Snags & Snarls May 2009

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1 Snags & Snarls May 2009 Celebrating 40 Years President s Letter Gone to Southeast TU Rally Hungry Mother State Park, Marion, Va. Opening Day of Trout Season on the Rocky Broad Annual Pisgah TU Banquet And 40 th Chapter Anniversary Event! Saturday May 16 th at Camp Green Cove 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm Fly Tying Workshop - May 14, 2009 UUF 7:00 Social, 7:30 Meeting Out next meeting will be a general fly tying work shop in which beginners and advanced fly tiers will be able to share techniques and learn about the hobby of tying flies. General discussion on how to get started; advantage of tying your own flies, where to get material; fly vice preferences: and the kinds of materials will be shared. Bring your vise and materials. We will set up tables so members can share techniques with mentoring from more advanced tiers. This will be a first for the chapter. If it is successful we may make it an annual event. MEETING NOTICE Thursday June 11 Karen Graham formerly hostess of In Search of Fly Water on ESPN2. Her topic - Stillwater Fly Fishing for Trout in Labrador. Snags & Snarls 1

2 APRIL 2009 MEETING Sarah Watts, our first Arbuckle recipient talked about her activities at NC State Kevin Howell The 12 flies you need in your flybox Snags & Snarls 2

3 Here are the 12 Flies Kevin Howell recommends for your Fly Box Bunny Leach Anderson s Bird of Prey San Juan Worm Parachute Adams Inch Worm Kevin s Stonefly Bead Head Prince Fat Albert Bill s Provider Red Fox Squirrell Nymph Beadhead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Sheepfly Snags & Snarls 3

4 FLY FISHING SCHOOL April 4, 2009 Snags & Snarls 4

5 General Meeting Location and Directions LOCATION: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall at the intersection of Kanuga Road and Price Road, Hendersonville. DIRECTIONS: From downtown Hendersonville From intersection of Church Street and Kanuga Street proceed on Kanuga past the light at the intersection of Kanuga and Erkwood Drive (on left) the Hall is on the right approximately 1 mile from light From Polk County - Exit I-26 at Upward Road. (Exit 55) Proceed west on Upward Road. Cross highway US 176 to US 25. Turn right at light, then 0.4 turn left on Erkwood Drive. Turn left at intersection of Erkwood Drive and Kanuga Road. the Hall is approximately 1 mile from light. From Transylvania County - Take US 64 East. Turn right on Crab Creek Road and follow toward Hendersonville Road the name changes to Kanuga at intersection with Little River Road. The Hall is on the left less than 2 miles from intersection. MAPQUEST USERS use the following destination: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 409 E. Patterson St. Hendersonville, NC OUR VISION Pursue a future where healthy populations of native and wild coldwater fish thrive in the Western North Carolina region for following generations to enjoy. OUR MISSION Conserve, protect and restore coldwater fisheries and their watersheds in the Western North Carolina region. Snags & Snarls 5

6 KIDS FISHING DAY Our first Kids Fishing Day at Dr. Stu Cohn s pond took place on April 25, Nine kids and three counselors from the Hendersonville Boys and Girls Club showed up. The weather was co-operative. We had plenty of sunshine, unlike past years when we encountered some rain to dampen things up. The fishing was fairly brisk early in the morning, and as the day warmed up, the fishing slowed down some. All in all we had a good day, about 60 trout were caught, a few in the 3-4 lb class. The champion fisherkid was a girl (named C.C.) who has never gone fishing before, caught 17 trout. You could hear her hollering and screaming with joy when she caught her first trout. As a matter of fact, I don t think she stopped hollering when she caught all those fish. Guess who she had for her mentor? Yep - Joe Moore, the pro. It was really good to see the kids catching fish and having fun. Each had a nice bag of trout to take home for dinner. I know our TU members assisting them had just as much fun. For lunch, hot dogs with all the trimmings and chilli were prepared and served by Scott Schaffer and Stu. Many thanks to the following members who volunteered to help: Frank Forrester; Norris McDowell; Larry Walp; Yoshi Kinoshita; Scott Schaffer; Brian Shafffer; Al Rogers; Joe Moore; Mike Hansworth; Dale Klug and Chris Ellis. Of course, the above event would not be possible if not for the generosity and kindness of Dr. Cohn who enjoy giving these kids a chance at this sport which we all enjoy and love so much. Thank you, Stu. Our next KFD is scheduled for May 9. We will be hosting about 12 kids with special needs from Faith Link in Hendersonville. We still need two more volunteers to help out. If interested, please write (wysman51@windstream.net) or call me at Thank you. Wai Syn KFD coordinater Snags & Snarls 6

