Chapter Meeting - Thursday, May 14, 2026

Dear Chapter Members,

Join us on Thursday, May 14, at 7:30pm for our monthly Chapter meeting at the Whippany American Legion. Our guest speaker is longtime member and recent banquet honoree, Karl Barton. Karl will be giving a presentation on Atlantic and Baltic salmon fishing in Norway and Sweden.  He will discuss everything from equipment needed to cost to techniques to which rivers to fish. Karl will also share pictures from of large salmon, mostly caught by his son, Erik.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

~Cris

Chapter Meeting April 9, 2026 - Special Guests: Don and Alex Comer

Chapter Members,

Our next Chapter meeting will be on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:30pm at the Whippany American Legion. Join us for a special presentation from Don Comer and his son Alex about fishing in southwestern Alberta. Please read below for more information about the presentation.

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Don Comer and his son Alex will be discussing angling opportunities in Sothwestern Alberta. Don has been fishing in Alberta since 1986 and for the past 5 seasons with his son. Alex is a wilderness survival instructor/backcountry guide and last summer was protecting wildlife photographers from aggressive brown bears in Alaska. Both Don and Alex will be discussing the strategies and tactics for targeting the large trout that dwell in the region. Primary species being covered will include Brown, Rainbow, Cutthroat, and Bull Trout, all of which live in the numerous rivers cutting through Alberta's mountains and prairies.

Chapter Meeting March 12, 2026 at 7:30pm with Dave Hess

Join us at 7:30pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Whippany American Legion, 13 Legion Place, Whippany, NJ for our monthly meeting. If you have been to Tight Lines, I am sure that you will recognize our special guest, Dave Hess. Dave is the manager of Tight Lines and he will be giving a presentation about what is new in fly fishing. I had the pleasure of going to Montana with Dave a couple of years ago. He is a super nice guy, incredibly knowledgable, and an amazing angler. You will surely learn a lot from Dave.

Hope to see you there!

~Cris

Annual Fundraising Banquet March 8, 6pm Basking Ridge Country Club

Dear Fellow Members,

Come join us at our annual fundraising banquet on Sunday, March 8, at 6pm. This banquet is our largest fundraiser of the year so come have fun with fellow members while supporting HTU! The funds raised will go towards important Chapter initiatives such as conservation projects, veteran programs, educational programs, and many other worthwhile endeavors. There will be bucket raffles, a silent auction, 50/50, and a grand prize raffle! We have lots of great prizes including experiences with professional guides and Chapter members, to just name a few. Below please find the details:

 

WHEN: Sunday, March 8, 2026, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

WHERE: Basking Ridge Country Club, 185 Madisonville Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

COST: $75 per person. This includes a buffet dinner with a welcome display, salad, pasta, 2 entree choices, choice of side dishes, dessert,                         coffee/tea/soda, and your first beer or glass of wine is also included. (You will be given a ticket for the beer/wine.)

WAYS TO PAY: There are 4 different payment options.

                           1) Pay by CREDIT CARD using the link below. Please note, there is an additional fee.

https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Hacklebarney-Trout-Unlimited-Annual-Fundraising-121934

                           2) Pay by CHECK made payable to Hacklebarney Trout Unlimited. Mail the check to: Mark Pohndorf PO Box 158, Pottersville, NJ                                  07979.

                           3) Pay by ZELLE. htutreas@gmail.com

                           4) Pay AT THE DOOR. If using this option, please bring exact change or a check made payable to Hacklebarney Trout Unlimited.

If you cannot make it to the banquet but would still like to purchase raffle tickets, please contact Cris Giordano at hacktutrips@gmail.com

Thank you in advance for your support and I look forward to seeing everyone. 

~Cris