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Last modified by MLS: April 4, 2010.
KEN PAVOL
on "Techniques For The Savage River or
Can You Really Learn Anything From A Fishing Guide?"
The Savage River in Garrett County is one of Maryland's premier tailwaters, and it hosts abundant hatches throughout the year. Ken Pavol, the DNR's Western Maryland's Regional Manager, guides on many of western Maryland's streams. Ken will share with us his strategies for this wonderful fishery. | |
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November Chapter Meeting
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:15pm
VICKI BLAZER
on "Where Have All The Smallmouth Gone?"
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has been spearheading the investigation into the fish kills and intrasex issues that have plagued the Potomac and Shenandoah smallmouth fisheries over the past several years. Join us as Vicki Blazer, a fisheries biologist at the USGS National Fish Health Research Laboratory, brings us up-to-date on the status of this investigation and our beloved smallmouth bass. | |
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| | There will be no December Chapter Meeting
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January Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 7:15p.
CAPTAIN RUSS WILKINSON
on "The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - Spring, Summer, and Fall."
Captain Russ Wilkinson, an Orvis endorsed guide, fishes the Bay from the Susquehanna Flats to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel ("CBBT"). Russ will treat us to a presentation featuring what the CBBT has to offer during the spring, summer, and fall. You might be surprised what can be found lurking in these waters. Hint: Tarpon in Virginia? No, you gotta be kidding! | |
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February Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:15p
THE FEBRUARY MEETING WAS CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS | |
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FEBRUARY OUTING:
Thursday, February 25, 2010
BIG HUNTING CREEK, Thurmont, MD
Hey! don’t miss our first outing of the season to Big Hunting Creek. We will meet at 10:00 am at parking lot across Park Headquarters (see below) fish until we freeze or get hungry. It’s a great opportunity to experience the Catoctin Mountain Park in winter to start the new fly-fishing year. Expected hatches are the little black stoneflies in #20-#16, and possibly some larger brown stones in #16-#14.
Flies and other fly-fishing equipment may be purchased at the Urban Angler or Orvis stores in Bethesda or Tyson’s Corner but call ahead to verify they have what you need.
Pictures and recipes for both dries and nymph can be found in the Guide to Maryland Trout Fishing—The Catch and Release Streams, by Charles J. Gelso and Larry Coburn.
From Washington, DC take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north to I-495 beltway to I-270 north 27 miles to Frederick, MD. Take Route 15 for 17 miles north to Thurmont, MD. Take Route 77 West (the exit sign is marked Catoctin Mountain Park). Travel approximately 2 miles west on 77 and turn right at the sign for Park Headquarters into the parking lot. (There are 2 parking lots across from each other, one on each side of Route 77.) Drive through the two stone pillars and metal gate into the parking area for Headquarters. (The pillars are labeled Camp Peniel.)
See NCCTU Outings Page for details and requirements for participants before contacting Craig Johnson at (301) 520-2908 or email him to reserve a place on the trip. | |
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| | Saturday, March 13, 2010
The National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited presents the
35th Annual National Capital Angling Show
Georgetown Preparatory School
10900 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD
10:00a - 5:30p
For complete information see Our Annual Show Page.
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| EARTH DAY EVENTS
APRIL 10, 9:00a
Stream cleanup on BIG HUNTING CREEK
Potomac Valley Fly Fishers are sponsoring this event and they provide the following: "We will meet at Frank Bentz pond at 9:00a. Please bring gloves and some garbage bags. We suggest you wear hiking boots. You may wish to work in pairs, one collecting recyclables and the other picking up trash. In the event of heavy rain we will reschedule the event on April 17."
APRIL 10, 9:00a-12:00p:
ROCK CREEK "Extreme Clean-Up"
Friends of Rock Creek's Environment (FORCE) conduct their Extreme Stream Clean-up along Rock Creek at 50 sites. Select a site on the map and volunteer with the site leader.
April 15th & 16th from 9:30a to 12:30p and
April 18th & April 19th from 1:00p to 4:00p
SAVAGE RIVER STATE FOREST
Savage River Watershed Association (SRWA) is looking for adult volunteers to help plant 1,000 red spruce trees this spring on pm, and . Red spruce will be planted along high quality streams in the Savage River State Forest because native hemlocks, Tsuga canadensis, are being killed by an invasive insect called the Hemlock woolly adelgid. The shade from conifer cover will help keep water temperatures low, a critical factor for native brook trout survival. To volunteer, email the Savage River Watershed Association or call Ron Boyer at 301-895-3686. |
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April Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:15p
BILL HORN
on "Grand Slam Strategies For The Florida Keys"
(Rescheduled from the February meeting)
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 April meeting. | |
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| April Outing:
Date to be Announced when River Settles Down
POTOMAC RIVER SHAD
A rite of spring for area anglers! Chapter members will angle for American and Hickory Shad on the tidal Potomac. Often scheduled at the last minute as it all depends on river flow and turbity. Emails will be sent out as soon as a date is determined. Contact Chapter Outings Chair, Craig Johnson, to sign-up and for additional information or cell: 301-520-2908. |
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May Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 7:15p
CAPTAIN MIKE STARRETT
on "Mattawoman Creek - Home of Largemouth Bass AND Snakeheads!"
Capt. Mike Starrett of Indian Head Charters has been guiding on Charles County's Mattowoman Creek for more than twenty years. The Mattowoman is a swampy tidal fishery which has become nationally known for its fine largemouth bass. The lily pads, spatterdock, and other aquatic vegetation lend this spot to fly fishing for the bass and now for the occasional snakehead. Will the snakehead become our region's next gamefish? Come learn all about it from Capt. Mike! | |
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| May Outing:
SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010
PATUXENT RIVER CABIN BRANCH
The trout will be slurping mayflies as we try to entice them to take our imitations on this nice stream. Contact Chapter Outings Chair, Craig Johnson, to sign-up and for additional information or cell: 301-520-2908. |
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| June Outing:
SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010
POTOMAC RIVER SMALLMOUTH BASS
Pursue one of our hometown favorites on our hometown river. Contact Chapter Outings Chair, Craig Johnson, to sign-up and for additional information or cell: 301-520-2908. |
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| June Conservation Project
SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2010
SEWER DRAIN CONSERVATION PROJECT
NCC-TU joins forces with National TU and FORCE (Friends of Rock Creek’s Environment) to safeguard the Chesapeake Bay watershed by marking storm sewer inlets. Contact Chapter Conservation Chair, John Graebner to sign-up and for further information. |
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| July Outing
SATURDAY, JULY 24, 2010
GUNPOWDER RIVER
Join Chapter members fishing for wild trout on this wonderful tailwater just north of Baltimore. Contact Chapter Outings Chair, Craig Johnson, to sign-up and for additional information or cell: 301-520-2908. |
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