Slideshow Special - Annual Shetucket River Camp-out and Breakfast - June 1-2
Friday Camp-out and Cookout
The Annual Shetucket fish, camp and fine dinning event was held at Sandy Beach along the banks of the Shetucket River with 18 members attending.
This private property was kindly made available by the Konow family. This was an overnight camp out with a gourmet hotdog cookout on Friday evening and an open air breakfast on Saturday morning. The breakfast included eggs to order, hash browns, sausage, bacon, pancakes, french toast, donuts, coffee, tea and juices. This was all served under the direction of Chapter 282 chefs Jen and Duke Preston.
Fishing on Friday and Saturday seemed rather slow with most of the catches being small mouth bass, pan fish.and a few trout... of course, we blame the hot & humid conditions! However, this did not hamper the good spirits of all attending.
After breakfast on Saturday there was a two person team fly casting contest. One member casting was blindfolded while the other guided them to "catch" a trout and retrieve to hand and then reverse their roles. The first team to finish was the grand prize winner (two $25 Cabela's gift certificates) and other place winners had choice of TU hats, fly boxes and flies. Four teams were awarded prizes. First place team was Duke & Jen Preston, 2nd place Ray & Jim Schaefer, 3rd place Gary Lussier & Bob Davis, and 4th Jim Valuckus & John Preston. The fifth place duo of George DeGray & Tim Pindel were awarded ice cold refreshments for their efforts... it was very warm in the sun and they were out there a long time!!!!!!
This private property was kindly made available by the Konow family. This was an overnight camp out with a gourmet hotdog cookout on Friday evening and an open air breakfast on Saturday morning. The breakfast included eggs to order, hash browns, sausage, bacon, pancakes, french toast, donuts, coffee, tea and juices. This was all served under the direction of Chapter 282 chefs Jen and Duke Preston.
Fishing on Friday and Saturday seemed rather slow with most of the catches being small mouth bass, pan fish.and a few trout... of course, we blame the hot & humid conditions! However, this did not hamper the good spirits of all attending.
After breakfast on Saturday there was a two person team fly casting contest. One member casting was blindfolded while the other guided them to "catch" a trout and retrieve to hand and then reverse their roles. The first team to finish was the grand prize winner (two $25 Cabela's gift certificates) and other place winners had choice of TU hats, fly boxes and flies. Four teams were awarded prizes. First place team was Duke & Jen Preston, 2nd place Ray & Jim Schaefer, 3rd place Gary Lussier & Bob Davis, and 4th Jim Valuckus & John Preston. The fifth place duo of George DeGray & Tim Pindel were awarded ice cold refreshments for their efforts... it was very warm in the sun and they were out there a long time!!!!!!
Saturday Breakfast & Team Contest
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We had a great turn out of volunteers for the last stocking of the Spring season at our home river... the Shetucket. The water is still running high so we were not able to float stock it. There should be some good fishing just in time for our annual camp-out and breakfast next weekend. See you all there! Natchaug River Stocking -May 22nd
TVTU 282 met the DEEP Fisheries crew on May 22nd to assist with the stocking of the Natchaug River. This was one of the last stockings for this season and approximately 1000 trout were stocked.
Chapter Fund-raising Raffle 2018
Only 50 tickets to be sold... $15 ticket Cabela's Theorem Fly Rod and Ross Evolution LT Fly Reel Outfit (Value $655) Cabela's Theorem Fly Rod (9ft, 4pc, 5wt) - With Generation-II nano-silica resin and a high modulus graphite blank, Cabela's Theorem Fly Rod produces the accuracy, distance and sensitivity you need to help solve the fly-fishing equation. Burl wood reel seat with high-polish aluminum hardware and a modified western cork handle. Rod case & Lifetime Guarantee Ross Evolution LT® Fly Reel #2 (4-6 wt/4.2oz) - Conical drag eliminates start-up friction; Heat-dissipating Delrin 500AF drag material; Triple redundant radial pawl engagement; Aluminum alloy construction; Quick release locking spool; Oil impregnated bronze bushing; Stainless steel spindle; Easily converts for right or left hand retrieves; Quick release locking spool. Rated for freshwater or saltwater duty. Manufacturer's lifetime warranty. Made in USA. Includes: Cortland Precision Finesse WF5F Fly Line Thames Valley TU is continually working on our Mission of conserving, protecting and restoring our cold water fisheries in the Eastern CT. This takes a lot of resources... man-hours and money. Please help us raise funds for current and future projects/events. Raffle tickets are only $15 each. The drawing will be held once we have sold 50 tickets. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets are available at our monthly meetings and through the Chapter's Board of Directors members. Or, send a check payable (with name, address & phone#) to: Thames Valley TU Chapter 282, P.O. Box 211, Hanover, CT 06350. A ticket will be mailed back to you and recorded. |
TVTU 282 Builds and Delivers New Picnic Tables to the Konow Fish CampLed by Crew Chief Ray Schaefer and assisted by helpers Gary Lussier and Bruce Danielson, TVTU 282 was able to build and deliver two much needed new picnic tables to the Konow Fish Camp. Just in time for the upcoming campout and Spey casting Clinic.
Just a small token of our appreciation and gratefulness to the Konow Family for their support and use of their camp for many, many years...Thank you, Konow Family! Diversity Initiative Newsletter Features Ways to Connect to More Diverse Communities
TU's Women's Initiative was launched in 2011 to address the concern that only six percent of all TU members were women, while at the same time women made up 36 percent of all anglers in the U.S.
In 2016, the initiative was renamed the Diversity Initiative in recognition that the successes of the past five years in recruiting and engaging female members and leaders could translate to similar growth in other demographic areas of our membership. At the same time, we celebrated an increase in female engagement in TU as members, and a significant growth in the number of female leaders at the chapter and council level! The Spring edition of the Diversity Initiative Newsletter "On the Rise" is designed to share the best practices and lessons learned by your fellow volunteers in recruiting, retaining and engaging a diverse range of members in TU and in leadership roles. In this issue, you'll find articles on:
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We are pleased to launch a new Free Family Membership Upgrade offer to any existing Trout Unlimited member -- for a limited time only! By signing up and adding the names and information for the family members living in your household at www.tu.org/familymembership, you will enjoy the benefits of a TU family membership for the duration of your regular membership for free. These benefits include: • Ensuring your family members feel that great sense of belonging to the nation’s leading trout and salmon conservation organization. • Additional family members can expect to receive communications and invitations to local, statewide and national events and activities, like for example one of our dozens of chapter-hosted women's specific fly fishing seminars or youth fishing days. • A complimentary copy of Stream Explorers magazine for any youth under age 12. All members of your household will be able to create a unique member profile on www.tu.org to engage in our online community, join discussion groups, access member-only content such as the digital version of Trout Magazine and more… WHY EVERYONE SHOULD JOIN TU
Hank Patterson explains why... Don't be like these guys! Join Thames Valley TU Chapter for a special introductory rate of $17.50... half the normal membership price! Click - Join TVTU Be sure to select the "Thames Valley" Chapter 282 when signing up online. 
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