7 Snags and Snarls is published eleven times a year by the Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited, a non - profit organization for its members and supporters. Address comments to: Snags and Snarls PO. Box 841 Hendersonville NC WELCOME NEW MEMBERS No New Members April 2009 Snags & Snarls 7

8 The History of Snags & Snarls - The early years ( ) James Hoskinson, editor Snags & Snarls As Linda pointed out in the April persident s report we have located chapter files as far back as Below is a portion of Snags & Snarls Issue #1. On page 8 is some of what appears to be Issue 2 You will note that this is Volume I, Number I of Snags & Snarls. Cherish it. It may become very valuable as a collector s item because it may very well be the last edition as well. By the time we pay the printer and mailing costs we ll have just enough money left to file for bankruptcy. However, there are some things that need to be said relative to problems and conditions which affect present and future trout fishing in the mountains of Western North Carolina. For benefit of new and prospective members of Trout Unlimited, the Pisgah Chapter is set up to serve members of Polk, Henderson, and Transylvania counties. Meetings are normally held in Hendersonville, being most centrally located and affording excellent meeting accomodations. Frequency of meetings is dictated by the urgency of matters to be dealt with--hopefully, often enough to sustain interest but not so often as to become a burden. A proposed up-coming event for the whole chapter membership, is the late-summer clean up of trash from the heavily used and sadly abused Davidson River in Pisgah Forest. If you missed our last meeting (March 18) you missed a dilly! Three of our top fishermen, Dwight and Don Howell and Renard Pelletier agreed to serve as a panel to field questions on their choices of trout waters, flies and techniques to use at different seasons and stream conditions. Fifteen guests shared in the feast and were as conscious as the rest of us that we had really struck pay dirt. NEXT MEETING Monday, April 15, 7:30 PM, Meadows Community Center, 3rd Ave. & Justice St., Hendersonville Speaker: Dr. Thomas J. Harshbarger of the USDA Forest Service in Asheville. The author did not identify himself (Wally Lockwood?) The first newsletter was 5 pages including many Committee Reports. A complete roster showing 24 members including Dr. Joseph Carpenter: Chairman of the Legislative Committee, Don Howell: Treasurer, Dwight Howell : Membership & Publicity. Snags & Snarls 8

9 Volume II March, 1975 Number I As you impatiently wait the opening of trout season ( sunrise, April 5 ) we hope to remind you to count your blessings for the hundreds and hundreds of miles of prime trout waters in Western North Carolina. Only through such appreciation are you conscious of need to work for their preservation. North Carolina is unique in all the southeastern states for its abundance of yet unspoiled trout habitat. its greatest hazard is being taken for granted. This appears to be the second issue of Snags & Snarls. It was 2 pages long, listing the officers and the upcoming March meeting featuring Dr. Thomas J. Harshbarger. Snags & Snarls appears to have disappeared over the next few years - replaced by reports from the chapter secretary. Below I have re-typed one such report. TROUT UNLIMITED -- PISGAH CHAPTER A regular meeting was held at 7:30 PM, February 15, 1978, in the community room of the First Federal Savings & Loan, Hendersonville, N.C. President Bob Scruggs called the meeting to order and welcomed the fourteen members and guests. Treasurer Ethan Baker reported a balance of $ in the bank. No other committee reports were given at this time. Ed Rinker, chairman of our fly fishing school, gave us a report on the upcoming event. It is to be held at two different locations on seperate weekends. The first school will be held on March 18, 1978, in Tryon, N.C. and the cost will be $5.00/person and the hours will be 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Announcements will be made in all local newspapers and on all local radio stations. Al Rogers of our chapter will be teaching a class in fly-tying at Blue Ridge Tech. in Hendersonville during the spring quarter. The classes will begin will begin April 4, Due to inclimate weather and personal illness our two scheduled speakers were unable to attend. Our meeting was adjourned and a social followed. Larry D. Campbell Secretary Al Rogers, of course, remains an active member today. Robert Scruggs continues to be member of the chapter and receives a newsletter every month. Snags & Snarls 9

