Author Archives: Ted Hoover

In conjunction with the Hudson River Maritime Museum, CMTU will be holding a fly tying class this spring. It will be a two-day class on March 4-5 from 10AM to 4PM. The course is designed for people who are just … Continue reading →

Wednesday, January 18thCourtyard Marriott Kingston6:30-8:30PM (Online option below) This month’s featured speaker will be.. Todd Spire, fly fishing guide and founder of Esopus Creel, will give his presentation on The Mighty Esopus The Mighty Esopus examines the unique history, geology, … Continue reading →

 CMTU is hosting its annual stream cleanup event for the Esopus and its tributaries on Saturday, April 23rd between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.  All are welcome to come to help out!  There is still a lot of trash out … Continue reading →

Christa Whiteman Speaks about Backcountry Hunters & Anglers At this month’s meeting Christa Whiteman will be speaking about Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the fastest growing conservation organization on the block. Christa will talk about what makes BHA unique, what the … Continue reading →

Come on out for CMTU and New York Backcountry Hunters & Anglers spring celebration!

John Shaner, a noted expert on the history of fly fishing will be speaking on wet flies. If you’ve gone to the fly show at Edison, you may have heard one of Shaner’s excellent presentations on wet flies or seen … Continue reading →

Wednesday, January 196:30-8:30PM Jacob Fetterman to Speak About Battenkill River Restoration Trout Unlimited’s Project Coordinator of the Battenkill Home Rivers Initiative, Jacob Fetterman, will be the guest speaker at our January 19 meeting. Jacob’s passion for restoring and conserving fisheries and … Continue reading →

Our next chapter meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 1st, at 6:30 PM. Note that the meeting will be held in person and  available to attend online.   We ask that you do wear a mask if you attend in … Continue reading →

Winner of this year raffle is Stuart Leigh! Thank you to everyone that purchased a ticket! 2021 Conservation Raffle Help support the conservation efforts for Catskill Mountains Trout Unlimited! Each year CMTU sponsors a grand prize raffle at our Conservation … Continue reading →

Our next chapter meeting will be held online on Wednesday, October 20th at 6:30 PM.   This will be online only. Our guest speaker will be Anita Coulton , an Orvis Endorsed Fishing Guide on the Upper Delaware with Cross … Continue reading →