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Calendar of Events Listing ** See Events Information below list - updated 1/20/10 |
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March 13, 2010: Fly Fishing Film Tour 2010 Lake Placid, NY |
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March 15, 2010: No General Meeting in March - Banquet Month. |
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March 19, 2010: 2010 Mohawk Watershed Symposium, Union College, Schenectady, NY |
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March 19 - 21, 2010: Northeast Outdoors Show Empire State Plaza, Albany |
March 20, 2010 |
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March 19 - 21st, 2010: Saltwater Fishing Expo Somerset, NJ |
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March 20, 2010: Columbia-Greene TU Chapter Annual Banquet, Ghent, NY |
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March 25, 2010: Homewaters Chapter, "Alaska the Last Frontier", East Greenbush, NY |
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March 26 - 28th, 2010: Big East Camping & Outdoors Show, Turning Stone, NY |
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March 30, 2010: N.Y.S. D.E.C. Public Information Meeting for Management Plans for Shad and Herring, Bethlehem, NY |
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April 10th, 2010: TROUT AND SALMON EXPO 2010 New Hartford, NY |
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April 16 & 17th, 2010: "Come Hell or High Water", First Annual Fly Fishing Festival & Tour, Hancock, NY |
April 17 & June 26th, 2010: TU's Stream Clean-Up Days, NY Statewide |
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April 17, 2010: Spey Casting Class, Collins Park, Scotia |
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April 19th, 2010: April General Meeting, Speaker TBA, Guest Tier: Ron Boutin |
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April 24th, 2010: Adirondack Chapter TU Annual Banquet, Great Escape Lodge, Lake George, NY. |
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May 17th, 2010: May General Meeting, Speaker TBA, Guest Tier: Mike Walchko |
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May 22 & 23, 2010: 1st Annual Adirondack Fishing Expo, Old Forge, NY |
June 4 - 6th, 2010 Clearwater TU Chapter's Ausable River Fishing Trip, Hungry Trout Lodge, Wilmington, NY |
June 5th, 2010: SPECIAL RAFFLE TO BENEFIT NYSCTU CONSERVATION FUND |
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June 21, 2010: June General Meeting, Speaker TBA, Guest Tier: Richard Atkinson |
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June 23 - 28, 2010: Big Horn Youth Adventure 2010 Fort Smith, MT |
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July 18 - 24, 2010: NYS Council Trout Unlimited Trout Waters Youth Camp Hale Eddy, NY |
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August 13-15th, 2010: Casting For Recovery's Adirondack Retreat |
Events Information |
Lake Placid Center For The Arts, Independent Show 17 Algonquin Dr
Doors Open: 6:00 PM |
March 19-21st, 2010 The 24th Northeast Outdoors Show will be held March 19-21 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. This year’s show will offer more than 100 exhibitors featuring the newest outdoor products, hunting and fishing outfitters and a variety of interesting seminars. Show times are: Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is: adults, $8; children 4-12, $4. For further information, go to www.northeastoutdoorshow.com |
March 19, 2010 2010 Mohawk Watershed Symposium Olin Center, Union College, Schenectady, NY
The Mohawk Watershed Group at Union College is pleased to invite you to the 2010 Mohawk Watershed Symposium on March 19, 2010, Olin Center, Union College, the second annual symposium on the physical aspects of the Mohawk Watershed. We are planning a program similar to last year’s and we will have our online registration and abstract submission running by mid January. Similar to last year, the meeting will highlight recent and on-going work in the watershed during oral and poster presentations. Following the technical sessions will be a banquet with a keynote address in the evening. Please visit the Symposium website for more details and links to the 2009 Program and Abstracts (). While there are many scientific and engineering aspects of the Mohawk Watershed that are important, the following themes are central to the conference focus:
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March 20, 2010 Clearwater Chapter's Annual Flea Market
The Flea Market will be March 20th 2010 and will be held once again at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel (same place as general meetings). This year we will be in the front right corner room where we were several years ago. It is always a good place to pick up deals on pre-owned gear, flies, books, and fly tying material. Table costs remain the same, $20 for a table, $15 for any additional tables.