10 Welcome to Your Annual Pisgah TU Banquet And 40 th Chapter Anniversary Event! Trout Unlimited National s 50 th Anniversary Saturday May 16 th at Camp Green Cove 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm The Banquet Committee thanks you for coming and thanks you for your support. Have a wonderful evening and good luck on your bidding! We will have some special 40 th and 50 th Anniversary events and surprises. Your Banquet Committee for 2009 Mike Dennis Scott Shafer Steve Herring Dick Millonzi Chris Ellis Ryan Harman John Carney Dale Klug John Kies President Linda Campbell THE EVENING S EVENTS When you arrive at Camp Green Cove: - Follow parking directions as you enter the grounds - Check in the welcome table for your name tag & Bidder Number - Pick up your ticket if it s at Will Call - Keep your Banquet Ticket stub for door prizes - You will get a bidder number on a card for verbal and silent auction bidding - You will get a separate ticket for the Grand Prize drawing - Look for your Bucket Raffle tickets 20 for $10 and 50 for $20 - sold at the door and on the floor - You can also buy extra tickets for the Grand Prize for $10 5:30pm 6:30pm: Registration and social hour with bluegrass by the Sassafras Bluegrass Band featuring our very own Chris Ellis! Mingle with old friends and make new acquaintances as you wander around and enjoy the Camp Green Cove porches and grounds. Bucket Raffles are open and you can put as many tickets as you want in each bucket. Silent auction tables are open for viewing and bidding. Bid sheets accompany each silent auction item and require a minimum $5 increment bid. Snags & Snarls 10

11 6:30pm 7:30pm: Dinner is by serving line for that great Mountain View BBQ! Bucket Raffle and Silent Auction bidding items remain open during this time. Check your buckets and bids and stay on top! 7:30pm 8:00pm: A welcome by the Banquet Team and our Chapter President, announcements and a short look at our Chapter s 40 years of history. Following these announcements we will draw for our door prizes! 8:00pm - Bucket Raffles are closed! 8:00pm 8:30pm Draw the winning bucket raffle tickets. 8:30pm Silent auctions are closed! 8:30pm 9:15pm Live auction with Mr. Robert Goode, Professional Auctioneer and friend of the Chapter. 9:15pm 9:30pm Explain the close out table how to pay for and collect your items from the Silent and Live Auctions 9:30pm Draw our Grand Prize Winner! 9:30pm 10:00pm Close out, collect your winning bid items and safe journeys home PRIZES! BUCKET RAFFLE ITEMS AUCTION ITEMS SILENT & VERBAL Grand Prize Drawing: A full week s rental your choice of any week in a deluxe North Georgia mountain cabin on Fightingtown Creek. This cabin sleeps six, with central heat & air, gas fireplace, satellite TV and a hot tub! To make the week complete the Grand Prize includes a Okuma Fly Box full of Al Roger s flies and an LL Bean 6wt rod and reel outfit! You must be present to win. Snags & Snarls 11

12 Bucket Raffles: Bucket Raffles are 20 tickets for $10 and 50 tickets for $20. You may enter as many as you like in each raffle buy them at the door and on the floor! In the Buckets! LL Bean Boat Angler Vest L/XL Hitachi Cordless Drill & Light Set Reddington SVII Reel Hand Turned Hardwood Bottle Stopper & Pen Hand Turned Hardwood Bottle Stopper & Pen Picnic Basket / Full Service Set & Wine Tying Vice Clear Creek Fanny Pack & Chest Pack 30+ bass plugs & lures (used) LL Bean Emerger Vest Men s Large Abel Perfect Tool - The Angler s Swiss Army Knife Arbonne Bath Products Chapter Shirt/Hat/50 Year Pin/Leaders Chapter Shirt/Hat/50 Year Pin/Leaders Chest Pak & Lanyard Cliiff Box Full of Al Rogers Flies & Leaders Vise Caddy & Thread Holder LL Bean Ultimate Fanny Pack Orvis XS Vest/Gloves & Flies On the tables Silent Auction: Complete Fly Tying Kit9' 6wt Rod/Reel Outfit9' 6wt Rod/Reel OutfitLunch/Dinner/HairGuide Arkansas Float Trip - 2 Days for Price of OneHandmade Cowboy BootsLand Rover Fly RodLand Rover Fly RodUnicoi Outfitters Private Trophy WaterOne Tree Removal or Professional PruningBrush removal & light gradinggreen River - Private One Mile of Magnificent Fishing!Davidson Private Water - Davidson River OutfittersMore Silent Auction Items on the Next Page!Hunting Stand / Climb SuitThe Chef Comes to You! Catered Dinner/Wine for Four2 Hour Sporting Clays Lesson - NL Wilson OutfittersAbel Loc-Bac Knife - A True The King & Prince on St. Simons IslandAntique Folding Camp Chair Complete Fly Tying Kit9' 6wt Rod/Reel Outfit9' 6wt Rod/Reel OutfitLunch/Dinner/HairGuide Arkansas Float Trip - 2 Days for Price of OneHandmade Cowboy BootsLand Rover Fly RodLand Rover Fly RodUnicoi Outfitters Private Trophy WaterOne Tree Removal or Professional PruningBrush removal & light gradinggreen River - Private One Mile of Magnificent Fishing!Davidson Private Water - Davidson River OutfittersMore Silent Auction Items on the Next Page!Hunting Stand / Climb SuitThe Chef Comes to You! Catered Dinner/Wine for Four2 Hour Sporting Clays Lesson - NL Wilson OutfittersAbel Loc-Bac Knife - A True The King & Prince on St. Simons IslandAntique Folding Camp Chair Ready for your bid! Live Auction Sogie s Swedish Pecan Pies - Six Pies2 Hour Off-Road Driving Lesson by Land RoverWatuga 8 Hour Two Person Guided Float TripB&B Lodging in Butler,TN for the Watuga TripOkuma Deluxe Box With Al Rogers FliesWheatley Box With Al Rogers FliesRod - Custom Built 6.5' 2wt Graphite/Wood HandleGuided Private Water for Two on N.Fork French Broad10 General Admission Asheville Tourists TicketsWeek s Rental - Georgia Deluxe Mountain CabinGolf for Cummings CoveGolf for Cummings Cove Snags & Snarls 12

