CMTU March Meeting Wednesday, March 15th Residence Inn by Marriott, Kingston 6:30-8:30PM

Presentation: Euro Nymphing Lessons Learned 
by Mike Malloy and Art Christensen


With the overwhelming majority of a trout’s feeding occurring well below the surface, we often have to set aside the pursuit of rising fish in order to put a bend in the rod. Euro Nymphing  has taken the fly fishing world by storm over the past decade, setting itself apart as one of the most effective ways to catch fish under a variety of situations. Mike Malloy and Art Christensen, two masters of the craft, will talk about the lessons they’ve learned over many years of nymphing.  Mike and Art were both early adopters of nymphing techniques and have kept up with developments in it. So this will be an informative presentation whether you’re just thinking about taking up Euro nymphing or have been doing it for years.
New LOCATION Change in February and March

Courtyard Marriott is remodeling the room where we usually meet, so this month’s meeting will be held across the street at the Residence Inn by Marriott. 
Address: 800 Frank Sottile Blvd, Kingston, NY 12401

 
To Access the Meeting Online
CMTU March Chapter Meeting
Hosted by Catskill Mountains Trout Unlimited

https://catskillmountainstu.my.webex.com/catskillmountainstu.my/j.php?MTID=mdeeb72b3aff14eb2620c49fd204d5476
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 6:30 PM | 2 hours | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2630 294 4890
Password: wildesopus (94533767 from phones and video systems)

Join by video system
Dial 26302944890@webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.

Join by phone
+1-650-479-3208 United States Toll

Access code: 263 029 44890
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Chapter Meeting, Wednesday February 15th, 6:30 PM

This month after our regular chapter meeting, Pat Crisci, Mid-Hudson TU Chapter Member and Regional VP on NY State Council will Speak about NY State Council Trout Unlimited Activities.

Please note we have a New Temporary Location for the in person Meeting!

Courtyard Marriott is remodeling our regular meeting room. In the meantime, we’ll meet across the street at the Residence Inn by Marriott.

Address: 800 Frank Sottile Blvd, Kingston, NY 12401 

Online link
https://catskillmountainstu.my.webex.com/catskillmountainstu.my/j.php?MTID=m3bf6f976c631487226b9c6bf54152b41

When: Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023 6:30 pm EST
Meeting number: 2633 244 6177
Password: wildesopus (94533767 from phones and video systems)

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+1-650-479-3208 United States Toll

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Winter Fly Tying

Fly Tying and Beer Sundays at West Kill Kingston Taproom Beginning this Sunday (the 15th), CMTU will be holding a weekly fly tying circle at the West Kill Kingston Taproom (602 Broadway in Kingston). Tyers will meet from 1:00 to 3:00. Bring your vice and tie some flies, or just join us for good conversation and good beer. (The Fresh Coat Oatmeal Stout is especially good!)
Tying at the Veterans Office CMTU will also be organizing a tying circle on Sunday afternoons at the Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration at 101 Enterprise Drive in Kingston. (That’s Tech City.) Tyers will meet from 1:00 to 4:00 each Sunday starting February 19th. For more information, contact Don Stauss (sootdigger1@aol.com).
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Fly Tying Class


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 starting out tying or who have never tied before. You will learn the basic techniques for tying a wide range of flies, including dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, and streamers. We will discuss how flies imitate certain insects, and you will learn about material selection, tool use, and a wide range of techniques.

All tools and materials needed for this class will be supplied. If you already have a fly-tying vice and tools, you are welcome to bring them.

The course will be taught by Andrew Higgins and will take place at the Hudson River Maritime Museum. 

The cost of the course is $100, but CMTU members can sign up at a significant discount. To get the discount, contact Andrew Higgins at andrewhiggins@protonmail.com.

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CMTU January Meeting

Wednesday, January 18th
Courtyard Marriott Kingston
6:30-8:30PM

(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, and fishing heritage of Esopus Creek in the Eastern Catskill Mountains. The creek’s ideal geological environment for trout, formed millions of years ago and perfected by the last ice age, has made it a popular destination for anglers. The introduction of American dry fly fishing in the early 1900s further established the creek as a top-rated fishery in the Northeast. In addition to exploring the creek’s fishing history, The Mighty Esopus also discusses the construction of the nation’s largest all-natural reservoir system, which supplies New York City with 40% of its water, and the efforts of local anglers to conserve not only their home waters, but nearly every river of the Catskills. Presented by Esopus Creel founder Todd Spire, the stories of the Esopus are woven together to create a snapshot of how geology, history, conservation, and a profound love of rivers have helped maintain a vibrant fishery in the face of countless obstacles.

