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 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: June 11, 2010. SHAD REPORTS ...Shad season is just about over, but there's always next year! If you feel that our chapter shad reports have been useful, please consider helping us defray some of our costs associated with providing them with a small contribution, say $15. Send a check for any amount payable to NCC-TU to PO Box 42291, Washington, DC 20015 and remember that if you received shad reports this year, you will automaticaly receive them next year. |
BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN NOTHING IS PLANNED FOR THE SUMMER. . . A Smallmouth Bass Wade Fishing Trip Saturday, June 19th, 7:00am Location: Upper Potomac River close to Sandy Hook, MD Meeting Place: Gaithersburg Quince Orchard Rd. Park & Ride Suggested Equipment: Waders, Boots, Wading Staff, PFD, hat, sun glasses, canteen, fishing equipment Trip Leader: Craig Johnson, 301.520.2908 The National Capital Chapter Trout Unlimited is sponsoring a smallmouth bass wade fishing trip on the Potomac River. This trip is open to all; there is no limit on number of participants. We only ask a voluntary $15 annual assessment payment to the chapter if you haven't already contributed. Participants will meet at the Gaithersburg Quince Orchard Rd. Park & Ride at 7:00am. Volunteers will take multiple participants to the location. Riders should chip in for fuel costs. Drive-time is about 1 hour. This section of the Potomac is wadeable. The rocks are plate size and somewhat slick. A wading staff and PFD is suggested. Participants should bring their own water and snacks. The Potomac River flow rate can change drastically with rainfall. The trip is subject to cancellation if the trip leader deems the flow to be too high to safely wade. Participants should check the USGS Real-Time Water Data for Maryland, POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD station if there are recent rains and contact the trip leader. Anyone interested in going on this trip should email Craig Johnson or call him at 301.520.2908. See our CALENDAR for more summer events.  OCTOBER 13, 2010, 7:15pm Election of Chapter Officers and Fishing Program to be announced shortly 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 Florida Raffle Winner:  She won a DREAM FLORIDA SALT WATER FISHING TRIP FOR TWO
The drawing was April 14, 2010, at our April Chapter Meeting, appropriately about fishing for a Florida Keys Grand Slam by BILL HORN. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and helped us make this a successful fund-raiser!  PAGEBecome a FAN! Find out where folks are fishing... How they did... Post Photos... Find folks to fish with TIGHT LINES!
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 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. |
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