13 On April 1st we had our second Green River Stocking of 2009.I was amazed by the large turn out because the weather report called for rain for most of the morning.but by 9:30am the rain broke and 15 of our faithful stockers started showing up.besides a break in the weather Mike Dennis brought some of the largest muffins I ve ever seen and I brought the coffee.so,besides talking to help pass the time away until the hatchery truck arrived we also had muffins and coffee to help.so a big thank you to Mike Dennis.Following are the names that helped stock: Mike Dennis, John Barsotti, Mike Hanesworth,.John Sponner, Bob Daubert, John Blackman, David Maxwell, Wai Syn, Chris Comer, Sogi Soder, Al Rogers, Lou Barlow, Dave Bender, Buddy Kimura, and Ross Fox Little River Stocking April 3, 2009 What a difference a month makes! The Little River was in her full glory with an abundance of water going over the falls. In fact, the spray from High Falls could be felt at the pavilion. I can t remember this much water in the Little River except for a time in the fall of 2004 after hurricanes Francis, Jeannie and Ivan visited this part of North Carolina in September. However, John Murry the Pisgah Fish Hatchery states that we already are behind last year s rainfall at this time. Lets all hope that we get more rain so that we can see the end of this prolonged drought. We had a great turn out for the April 3 stocking and everybody enjoyed viewing the beauty of DuPont State Forest. The following individuals were present during the stocking: Eric Folk, DuPont State Forest Ranger; Bill Bartles, Pisgah Hatchery; and John Kocinski, Irv Lanquist, Bill Wearmouth, Steve Herring, Ken Voltz, Frank Forrester, Peter Greko, Jack Soyak, and our newest volunteer Don Lingard. Snags & Snarls 13

14 Pisgah Chapter Directory Officers and Board President... Linda Campbell Vice President... Kiki Matthews Secretary... Chris Ellis Treasurer...Mark Coffin Past President...Dale Klug Director (2009) David Pierce Director (2009) Wai Syn Director (2010) John Kies Calendar of Events All Meeting Times: 7:00 Social 7:30 Meting 5/6/09 Board Meeting Kelseys 6:30 5/9/09 Kids Fishing Day - Stu s Pond 5/14/09 Fly Tying Meeting UUF 5/16/09 Annual Banquet & Auction 6/13/09 Kids Fishing Day - DuPont Forest 2009 Delayed Harvest Stocking Schedule Green River May 6 Little River May 1 East Fork Fr.Broad May 6 N. Mills River May 1 Director (2010) Steve Herring castawaync@gmail.com Director (2011) Mike Dennis ffmd48@yahoo.com Director (2011) Jim Hoskinson ifish2xs@bellsouth.net Snags & Snarls Publishing Jim Hoskinson ifish2xs@bellsouth.net Mentors List Chapter Members listed below are avaliable to accompany one or two members who would like to learn more about fly fishing in our streams. If you are just beginning to fly fish, here s an opportunity to get help from some knowledgeable anglers. Bob Daubert Steve Fromholtz * Dave Maxwell Steve Herring Dale Klug Legend: * weekends only Reference Phone Numbers NC Wildlife Violations NC Wildlife Resource Comm. - Doug Bessler Fish Biologist - Lorie Stroup ext 219 Silt Problems - Dennis Owenby Fish Hatchery Kiosk - Jim Medford Water discharges on the Green Rive Water discharges on the Nantahala River & Tuckasegee River National Trout Unlimited Pisgah Chapter Trout Unlimited Snags & Snarls 14