Zoom Meeting with Eddy Orwell, Thursday February 11th

Eddy Orwell has been fishing since the age of 13, and the quest for trout on the fly has taken him across North America to New Zealand and the Patagonia Region of Chile. He began guiding on the waters of Western Montana in 1999. He is a patient instructor on fly tying and one of the hardest working guides on the river. He spends much of his time volunteering with local conservation groups to preserve the natural resources and our hunting and fishing heritage.

Please join us Thursday, February 11th, at 7:30 on Zoom to meet Montana guide Eddy Orwell. He will discuss fly fishing in the Bitterroot area near Missoula. You should receive an email from our president, Jim Langell, with all the details just before the meeting.

Mike Suriano catches "Bubba"!!

On Thursday, January 14th, longtime Hacklebarney TU member Mike Suriano caught an enormous tagged rainbow trout at Califon Island Park. He was fishing “Old School” with a brown Wooly Bugger, an old Loomis 6wt rod, Medalist reel, and 8# leader. Mike’s net was way too small so he had to land the fish without it. This was one of two very large tagged trout released in December by Shannon’s Fly Shop. Shop owner, Jim Holland gave the prize to Mike, a new Greys Rod and Hardy reel.

Zoom Meeting- Fly Tying with Tim Flagler- Thursday, January 14th

Tim will be tying the following flies: Night King, Jeff Blood’s White Death, Bright Butt Zebra Midge, and Gray Wulff. Please join us Thursday, January 14th, at 7:30 on Zoom. You can tie along with Tim, learn new techniques, and ask questions. You should receive an email from our president, Jim Langell, with all the details just before the meeting.

Zoom Meeting with Steve Angers -Thursday, December 10th

Steve Angers is the author of Fly Fishing New Hampshire's Secret Waters. New Hampshire's hard and rugged exterior protects one of America's richest native brook trout fisheries. These abundant waters are as varied as the landscape, from Mount Washington to peaceful meadows. The anticipation of the largest mayfly hatch contrasts with the quiet, deep waters of holding pools, and anglers are rewarded when they learn how to read the rivers and streams. Remote areas such as the Perry Ponds may require an entire day, while more accessible waters such as Mink Brook still provide excitement. With more than fifty years of experience, Steve Angers reveals some of his favorite spots and details what it takes to be successful when fishing in the Granite State.

Join us at 7:30 pm to hear Steve speak on this subject at our next Chapter Zoom Meeting. You should receive an email from our president, Jim Langell, with all the details just before the meeting.