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CALENDAR
Last modified by MLS: April 21, 2012.
Meeting Location: Our monthly meetings are open to the public and are held at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Services Center in downtown Bethesda. Doors open at 7:15p for socializing. The meeting starts about 8:00p and usually ends about 9:30p.
| | OCTOBER CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 6:00pm & 7:15pm
Election of 2011-2012 Chapter Officers
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AN EVENING WITH DUSTY WISSMATH
6:00pm: Casting Instruction with Dusty
7:15pm: Dusty on "Fly Fishing The Yellowstone Ecosystem"
Dusty will warm us up with a casting lesson at 6 PM on the promenade level of the Montgomery County Services Center. So, if you are new to fly fishing or your casting needs tuning up you will not want to miss this great opportunity.
After casting, Dusty will treat us to a talk focusing on the fly fishing opportunities in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Dusty will introduce us to fishing such fabled waters as the Yellowstone River, the Henry's Fork, and the neighboring rivers in Southwest Montana!
Dusty Wissmath's Fly Fishing School And Guide Service is based in Bluemont, VA--just outside D.C., and Dusty guides out West each summer.
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| NOVEMBER CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, November 9, 2011, 7:15pm
RICHARD FARINO
on "Steelhead Fishing in New York and Pennsylvania."
Richard Farino is the manager of the Urban Angler located in Alexandria, a native New Yorker, and a steelhead die-hard. Richard will speak to the Chapter about the tactics and techniques used to land these beautiful fish in the tributaries of the Great Lakes located in upstate New York and Pennsylvania just in time for the fall run! Don't miss this one because these fish are humongous!
NB: The Urban Angler is now open for business at 119 N. Washington Street, Alexandria. Their permanent location will be 108 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: 703.527.2524. |
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| | There will be no DECEMBER CHAPTER MEETING
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| | JANUARY CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, January 11, 2012, 7:15p.
TACKLE-CRAFT & FLY-TYING
Got a bad case of cabin fever? Can't wait for spring? Then come join us for an evening of tackle craft and fly tying. As in past years, we will have several accomplished tiers demonstrating their skills, and there will be instruction for those who would like to learn the art of tying a fly! In addition, there will be experienced anglers on hand to discuss topics such as tying knots, cleaning fly lines, maintaining reels, and much more.
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| FEBRUARY CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:15p
WILLIAM HERESNIAK
"River Monsters: Potomac River Muskies!"
Yes, there are large fish in the Potomac.; muskies to be exact! William Heresniak of Eastern Trophies Fly Fishing is known far and wide for his expertise taking muskies on the fly and he will tantalize us with a discussion about fishing for these beasts. He will also discuss with us his angling techniques for large smallmouth bass. |
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| | 37th ANNUAL NATIONAL CAPITAL ANGLING SHOW
Sunday, March 11, 2012
10:00a - 5:30p
presented by
The National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Georgetown Preparatory School
10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD
BARRY AND CATHY BECK are the headliners, plus angling experts Bill Horn, Beau Beasley, Dusty Wissmath, Mark Snyder, a brook trout panel, a smallmouth panel, and a Chesapeake Bay striper panel.
Plus: A host of tackle and fly shops, guides, silent auction, raffles, grand sweepstakes prizes, book & DVD sales and autographs, expert casting and fly tying instructors, activities for children, and environmental organizations.
Show profits are donated to local and national watershed conservation projects.
For information as it becomes available, see our Annual Show Page.
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| APRIL CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 7:15pm
THEAUX LE GARDEUR
"Fly Fishing Techniques For the Gunpowder."
Have you wanted to learn more about how to fish a trout stream? Well, the Gunpowder is a gem of a stream, and there is no one better to introduce us to the techniques used on the Gunpowder than Theaux Le Gardeur, the proprietor of the Backwater Angler located on the banks of the Gunpowder in Monkton, Maryland. Theaux is a well-regarded expert, so please join us for what will surely be a great talk. |
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| APRIL CHAPTER OUTING
Monday, April 28, 2012
Gunpowder River Day Trip
Come out to enjoy one of the most consistent, convenient day trips for trout in the DC area.
We are meeting at Backwater Angler in Hereford, MD at 12:30p on Saturday, April 28. Lunch will be provided. Theo LeGardeur will advise us on where to fish and with what flies to use.
**Contact John G (301-657-4810) or Josh Y (843-437-8520) for details**
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| MAY CHAPTER MEETING
Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 7:15pm
TOM STARRS
"Maryland's Wild Trout"
Tom Starrs of the Maryland Chapter of Trout Unlimited has spent years locating and fishing for wild trout in Maryland. Tom will tell us about the streams in Maryland where he finds native brook trout and other species too. You will be surprised where he finds these beautiful fish! |
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| MAY CHAPTER OUTING
Saturday, May 19, 2012
SHENANDOAH BROOKIES
Join us for a day of small stream fishing in Shenendoah National Park. Wild Brook trout abound in these small mountain streams and the park is beautiful. Come out to fish with Shenendoah fishing experts from NCC-TU and learn more about these wonderful little streams. Our efforts will be focused on the many quality streams in the Old Rag/White Oak Canyon area of the park.
We will be meeting at the Frost Diner in Warrenton, VA at 8:30 am on Saturday morning for some AMAZING breakfast and to assist the group with choosing the water to fish that best suits them. Remember that there is generally some hiking involved in the Park fishing but to varying degrees of difficulty. We can help you choose the best stream for your fishing ability and physical fitness. There is something for everyone!
We will bring some maps to guide people, then head out in small groups to fish from there.
Come 'Meet Us Half Way' to Shenandoah NP to find fellow anglers and conservationists from the DC area and have a great day of fishing.
When: Saturday, May 19 at 8:30 am
Where: Frost Diner, 55 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA (45-60 minute drive from downtown DC)
To RSVP and for more details, contact Josh Young (843-437-8520) or John Graebner (202-251-0479).
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| JUNE CHAPTER OUTING (1)
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Front Royal Family & Friends Float
Bring your friends and family out for a day of fun (and great bass fishing) as we canoe down the scenic waters of the Shenandoah River. |
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| | JUNE CHAPTER OUTING (2)
Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24, 2012
Savage River and North Branch of the Potomac, WV
2 days of fabulous tailwater fishing!
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| JULY CHAPTER OUTING
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Upper Potomac Smallmouth
We will fish the famous Whitefly Hatch. |
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