February 2018 SouthernLines R AY N E I R L E S O U T H J E R S E Y C H A P T E R r o f s u n i Jo March g n i y T y l F Classeessday Every Wednh! in Marc WE HOPE TO SEE YOU! Annual Banquet Sunday, March 18 Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 28
A SPECIAL NOTE FROM OUR NEWSLETTER EDITOR Our TU Chapter is truly unique in many ways, not the least of which is our special brand of making people feel welcome. I hope that I have done my part on that score as well. Long may it continue. Writing our Chapter s Newsletter for the past 5 years or so has been a true pleasure and I count myself lucky to have had the opportunity. But it has become time to turn it over to someone new and I look forward to see what it will become in the future. We are looking for someone who may be interested in writing the Newsletter and I would be happy to chat with anyone about the assignment. It is not difficult, not particularly time consuming and also fun. Feel free to call, text or email me anytime. Bobheindel06@gmail.com or 856-912-6160. Thanks to all Bob Heindel O F F I C E R S Joe Russell Mike Moran Ron Vaccaro Jerry Martina President Vice President Secretary Treasurer B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S 1 year Bob Powell Sue Ellen Powell 2 year Bob Heindel Sue Bagienski 3 year Owen Moran Eric Bennetsen R A Y N E I R L E C H A P T E R L E A D E R S H I P C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N Joe Russell, President 609-287-0596 josephdrussell84@gmail.com Mike Moran, Vice President 856-905-3606 mrbss366@msn.com Ron Vaccaro, Secretary 215-738-7618 rvaccaro@fmvaccaro.com Jerry Martina, Treasurer 856-482-0753 paflyfisher@verizon.net Sue Ellen Powell, Board Member 856-784-4961 rjp-sep@comcast.net Bob Heindel, Board Member 856-912-6160 bobheindel06@gmail.com Sue Bagienski, Board Member 856-630-8321 SBagienski@gmail.com Owen Moran, Board Member 856-206-7234 Eric Bennetsen, Board Member 856-685-6525 eric.bennetsen@comcast.net Bob Powell, Board Member / Membership Chairman 856-816-5850 rjp-sep@comcast.net Howard Brooks, Election Chairman 609-502-6636 hfbsrb@comcast.net Jonathan Funk, Trout in the Classroom 609-221-1454 jonathan.funk@ceridian.com Newsletter Editor: Bob Heindel Newsletter Design: Christina M www.facebook.com/ray.neirle.troutunlimited www.sjtrout.org
CHAPTER EVENTS UPCOMING MEETINGS Wednesday, February 28 Our own Carl Wyckoff took a trip last summer to fish in Greenland, not New Jersey this winter, but Greenland! Carl will fill us in on what it is like to fish on that icy continent. Casting for big fish is only part of the fun, rock climbing was also included. Wednesday, March 28 Craig Hull will be making his annual trip from his home in the Cumberland Valley and will be speaking about Catching Big Trout. To catch those trout you will need some flies. Craig can help you there too since he will also be bringing along his great supply of well tied flies. Wednesday April 25 Brian Cowden of Trout Scapes River Restoration LLC will visit us in late April and will talk about his extensive work on dam removal and river restoration projects. His topic is entitled: River Restoration: Alive and Well in New Jersey! Wednesday May 30 Tim Flagler noted fly tyer from TightLines Productions will be speaking to us on the subject: Secrets of the Ken Lockwood Gorge. A very worthwhile topic March 18 save the date Annual Banquet The last couple of Newsletters have had the wrong date listed for the Banquet. The correct date is Sunday, March 18 from 4-8pm. We apologize for any confusion. The Banquet always features great food and drink, big prizes and the ever popular bucket auction as well as a nice chance to get caught up with our fellow anglers after a cold winter. Donation to the bucket auction are always appreciated and are hereby encouraged. Popular items include baskets of cheer, movie tickets, etc. Contact Howard Brooks if you have any questions. We do need pictures and/or videos for the slide show, please send them to Christina Muller at cmuller22@gmail.com S O U T H E R N L I N E S F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 8
CHAPTER EVENTS Your support is everything. Our Chapter is very dynamic and involved in our little corner of New Jersey. We feature several well-known speakers throughout the year at meetings, we ve adopted a stream to stock and maintain. We also run several programs throughout the year fostering conservation, fly angling skills, social activities and community outreach. One way our Chapter supports these activities is through our $15 annual donation. The other is through our Annual Banquet. The Picnic, Pizza and Beer Nights, and Fly Tying for example are free to anyone who shows up and it is hard to argue with the fact that $15 is a great bargain. Our Annual Banquet is our primary funding for the year, our one and only major fundraising that supports the majority of our programs and outreach throughout the year. Please show your support by updating your 2018 membership, and attending our Annual Banquet. We are counting on you. S O U T H E R N L I N E S F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 8
CHAPTER EVENTS It s time to fill your fly boxes! Wednesdays in March Our Fly Tying Nights will continue in 2018. March 7, 14, and 21 to be exact. We will have both a Beginners Table and one for more advanced tiers. We do need a head count for our Beginner s Table to be sure we are prepared. Remember, the cost is free to both members and non-members so bring a friend if you wish. We provide 100% of the materials and tools at the beginners table. Materials for each fly will be provided at the advanced table, but please bring your own tools of you plan to participate. If interested in learning to tie, please contact Ron Vaccaro in advance. 215-738-7618 or rvaccaro@fmvaccaro.com S O U T H E R N L I N E S F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 8
OUR COMMUNITY FOR SALE Hardy Greys XF2 Streamflex Nymphing Rod, 11, 4wt. Mint Condition $275.00 Custom Made rod by J. J. McClain on a T & T blank, 6 ½, 3wt. 2 piece Mint condition $200.00 Orvis Helios, Model 905-4ps, 9 5wt., 4 piece, Mint Condition $400.00 Contact Jerry Martina 856-375-5687 SPORTINGGENTLEMAN.COM R A Y N E I R L E S O U T H J E R S E Y C H A P T E R
