Dear Hammonasset TU members.

Please note that we will not have a December Chapter meeting.  On behalf of the Board, we would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  Please take the time to enjoy time with Family and friends and reflect on all the good things that happened for the year. 

As 2017 comes to a close, I want to say thank you for all our members of the chapter. Without your help and volunteer time, we would not be able to make an impact in our state.

We have had great meetings this year, a successful partnership with the State of CT DEEP Care program, Trout in the Classroom, Youth Education, River Assessments, Fishing Trips, Take a Vet Fishing and Fish ladder project. We accomplished a lot for 2017 and plan to enhance some programs as well as add some.

Look forward to our members to be engaged and be proud to be part of the Hammonasset Chapter and accomplishments.
 
Thank You,
 
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
 
James Swiatek
President of the Hammonasset Chapter
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join us on November 9th for our regular monthly meeting.  This month we will have a fishing equipment tag sale prior to the meeting.  Bring your "extra" gear that you would like to sell and your cash to buy that "essential" item that you just can't live without! 

Following our short business meeting and raffle, Rich Little from Shadcreek Flies will give his presentation on  "Fly Fishing in Maine is Wicked Fun." This program highlights Rich's experiences fishing in Maine for many years. He will take us along for  a look at great rivers like the Rapid, the East Outlet, the Roach and the West Branch of the Penobscot. These are beautiful rivers that hold nice Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon.

Rich  will share with us his approach to fishing these rivers, the flies that have been successful for him, and the techniques that he uses.

The tag sale will start at 6:00 p.m.  Food will be available starting at 6:30 p.m.
 
We hope to see you at the  Quinnipiac River Watershed Association building at 540 Oregon Road in Meriden.  This month the doors open at 5:30 to set up for the tag sale. The monthly program starts at 7:00 p.m.

Please join us on October 12, 2017 for a presentation by well known Connecticut angler and fly tyer Paul Dinice titled: "Stages of Fly Fishing – A Life’s Experience."

“Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after”.

This is a very different program. Instead of focusing on catching more fish, or discussing a fly fishing destination, the primary focus is on the fly fisherman. What is it that drives us to be so passionate about the ‘Quiet Sport’? This program examines the various ‘stages’ in a fly fishers life, including the initial ‘discovery’ of the sport, the need to learn and educate ourselves more about it, it’s addictive powers, the friendships it has helped us form, the spirituality it has given us, and how it has provided us with a better understanding about where we fit in the world and universe.

Paul has a wealth of fly fishing knowledge and experience. He is always willing to share.  You can check out his website at:  http://tightlinesflyfishing.blogspot.com/. 

We hope to see you at at  Quinnipiac River Watershed Association building at 540 Oregon Road in Meriden.  The doors open at 6:15pm. The monthly program starts at 7:00 p.m.

On September 14th, Mark Wittman will give a presentation on Adirondack small stream brook trout.

A bit about Mark from Sportsman Compass:
  http://sportsmenscompass.com/fishing-gurus/mark-wittman/. 

• Home Waters: Small streams in Connecticut &  Adirondack mountains of New York
• State: Connecticut
• Skill Set:  Avid fly fishermen and tyer with an interest in classic wet flies
• Website: www.fishingsmallstreams.com

Come join us for fellowship and an informative presentation!

I hope you :this as interesting as I did.  See:  http://stevenojai.tripod.com/nymph.htm.

Please join us for our annual picnic meeting!  We will again meet at QRWA Regional Education Center. Come and meet some of the TIC teachers and have a hot dog and/or burger with picnic fare with us! The picnic will start on 5/11 at 5PM, 540 Oregon Rd. South Meriden.  Come to fish earlier and stay for the picnic and meeting!

SATURDAY May 13, 2017
9:00am – 3:00pm
Rain or Shine
 
 
IF YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A WAY TO TEACH A CHILD ABOUT FLYFISHING AND COLD WATER CONSERVATION THEN YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!
 

• FLY TYING
• FLY CASTING
• ASSIST WITH A TROUT STOCKING
• FISHING FOR TROUT IN STOCKED POND
• CONNECTICUT  FREE FISHING DAY
• AND MUCH MORE …

 
 
This year, our event will be held in conjunction with the CT DEEP’s “Free Fishing Day” and the annual “No Child Left Inside” Event at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, CT.
 
There will be fishing (lead by CARE instructors) and fish related educational activities (organized by the CT State Parks Division).  There will also be fish stocking, fishing, fish cooking, and educational games and activities all focused on fish.
 
DO NOT MISS THIS GREAT DAY OF LEARNING & FUN!
No registration needed!
 
This event will be held at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, CT. The day will start at 9 am and run thru 4 pm. Parents are encouraged to stay for the entire event and encouraged to fish with their children as part of “CT Free Fishing Day”.  Bait, hooks & rods will be supplied to those who need them.

SATURDAY May 13, 2017
9:00am – 3:00pm
Rain or Shine
 
IF YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A WAY TO TEACH A CHILD ABOUT FLYFISHING AND COLD WATER CONSERVATION THEN YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!

• FLY TYING
• FLY CASTING
• ASSIST WITH A TROUT STOCKING
• FISHING FOR TROUT IN STOCKED POND
• CONNECTICUT  FREE FISHING DAY
• AND MUCH MORE …

 
 
This year, our event will be held in conjunction with the CT DEEP’s “Free Fishing Day” and the annual “No Child Left Inside” Event at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, CT.
 
There will be fishing (lead by CARE instructors) and fish related educational activities (organized by the CT State Parks Division).  There will also be fish stocking, fishing, fish cooking, and educational games and activities all focused on fish.
 
DO NOT MISS THIS GREAT DAY OF LEARNING & FUN!

Pre-registration required to be eligible for the final Great Park Pursuit prize
 
(Registration opens on Friday, March 24 and closes on Friday, May 5, 2017)
 
No registration required to come for the day.
 
This event will be held at Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, CT. The day will start at 9 am and run thru 3 pm. Parents are encouraged to stay for the entire event and encouraged to fish with their children as part of “CT Free Fishing Day”.  Bait, hooks & rods will be supplied to those who need them.
 

Check out our Calendar page for all the upcoming events including fishing trips.