SLIDE SHOWS 2015
Thames Valley TU Annual Campout & Breakfast
June 5&6, 2015
About 25 members and guests took part in our annual camp-out and breakfast outing on 5&6 June at the Salt Rock State Park "Coyote Run" group camping site. The fishing was good during the day and evening... with George "Midge Master" DeGray landing about 15 trout at the Midnight Pool. Those who camped out Friday night were treated to hot dogs and smores.
Saturday following a hardy breakfast prepared by Jenn Miner & the Preston clan, nine contestants tried their luck (and skill) in the Fly Casting Contest. Novice fly casters were allowed to use their natural casting hand but experienced had to use their opposite hand while casting. As you can see by the photos it was a photo finish event. Duke Preston edged out Ray Schaefer and Alton Blodgett for the grand prize (LL Bean 3 WT fly rod outfit).... but all competitors went away with other prizes and all received a note card set created and donated by Charley McCaughtry. Duke gave his grand prize to least experienced novice Tristen Tuttle who had just learned to cast that day.
The top angler for Saturday was George Jacobi who managed to net about 8 trout in the morning. All in all another great annual event.
Saturday following a hardy breakfast prepared by Jenn Miner & the Preston clan, nine contestants tried their luck (and skill) in the Fly Casting Contest. Novice fly casters were allowed to use their natural casting hand but experienced had to use their opposite hand while casting. As you can see by the photos it was a photo finish event. Duke Preston edged out Ray Schaefer and Alton Blodgett for the grand prize (LL Bean 3 WT fly rod outfit).... but all competitors went away with other prizes and all received a note card set created and donated by Charley McCaughtry. Duke gave his grand prize to least experienced novice Tristen Tuttle who had just learned to cast that day.
The top angler for Saturday was George Jacobi who managed to net about 8 trout in the morning. All in all another great annual event.
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Wounded Warrior Event - Pomfret Rod & Gun Club -7 NOV 2015
Wounded Warrior Appreciation Day for Warriors and their families who wish to participate. The day started out with breakfast and offer pheasant hunting, Skeet & Trap shooting and trout fishing in the clubs stocked pond. Fishing with spin-casting or fly fishing was offered to veterans and family. TVTU members were available to provide fishing and fly tying lessons onsite. After lunch and a brief Bagpipe ceremony honoring all veterans, donated gifts were given to the Wounded Warriors present. The activities were continued the rest the afternoon. |
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Housatonic River Fishing Trip September 18 &19, 2015
Another great Housy trip! If haven’t joined in the fun, food & fishing along the banks of the Housatonic yet… you don’t know what you're missing. Of course, there is always next year…. |
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Farmington River Trip & Pig Roast - 13 June 2015
Six Thames Valley members and guest attended the Farmington River and pig roast co-sponsored by the Mianus and Candlewood Valley chapters on June 13th. They had a great turn out of over 70 members and guests. We gathered at Whittemore Grove mid-morning for some fishing and around noon were treated to an outstanding & delicious pig roast catered by Hog Wild BBQ. After trying to win some great raffle prizes, we tried our luck fishing a section by the campground further down river. If you weren't there you missed an excellent, fun event. Mianus has several trips lined up for the rest of the year. The August trip to the Housatonic fishing for smallmouth and the brats & beer fest after comes highly recommend. Check out their website for details. CT Family Fishing Day - 9 May 2015, Gay City State Park, Hebron, CT
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Flies, Pies & More - 2/17/2015 |
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Fly Tying Classes - FEB/MAR 2015 Natchaug River Fishing Trip
& BBQ - 2 May Slide Show Although the fishing was slower than anticipated, about 14 members had great time getting in some "on-the-water" experience on a gorgeous Saturday. The hatches were sparse but we managed to bring a few to the net. Duke manned the grill and Jenn offered up some of her famous macaroni salad. George "Midge Master" DeGray took us to school by netting a dozen trout. |
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Ion TV Interview
with Thames Valley Chapter Vice President Jim Smith Jim Smith did an interview with the Ion TV based in New London, CT a couple of weeks ago for the chapter. Take look and I think you will agree he represented us well. |
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