Membership & About Us
About the Hook And Hackle Club
The Hook & Hackle Club is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was formed in 1954 and registered as a not-for-profit society in 1957.
The club is dedicated to the enjoyment of all aspects of fly fishing with special emphasis on fly tying. Club activities and meetings are designed to encourage people to share their knowledge, stories, and experiences with others. The club also encourages catch & release, good sport fishing ethics, stream etiquette, and the preservation of fisheries for future generations.
Club Features
Members have access to one of the finest selections of books in Western Canada, as well as a number of good videos / DVD’s. These cover all aspects of flyfishing and fly tying.
A selection of apparel (hats, shirts, jackets, ect.) with the Club logo are sold through the club store.
Members are encouraged to donate flies to the “Fly Bank”. These flies are then donated to various fund raiser’s and organizations such as “Trout Unlimited”, “Casting for Life”…
Beginner classes are held during regular meetings for members. No fees and all equipment provided. Ask about the session cycles and the best time to start. The instructor(s) will include some of the Club’s most proficient and experienced fly tiers.
Various “How to…” topics are periodically planned throughout the year regarding fly tying and fly fishing.
The Club organizes up to 5 special fishing trips each year to various locations.
For a nominal fee, club members are able to register for casting lessons ranging from beginner to advanced. Lessons are taught by professional fly fishing instructors.
Money raised at the auction helps pay for the majority of club items and events…
Membership Fees
Meetings are every 2nd & 4th Wednesday except during the months of July, August, and December. @ BOW WATERS CANOE CLUB 1975 26th St. S.E. Calgary, AB Canada Meeting starts @ 7:00pm REGULAR ACTIVITIES Club meetings are scheduled for the SECOND and FOURTH WEDNESDAYS of each month (excluding July, August, and December which only has our Christmas Social). Meeting starts at 7:00pm. A short business meeting precludes other activities on each second Wednesday to keep members abreast of current events in the fly-fishing world, usually followed by formal and informal fly-tying. There are periodic guest speakers, demonstrations and in the spring a casting clinic for both novice and experienced casters. VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Member Discount: only $45/year if paid before December
Per family with the same address Member Discount: only $60/year if paid before December
For E-Transfers, send payment to treasurer@hookandhackleclub.org . In the payment description, please include your name and description for membership deposit payment.
Executive Team
Meet the team and see why they’ve been avid members of the Hook and Hackle Club Calgary:
Leonard Wood, President
(prez@hookandhackleclub.org)
Phil Evans, Vice-President
(vice@hookandhackleclub.org)
Larry Mattson, Secretary
(secretary@hookandhackleclub.org)
David Curtis, Treasurer
(treasurer@hookandhackleclub.org)
Doug Hamm, Membership
(membership@hookandhackleclub.org)
Tim Myers, Director At Large, Events
(events@hookandhackleclub.org)
Gaby Roy, Director At Large, Webmaster/IT
(webeditor@hookandhackleclub.org)