Nutmeg Chapter Trout Unlimited

Written by NutmegTrout21720May, 2019

Jimmy O to share saltwater tips

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.

Written by NutmegTrout21717May, 2019

What flies do you want to learn to tie?

Have a tie that gives you trouble, or that you want to see demonstrated? Eric Peterson will demonstrate the flies you choose when Nutmeg TU meets Tuesday, May 21, at Port 5, 69 Brewster St., Bridgeport,

Eric, who has a long association with Trout Unlimited, has begun doing demonstrations before Nutmeg TU meetings. For May, he’ll take your suggestions and show how it’s done. To suggest a fly, comment on this post.

We’ll also welcome Jimmy O, who will demonstrate some salt water setups in anticipation for a fishing outing. Watch for details.

Tying demos begin at 6 p.m. Pizza is served around 6:45 p.m., and beverages can be purchased from Post 5. Regular meetings begin at 7 p.m.

Written by NutmegTrout21717May, 2019

Nutmeg Flea Market – May 19

Nutmeg TU will set up at the flea market at Fairfield Warde High School, 755 Melville Ave., Fairfield, this Sunday, May 19.

This is the perfect opportunity to shed some fishing equipment you no longer want while supporting the conservation and education efforts of Nutmeg TU. The chapter has purchased space on at the flea market; We will sell that gear, with a percentage of the price going toward the chapter.

The Flea Market opens for set-up at 6am with sales starting at 8am until 3pm. Look for the Nutmeg Trout banner for our spot. If you have a lot be sure to bring an extra table.

We’ll also need help with our Membership Drive at the booth.

Event is weather dependent so we need your contact information if you are participating.

Interested in Participating or have Questions? Email Jerry at admin@NutmegTrout.org

Written by NutmegTrout21717May, 2019

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Help Nutmeg TU at Monroe Children’s Fishing Derby

Nutmeg TU returns to Monroe’s Wolfe Park’s Great Hollow Lake Pavilion to assist with the annual Monroe Fishing Derby on Saturday May 18 at 8am to 10am. Nutmeg TU will be presenting on Fly Fishing, followed by a free Raffle for a Fly Fishing Combo Rod & Reel, and then a Fly Fishing Casting Demonstration.

We need members to show up in your waders with your fly fishing rods so we have enough volunteers to allow the Fishing Derby’s participants a chance to see what Fly Fishing is all about. Last year this event was effective in bringing us new members. With your help we can grow on that.

Please volunteer by emailing Jerry with your availability.

The Fishing Derby itself is open to all kids age 3 to 15 years old. For more information on the Derby: 2019 Monroe Derby Poster.

Written by NutmegTrout21713May, 2019

Bamboo rod film in New Haven

Chasing the Taper, an intimate film that examines the obsessive and vanishing art of bamboo fly rod making, through the eyes of some of the greatest living rod makers in the world — Marc Aroner, Per Brandin, Dana Gray, Dennis Menscer, Rick Robbins and Bob Taylor — will be shown in New Haven this week.

The screening will be held Thursday, May 16, at 4:45 p.m. at Gateway Community College, 20 Church St., New Haven, as part of the New Haven Film Festival.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Parts of Chasing the Taper were filmed at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum. Click here for more about the movie.

You can find more about Chasing the Taper on Instagram and Facebook.

Watch the trailer here.

Written by NutmegTrout21727Apr, 2019

Maritime sale in Stratford May 11

The Stratford Waterfront Commission will hold marine tag sale on Saturday, May 11, at the Birdseye Boat Launch, 1 Birdseye St., Stratford.

Fishing gear such as rods, reels and tackle can be sold.

There is no charge for vendors or shoppers.

Vendors must provide their own tables, chairs, displays, buckets and change, and all merchandise must ben tagged.

Information is available at 203-372-4569 or jackley1950@yahoo.com.

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

Written by NutmegTrout21727Apr, 2019

Limestone outing May 8

We are now taking reservations for the 5th annual Nutmeg Trout Unlimited trip to the Limestone Trout Club located in Canaan, Conn., on Wednesday, May 8.

Fly fishing only:

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

Please arrive by 9:00. Fishing is permitted from 9:00-4:00

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 $55 and includes lunch.

Non TU are welcome and the fee is $70. (Includes a one year introductory membership to Trout Unlimited.)

The payment deadline has been extended to Tuesday, April 30.

Reserve your spot: Limited to 30 anglers:

Please RSVP to Rich Rosen rhrosen@aol.com . Include in your email the number of people and which TU chapter you belong to.

Checks should be made out to: Nutmeg Trout Unlimited, and mailed to:

Nutmeg Trout Unlimited

c/o Jerry Goldstein

256 Dayton Rd.

Trumbull, CT 06611

Lessons learned from last year: 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.

Written by NutmegTrout21727Apr, 2019

Nutmeg sale postponed to May 19

Nutmeg TU will set up at the flea market at Fairfield Warde High School, 755 Melville Ave., Fairfield, on Sunday, May 19.

Nutmeg will not set up on on Sunday, April 28, with inclement weather in the forecast.

The Flea Market opens for set-up at 6am with sales starting at 8am until 3pm. Look for the Nutmeg Trout banner for our spot. If you have a lot be sure to bring an extra table. We’ll also need help with our Membership Drive at the booth.

Event is weather dependent so we need your contact information if you are participating.

Interested in Participating or have Questions? Email Jerry at admin@NutmegTrout.org

Written by NutmegTrout21723Apr, 2019

Fish, cast and clean up Saturday

Join us for a trifecta (river cleanup, fly fishing casting clinic and trout fishing) on the Pequonnock River in Trumbull Saturday April 27 starting at 9 a.m.

The Nutmeg Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be hosting a cleanup event on the Pequonnock River beginning at 9 at the parking lot at the on the right side, at the fishing access of Quarry Road in Trumbull, next to the Pequonnock River Trail. Ask for Dave Edgeworth. Bring your own gloves, he will provide trash bags.

The cleanup will be followed by a casting clinic (rods provided), then put your new skills to work in the river fishing for trout. Ask for Ed Grzeda for the clinic and Rich Rosen and Chuck MacMath for the fishing.

All hands are welcome for some or all of the activities.

The schedule will be:

9-10 a.m. — clean-up – Dave Edgeworth

10:15-11 a.m. — casting clinic – Ed Grzeda

11:15 a.m. — fishing at various spot on the river – Rich Rosen and Chuck MacMath

Written by NutmegTrout21716Apr, 2019

Speak out on national conservation issues

Through the standup.tu.org website, national Trout Unlimited keeps its members up to date on conservation issues and provides an easy way for members to voice their opinion, putting them directly in touch with their elected representatives.

Current issues include the threat to Bristol Bay in Alaska, posed by the Pebble Mine, and the threats facing the Clean Water Act. By clicking on standup.tu.org, in just moments anyone can weigh in.

Comment on the Pebble Mine can be submitted through May 30.

Watch our website and newsletter for a link to standup.tu.org as a new permanent fixture, allowing Nutmeg members to follow national issues with a simple click.