Vendors are also requested to donate 10 percent of sales.
Don't have a lot of stuff? Team up with a buddy and split a table.
Or if you only have an item or two, sell it at the Chapter tables
for the 10 percent fee. We also accept donated items.
Contact Doors open for vendors to set up at 7 am, and
to the public at 8:30 am. Admission at Door price will remain at $3 for customers to enter. Children 16 & under free. |
March 20, 2010 Columbia Greene Chapter TU Annual Conservation Dinner
CGTU's 5th annual conservation dinner will be held at Kozels Restaurant, Route 9H, Ghent on Saturday, March 20th. Festivities commence at 6:00 pm with a cash bar; dinner will be served at 7:00pm. The cost will be the $30.00 per person. Guest Speakers will be Ramsey Adams and/or Wes Gillingham from the Catskill Mountainkeeper on the topic of the threat posed by drilling for Natural Gas. Ward Stone will also be a guest at our Dinner. To purchase tickets contacts Steve Matheke at (518) 758-7367. |
March 25, 2010 Homewaters Chapter TU, "Alaska the Last Frontier"
Homewaters Chapter #586 Trout Unlimited will be doing a Presentation @ 6pm, March 25th 2010, at the East Greenbush Community Library. Titled: "Alaska the Last Frontier" featuring the travels and adventures of our chapter members. All are welcome, light refreshments & a chapter prize raffle will be offered, Admission is free. For more info: Call\email Frank Cuttone 518- 486-9503 |
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March 30, 2010 NYS DEC Public Information Meeting for Management Plans for Shad and Herring by Rob Streeter
Albany Times Union, March 4, 2010 |
April 10th, 2010
Building on the success of last year, this years EXPO is expected to draw even more visitors from all regions of upstate New York. The TU Trout and Salmon Fishing Expo will feature a diverse lineup of fishing tackle and equipment, and seminars designed to increase your knowledge of area streams. It will include fly and bait casting demonstrations, rod building, fly tying, casting contest, as well as a trout in the classroom exhibit. The highlight of the program will be in depth discussions of “how to” fish our most popular fisheries; The West Canada, the Delaware, Fish Creek, Salmon River, the Oriskany, and Lake Ontario. FOR INFORMATION ON THE EXPO PLEASE CONTACT: Ken Ziobro or Dave Corr |
April 16 & 17th, 2010
First Annual Fly Fishing Festival & Tour
"Hell or High Water" is a two day annual fly fishing festival and film tour to be hosted at West Branch Angler. The idea is to celebrate the Catskills, beginning of Spring and a new fly fishing season. We have been working closely with the major fly fishing manufacturers and local business's to bring something for everyone. This will be an event to remember mark the dates in your calendar today.
The Fly Fishing Film Tour: In just it's fourth year, The Fly Fishing Film Tour has become the fishing entertainment event of the year. The Film Tour will be seen in well over 80 cities in 2010 and will showcase some of the best independent outdoor film makers. The goal of the Fly Fishing Film Tour is to energize the industry and inspire film makers to create new cutting edge films to both entertain and educate outdoor enthusiasts. Tickets go on sale 2/22. Free Hardy Reel Maintenance: John Shaner of Hardy USA and resident Hardy expert will be set up at the fly shop with a work-bench where he can clean and lubricate any Hardy reel brought to him. He will also give out a free bottle of Hardy lubricant to each angler who brings in a Hardy reel. John will also be able to describe the history of each reel and answer any questions regarding the history of Hardy rods and reels. Other Scheduled Events Art Lee "Catching Fish in the Catskills" Presentation and Book Signing Free Children's Fly Casting Lessons 5 Stand Wobble Trap Shooting Competitions Nightly DJ and Drink Specials Great door prizes And much much more
West Branch Resort and Event Info 150 Faulkener Rd, Hancock, NY 13783 607-467-5525 |
April 17 & June 26, 2010 TU's Stream Clean-Up Days Join TU volunteers in the second annual stream clean-up days on Saturday, April 17 and Saturday, June 26. Volunteers around the country will join together on their local rivers and streams, planting trees, removing trash and working together to continue their dedication to protecting and conserving coldwater fisheries. Hopefully, all will do their part across the country and each state. Prizes will be given to the chapter that brings out the most volunteers and gathers the most trash. More info TBA |
April 17, 2010
Location: Collins Park, Scotia Time: TBA Instructor: Geoff Schaake Sponsored by Goldstocks Sporting Goods Please call Goldstocks at (518) 382-2037 to sign up for the class |
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April 24th, 2010
ADIRONDACK CHAPTER TROUT UNLIMITED NATIONAL CONSERVATION BANQUET Great Escape Lodge, Lake George, NY
The Adirondack Chapter of TU proudly invites you and your guests to attend our 24th Annual National Conservation Banquet. A fabulous array of auction and raffle items will be offered during a fun filled evening of socializing, fund raising and fun -- with all proceed to benefit conservation of our cold water resources.
