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 

Chapter Meeting Feb. 12, 2026, 7:30pm - SPECIAL AMERICAN RIVER SCREENING

We have an amazing opportunity for Chapter Members, their families, and friends! At our next Chapter meeting, we will have a special screening of the documentary film, American River, all about the Passaic River. Film maker Scott Morris will present the documentary followed by a Q&A. 

So many of us grew up fishing, rafting, and exploring the Passaic. This film will provide a unique view into the river's past and present with a focus on the region's wildlife and natural beauty. It will also delve into the industrial disaster that changed the Passaic forever. 

We hope you will join us at our Chapter meeting on February 12, 7:30pm at the Whippany American Legion. All are welcome, so bring your family, friends, and neighbors. It is sure to be a memorable evening!

Chapter Meeting January 8, 2026

Join us this Thursday, January 8, at 7:30pm for our monthly HTU meeting at the Whippany American Legion. This  meeting is our annual fly tying meeting. We have four of the best fly tyers around: our special guest, Tim Flagler, and our very own HTU members Cliff Behrens, Nuno Figueiredo, and Scott Fischer. Come enjoy an evening learning from these masters as you watch them tie several different flies. We hope to see you there!