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sia23 frgfeftyffgy h i p14 tobune august 28 1991 c franklin club one of this areas best kept secrets bruce stapley correspondent its nestled among the trees a fly fishermans dream lookirig every bit the laid back country inn and old boys club and its probably the best kept secret in all of ontario the franklin club as this idyllic trout fishing oasis is known is a fishing club with origins going back to the year 1910 located a few miles south of ml albert the 200 acre private sanctuary has become a year round fishing focal point for its members with 150 to 175 membersowners at any given time the exclu- siveness of the operation is guaranteed with those who have already joined being a utile reluctant to spread the word the club is managed by jim oosterbroek a graduate of marine biology from the university of guelph he makes it his full time business to tend to the 40 or so well stocked circular tanks and race ways which comprise the clubs hatchery with from 700 to 1000 rainbow trout a month being pulled out of the propertys three ponds each month in the peak spring period by members and their guests oosterbroeks is a nonstop task but oosterbroek thrives on his work an is an onsite advocate of the unique operation he attests to the high quality of the fish made available to the members pointing out that his is a certified trout farm with methods approved by the federal department of fisheries and oceans while the club used to ship its catch to restaurants in the toronto areas this practice was ceased several years back and the ponds are now stocked exclusively for members ctjiehiembers are given a variety of options for using the prop erty and as owners make up the board of directors which sets club policy there are rules but members are on their honor to abide by such restrictions as the dauy 10 fish limil motors are taboo on the ponds with members stalking their scaly prey either in clubowned row boats or from the shore the main clubhouse contains a dining room in which members can order up fish just pulled out the hatchery or other specialty dishes the upstairs of the building which is a restored farm house is set up in the manner of a country inn with accommo dation for up to 15 guests oosterbroek contends that the club defies either classification or comparison its a trout farm a private fishing club a bed and breakfast or a time share holiday spol its whatever you want to make it and theres really no other private club like it while most members use the club as a one day escape from the office or as a means of providing a sunday fishing fix others will bring the family for the weekend or for several days during the week in summertime picnic and camping facilities are part of the package and members gather in the common living room of the club house to swap fish stories the club provides for ice fishing in the winter and special par ties are arranged for members several times a year as well members pay an initiation fee totalling 6716 which includes a refundable share purchase annual dues are 1400 oosterbroek maintains the club is the next best thing to cottage ownership but without the responsibilities or the expense a stroll through the grounds reveals an immaculately main tained property with walkways surrounding the ponds and mile and a half of streams the overall impression is one of a well maintained conservation area or provincial park facility and for jim oosterbroek whose job it is to perpetuate the ide alistic conditions both in the ponds and on the land that sur rounds them its a source of pride that the property has sort of mystical quality to it its almost as if its in the middle of nowhere here he said of the clubs remote setting its hard to believe its only an hour from toronto day wee the labour day weekend blast the labour day weekend blast thexa v xkuu i nmsmmtm immwmmmmw at canadas wonderland sensational special events all free with park admission us fantastic nonstop fun for everyone 38 incredible 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