Preparing for the Release after the Catch
A beautiful Rose River brookie just before release.
CANCELLED
Join Andy Holmaas, our host, for our Fish With a Friend outing on the Upper Jackson River, near Monterey VA, Friday May 25th. Plan to meet at 1676 Jackson River Road, Monterey VA, (about 1.5 miles south of the city itself) 10am. Bring water, snacks, insect repellent, rod outfit, leaders, flies & wading gear.
- Location: Meet at 1676 Jackson River Road, Monterey(1.5 miles south) 10am.
- Bring sulphurs & green drakes.
Join Kevin Daniels, our host, for our Fish With a Friend outing on Jeremy’s Run, Thursday, May 31sth. Plan to meet at the NE intersection of routes 340 & 211 in Luray, VA at 9 AM. Bring water, snacks, insect repellent, rod outfit, leaders, flies & wading gear.
- Location: 9am@NE intersection of routes 340 & 211 in Luray.
- Flies: Bring dries (Adams, Elk Hair Caddis, Mr. Rapidan, Royal Wulff, Coachman, etc sizes 12-16).
Join us at our chapter meeting Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, at the Sun Trust Bank in Warrenton. “Grizz,” our favorite fly casting guide/demonstrator will be on the grassy knoll on the opposite side of the shopping center on the edge of the parking lot at 7:00 pm for our annual fly casting tune up – PLUS, this is our pizza dinner night…be sure to come and join us. After our June meeting, we will suspend our monthly meetings for July and August, and re-convene them in September. Our regular meeting will begin at 7:30 PM, Look forward to seeing you there.
Once again, our Chapter’s Coordinator, Bill Hobson is leading our Chapter’s volunteer efforts for these Special Love Camp events – please, contact Bill at willhobson@alol.com if you can assist – as always, your support is appreciated!! We were “bested” by the Northern Virginia Chapter at the April 14th camp by a margin of 7 to 1 in Chapter volunteers – this activity is clearly one of our more important education, outreach, and public conservation efforts…Please mark your calendar and help the kids and families involved, as well as Bill, the Chapter, and Trout Unlimited…Appreciate It!!!
Join Bill Hobson, our host, for our Fish With a Friend outing on the North Fork/South Fork of the Shenandoah River for Small & Large Mouth Bass – and others as appropriate, June 23rd. Plan to meet at 8:00 am at Rt 55 & 522 in Front Royal at the Big Lots parking lot. Bring water, snacks, insect repellent, rod outfit, leaders, flies & wading gear – although, you can probably wet-wade.
- Location: 8am@Front Royal-Route 55/522/Big Lots-
- Flies: Bring poppers, wooly buggers, crawfish imitations, & wading stick.
- Aug 15 (Wed)-Rappahannock River—Hosted by: Chuck Hoysa/Smallmouth bass
- Location: 6pm@Hogue Tract parking area on Summerduck Road(~1/2 mile upstream of Kelly’s Ford Rd).
The 2012 Special Love Camp dates have been announced…
- SATURDAY…April 14, 2012—Spring Family Weekend
0900am…Creek Bug Study—1300(1:00pm)…Fishing at the Pond - SATURDAY…June 16, 2012—Reunion Family Weekend
0900am…Creek Bug Study—1300(1:00pm)…Fishing at the Pond - THURSDAY…August 16, 2012—Camp Fantastic
0930am…Creek Bug Study—***
***The afternoon is usually a fishing contest for the kids that starts at 1500(3:00pm)
Come out and assist with this effort…The kids really, really enjoy our time with them.
Whether a beginner wanting to learn, experienced but wanting to see new water, or just have a fun day on the streams with other, our Fish With a Friend program is great fun. More information will be posted on the website as each event nears. Contact Fred Kallmeyer (fredkall@aol.com) to be put on the email list that will go out before each trip.
CLICK HERE to see the 2012 Fish With a Friend schedule
We had a great turnout at the 2012 Rapidan Chapter Annual Fishing Show. Many thanks to all who volunteered and to the almost 400 attendees. We are collecting the many pictures that were taken. Check back often to see the new pictures that will be added.