OUR COMMUNITY Confessions from a One-fly Angler The 8th Annual New Jersey Fly Fisherman of the Year Event on Saturday 11/11/17. The weather was not as bad as Friday, weather wise. I took a strategic road trip to Califon, NJ on Friday morning. On Saturday morn I planned to fish small egg pattern but could not see to thread the eye of the fly, so I changed to a trio of squirminators that I tied. I caught a 14 inch rainbow towards the end of the first rounds. That catch put me smack in the middle of the pack, spot 6 of 11. That held up for the morn. The story of the morning was me... I heard one guy lost all his flies. I was that guy that lost his third fly on the last cast of 1st Round. It s weird hearing people tell a story about you when you are 4 feet away, but I got to follow up that I lost them at the end of the round, still caught a fish and ended up finished in the middle. So everyone fishes two 45 minute rounds in the morn and a bye. My second was a bye and I sat out the third round, no flies left. My Bad, I did not listen to Christine s advice, Stay away from flies that you break off more frequently than others... I break squirminators off. But, the day was a success, I competed, (never did that before or thought I ever would)caught a fish, (my goal for the day...so I did not get skunked and embarrass the Chapter) got on the board with a good enough score to put me in the middle of the pack (a bonus) Met and/or reacquainted with a lot of fine folks including our host Jim. Holland from Shannon s. Tom was very friendly and made it a point to interact with everyone during the day, a good guy! Contact was made with a couple of Chapters in order to develop a working relationship on projects with other Chapters on streams that we fish Spoke with one of our past speakers, Brian Cowden, who asked to come back and talk to us about his company, Trout Scapes, river restoration. One of the highlights was Casting for recovery,.. Anita from CFR was fun and educational to watch. She took all the marbles. Thanks to Jim Holland and all of the guides and folks that put on the event Thanks to the Chapter for letting me take this event. Ron ORVIS FLY TYING And, don t forget that Orvis hosts fly tying night every Thursday at their store in the Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton. Just come in between 5 and 6 o clock. For information contact Ron Vaccaro or Mike Moran. S O U T H E R N L I N E S F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 8
OUR COMMUNITY Ladies Only Interested in a day fly fishing jaunt? Going to the beach for some blues and stripers? How about a weekend in the Catskills or God s Country Pennsylvania? Join Sue Bagienski and Christina Muller as we put together a series of ladies-only fly fishing outings in 2018. While a list of trips is in the works, you can early RSVP by getting on our email list - email cmuller22@gmail.com. The more interest we have, the more outings we can plan. All outings are amateur friendly, and there is plenty of spare equipment to share. FLY FISHING SHOWS Don t miss these excellent shows in our area! NJ FISHERIES FORUMS The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife sponsors these events designed to pass on pertinent information as well as obtain angler feedback. South Jersey Fisheries Forum February 18 10am at Batsto Village Visitors Center Trout Meeting March 3 10am at the Pequest Trout Hatchery FLY FISHING SHOW LANCASTER March 3-4 Lancaster, PA Venue: Lancaster County Convention Center LEFTY KREH S TIE FEST Feb 24-25 at Loews Annapolis Hotel Annapolis, MD. Now in its 18th year this event brings anglers, tiers, guides, and gear-sellers together. Included seminars and one on one instruction. PEqUEST OPEN HOUSE AND FLEA MARKET Mar. 24-25 at the Pequest Trout Hatchery This annual event features guides, vendors, wildlike artists, and more. There are special activities and fishing opportunities for the kids too. Info can be found at NJFishandWildlife.com R A Y N E I R L E S O U T H J E R S E Y C H A P T E R
OUR COMMUNITY January Show in Edison Those who were able to attend the Edison, New Jersey on January 26-28 were treated to a much larger venue than in the past. The Exposition Center featured more vendors and outfitters, expanded food opportunities, roomier aisles and was all under one roof. If you didn t get the chance this year, give it a try next year. PICKERING CREEK 2018 STOCKING SCHEDULE Pickering Creek will be stocked by the state of PA (PFBC) on Tuesday February 27 and again on Tuesday May 8. Feb. 27 Volunteers These two stockings will add over 1000 fish to the delayed harvest section. As we have in past years, we will provide float stocking for both dates so volunteers are needed. Typically the stocking takes place in early afternoon. Details will be coming along soon. Any questions can be directed to Bob Heindel at 856-912-6160 or bobheindel06@gmail.com Needed! May 8 SOUTHERN LINES February 2018
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PARTING SHOT Seeing the same-old fishing photos over and over is boring. Our Annual Dinner is approaching fast. Unless you d like to see last year s presentation again, PLEASE send your fishing photos to cmuller22@gmail.com. We can t have an exciting new dinner presentation without your support! 2018 RNSJTU Chapter Activities Donation Members looking for a fishing partner and want to be on the call list. Call (X) or email (E) for: anytime Name Weekends only Date Check # Cash Address City State Zip Telephone Cell The $15.00 donation can be brought to meeting or mailed in. Write a check to SJTU and mail to SJTU c/o Jerry Martina 31 Lantern Lane, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 VIDEO LIBRARY: Mike Moran is the keeper of the Chapter s extensive video library. Titles are available for checking out at our meetings. The idea is that they are to be signed out, enjoyed, and returned at no cost to you. It can be easy to forget that you have them around. But, if you do and are done with them, please return to Mike at the next meeting. Any questions contact Mike at mrbss366@msn.com