Squan-a-Tissit NEWS The newsletter for the Trout Unlimited chapter that champions sport and conservation on two northeastern Massachusetts trout rivers: The Squannacook & The Nissitissit. Volume 16, Issue 7, March, 2016 Inside: Presidents Letter Calendar of Events Info on the Annual Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner March 19 Chapter Meeting Annual Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner The Squannatissit TU Annual Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner will be held this Saturday, March 19 at the Pepperell VFW. Come join us for an enjoyable evening! Alex Hackman, from the Massachusetts Department of Ecological Restoration will recount the tale of the removal of the Mille Turner dam and envision how the restoration will benefit the Niss. You can expect excellent fare, grand company, and an exciting raffle! Doors open at 5:00. Join us, and bring a friend! -1-
Squann-a-Tissit Chapter Officers: President vacant Vice President Michael Rosser 978-433-6418 mlr6418@aol.com Treasurer Scott Hraba 978-589-0976 shhraba@verizon.net Secretary Russell Schott 978-433-9422 russell.schott@hp.com Board of Directors Newsletter co-editor Dave Armstrong 978-433-6908 darmstro@charter.net Walter Crissey 978-251-9944 crisscod@aol.com Michael Hackney mhackney@mac.com 978-729-5454 Tim McDaniel 603-672-2419 tmcdaniel-nh@charter.net Webmaster Newsletter co-editor Kirk Reynolds 781-775-8033 Kirk.reynolds@live.com Tom Towey 978-453-1729 Thomas.towey1@comcast.net Past president Jim Wilson 603-801-9582 jwilson13@charter.net A Note from the President The annual dinner is a few days away. My monthly message has stressed the importance of the dinner as the main fundraiser for the chapter and many folks have spent considerable time soliciting gifts from local merchants, crafts people and those with services to offer. A lot of time and energy goes into the fundraiser. Please attend and show your support, it will be greatly appreciated The dinner is also importantly about Trout Unlimited, a chance to talk about projects we've completed or something which needs to be addressed in the future. It's also having fun and connecting with old friends and meeting new folks. Talk about a favorite fishing run on a local river or a new fly you've tied and wanting to try this spring. Also there are many raffle items to take a chance at, a new rocker for those winter evenings, or a new fly rod and reel to take on a favorite trip. Lots of fun to be had by all. Everyone's a winner because the proceeds go to the chapter which fund the great projects we have been involved with. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Aex Hackman will be the evening s speaker. Alex works for the Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) and he was the project manager for the Millie Turner dam removal project. Alex will discuss that project and others that DER is involved in. See you Saturday! Michael Rosser Chapter website www.squanatissit.org - 2 -
Upcoming Activities Save the Date! The Squannatissit TU annual Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner will be held Saturday, March 19 at the Pepperell VFW. Doors open at 5:00. Join us! Member participation is needed to help make the Dinner a success. Take pride in your Activity Calendar Chapter and pitch in! Come by early to help set-up and/or stay Mar after to help clean! BOD Meeting Tuesday, Mar 8, 7:00 March Chapter Meeting The regular Chapter meeting in March will not be held b/c the Annual Banquet will have been held the weekend prior. Healing Waters Annual Fundraiser Saturday, Mar 19, 5:00 Trout Unlimited - Our Vision By the next generation, Trout Unlimited will ensure that robust populations of native and wild coldwater fish once again thrive within their North American range, so that our children can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters. Apr BOD Meeting Tuesday, Apr 12, 7:00 Healing Waters Chapter Meeting Tuesday, Apr 26, 7:00 Apr BOD Meeting Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 Operation of ATVs is illegal in Wildlife Management Areas. Healing Waters Chapter Meeting Tuesday, May 24, 7:00 To report violations of off-road recreation vehicles, environmental, or wildlife laws please contact the Email - Sign up All Squan-a-Tissit Chapter members are asked to please sign up for the Email announcement list: http://www.squanatissit.org/newsletters.php -3- Environmental Police Radio Communications Center 1-800-632-8075.
Chapter News New Webpage! The Squan-A-Tissit TU has a new webpage! Check it out! http://squanatissit.org/ The website will highlight Chapter projects, link to the current and past newsletters, provide information on Chapter activities, show member photos, Link to the Millie Turner Webcam - 4 -
March on the Niss, via the Chapter s webcam: -5- http://www.squanatissit.org/
Fly of the Month: Klinkhamer Special Hook: Curved-shank, light wire hook, sizes 20 to 8 (Orvis 8A00 Klinkhamer Hook) Thread: Size 8/0 (70 denier) to start, and Spider Web for completing the pattern Abdomen: Fly Rite Poly or Waspi Super fine dubbing. Thorax: Three peacock herls. Wing: Polypropylene yarn Hackle: Dry fly hackle Tying Instructions: Select materials in your choice of colors to match the insects on your favorite waters. This is the recipe for a standard Klinkhamer Special, but you may select substitute materials for the abdomen and thorax. Presentation Tips: Drift as an emerger Source: http://www.riseformflyfishing.com/site/images/hatches/caddis_semi_emerged_adult.jpg JOIN TROUT UNLIMITED TODAY! To join or renew your membership in Trout Unlimited, please go to: www.tu.org and click on the Join the Community and Become a Member tabs Fill out the name, address and credit card information. Be sure to indicate Squann-a-Tissit as your local TU Chapter! Any amount can be given above regular membership as an additional gift to help Trout Unlimited promote coldwater conservation. Trout Unlimited is a 501c(3) organization. Membership fees and other contributions to TU and the local chapter are tax exempt to the extent allowable by law. - 6 -
Squan-a-Tissit Chapter of Trout Unlimited P.O. Box 654 Pepperell, MA 01463 Return Service Requested Please Mail To: Monthly Meeting The Squan-a-Tissit Chapter of Trout Unlimited holds monthly meetings for chapter members and guests on the fourth Tuesday of the month (Sept. through May). September s meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m. Directions From Rt. 3: Take the Rt. 113 Exit (Tyngsboro, Dunstable) and proceed west on Rt. 113, 6.5 miles, through Dunstable and into Pepperell. The Millie Turner dam is 0.7 mi north of the rotary on Rt 111 From Rt. 495: Take the Rt. 119 Exit (Littleton Common) and proceed west on Rt. 119, 9 miles, through Groton and into Pepperell. Turn right onto Rt. 111, and proceed 2.7 miles to a rotary. The Millie Turner dam is 0.7 mi north of the rotary on Rt 111 From Rt. 2: Take the Rt. 111 Exit (Ayer, Harvard, Clinton) and proceed north on Rt. 111, approximately 12 miles (total, to the Pepperell rotary), through Ayer and Groton to Pepperell. Route 111 merges with Rt. 119 in Groton. Once in Pepperell, Rt. 111 bears to the right (off of Rt. 119). Turn right onto Rt. 111 and proceed 2.7 miles to a rotary. The Millie Turner dam is 0.7 mi north of the rotary on Rt 111-7 -