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New (10/11) - Posted October Stream Lines Newsletter - See Newsletter page
New (10/9) - Atlantic Salmon Stocking Slideshow. See this page New (10/3) - Sept Chapter Meeting Slideshow. See this page New (9/28) - 2018 Fall Stocking Forecast - See this page New (9/26) - Craft Fur Hollow Fleye See Fly Tying page New (9/25) - Discover Outdoors CT Day Slide Show - See this page New (5/29) - Eastford TIC Fly Casting Class - See Education Page New (5/14) Spey Casting Clinic Slideshow - See Education Page New (4/3) - Latest Issue of "On the Rise" Newsletter from TU's Diversity Initiative. See this page. September 18th Chapter Meeting -
Steve Babbitt - Willimantic TMA 2018 CT Stocking Forecast
The following was taken from the 2018 Inland Fisheries Program Notes & Updates (Summer). For the complete report see the following REPORT. It contains a wealth of information on the CT Fisheries Program. 2018 FALL TROUT STOCKING. Nearly 24,000 catchable sized trout have been produced for stocking this fall. Of these, nearly 12,000 (rainbows and browns) will approach 14 inches in length. Additionally 500 will be broodstock brook trout that average between 2- 5 pounds (> 14 in.). Brown Trout fingerlings (26,000, 5 in. average) will be stocked into select water-bodies to grow to a larger catchable size to support the spring trout fishery. 2018 FALL BROODSTOCK ATLANTIC SALMON STOCKING: As in the past several years, approximately 1,225 Atlantic Salmon (1,000 2-5 lb. fish and 225 fish averaging 10 lbs. apiece) will be stocked later this fall. These salmon are produced at the Kensington State Fish Hatchery and will be stocked into the Broodstock areas on the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers and into Crystal Lake and Mount Tom Pond. 
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, 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 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. 
Free Family Membership Upgrade Extended
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… 
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TVTU Chapter Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 16th, 6-9 pm Featured Presentation: Tim Wildman - "Sea Run Trout in Connecticut" Tim Wildman, senior fisheries biologist for CT DEEP will focus on the rich history of Sea Trout in Connecticut, as well as some of the issues, lessons learned, and yet-to-be answered questions surrounding the Sea-Run Brown Trout Project. Tim will also explain the origin of the Sea Trout strain being evaluated and divulge the streams currently being stocked. Tim Wildman, Senior Fisheries Biologist, DEEP Fisheries Division has been involved with the Diadromous Fish Restoration and Enhancement Program for 18 years. He is the Job leader for American Eel and Sea-Run Brown Trout; Connecticut's Representative on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's American Eel Technical Committee (former Chair of the Committee); and the Chair of The Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission's American Eel Sub-Committee. Tim earned his MS Fisheries Management and BS Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCONN. Annual Meeting Slate of Candidates President - Gary Lussier Vice-President - Ron Bettez Positions still open are: Secretary, Membership Chair, and Conservation Chair. If you are interested in one of the above opportunities, and feel you have the time and talent to dedicate to the chapter, please contact one of our Nominating Committee members for details: Duke Preston - dukeoa5599@yahoo.com Charley McCaughtry - cmccaughtry@aol.com Paul Rice - phr117@gmail.com Discover Outdoor CT - Slide Show
Saturday, September 22, 2018. TVTU demonstrated and taught fly casting and fly tying at this fun-filled event that explored Connecticut's fish and wildlife resources and legacy of outdoor traditions, with live animals, demonstrations, archery, spin casting, shooting clays, kid's activities, outdoor skills and more. Sponsored by the DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. See DEEP website for more details. SAVE STATE FORESTS, STATE PARKS, AND STATE WILDLIFE REFUGES
ON ELECTION DAY, NOVEMBER 6 VOTE YES ON QUESTION 2 This Is a Constitutional Amendment to PROTECT YOUR PUBLIC LANDS The official title of Question 2 is Connecticut Legislative Requirement to Transfer State Property Amendment This Amendment puts common-sense limits on the legislature’s annual gifts of public lands to towns, businesses, and individuals for uses such as parking lots, cemeteries, gravel-truck roads, boutique hotels, storage space, and more. These conveyances can be done without a public hearing, without public notice, and without fair compensation to taxpayers. Each section of a law conveying away state land begins with the magic word “Notwithstanding“, as in text along the lines of: ...Notwithstanding any law, regulation, or policy of the state of Connecticut, we are hereby conveying this land, which belongs to the people of Connecticut, to someone else. We may or may not require the someone-else to pay for the property. The limits established by this Amendment are modest and similar to laws in neighboring states. The provisions will require the legislature to: (1) hold a public hearing on each conveyance and (2) gain a 2/3rds majority vote. That's all. YOUR YES VOTE will prevent valuable state-owned park, forest, wildlife management area, and farmland from being sold, swapped, or given away by the legislature without public notice or comment. QUESTIONS? Contact Rivers Alliance 860-361-9349, rivers@riversalliance.org and Connecticut Forest & Park Association, www.ctwoodlands.org, (860) 346-TREE -- ask for Eric Hammerling 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:
WHY EVERYONE SHOULD JOIN TU
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October 9th - Atlantic Salmon Stocked
A team of Trout Unlimited volunteers assisted the DEEP with stocking the Shetucket River today. Approximately 250 salmon were stocked. Participating were: Rick Romagna, Sam Orr, Bruce Danielson, Don Avery, Gene Cyr, Ray Schaeffer, John Preston, Tim Pindell, George DeGray, Morgan McGinley, Ron Bettez, Jim Valuckus and Gary Lussier.
The fishery is currently CATCH AND RELEASE only until December 1, 2018. The designated Broodstock Area on the Shetucket River is from the Scotland Dam downstream to the Occum Dam (Norwich).
Please note this area has specific regulations for this fishery. Most notably, fishing is limited to the use of a single fly or artificial lure with a single free swinging hook (no treble hooks). Details on page 28 of the 2018 Angler's Guide.
Also a Trout and Salmon Stamp is required to Fish in this area.
A team of Trout Unlimited volunteers assisted the DEEP with stocking the Shetucket River today. Approximately 250 salmon were stocked. Participating were: Rick Romagna, Sam Orr, Bruce Danielson, Don Avery, Gene Cyr, Ray Schaeffer, John Preston, Tim Pindell, George DeGray, Morgan McGinley, Ron Bettez, Jim Valuckus and Gary Lussier.
The fishery is currently CATCH AND RELEASE only until December 1, 2018. The designated Broodstock Area on the Shetucket River is from the Scotland Dam downstream to the Occum Dam (Norwich).
Please note this area has specific regulations for this fishery. Most notably, fishing is limited to the use of a single fly or artificial lure with a single free swinging hook (no treble hooks). Details on page 28 of the 2018 Angler's Guide.
Also a Trout and Salmon Stamp is required to Fish in this area.