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Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at the West Endicott Fire Station, 113 N. Page Ave. Parking on street only. Meeting starts at 7 pm but we now have a table to bring your items in that you want to donate to club or sell, it starts at 6:30pm.
Hello Fly Fishing Enthusiasts,
Important Note: We will return to the West Endicott Fire station for all our general meetings.
BC Flyfishers next general meeting will be Thursday September 18, 2025. Water, Coffee, and Pizza will be provided.
Please help support our activities by donating to BCflyfishers. DONATE NOW
Meetings will be held upstairs in the West Endicott Fire Station on 113 North Page Avenue, Endicott, NY. Please be aware that the station does not have an elevator and that Parking must be on the street and not in the fire department parking lot.
“Triggering –Why Fish Take a Fly – Strategies for Fly Fishing Success” by Kirk Klingensmith
Thursday September 18, 2025; 7:00 (Bring items to sell/swap starting at 6:30)
This presentation invites fly fishers to explore one of the most foundational aspects of our sport: understanding why a fish takes a fly.
We think that fish strike because a fly resembles food; however many other motivations – such as territorial defense, curiosity, or instincts – can influence a fish to grab.
Triggers are sensory signals that initiate action on these motivations. A fish’s senses are different than humans and vary widely between species. Their capability to sense vibrations, water disturbance, see, smell, and hear are key to understanding triggers.
Most often, an initial trigger grabs the fish’s attention. As the fish pursues and closes in, secondary signals confirm its decision, leading to the take.
It is important to avoid triggering fish’s danger signals —especially when targeting larger, more experienced fish. Skilled anglers develop stealthy practices to minimize these warning indicators.
Success in fly fishing depends on how effectively your flies, equipment, and techniques align to activate these triggers at the appropriate depth where the fish are holding or feeding. Challenging conditions can dramatically impact fish behavior, yet the stealthy fly fisher that understands and leverages vital triggers will find success.
Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned angler, the lessons shared here will help deepen your understanding and improve your results on the water, guiding you along your lifelong fly fishing journey.
Kirk Klingensmith served as President of the Twin Tiers Five Rivers FFi Chapter from 2008 to 2024. A life member of both Trout Unlimited (TU) and Fly Fishers International (FFi), Kirk has been fly fishing for 55 years. Kirk enjoys fly fishing for a variety of species and looks forward to sharing his experience to help you.
Fishing Books for Sale
Hundreds of classic fishing books available from our member Chris Bloomer. If you are interested in checking out his collection, email me back here or give me a call at 607-727-1826 and I will get you in touch with Chris.
The collection can be viewed on the south side of Binghamton. Anthony
Call 1.406.222.9369
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Our Mailing Address
712 Elm St.
Endicott, NY 13760
