Category: News

Written by NutmegTrout21724Aug, 2022

Volunteers help Bridgeport youths learn to fish

Youngsters from Bridgeport are learning to fish thanks to a collaboration among Nutmeg TU, the Aspetuck Land Trust, the DEEP’s Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education program and the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club of Bridgeport.
DEEP and Nutmeg TU Volunteers met with 20 campers at the Fairfield Avenue facility on Monday, July 18, for a classroom session. Enthusiastic campers, some of whom had fished before, were taught about the different fish in Connecticut, different ways to catch them, and knots. The campers had a blast casting for plastic bass in the gym.
Plans for the day included a trip to Beardsley Park in Bridgeport to try their luck, but lightning and rain postponed any outdoors excursions, which postponed until Friday, July 23. Ten campers were able to try their luck at Beardsley Park.
Despite only a few campers catching, everyone was excited to be out in the fresh air and being able to put their new casting skills to work.
Nutmeg TU would like this to be make this an annual or regular event. If you are interested in helping us reach more young people and turn them into anglers, let us know.
Thanks to the support of David Ader, Reggie Saint Fortcolin, Gary Anderson, Jack Kovach, Ed Grzeda, the DEEP CARE summer interns and the Wakeman staff, Laura and Melissa, for making this happen.

Written by NutmegTrout21713Jul, 2022

Get kids fishing Friday, July 22

Volunteers are needed Friday, July 22, to help get Bridgeport youths on the water fishing.
The Nutmeg Chapter of Trout Unlimited is teaming up with: The Aspetuck Land Trust, The Wakeman Boys and Girls Club and DEEP’s CARE program to teach children how to fish. And hopefully building our future.
On Monday, volunteers taught the youngsters at Wakeman Boys and Girls Club in Bridgeport. But storms forced postponement of a trip to Beardsley Park for some fishing until Friday. Volunteers should meet at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start. Park near the cabin at the zoo.
All the gear and bait will be provided by DEEP.
If you would like to join us for fishing, please contact Rich at RHRosen@aol.com so we can know how many volunteers we will have and match with the children.

Written by NutmegTrout21713Jul, 2022

Mill River surveyed in preparation for renewal

Representatives of Trout Scapes visited the Mill River along Congress Street in Fairfield in June to survey the river, the latest step in preparation for restoring the stream and improving habitat for fish there.

Click here to see a Facebook post by Trout Scapes about their work, with updates on other projects going on in Connecticut and across the country..

Nutmeg TU received an Embrace A Stream grant from Orvis and TU to support the work in 2020, and will be soliciting donations when the time comes to bring the plan to fruition.

Written by NutmegTrout21715May, 2022

Nutmeg TU member pens book

David Ader of Nutmeg TU has written his first book, “Looking for the Path Back Home,” available in time for Father’s Day.

“In this debut collection of 32 stories you will encounter people in situation which are not always what they seem. There’s a good bit of humor, some shocks, and always twists and turns that lead to ‘ah hah’ conclusions,” according to the book’s page on Amazon.

“Here you will meet a bullied parochial school student who gets his revenge. An elderly widower is about to leave his beloved home until his memories keep him there. A well-heeled lawyer decides to take an evening walk through Central Park and greets a man he fears is a mugger for an O’Henry-esque meeting. A couple planning to climb Kilimanjaro on an eco tour reveal political-correctness gone awry. Another couple go out on the wrong day for a sail,” according to Amazon.

David, a Nutmeg TU board member, has been instrumental in recent cooperation with Aspetuck Land Trust in Easton.

Click here to order “Looking for the Path Back Home.”

Written by NutmegTrout21715May, 2022

Learn how to become a Mill River steward

Learn how to protect the Mill River and the trout that call it home when the Aspetuck Land Trust joins Nutmeg TU for a Zoom meeting Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m.

Click here to register for the online meeting.

ALT recently won approval from voters to purchase part of the former Prayer Center property on South Park Avenue in Easton to protect it from development, and Nutmeg TU has been awarded a $10,000 matching grant to help ALT make the purchase. Click here to read more.

Nutmeg TU and ALT joined forces to plant trees along the river nearby as well. Click here to learn about that project.

On May 17, representatives from Aspetuck Land Trust will describe roles TU volunteers can take on the Mill River and other parcels under their protection to help preserve the ecosystem for future generations.

Written by NutmegTrout21704May, 2022

TU seeks donations for ALT purchase along Mill River

Easton voters approved the sale of more than 18 acres along the Mill River in Easton to the Aspetuck Land Trust Tuesday, May 3.

Click here to read coverage on the Easton Courier website.

Trout Unlimited’s Land Conservation Workgroup has voted to award a $10,000 matching grant to the Nutmeg Chapter to support the Aspetuck Land Trust’s purchase of the South Park Avenue property. Nutmeg TU will be seeking donations toward the match the ALT’s purchase.

