CMTU March Meeting

Wednesday, March 12
Residence in by Marriott Kingston
800 Frank Sottile Blvd
6:30-8:30

Fishing the Farmington River – Connecticut’s Premiere Tailwater

There’s no river that is as alluring and inviting in Connecticut as the Farmington River. With more than 30 miles of trout water, including two trout management areas, the Farmington is heavily stocked and has a survivor strain of brown trout population that regularly exceed 20-inches in length. Jeff Yates will lead us on a journey from the scenic native and wild trout headwater streams tumbling through the Litchfield County hills to more than 20 access spots along the Farmington. You’ll leave knowing more about the history and opportunity offered by the river, but also take home some precise parking spots and access areas so you can explore on your own in the season ahead!

Jeff is a guide, author and the national Director of Engagement for Trout Unlimited and has held nearly every volunteer TU position on the board of his local Mianus Chapter and the Connecticut Council. He has been fishing the waters of Connecticut for more than 30 years and has been guiding for nearly two decades. His book, Fly Fishing Fairfield County: Secrets of Suburban Streams, details the great trout fishing available in the southwest corner of the state. Learn more at  www.flyfishingct.com.

Note: Those wishing to access via WebEx can do so using the link below

CMTU Chapter meeting
Hosted by Catskill Mountains Trout Unlimited

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 6:30 PM | 2 hours | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US& Canada)
Meeting number: 2869 063 5164
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Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston
800 Frank Sottile Blvd
6:30-8:30

Materials Swap and Fly Tying Demo 

Got any extra fly fishing gear or tying materials lying about? Of course you do! Buying extra stuff is what we do.

At this month’s meeting, we’ll have a Gear Swap before our business meeting. Swap that extra gear for something useful—or to pick up some good deals on stuff you do need.

Here’s how it works: Bring any extra gear or materials you’d like to sell or trade. You can put prices on your stuff to sell for cash, or you can trade with other people. If you don’t have stuff to sell or trade, come and socialize. A special door prize goes to whoever sells Mike Malloy the most fly rods.

Immediately after our business meeting, Ryan Williams, Art Christensen, Andrew Higgins, and Ted Hoover will demo some of their favorite flies. Ryan, Art, and Andrew will tie some of their most productive Esopus Creek patterns, while Ted will tie a still-water micro-leach that I think would be a killer nymph.

Our tyers will show you how to tie the fly, talk about materials needed for it, and tell you how to fish it most productively.

Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston
800 Frank Sottile Blvd
6:30-8:30

Joe Rist owner of Trout Town Flies in Roscoe to speak to chapter

Joe Rist will be giving a presentation on fly fishing Chile and Patagonia. He will be talking about amazing fishing, culture, food and adventure, from Rivers to lakes and what to bring.

Those wishing to access via WebEx can do so using the link below.

CMTU January 2025 Chapter meeting
Hosted by Catskill Mountains Trout Unlimited

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

6:30 PM
Meeting number: 2864 692 1519
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CMTU Holiday Party Invitation

Join us for an evening of celebration at the CMTU Holiday Party!

Date: Saturday, December 14
Location: Ole Savannah Southern Table and Bar
Address: 100 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Time: Starts at 6:00 PM

Come enjoy delicious food, great company, and share some entertaining tales about the big fish we caught this year! This is a wonderful chance to unwind and connect with your fellow anglers. Everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there!

We will have a dedicated area reserved for our group at the restaurant. Please note that dining and beverage costs will be the responsibility of each guest.

To help us prepare, kindly RSVP by December 10th. You can register at our event page: Event Registration or email us at catskillmountaintu@gmail.com.

During the evening, we will hold a special raffle for our dedicated volunteers involved in stream conservation activities, as well as draw the winning ticket for our annual Conservation Sweepstakes.

Don’t forget, there’s still time to purchase tickets for a chance to win! Get your sweepstakes tickets here: Purchase Tickets.

Looking forward to celebrating with you!

Best,
Catskill Mountains Chapter of Trout Unlimited

The Catskill Mountains Chapter of Trout Unlimited is excited to announce our 2024 Conservation Sweepstakes, with a grand prize drawing to take place at our year-end chapter event on December 14th, 2024.

Proceeds from the raffle will support the conservation projects we organize throughout the year, helping to preserve and protect our local watersheds and trout populations. Don’t miss your chance to win some incredible fly fishing gear while contributing to a great cause!

Prizes:

1st Prize: Hardy Ultralite LL Fly Rod (10 ft, 3 wt – nymphing rod) and Sage ESN Stealth Reel

2nd Prize: RL Winston WT model 7 1/2 ft, 4 wt, 3-piece rod (generously donated by one of our members)

3rd Prize: A fly box filled with hand-tied flies crafted by local Catskill fly tiers

Ticket Pricing:

• 10 entries for $10
• 30 entries for $25
• 50 entries for $40

Buy your tickets now at https://go.tulocalevents.org/cmtu2024-conservatonraffle/ for your chance to win!

The winners will be drawn at our chapter event, but you don’t need to be present to win. Thank you for your support, and good luck!

Jim Katz of the Hudson River Estuary Program to speak on removing barriers to aquatic movement

One of the keys to creating healthy, sustainable populations of trout is removing barriers to migration—things like dams and perched culvets—which prevent trout from moving around in the system. In our region, the Hudson River Estuary Program is at the forefront of helping remove barriers to fish passage.

At this month’s meeting, Jim Katz is going to speak to use about the work the Hudson River Estuary Program is doing to helpt stitch our watersheds back together again so that trout can migrate throughout the system.

Katz is the Road Stream Crossing Implementation Specialist with DEC Region 3 and the Hudson River Estuary Program. He works on culvert/bridge replacement projects and dam removals, helping to connect municipalities with funding, technical assistance, and outreach materials. His focus is on improving stream connectivity for aquatic organism passage and reducing flooding. The Hudson River Estuary Program’s work is confined to the Hudson River watershed, including its tributaries in the Catskill Mountains.

Although the Estuary Program’s funding line is mainly focused on eel and herring habitat, brook trout are often a focus as well, and they have long been a partner with Trout Unlimited.

 WEBEX MEETING https://catskillmountainstu.my.webex.com/catskillmountainstu.my/j.php?MTID=mc8c5cdec91188ed1dca7b52b81c83650

Meeting number (access code): 2631 514 4962

Meeting password: wildesopus (94533767 when dialing from a phone or video system) 

After a brief business meeting we will have a guest speaker.

Calling all beer enthusiasts and trout anglers. The Catskill Mountains Trout Unlimited chapter invites you to a  evening of craft brews, camaraderie, and conservation.

Several chapter members will be demonstrating the art of fly tying, while others demonstrate the fine art of drinking beer and socializing. Come on out and join us. It’s a great way to meet members  and other anglers.

Hope to see you there!

Date: Thursday May 9th 2024

Time:  6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Arrowood Farms Brewery & Distillery, 236 Lower Whitfield Rd, Accord, NY 12404

https://arrowoodfarms.com/

See you at Arrowood Farms!