Winter Trout Stocking at Point Mountain

Back by popular request it’s the 2024 Jim Holland Memorial Christmas Stocking - Sponsor a Trout fundraiser!

Brown trout.

Winter trout stocking at Point Mountain by Hacklebarney Trout Unlimited and Ridge and Valley TU is fast becoming an annual tradition - but we can't do it without your help. So be generous and donate to help

For the last several years, your local Trout Unlimited chapters have helped facilitate a winter stocking of trout at the Point Mountain stretch of the Musconetcong.  This initiative was originally the brainchild of the late Jim Holland, and we would like to continue this very popular winter stocking in his memory!  

In order for this to be a success, we need the help of the angling public.  Please consider sponsoring a trout (or several trout) to be stocked this winter.  All proceeds will go toward stocking efforts.   

The more money we raise, the better the fishing you will be able to enjoy all winter long! Here is the link:

https://go.tulocalevents.org/2024winterstocking

Chapter Meeting with Allen Rupp

Allen Rupp is back! The discussion will be on crayfish and sculpins. Dave Whitlock invited Allen to spend time with him learning how to correctly tie his flies so that he could pass that knowledge on to others after he was gone. What an honor! You will learn why Dave ties these flies. We will delve into the realm of stream-bottom fish and crustaceans, focusing on the main species that these flies imitate: darters, mad toms, sculpins, stone cats and crayfish. Insights into the characteristics and habitats of these food forms will help with your understanding of when and where the NearNuff Sculpin and Crayfish fly patterns can be most effectively fished. 

Allen Rupp brings over 30 years of fly-tying expertise, beginning with his early passion for smallmouth bass fishing on the Potomac River near Washington, D.C. Now based in New York City, Allen runs Fly On the Water, crafting expertly tied flies that have caught fish around the world. His creations have been used in far-flung locations such as Belize, the Seychelles, Canada, Mexico, the UK, and across the U.S., including Florida, Colorado, and Montana. While Allen’s experience spans a wide variety of species and environments, his recent focus has turned to saltwater fly fishing, with snook becoming a particular obsession.

Come hear Allen Rupp speak on Thursday, November 14th at the Whippany American Legion Hall, 7:30pm. All are welcome and we hope to see you there.

Fly Fisherman of the Year Contest

This weekend sees the return of the Fly Fisherman Of The Year Contest at Shannon’s Private Waters at the Raritan Inn, 528 County Rd 513, Califon, NJ. This event is in its 15th year and takes place Sunday, November 10th. 

During this event, there will be a silent auction to benefit the New Jersey State Council of Trout Unlimited. There are always some great items up for auction, so come out and spend the day with us. Watch the competition, cheer for our Chapter Service Partnership Coordinator Stu Zlotnik, and enjoy a great lunch. We encourage you to participate in the silent auction. Participating in this event is a great way to support TU and maybe win something nice for yourself. If you would like to stay for lunch, the cost is only $25.00.


Join us for the 15th Annual NJ Fly Fisherman of the Year event.
NJ Trout Unlimited chapters and several other fly organizations will be represented with contestants.
Fishing begins at 9:00 a.m.
Luncheon and then cut to the top 3 anglers for the afternoon finals.
Cider and donut reception and awards at 3:30.

Luncheon tickets are required. CLICK HERE to register