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1 ( The Tribal name of Long island ) Long Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited Newsletter T.U. PHILOSOPHY We believe that trout and salmon fishing isn't just fishing for trout and salmon. It's fishing for sport rather than food, where the true enjoyment of the sport lies in the challenge, the lore, the battle of wits, not necessarily the full creel. It's the feeling of satisfaction that comes from limiting your kill instead of killing your limit. It's communing with nature where the chief reward is a refreshed body and a contented soul, where a license is a permit to use not abuse, to enjoy not destroy our cold water fishery. It's subscribing to the proposition that what's good for trout and salmon is good for the fisherman and that managing trout and salmon for themselves rather than the fisherman is fundamental to the solution of our trout and salmon problems. It's appreciating our fishery resource, respecting fellow anglers and giving serious thought to tomorrow. June 2018 Next Chapter Meeting: Tuesday, June 19 7:30 PM Fly-Fishing Video Night Hicksville VFW Hall 320 South Broadway, Hicksville, NY Dear Anglers and Conservationists, Join Us for the LITU Annual Banquet I'm both happy and sad to say this is the Friday November 3rd, 2017 last president's line for both my presidency and the summer. It has certainly been an eventful year andmemorare this couldn't come at a better time since Club, Seaford NYmy wife will be giving birth in just one month to our first baby girl! I expect it may be a busy summer :) Donations are being accepted Now If you haven't already done so, please take a look at the Current Projects page of the Conservation tab on our website - if you click on the individual rivers you are Monetary donations are needed to purchase bucket raffle now able to see all the work we've done, data we've gathered and projects in the for theriver. November 3rd fundraiser event. pipeline forprizes each individual This project management system can be joined by anyone and will hopefully serve as the central repository for all our work in the future. It's the culmination of our work on the 20 year plan. Check at back for upplease see Peter Harris, Banquet Chairman, the dates! September Chapter meeting to make your donations or contact at pmharris68@hotmail.com Before I say goodbye for him the summer, let me say thank you to all of you for supporting our collective mission and working to improve the rivers of Long Island it's a long term effort but the rewards are great! Finally, I'd like to say a special thanks to Joe Pepe, who has been invaluable in helping to achieve our goals these past two years - thank you, Joe! Regards, Christopher Aigner 1

2 Wantagh State L.I.T.U. OFFICERS President: Christopher Aigner (516) Vice President: Joe Pepe (516) Secretary: Mike Russell (631) Treasurer: Tom LoProto (516) Editor: Stu Buckner (631) Publisher: Sol Harz (631) Circulation: Joe Odierna (631) Chapter Meeting Program June 19 Fly-Fishing Videos Paumonok Published monthly September through June by the Long Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Information, photos and articles on conservation and fishing are welcome. Please send material for publication, advertising inquiries and comments to the Editor: Stu Buckner LIE Northern State Pkwy Old Country Rd VFW Southern State Pkwy 2

3 Tips for June 2018 Mayfly Tails - Use a clump of thread wrapped at the end of the shank to fan out the fibers used for the tails. Place the fibers along the shank a little towards you and wind back. When you hit the clump of thread, the tail fibers should splay nicely. Jim Weaver Small Glass Jars Also Make Good Containers - Small glass jars with metal screw-on caps make great containers in which to store feathers. Jars prevent the feathers from being crushed, seal completely to keep out insects, are not affected by moth balls, and are transparent so the contents can be readily identified. The kind of jars used for baby food, olives, peppers, mustard, etc. are good (7-oz. sizes are ideal). Of course, jars of larger or smaller sizes can be used depending on the amounts of the particular material you have to store. Jim Weaver Hair Wings That Hold - This method of tying hair on a hair-wing style caddis will not come apart. Place the clump of hair on top of the shank and wrap 5 or 6 tight turns at the tie-in point. Then, lift up onefourth of the butts and make two wraps. Repeat this twice more, each time lifting one-fourth of the clump before making two wraps. Finally, place some head cement on the thread, lift up the final portion, tie off at the eye, and clip the butts to form the head. Marty Arnsel between the razor blades. Of course, be careful with the razor blades. Jim Weaver Dropper Tippet Should Be Finer - An effective way to fish nymphs is to fish two nymphs at once. This allows you to show the fish two different flies at the same time and reduces the time it may take to determine what insect the fish are feeding on. As a general rule, fish the dropper off the eye of the upper fly and keep the dropper tippet one size smaller. For example, if the tippet to the upper fly is 5X, a section of 6X tippet material is used for the dropper. If this is done, the dropper moves more freely in the water and, if the dropper should snag and have to be broken off, only the dropper is lost since the lighter tippet should break first. Jim Weaver Enjoy Your Summer and for those hot stream water temperature days over 70F sit on the bank and enjoy the view. Life is to short and you don t want to miss a single moment and fish will thank you when the water temps are lower. Send your tips to KensTUTips@verizon.net Calendar of Events June 19, Chapter Meeting Cutting Zonker (and Crosscut) Strips - To cut strips from a piece of hide, attach the hide to a table using two spring clips. Attach the hide underside up and cut either straight (parallel to the fur) for Zonker strips or crosscut (diagonally) for wrapping around the shank. Use a single edge razor blade to cut strips holding the remainder of the hide with the left (weak) hand. Attaching several razor blades together using small nuts and bolts will allow you to cut multiple strips with one pass of the blades. The width of the strips can be adjusted by putting washers 3

