There are a few things that I actively avoid discussing with my wife. The first is my inability to locate anything at any given time in our house. This especially applies to anything in the refrigerator.

The other thing I avoid discussing is the topic of fly fishing. This is partly because my wife really doesn’t care about the advantages of fishing an emerger during a particular hatch. But mostly it is because she tends to catch more fish than me every time we go fishing. So, I tend to avoid the topic altogether. It’s a pride thing.

So when I want to spend some quality time talking about all things fly fishing, I attend the monthly meeting of the Washington Fly Fishing Club. In existence since 1939, the Washington Fly Fishing Club is made up of like-minded fly fishing enthusiasts that share a passion for angling with a fly. And, not so bad, they love to spend time noodling the nuances of proper fly selection. This works well for me, but even more so for my wife, as it saves her from hours of mind-numbing boredom.

The aims and purposes of the Washington Fly Fishing Club are simple and straightforward. The WFFC aims to promote awareness of the sport, work toward the improvement of fisheries in the state through conservation, educate the public about conservation and inspire others to become stewards of the state’s fisheries. Above all, they want to inspire others to become a fly fisher.

The WFFC has been active here in our Valley over the years, improving the Snoqualmie River Watershed, above and below the Falls. Currently, they are the designated stewards of Griffin Creek, which is located between Fall City and Carnation. Griffin Creek, one of the many tributaries of the Snoqualmie, is an important salmon spawning stream which is vital to the overall natural health of our Valley.

Beyond conservation, the WFFC is active with the community at large through fly tying and casting classes, as well as youth programs aimed at introducing fly fishing to high school students. The WFFC also has a program to help fund research for graduate students involved in studies and research that would ultimately benefit fish and their environment.

The WFFC meets on the third Tuesday of each month. The meetings start with a mixer followed by dinner. Each month, the fishing club brings in well-noted guest speakers to talk about various fly fishing topics. Some of the speakers on tap for this year include Paul Mosley, owner of Ruby Springs Ranch in Montana, and fish biologists Chad Jackson and Chris Donley, who will speak about fly fishing opportunities in Eastern Washington. Also, every month, the WFFC sponsors an outing to a number of lakes and rivers statewide.

The WFFC carries of unique spirit of camaraderie that evolves from a club that has been in existence for 71 years. The conversations between the members are dominated by the latest fly fishing news, reports and, since it’s a group of fly fishermen, a few fishing stories that range from believable to bordering on complete fiction.

If you are interested in attending, check out their Web site at www.wffc.com. If you are truly passionate about fly fishing, the WFFC is the place for you. Even more than just sharing stories about fly fishing, the WFFC, as stewards of Griffin Creek, gives you the chance to give a little back to the Valley.

But, maybe even more importantly, it gives you the chance to avoid that ever-so-humbling conversation with your wife about why you can never find the ketchup.

• E-mail fishing guide and columnist Reggie Harris at whelangrey@live.com.