Category: Chapter events

Steve Culton of currentseams.com will discuss wet flies with Nutmeg TU on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at Port 5, 69 Brewster St., in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport.

Pizza is served, and beverages can be purchased through Port 5.

Wet flies have been taking trout for centuries — and the fish aren’t getting any smarter. More and more anglers are discovering that a wet fly is often the best way to match a hatch. Explore the wonders of the wet fly as we cover basics like wet fly types, leader construction, where to fish wet flies, and how to fish them.

Steve Culton is a Connecticut fly fishing guide and instructor, fly tyer, and freelance writer. His work has appeared in Field & Stream, American Angler, The Flyfish Journal, The Drake, Flyfishing & Tying Journal, Eastern Fly Fishing, Fly Rod & Reel Online, and the Mid Atlantic Fly Fishing Guide.

Currentseams.com is a library for my articles, stories, fly tying, fishing reports, videos, my guide service The Fisherman LLC, and more.

Jimmy O will give a rundown on saltwater fishing Tuesday, May 21, at Port 5 in Bridgeport.

In addition to Eric Peterson demonstrating fly tying, Jimmy will give a rundown on spring fishing in the Long Island Sound, and show some rigging tips.

Both presentations are open to all and hosted by the Nutmeg Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the local branch of the national conservation organization. Nutmeg TU meets the third Tuesday of each month from September through June at Port 5.

There is no charge for admission. Pizza is available and beverages can be purchased from Port 5.

Ron Merly of Ron Merly’s Fishing Guide Service will reveal some overlooked trout streams in the area on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. at Port 5, 69 Brewster St., Bridgeport.

The talk, open to all, is hosted by the Nutmeg Chapter of Trout Unlimited. It is open to fly and spin fishermen.

It will be preceded at 6 p.m. by a fly tying demonstration by Eric Peterson.

Dean Keister of the Limestone Club will give a short talk about the private fishing area, destination of a Nutmeg TU trip on Wednesday, May 8. RSVP now to reserve a spot.

Merly is the author of The Fly Fisher’s Guide to Connecticut and a guide. His book gives tips on how to find water to fish.

Pizza is served, and beverages can be purchased from Port 5.

John Field, author of the ACA’s Beginner’s Guide to Fly Casting and Fly Casting Finesse, will share tips on how to improve you cast at the next meeting of Nutmeg TU on Tuesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at Port 5, 69 Brewster St., Bridgeport.

At 6 p.m., longtime TU supporter Eric Peterson will return with another fly tying demonstration.

John Field is a fisherman, author and conservationist. He’s explored from the jungles to the arctic with Larry Dahlberg filming Hunt for Big Fish and has written many magazine articles. John has written two fly-casting books and his next book project is Trophy Striped Bass on the Fly, Stackpole Books. See what he’s up to at fieldflyfishing.com

Nutmeg TU are open to all, free of charge. Pizza will be served, and drinks can be purchased from Port 5.