4 LITU 21st June Outing to the Catskills

5 Chapter October Outing Delaware River Hancock Smith s Colonial Motel NY-97, Hancock, NY The Chapter is planning its fall outing to the Catskills, on the weekend of October 5 th, 6 th and 7 th, We will be staying at Smith s Colonial Motel, in Hancock, NY. This location overlooks the Delaware River and provides us with many angling opportunities on some of the most picturesque streams in the Catskills. Truly Blue Ribbon water as Jeff would say. In includes the Main Stem of the Delaware - Hancock to Callicoon, the East Branch (30 Miles) and West Branch (12 Miles) of the Delaware, the Beaverkill, the Willowemoc, as well as many other small streams and creeks are within a short driving distance. There should be plenty of excellent fishing possibilities for all. The total cost for this 2018 Fall Outing has not been established yet but should be around $ per person, based on double occupancy and includes all taxes ($50 deposit). When cost is finalized I will send out an to all. The total includes: 2- Nights Lodging, Friday night 10/05, Saturday night 10/06 Saturday Morning Breakfast Hot Coffee, Tea, Bagels, muffins, smoked salmon and all the trimmings. We can make reservations for Dinner on Saturday Night at the Riverside Café (pay your own way) or a restaurant of you choice. Deposits will be accepted at the September Chapter Meeting. See Ken Matera for more information. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 is due at the September 18 th Chapter Meeting, with the remainder ($50.00 payable to Motel at check-in. Cost includes a $5.00 donation to the Long Island TU Conservation Fund. 5

6 Where to catch Trout on Long Island Long Island Trout Unlimited has been producing a stream guide for our spring creeks for many years. This is the 3rd edition and has been updated with additional rivers, more detailed information on where to fish, a little history, and even QR codes to make it easy for you to search the web. A beefy 70 pages with descriptions and maps to get you where you need to go. It is priced at a very reasonable $14.00 and is available at LITU meetings as well as at River Bay Outfitters, Campsite Sport Shop, and Terminal Tackle in Kings Park Get yourself a copy! You can also order the book by mail: Send a $17 check made out to LITU ($17 book, $3 shipping), Include the address you want it shipped to. Send to: LITU Stream Guide, c/o T. LoProto, 68 Murray Drive, Westbury, NY

7 June General Meeting Election Notice The LITU Nominating Committee has selected the following slate of officers for the June Annual Meeting Election: President Mike Russell Vice President Jason Creech Treasurer Tom LoProto Rec. Secretary Rick Vickers Board Director Joe Pepe (6/18 thru 6/20) Board Director Luke Baranov (6/18 thru 6/20) Lost and Found A fishing rod was found in the water at Rattlesnake Brook, across from Connetequot Park the other day. If you know who lost the rod, contact Joe Odierna at Any member in good standing wishing to run for any office should see President Chris Aigner at the June meeting. Nominations from the floor can be made at the June meeting Respectfully, John Fischer Nominating Committee Chairman Long Island Trout Unlimited Used Fly fishing & other Gear for Sale For Sale: Scott STS - 9-foot 12 weight 3-piece Rod (1290-3) for Tarpon fishing. Like New $300 (original $700). For info call Lou Casio Able 3 Reel Weight Left handed retrieve only - $100. Excellent Condition. For info call Lou Casio Coleman Canoe 15.5 Ft with rugged RAM-X construction. No patches or leaks. Comes with paddles, seat back and anchor. $280 Firm. Call Peter at Disclaimer: LITU provides this information as a service to members. All sales are between seller and buyer. LITU does not inspect, warranty, or in any way guarantee the condition of items advertised for sale. 7

8 River Bay Outfitters 980 Church St Baldwin, NY riverbayoutfitters.com River Bay Outfitters 980 Church St Baldwin, NY riverbayoutfitters.com The Long Island Fly Rodders meet the first Tuesday of each month at Levittown VFW Hall at 8:00 PM. 55 Hickory Lane Levittown, NY LONG ISLAND S FLYFISHING SHOP SALT & FRESHWATER All Major Brands Able Reels - Bauer - Scott Flyrods Tibor/Pate - G. Loomis - Sage St. Croix - S. A. Mastery - Lamson - Rio Simms - Airflo Whiting We can outfit you for trips from Montauk to Mongolia. The Camp-Site Sports Shop 1877 New York Ave. Huntington Station, NY

9 Join Trout Unlimited = Help Preserve Our Cold Water Fisheries Membership Application Page 2 Published by the Long Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited June 2018 Stuart Buckner, Editor 8 Cardinal Lane East Islip, NY June 19, Chapter Meeting CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monthly Meetings On the 3rd Tuesday At 7:30 PM Hicksville VFW Hall 320 So. Broadway, Hicksville, NY 9