Trout Unlimited:

Basil W. Woods, Jr. Chapter

Concord, New Hampshire

Trout Unlimited: Basil W. Woods, Jr. Chapter
PO Box 3302
Concord, NH 03302-3302
concordtu@yahoo.com

Calendar and Events

Check in to see what's on the calendar and what events are coming up. For more information e-mail us: concordtu@yahoo.com

January Chapter Speaker

Well-Known Atlantic Saltwater Fly Rodder Ed Mitchell

A standing-room only crowd at New Hampshire Fish and Game's auditorium greated Ed Mitchell for his saltwater presentation, "Thirty Years on the Beach." Ed is one of the best known saltwater fly rodders on the Atlantic Coast. Ed shared many of his experiences and tips based on his three decades of fly fishing the waters of the northeast.

You may have read some of Ed's articles in American Angler, Fly Fisherman, Fly Rod & Reel, Fly Tyer, or Fly Fishing in Salt Waters (where he is a contributing editor). In addition to his magazine publications, he has authored three books: Fly Rodding the Coast; Fly Fishing the Saltwater Shoreline; and Fly Rodding Estuaries. For a quick look into Ed's work, visit his website at http://edmitchelloutdoors.com/

We thank both Ed and all who came to hear him. Everyone walked away with plenty to think about for that saltwater outing coming up soon. A big thanks too for Jeddy Waterman who donated a box of saltwater flies for our evening's raffle - netting the chapter $240. Thanks Jeddy!

Make Your Own Reel Workshop Returns in February

An opportunity to make your own reel and help Trout in the Classroom is returning Saturday, February 11th at the Shaker Road School in Concord. Last year’s successful and fun Reelsmithing Workshop led by Michael Hackney of the Eclectic Angler prompted our chapter and the NH TU Council to host what has become the second annual workshop.

This year’s participants will build one of Michael’s newest - and very sharp looking reels. The 3 inch diameter reel will feature a click drag system, hold 90 feet of 4 weight fly line, and handle 25 yards of backing. Participants will receive a “Ported Aluminum Reel” kit and walk out with a functioning reel.

Photo by the Eclectic Angler

You don’t need to have any metal working experience - just a desire to make a reel and willingness to use a little elbow grease and get a little dirty. All necessary tools are provided. Everyone at last year’s event completed their reel at the workshop - but some did the final polishing and personal touches at home.

The fee for the reel making workshop is $130 - with $50 of that going to New Hampshire’s Trout in the Classroom projects. The number of participants is limited to 25. Pre-registration is required and can be done on-line at the Eclectic Angler’s website:

www.eclecticangler.com/NH-TU-Workshop-2012

Workshop starts at 9:00 AM and runs to early afternoon.

2012 Kids' Trout Camp Application now available!

Click here for a PDF version of the 2012 brochure. Next year's camp runs June 27 - July 1st, 2012 in Pittsburg, NH

Chapter Calendar

Chapter Work Weekend

June 25th was a big success. Read the story here:

Chapter Work Weekend on the Upper Connecticut

Thanks to all who came up to Barry Camp May 13-15th. A fantastic job!

May 14-15 At the Barry Conservation Camp

White Mtn. National Forest, Berlin Fish Hatchery. Work on the chapter sponsored Bear Den cabin. Bring your cordless tools and other tools, or just yourself. Lunch provided on the 14th. If you want to come early, some work will begin on the 13th.

Barry Camp is at the end of York Pond Road, off Route 110 in Milan, NH

Monthly Chapter Meetings are normally held on the third Thursday of the month now starting at 7:00 PM. Unless otherwise noted, we meet at the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (SPNHF) - located at 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord. Our season begins in October and runs through April. When fishing season arrives, it means just that - no meetings!

The Basil Woods, Jr. chapter board of directors meets the first Thursday of the month. See our members page for who's who.

Rod Rack at Eastman Falls on the Pemi placed by the Basil Woods Chapter.

Chapter Fly Tying Classes - UPDATE

We have changed our Fly Tying Class Schedule. We are combining the beginner and intermediate classes which will start on February 21. Separate instructors will work with each section.

Now that you have had some time to think about taking a chapter fly tying class with our two great instructors - Harry and Ken - download the registration form, call Ken, and mark your calendar. All the anticipated fun remains unchanged - unless there's more of it.

Beginner Classes begin Tuesday, February 21 and run through March 27.

The first class is for beginners and for those wanting a refresher.

The intermediate class is for folks with some experience but want to add to their skills. It is also a great refresher course. The intermediate class is a 5 week course and runs from February 21 through March 20.

Fees for each class are $90.

All classes will be held at Parker Academy, 2 Fiske Road, Concord (just across from the entrance to St. Paul's School on Pleasant Street).

Click here for the Registration Form.

For more information call either Harry Perkins at 603 746-4925 or Ken Welch at 603 228-0614.

Next Chapter Meeting

Thursday January 19, 2012

7:00 PM,

at the Society for the Protection of NH Forests headquarters, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord.

A big thanks to our November meeting speakers:

James Denoncourt

Angus Boezeman

24th Annual Conservation Banquet

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Grappone Center, Concord

A small stream managed for wild trout is at the edge of this meadow.

It's the West Branch of the Mohawk, Coos County, NH.

Last Updated 02/20/2012

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Trout Unlimited: Basil W. Woods, Jr. Chapter
PO Box 3302
Concord, NH 03302-3302
concordtu@yahoo.com