New Year’s Day Chili Feed

In keeping with tradition, the Rogue Flyfishers and Southern Oregon Fly Fishers will gather at the Holy Water on New Year’s Day for our annual chili feed. The event will take place at the picnic shelter in River’s Edge Park on the south bank of the Holy Water. We should have a fire going by 10 AM and will eat around noon. We need people to bring chili and will again have a contest where participants will select their favorite pot of chili. The competition has become intense in recent years, with entries ranging from traditional to rather eccentric. Those not bringing chili can help out by bringing cornbread, salads, desserts or other items to share. The clubs will provide coffee and tableware.

The Holy Water can offer good trout fishing during the winter, and there will be opportunities to fish both before and after we eat. Swinging or drifting small marabou leeches, woolly buggers, micro intruders, or nymphs along the bottom can be productive. If conditions are favorable, we could have a blue-winged olive or midge hatch. If you are going to fish, remember to get your 2024 fishing license. We always have a great time no matter the weather, so make up a pot of your favorite chili, break out your trout rod, and come help us celebrate the new year and the joy of fly fishing!