About The Central Oregon Flyfishers
The Central Oregon Flyfishers (COF) is a
nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to broadening the
public's knowledge and understanding of Oregon's aquatic resources.
COF membership consists of
avid, experienced fly fishers and those
who are new to the sport. Some members just help
with our many conservation projects, and some add their voice to
ours in the advocacy of wise fishery practices. Many people join COF to meet new fishing
partners, and everyone learns something new. Our group is multifaceted. COF advocates the following:
- Promoting catch and release
- Sharing our love and
knowledge of flyfishing with others
- Maintaining a club library of
fishing books and videos, which is available to all club members
- Teaching beginning fly fishing
lessons through Bend Metro Parks and Recreation
At COF monthly meetings, we
share fishing stories, sign up for conservation projects and listen
to a program. Programs vary, and may include the following topics:
- Fisheries Biologists talking
about issues that concern us
- Fly-fishing guides giving
pointers on improving our success
- Club members sharing reports of
trips taken to Alaska and other locations
- Fly casting experts giving demonstrations of good casting technique
- Fly-fishing authors discussing
their latest books
COF is affiliated with, and
supports, the Federation of Fly Fishers, and COF is
dedicated to improving fish habitat through our numerous
conservation projects.
COF Mission Statement
To promote the preservation and conservation, for future
generations, of Central Oregon's watershed and its fisheries
through education, the practice of stewardship and the art of
fly fishing. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for its
membership to participate in a community of fly fishing, fellowship
and public service.