Fred Lord judges an entry from Tristan Wilgan (seated), winner of last year's Chopped fly tying contest at the Nutmeg TU Holiday Party. This year's contest will be held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. at Port 5.
Written by NutmegTrout21728Sep, 2022

Fly tying group to begin meeting Oct. 11

Are you a fly tying pro? Or perhaps you’ve never tied a feather to a hook, but are intrigued by this wonderful hobby that allows you to deepen your appreciation for fly fishing and nature?

Either way, you are cordially invited to join us on Tuesday, October 11 at 7 pm. If you have your own vise and tools, please bring them with you. Please bring $1 to cover materials.
A head count is needed by Sunday. October 9. To register and get the address for the event, email Gian Morresi, gmorresi@gmail.com

Written by NutmegTrout21728Sep, 2022

Fish the Pequonnock Oct. 9

Explore the beautiful Pequonnock River basin located in the heart of Trumbull, a stretch of about 2 miles of scenic, fishable water.

The Pequonnock is a great streamer/nymph and spin fishing river.

We will fish for rainbow and brown trout in the lower end of the Trumbull basin and walk upstream, as far as we want to go.

Meet at the Daniels Farm Rt. 25 Park and Ride at 9:00 and then it’s only a five minute walk down to the river.

Click here to register: https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Fish-The-Pequonnock-Oct-9-69439

Hopefully the river will be stocked by then. If not, we’ll switch to a different river at the last minute. Stay tuned.

Questions can be directed to Rich Rosen at rhrosen@aol.com.

Written by NutmegTrout21715Sep, 2022

Housatonic fishing trip postponed

Our fishing trip to the Housatonic River Sunday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. has been postponed. Watch for a new date.
We will meet at 140 Boardman Road, New Milford, CT (on the side of the road)
The Housatonic offers various species, notably trout and smallmouth bass. Bring a sandwich and a fishing license.
Direct questions to gmorresi@gmail.com.
Written by NutmegTrout21711Sep, 2022

Euro nymphing, dry tactics demonstrated Sept. 17

Why do some anglers pull fish from a pool another just got skunked in?

What about a dry fly situation where you do a downstream presentation but upstream from the angler?

It may be the presentation, and The French Fly Fisherman, Antoine Bissieux, will share his knowledge on fishing both nymphs and dry flies Euro-style on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 9 a.m. at Riverbend Park in Beacon Falls, right off Route 8.

The event, offered free of charge and open to all, is being hosted by the Naugatuck-Pomperaug, Nutmeg and Mianus chapters of Trout Unlimited, all of which are restarting in-person meetings and events after being interrupted by Covid-19.

Click here to register for the event.

More information about Antoine can be found at http://www.bissieux.com/,

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