Fly Tying Tuesday, February 20 with EP Trigger Point Fibers

A few years ago I attended a fly tying event at the Califon Firehouse and met fly tier “Uncle Bob” Hopken. He was tying some interesting dry flies with EP Trigger Point Fibers. He claimed that they caught lots of fish and were quick to tie. I then went across the street and purchased a few packs of Trigger Point Fibers at Shannons. Uncle Bob was right. They’re easy and quick to tie. I’ve caught lots of trout using them. They might even work better than traditional flies made with natural materials.

Unlike natural materials, Trigger Point EP Fibers do not absorb any water. On the first backcast, water snaps right out and the fly is bone dry by the time it hits the water. Nothing sticks to it. On the Delaware in the summer, you have a ton of algae and it can be a nightmare constantly cleaning your fly. With this material, you don’t have to worry about that. It’s like Teflon.

Join us for the next fly tying session at the Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, on Tuesday evening, February 20 from 6:45 to 8:45. We will be tying dry flies using EP Trigger Point Fibers. This is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with this type of fly tying.

Attendees should bring their tools, plus the following threads: 8/0 grey or tan, UTC 70 olive, 6/0 or 8/0 pale yellow, and brown or black. All other materials will be provided.

We will attempt the following 5 flies: Caddis, Blue Wing Olive Emerger, Hendrickson Split Wing, Sulphur Usual, and Rusty Spinner

It’s fun, and it’s FREE!! All are welcome. Please let us know if you can make it. Email htuprez@gmail.com

Michael

February Fly of the Month- Parachute Adams

The Parachute Adams is one of the most famous and, might I add, effective, dry fly patterns known to anglers. Moreover, between its versatility, reliability, and ease of visibility on the water, it is one of the most essential fly patterns to keep stocked in your fly box.

The Parachute Adams, with its visible white wing, natural gray body, and smoke of mixed hackle looks like a lot of things in nature that trout eat. It is one of the best searching flies you can carry and is a critical fly for your minimalist list of patterns. It will catch trout on smooth and rough waters, when they are selective and when they are not.

Tie up six Parachute Adams and bring them to the February chapter meeting. There will be two raffles.

February 8th Chapter Meeting with Jim Kinney

Come to the February chapter meeting on Thursday, February 8th at the Whippany American Legion Hall at 7:30pm. New members and guests are always welcome. Ridge & Valley Chapter president Jim Kinney will talk about fishing central Pennsylvania’s limestone streams.

34th Annual Conservation Banquet, Sunday, March 3rd

You are invited to attend our 34th Annual Conservation Banquet and Fundraiser. This is a guaranteed fun event! Many return year after year with spouses, children, and friends. This our only major opportunity to raise funds for such programs as conservation projects, trout in the classroom, in-stream remediation, tree planting, youth education, veterans & first responder programs. 

The banquet will be held in the Hunt Room at The Olde Mill Inn, 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ on Sunday, March 3rd, 4-8PM.

Dinner is $65 per person. You can send a check to Rich Tullo, 110 Marmora Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054. It’s $70 if you pay at the door.

If you prefer to pay by credit card click here https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Hacklebarney-Chapter-Trout-Unlimited-34th-Annual-88866 There is a small charge for this.

RSVP to htuprez@gmail.com