Trout Unlimited’s National Land Conservancy Fund has awarded Nutmeg Trout Unlimited a $10,000 challenge grant towards helping the Aspetuck Land Trust purchase 18 acres along the Mill River in Easton!
Make a Match for the Mill River donation of any amount and your gift will be doubled by Trout Unlimited’s grant and #MatchfortheMill   https://go.tulocalevents.org/matchforthemill

Tristan Wilgan is hooked up during Nutmeg TU's annual visit to the Limestone Club Wednesday, May 23.
Written by NutmegTrout21727Apr, 2022

Nutmeg returning to Limestone Club May 12

Nutmeg Trout Unlimited is heading back to the Limestone Club Trout Club, located in North Canaan, CT.

Reserve your spot now.

To register follow this link: https://limestonetroutclub.com/nutmeg-tu/

Space is limited to 15 anglers.

Fly fishing only:

This is primarily shore fishing, with a few boats available.

Please arrive by 9 a.m.  Fishing is permitted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information about the club you can visit https://www.limestonetroutclub.com/

There are 3 deep (70+ feet) quarry ponds and 3 shallow ponds providing a variety of venues and conditions.

While most members practice catch and release, catch and kill is allowed for one fish 17 inches or smaller per person.

Fees:

The fee for TU members is $50 and includes lunch. Payable in cash upon arrival.

We welcome new TU members. To join TU, go to: Join Trout Unlimited Today | Trout Unlimited Donation Site

Payment is due upon arrival.

To reserve your spot, limited to 15 anglers: go to    https://limestonetroutclub.com/nutmeg-tu/

Lessons learned from previous years: bring some egg patterns, large flies, tiny flies and bug spray for the ticks.

Directions – Take route 8 north to Winsted and turn left onto Rte. 44 west.

Drive through Norfolk and past the Blackberry River Inn and Freunds Farm Market in North Canaan.

After passing the marker for East Canaan turn right onto Casey Hill Rd. (there is a sign on the right at the corner, set back from the road for O’Connor Sand & Gravel).

Drive a short distance to a stop sign, where Casey Hill Rd. becomes Allyndale Rd.

Continue straight on Allyndale Rd. about 100 yards. The unmarked driveway is on the left, across from a driving range.

The clubhouse phone is 860 249 9996.

Aspetuck Land Trust Photo
Written by NutmegTrout21722Apr, 2022

Meeting, vote slated on South Park preservation

An Easton town meeting on April 25 followed by a townwide vote May 3 will determine the fate of the attempt by Aspetuck Land Trust to purchase at least part of a parcel along the Mill River at 12 South Park Avenue.

The meeting and vote, open to Easton residents, will be held at Samuel Staples School.

Click here for an update from the Aspetuck Land Trust, including information on how to donate.

Nutmeg TU will be planting trees at at the parcel on Saturday, April 30. Click here to sign up to help plant, then fish the river.

 

 

Written by NutmegTrout21714Apr, 2022

Learn sight fishing Tuesday, April 19

Captain Mark Dysinger of Flyosophy Charters will explain sight fishing, including techniques that can be used in the Long Island Sound, during a Zoom talk Tuesday, April 19, at 7 p.m., hosted by the Nutmeg Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

The  talk, offered free of charge, will include information that will help all anglers, whether spin or fly, whether wading or boat.

Click here to register for the Zoom talk.

Mark has fished the New England salt most of his life. Although he is skilled in many angling methods, he is most accomplished with the fly rod. He specializes in the northeast slam of striped bass, bluefish, and false albacore.

Although he guides in Long Island Sound and its surrounding waters, he is also passionate about freshwater fishing and is a recognized authority on flyfishing for northern pike.

Mark has fished extensively across North America, and his works have appeared in numerous print and online publications.  He has been a featured innovative fly tyer for Eastern Flyfishing Magazine, and his Bunny split fly (aka Musky Bunny Twin Tail) is included in the “deadly dozen” musky patterns in Rob Tomes’ Musky on the Fly.  In 2018, he was recruited as an ambassador to the American Museum of Fly Fishing, whose mission is to provide stewardship of the history, traditions, and practices of the sport while promoting conservation of its waters. Mark is a regular fixture at the northeast winter fly fishing shows, where he demonstrates fly tying techniques and shares angling insights and strategies.

Mark is an experienced teacher both on and off the water, and takes great joy in seeing others succeed.  His enthusiasm and attention to detail make him a popular instructor, and his topical presentations are both informative and entertaining.  Mark’s patience and enthusiasm have positively affected many fellow anglers.

Mark is licensed by the United States Coast Guard and fully insured.  He resides on the Connecticut coast with his wife Anne and daughter Lucy.