KARL AND ERIK BARTON SPEAKING AT CHAPTER MEETING, THURSDAY, MAY 9TH

The topic will be about fishing with two-handed fly rods. Hacklebarney TU Chapter members, Karl and Erik Barton have been fly fishing together extensively for the last decade or more. They will be discussing all the aspects of fishing with 2 handed rods including the history of 2 handed rods, the different types of rods, which rods fit which situations, all the different lines and situations for each, all the different casting techniques, good resources for information and various gatherings that are held each year.  Pretty much everything you always wanted to know about 2 handed rods. You don’t want to miss this one!

 7:30-9:30 at The Whippany Legion Hall.

May’s Fly of the Month-The Stimulator

The Stimulator is an amazing fly pattern developed by fly tying legend Randall Kaufmann.  The Stimulator was originally developed to imitate a stonefly adult.  But that is not the only insect the Stimulator imitates.  The Stimulator also emulates a grasshopper, caddis or even large drake mayflies!  The Stimulator is also a great dry fly for fishing a dropper underneath.  The bushy profile and deer hair make the Stimulator a highly buoyant fly.  The Stimulator is most often tied in olive, orange, black and yellow.  Usually tied in sizes #06-16.

DON BAYLOR -FLY FISHING THE POCONO REGION

Baylor, renowned Pocono fly fisherman, author, and artist, will provide a fascinating slide program on trout fishing in the Poconos. Pennsylvania is steeped in trout fishing tradition and evidence exists that the Poconos was the birthplace of fly fishing in America. This program will direct the angler to fishing in the major drainages of the Poconos, including major streams and small headwater wild trout waters. The Brodhead, McMichael, Pocono, and Bushkill Creeks plus Lehigh and Delaware River tributaries are included