May 17, 2025 – Remembering Lenny WInstanley
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Len Winstanley, a charter member of our beloved Bob Dwyer Fishing Club. Len’s departure comes just months after the loss of his dear wife Marianne, and our hearts go out to his family during this incredibly difficult time.
To our BDFC brothers Peter, PJ, Matt, Danny, Paul, and the entire Winstanley, Snetzo, and Wilson families, please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. We can only imagine the pain and grief you are facing, and we stand with you in spirit.
We will always cherish memories of Len’s humor, his passion for music, and certainly his special affinity for Brook trout. He was a truly great man, and his presence will be deeply missed by our club.
Please join me in keeping the Winstanley family in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.
Rest in peace, Len. Your legacy and memory will live on in our club, and we’ll continue to share stories of your adventures and spirit.
March 22, 2025 – Fish Stories
Father in the eye of a son – Kevin Grimes
The Pool That Lay Above – Jon Dwyer
February 23, 2025 – Remembering Marianne Winstanley
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Len’s beloved wife, Marianne passed away yesterday. She was an extraordinary women and truly a pillar of the Yonkers community. Her kindness, warmth, and vibrant spirit will be deeply missed. Please keep Len and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
February 8, 2025 – BDFC Spring ’25 Dates
1. Mark your calendars: Our Spring Meeting will be from Saturday, April 26th thru Sunday, May 4th .
Saturday, May 3rd Meeting and Banquet.
2. Please send any photos you have from the Fall out to either Jon Dwyer or myself.
3. There’s still time to get your fish stories to Dwyer Grimes.
4. Reminder that Dues are due March 31, please get your payments into Kevin Grimes
More news to follow!!!!
September 24, 2024 – BDFC at Yankee StadiumGreetings BDFC Members
Some of the boys made it to the Bronx for the Yankees-Orioles game. Check out the warm Yankee Stadium Welcome!
August 27, 2024 – Update
Some key dates for the BDFC Fall 2024 get together:
(1) The Ray Williams Trophy Period will start on Monday, September 23rd and continue through Sunday, September 29th
(2) BDFC Friday Fish Fry will be held on Friday, September 27th.
(3) The Dinner Meeting & Banquet will be held on Saturday, September 28th.(4) The 2024 PH Grimes Trophy, will be awarded at the Dinner Meeting. It is never too early to book your reservations with David at the Mountain Brook Inn. David’s contact numbers are as follows: Cell Phone: 650-269-4382 Email: david@themountainbrookinn.com
May 6, 2024 – Spring has sprung
The 2024 Pat Grimes Trophy period and Spring BDFC meeting is in the books. We had an excellent turnout, with members and guests enjoying a barbecue hosted by the Grimes family at Tunis Lake on Thursday, followed by the Friday night Fish Fry and Saturday night dinner meeting held at the Mountain Brook Inn. Trophies were presented, and master craftsman Ken Vigiletti shared the prototype fishing nets that he has developed. More to come soon!
The Ray Williams Trophy period will run from Saturday, September 21 through Sunday, September 29, with the Fall BDFC Meeting taking place on Saturday, September 28th.
October 5, 2023 – Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
Many BDFC members were unable to make the Fall gathering this year. Those who were there missed those who could not attend and reflected fondly on those who are no longer with us. During the week, Tim Flynn locked up the Ray Williams Trophy with a 20 1/2″ brown trout. Bob Dwyer, Jr. bagged a 14″ brook trout to take the Perry Dimmick Trophy. President, Rob Crowley’s Spring 21″ Pat Grimes Trophy winner held up as a double-winner, also taking the Bob Dwyer Trophy for the largest brown trout taken for the 2023 season. As the 2023 season comes to a close, we look ahead to next year and the opportunity to get together again.
2024 Pat Grimes Trophy period: Saturday, April 27th through Sunday, May 5th.
2024 Ray Williams Trophy period: Saturday, September 21 through Sunday, September 29
August 27, 2023: Remembering Jim Flynn
We are saddened to learn the news of our dear friend and brother, charter member, Jim Flynn who passed away peacefully today. We have all shared so many good times with Jim through the years and now we share the weight of his loss with the Flynn family. Jim lived a long and wonderful life and The Bob Dwyer Fishing Club was part of his DNA. He cherished the time spent gathered with his best friends, as they will cherish the many memories of time well spent with him. He will be dearly missed but he will always be with us.
August 19, 2023: Some key dates for the BDFC Fall 2023 get together:
(1) The Ray Williams Trophy Period will begin on Saturday, September 23rd through Saturday, September 30th
(2) BDFC Friday Fish Fry will be held on Friday, September 29th
(3) The BDFC Dinner Meeting and Banquet will be held on Saturday, September 30th
(4) The 2023 PH GRIMES Trophy along with other 2022 trophies will be
awarded at the dinner meeting
To book your reservations at the Mountain Brook Inn, please reach out to David by calling (650) 269-4382 or Emailing: david@mountainbrookinn.com
July 22, 2023: Remembering Don Dimmick
Donald L. Dimmick ,79, of Zephyrhills, died July 22, 2023. Survived by his loving family.
June 19, 2022: Remembering Rick Dwyer
February 17, 1952 – June 19, 2022
April 20, 2022: Remembering John Miselnicky
FEBRUARY 28, 1932 – APRIL 20, 2022
March 25, 2020: Remembering Pat Grimes
A gentleman and a scholar. The Mountain Man. A true legend. The catalyst and founding father of the BDFC. May peace be with you and your family and friends.
