SLIDE SHOWS 2017

Holiday Meeting (12/19) Slideshow
TVTU Shetucket  River Broodstock Atlantic Salmon Outing OCT 27-28

The water was high, but our spirits were higher.  The fish weren't feeding, but we did.  The weather let up enough for us to have two nice seasonable days of fishing, food, fun and great camaraderie.
Wicked Good Fun!

A great turn out for our first meeting of the season and a very informative presentation by Rick Little "Fly Fishing Maine is Wicked Good Fun".  Nice to see several new members and everyone again...
2017 TVTU Camp-out & Breakfast

Now the fishing was spotty for most of us... except for Ray Schaffer who's black Wooly bugger netted him many, many fish--- we all had a great time Sandy Beach.  Friday after a hotdog dinner we enjoyed warm but windy conditions and a good caddis hacth.  Saturday was cool until late morning but we were all warmed by hot coffee and a hearty full breakfast prepared by our President, VP and Treasurer.  We were serenaded by music from George Jacobi while we fished for elusive trout.   Hacthes included Golden stoneflies, Sulfurs, Black and Tan caddis.  Those who fished below the surface were the most successful.
Scout Troop 73 Fly Casting Outing

On June 4th TVTU volunteers provided fly casting instruction for Scout Troop 73 leaders and scouts working towards their merit badge in fly fishing.   Through the efforts of Ray Schaefer, Bass Pro Shop and Cabela's donated fly tying kits and fly rod outfits for Troop 73 to continue instructing future scouts in fly fishing.  TVTU also donated additional fly tying equipment and books.  We hope to be involved with the Scouts for future events and instruction.  Troop 73 provided lunch for all participants.
CT. DEEP Fly Fishing Seminar "Fly Fishing-How and Why"
James L. Goodwin Conservation Center,Goodwin State Forest, Hampton, CT.  Saturday, April 15th

Thames Valley Trout Unlimited Chapter members George Jacobi and John Preston explained the anatomy of a Connecticut trout stream; why fly fishing knowledge helps understand it, whether you're fishing (with any technique) or just admiring the beauty.  They discussed the strategy and timing, insect identification basics, fly skills, casting, and reading the water.
TVTU Teaching Fly Tying to Scout Troop 73 - March 5th Slideshow

Volunteers from TVTU provide Boy Scout Troop 73 at the Lisbon Firehouse with instruction on how to tie flies.  The attending nine scouts are working towards their fishing/fly fishing merit badges.  The next step for the scouts is to learn how to fly cast and ultimately catch a fish with their newly acquired skills.
TVTU Fly Tying Classes 2017

Thames Valley TU conducted free Fly Tying classes from 9:00 to 11:00am at the Fish Connection Tackle Shop, 127 Route 12 in Preston, CT on Saturdays, from February 4th to March 25th.  All materials and equipment were supplied.  You could bring your own vise and equipment if you like.  We also held a  class at the Salem Library on April 12th.  Course outline by Merril "Doc" Katz.  Instructors are Phil Sands, Merril Katz, Bob Walsh & John Preston.