If you cannot make in person, you may also attend online:

Webex Link: https://catskillmountainstu.my.webex.com/catskillmountainstu.my/j.php?MTID=me7a8308bdd7aab5315aa91e05c3db2fb


When: Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023 6:30 pm | 2 hours | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2633 746 7750
Password: wildesopus

Join by phone
+1-650-479-3208 United States Toll

Access code: 263 374 67750

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Earth Day Stream Cleanup – Saturday, April 23rd, 2022


 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 there along the streams due to the Christmas 2020 flood.  Volunteers should meet out in front of Esopus Creel along Route 28 in Phoenicia to get trash bags and a map.  Everyone will then head out to clean up a section of stream.  When you are fishing, bring your trash back to Esopus Creel so that it can be taken to a transfer station.  If you have a truck and would be willing to help out with the trash delivery, please email catskillmountaintu@gmail.com.  CMTU will have gloves, trash bags, and water available for volunteers.  

Volunteer with CMTU and Win an Abel Reel!

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CMTU April Chapter Meeting : Wednesday, April 20 Courtyard Marriott Kingston 6:30-8:30PM

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 New York chapter is working on & how TU can benefit from collaboration with BHA.

Christa is the Vice Chair of the Board of the New York Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and enjoys the additional challenge of bowhunting with little more than stick & string and trout tickling with mere feathers, a little thread & a (barbless) hook. (And she loves to nerd out about plants too.)

Here is the call in info for those that want to use webex.

CMTU April Chapter Meeting
Hosted by Catskill Mountains Trout Unlimited

https://catskillmountainstu.my.webex.com/catskillmountainstu.my/j.php?MTID=m33010664611cdef63e75f2b86f60be10
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022 6:30 pm | 2 hours | (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 2631 375 4005
Password: wildesopus (94533767 from phones and video systems)

Join by phone
+1-650-479-3208 United States Toll

Access code: 263 137 54005

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Turkeys and Trout at Westkill Brewing! Saturday April 9th


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

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March Chapter Meeting – Wednesday, March 16th In Person and Online! 6:00-8:30 – Courtyard Marriott, Kingston, NY



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 him evaluating vintage fly fishing gear at the Hardy’s booth–Shaner recently retired as a long-time representative of Hardy of Alnwick. As always, John is engaging, affable, and interesting.  

The meeting will begin at 6:30, but join us at 6:00 to see John demonstrate how to tie some famous wet flies.

Why wet flies? The humble wet fly has been producing trout since fly fishing began. Over the centuries, other methods have been developed that have pushed this ancient type of fly to the sidelines. The time honored wet fly is not only still relevant but is often the most productive way to take trout. In his presentation Shaner will focus on the simplest style of wet fly, the Spider or Soft Hackle. He will cover the history, development, tying, and fishing methods of this elegant and productive trout fly style, from its roots in 18th Century England to its use on today’s trout rivers world-wide.

For those wishing to attend online

Here are the meeting details.

When: Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30 PM

Meeting link: https://catskillmountainstu.my.webex.com/catskillmountainstu.my/j.php?MTID=mc9858b018d5429562412afae09870961
Meeting number: 2631 702 9522

Password: wildesopus (94533767 from phones and video systems)

Join by phone: +1-650-479-3208

Access Code: 263 377 67119
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Catskill Mountains Chapter of Trout Unlimited February Meeting Announcement

CMTU February Meeting In Person and Online!

Wednesday, February 16
Courtyard Marriott
Kingston, NY
6:30-8:30

 
Luke Rabideau to talk about Trout in the Classroom
 
Chapter Member Luke Rabideau, a science teacher at John Jay High School in the Wappingers Central School District, will be talking about his experiences with our Trout in the Classroom program.  For Trout in the Classroom, TU provides schools with fish tanks, filters, aerators, and finally trout eggs, and then the students raise those trout in the classroom and eventually release the young trout into approved streams.  The program teaches kids about the lifecycle of trout and the importance of clean water. It connects kids to their surrounding environment and helps instill a conservation ethos. 

 If you know a high school teacher who might be interested in having Trout in the Classroom in his or her classroom, please invite them to our October meeting on October 17 or have them contact the chapter at catskillmountaintu@gmail.com.
 
For those wishing to attend online

Here are the meeting details.

When: Wednesday, February 16th at 6:30 PM

Meeting link: https://catskillmountainstu.my.webex.com/catskillmountainstu.my/j.php?MTID=mec867241d686a15b2e61f4bc02230ef4 

Meeting number: 2633 776 7119

Password: wildesopus (94533767 from phones and video systems)

Join by phone: +1-650-479-3208

Access Code: 263 377 67119
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