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Written by NutmegTrout21701Mar, 2019

Casting expert at March 19 meeting

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.

Tom O'Donnell was one the fisherman enjoying spring-like weather Saturday at the William ìDocî Skerlick Saugatuck River Trout Management Area on Saturday. Photo: Jarret Liotta
Written by NutmegTrout21715Feb, 2019

Tying demos to precede Feb. meeting

A fly tying demonstration will be held before the Feb. 19 meeting of Nutmeg TU. The demonstration and meeting are open to all.

Eric Peterson, who has a long association with Trout Unlimited, will demonstrate early season flies such as stoneflies, streamers and Hendricksons.

Peterson’s demo will begin at 6 p.m. Pizza will be served at 6:45 p.m., and Tristan Wilgan will be talking about fly fishing and spin fishing in local rivers at 7 p.m.

Nutmeg TU meets the third Tuesday of the month from September through May at Port 5, 69 Brewster St., in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. Meetings are open to anyone interested in improving their fishing skills or conservation.

 

 

Written by NutmegTrout21715Feb, 2019

Fly Fishing Film Tour March 8

There is another chance to see the best in angling cinema and support local conservation projects when the Fly Fishing Film Tour comes to Newtown on Friday, March 8.

Doors to Edmond Town Hall open at 6 p.m., and the event features a cash bar serving cold beer donated by Sweetwater and wine donated by Brescome Barton Distributors. The raffle includes more than $2,000 worth of great prizes!

Check out the trailers to this year’s lineup of films that will get your heart pumping!

Tickets are $25 in advance online or $30 the night of the shows. Click here to buy tickets to the Newtown show on March 8!

If you’ve never been to an “F3T” showing, you’re in for a treat. You will watch dozens of incredibly shot, exciting fishing and conservation films while enjoying a few cold drinks and fun raffles and door prizes.

The best part is that this great night supports the conservation and education programs of the Mianus, Candlewood and Nutmeg Chapters of Trout Unlimited here in Fairfield County!

While tickets may be available at the door the night of the screening, we can’t guarantee a space as we’ve sold out in past years!

Tristan Wilgan
Written by NutmegTrout21710Feb, 2019

Spin and fly tips coming Feb. 19

Tristan WilganTristan Wilgan of Tristan’s Fishing Guide Service will share tips both spin and fly fishermen can use on local rivers at the next meeting of Nutmeg TU on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Port 5, 69 Brewster St., Bridgeport.

The meeting will be preceded at 6 p.m. by a fly tying demonstration by Erick Peterson. (Click here for more.)

A sophomore at Western Connecticut State University, Tristan puts clients on trout on rivers around Fairfield County, as well as the Farmington and the Housatonic. He guides for Housatonic River Outfitters and also leads spin and fly fishing trips for smallmouth bass on the Housy.

Click here to watch an interview with Tristan on Yankee Fisherman on the HAN Network, which was hosted by Nutmeg TU members John Kovach. The video starts 1:22 in.

Nutmeg Chapter 217 of Trout Unlimited meets the third Tuesday of each month from September to May at Port 5, 69 Brewster St., Bridgeport, Conn. Meetings are open to all. Pizza is available and drinks may be purchased from Port 5. There is no charge for admission.

 

Written by NutmegTrout21729Dec, 2018

Fly Fishing Film Tour to return

Don’t miss out on our annual screening of the incredible Fly Fishing Film Tour — a perfect way to spend a cold winter night dreaming about the fishing season ahead!

Check out the trailers to this year’s lineup of films that will get your heart pumping!

Each year we offer two showings so that there’s a location or date that will work best for more people, and we’re thrilled to be joined by over 400 avid anglers and conservationists who enjoy a fun night and help support our important work.

Join fellow anglers at the Stamford Majestic Theater on Friday, Feb. 8, or at Edmond Town Hall in Newtown on Friday, March 8 — or join us at both shows and bring friends, family and fishing buddies! Tickets are $25 in advance online or $30 the night of the shows.

Click here to buy tickets to the Stamford show on Feb. 8!

Click here to buy tickets to the Newtown show on March 8!

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event features a cash bar serving cold beer, and wine donated by Brescome Barton Distributors. The raffle includes more than $2,000 worth of great prizes!

If you’ve never been to an “F3T” showing, you’re in for a treat. You will watch dozens of incredibly shot, exciting fishing and conservation films while enjoying a few cold drinks and fun raffles and door prizes.

The best part is that this great night supports the conservation and education programs of the Mianus, Candlewood and Nutmeg Chapters of Trout Unlimited here in Fairfield County!

While tickets may be available at the door the night of the screening, we can’t guarantee a space as we’ve sold out in past years!

Written by NutmegTrout21729Dec, 2018

Learn tips on fishing local rivers

Upcoming meetings of the Nutmeg Chapter of Trout Unlimited will focus heavily on fishing rivers in Connecticut, particularly the southwestern part of the state.

The Tuesday, Jan. 15, meeting will be a roundtable discussion of favorite places, favorite flies, favorite tactics and any other angling questions that may arise. Anyone interested in angling may attend, and feel free to share thoughts, or just listen.

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, Nutmeg TU member Tristan Wilgan will share his expertise. A tyer of exquisite and effective flies, he runs Tristan’s Fishing Guide Service, and puts clients on fish on rivers around Fairfield County, as well as the Farmington and the Housatonic.

Nutmeg Chapter 217 of Trout Unlimited meets the third Tuesday of each month from September to May at Port 5, 69 Brewster St., Bridgeport, Conn. Meetings are open to all. Pizza is available and drinks may be purchased from Port 5. There is no charge for admission.

Written by NutmegTrout21729Dec, 2018

DEEP names new Chief of Natural Resources

Rick Jacobson has been chosen as the next Bureau Chief for Natural Resources at DEEP. Rick takes over for Bill Hyatt, who retired in October.

Rick brings 37 years of natural resources management experience to the role of Bureau Chief. His entire professional career has been in public service and conservation. As the Director of Wildlife, and former Assistant Director of Inland Fisheries at DEEP, he has experience in the application of management principles in inland and marine fisheries, forestry, and wildlife conservation. Rick has a strong foundation in strategic planning, and leading scientific and professional staff.

He has a long track record of collaborating successfully with partners locally, regionally and nationally on complex natural resource conservation challenges. For example, he has played a key role in implementing the NE Cottontail initiative with five of the six New England states and New York, working closely with the federal government conservation agencies, academics, and DEEP staff to create explicit measurable objectives for the restoration of NE Cottontail.

He will officially assume this new role beginning January 4, 2019. The DEEP plans to post the Director of Wildlife position as soon as necessary approvals are obtained.

Written by NutmegTrout21714Dec, 2018

Ugly sweater fishing trip Saturday

Nutmeg TU members may join members of the Mianus and Candlewood Valley chapters on the annual Ugly Sweater fishing outing Saturday, Dec. 15.

The group will meet at 11 a.m. at UpCountry Sportfishing at 352 Main Street in New Hartford and spread out along the river to go fishing in small groups. Join us mid-day for coffee and a warming fire at the People’s State Park pavilion on East River Road in Barkhamsted.
Starting around 4 p.m., catch up with the crowd at Parrott Delaney Tavern at 37 Greenwoods Road for some drinks, a bite to eat and the warmth of a comfy venue and fellow anglers! Drinks and food are on your own.
There is no cost for the event (other than your own food and drink), but if you wish to attend RSVP here.