The National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited (NCC-TU) is a non-profit organization established to protect, enhance, and restore coldwater fishing resources of North America, particularly those in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Last modified by MLS: February 3, 2010.

MARCH 13, 2010 ANGLING SHOW:
 VENDORS: Download the Vendor Registration Form
NON-PROFITS WELCOME: Download the Non-Profit Registration Form

   CHESAPEAKE BAY COLDWATER SUMMIT (see below), March 6, Shepherdstown, WV
   SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, February 25, OUTING TO BIG HUNTING CREEK. Check back for details to follow...

FEBRUARY MEETING
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:15pm

BILL HORN on
"Grand Slam Strategies for the Florida Keys"

Longtime Chapter member and past president, Bill Horn, has fished extensively for Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit in the Florida Keys and Bahamas. Bill has also caught all three species in the same day - a coveted Grand Slam! Bill will share his tactics for enticing these fish and achieving a Grand Slam at our February meeting.

Location: Our monthly meetings are open to the public and are held at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Center in downtown Bethesda. Doors open at 7:15p for socializing. The meeting starts about 8:00p and usually ends about 9:30p.

Dine with our Speaker: Join us for dinner with our speaker at 5:30p at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant. Please contact George Gaines to reserve.



OUR 2010 RAFFLE:
WIN A DREAM FLORIDA SALT WATER
FISHING TRIP FOR TWO
  • 4 nights in Boca Grande, FL, “Tarpon Capital of the World”
  • Boca Grande lodging for two: Two bedrooms, full use of a Private Home; Owner/Guide on premises
  • 2 days guided fishing with native Captain Chris Klingel
  • 3 nights guided dock fishing for Snook with Scott Faley, flies provided
  • Scott S3S 9’-12# 4 pc. Fly Rod
  • Ross BG Canyon Fly Reel with 12# line and backing
Lots of species depending on booking date: Tarpon, Snook, Permit, Redfish, Sea Trout, False Albacore, King and Spanish Mackerel, Grouper, Baracuda, Jacks, Sharks, Triple Tail, etc.! Dates subject to Guide and House availability; must be used in 2010.

A $5000 value!
For further info, contact Scott Faley or (301) 654-7999.

Raffle tickets $25 or 5 tickets for $100. No more than 250 tickets will be sold. For tickets, contact Tom Mann or 202 262-2183. Drawing will be April 14, 2010.

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In conjunction with the National Capital Angling Show, March 13, at Georgetown Preparatory School, there will be opportunities to learn and refine fly casting skills with professional casting instructors indoors over two days. For information and advance registration contact Brian Durkin or call him at (301) 341-3575.

DAY BEFORE THE SHOW:
Friday, March 12, 2010, 1:30p-4pm:

MASTER CLASS: World renowned Idaho fly fishing guide, author and instructor Jack Dennis will conduct a 2 ˝ hour Master Class with video-taped personal instruction and analysis. Each participant will receive copies of their casting session with critique and a Jack Dennis instructional casting DVD valued at $45. Maximum of eight participants; not suitable for beginners. Bring your own rod and reel. Fee $100.

PERSONAL CASTING CLINICS for all skill levels from beginner to advanced with FFF certified casting instructors Dave Rothrock and Tom Sadler. These 2 ˝ hour personal instruction clinics tailored to individual needs will improve fly casting fundamentals, troubleshoot casting problems and will include specialty casting techniques as requested. Bring your own rod and reel. Fee $75.

DAY OF THE SHOW:
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 9:00am-10:30am:

FLY FISHING MASTER CLASS with Jack Dennis, world renowned Idaho fly fishing guide, author and instructor. This personal 1.5 hour Master Class will focus on fly casting fundamentals and will troubleshoot casting problems. Casts will be video-taped and analyzed and each participant will receive copies of their casting session with critique as well as a Jack Dennis instructional casting DVD valued at $45. Limited enrollment, not suitable for beginners. Bring your own rod and reel. Fee $75.

FLY CASTING CLINICS DURING THE SHOW: One hour casting clinics will be held by professional casting instructors throughout the show for Beginners, Youth, Parent & Child, Women and in specialty areas of Power Casting and Precision Casting. Participants bring their own rods or rent from a limited number of outfits. Fee $35.

NCC-TU members are active throughout the region in many conservation and education projects. These include habitat conservation and restoration, summer youth conservation camps, integrating fly-fishing and tying into the therapeutic programs of recovering wounded military personnel, and other projects.
Your participation and support of conservation and education are welcomed at both the local and national levels. To join us, click here.
Copyright © 2010 National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited, P.O. Box 42291, Washington DC 20015-0891, email contact@ncc-tu.org
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