Our Outside Raffle will be the ever popular 10’ Rushton style backcountry kevlar canoe by Peter Hornbeck. The fun will kick off at 5:00 PM with our Social /Cocktail hour (cash bar) when you can view the items on display, purchase and enter your tickets in over 30 bucket raffles, and decide which auction items you can’t live without. Bring your spouse and friends to join us in an evening of fun, camaraderie and conservation fundraising – together we can ensure a brighter future.
Super Live Auction: Following dinner, get set for a real treat as auctioneer Martin Seelye leads us though the high point of the evening with his masterfully entertaining performance. When: Saturday April 24, 2010 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Where: Great Escape Lodge
Costs: all tickets $37.50 per person
Membership deal: This year, TU has resumed offering discounted NEW memberships at banquets, simply go to www.tu.org/intro sign up on line for half price and don’t forget to list Chapter #473 as your chapter! Talk about a deal, you pay half price, Adirondack Chapter gets a new member and a $15 dollar rebate to do more conservation work! (Membership brochures will also be available at the banquet.)
**** Need to secure a table? Buy/sell 10 tickets (call for specifics) **** sorry, no reserved tables less than 10
(cut and send this portion) National Conservation Banquet Ticket & New Membership Order Form
Send to (Name): ___________________________________________________________ Phone________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________ menu choice: ____prime rib ___ chicken francaise ___crab encrusted talapia note: please indicate the number of each food choice
Banquet Tickets: #______ Total $ __________ membership: renewal? __ new?__ @ __$35 reg. __$50 family __$20 Sr __$12 youth __$100 Sponsor
Checks payable to: Adirondack Chapter of Trout Unlimited please enclose your check with this form & send to:
Chris Jones, 21 Wincrest Drive, Queensbury, NY 12804, Ph 792-5549 OR credit card: Visa or Mastercard ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ exp:________ name as appears on credit card:____________________________________________________
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May 22 & 23, 2010 1st Annual Adirondack Fishing Expo, Old Forge, NY
Held at the Park Avenue Building in Old Forge from 10am to 5 pm. Fishing and outdoor vendors, cooking demos, fly-tying, casting contest and more. Call Chip Kiefer at 315-369-3811 for additional information or visit Old Forge Events Website for more info. May 22 & 23, 2010 Adirondack Paddlefest 2010
America’s largest on-water boat sale. For three days you get to test paddle hundreds of different models of canoes, kayaks and whitewater boats. Paddling industry representatives and experts are on hand to answer your questions, and help you choose the perfect boat. Sponsored by Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company 315-369-6672. |
June 4 - 6th, 2010 2010 Clearwater Chapter TU Ausable Fishing Trip
The 2010 Clearwater Chapter TU Ausable Fishing trip will be June 4 – 6th, 2010 at the Hungry Trout Motor Inn. The deal is the same as last year and also priced the same at $209 per person. For more information and to sign up please email\call Bob Mead at 518-399-9000 for more information. Make reservations at the Hungry Trout Lodge (518-946-2217 or 1-800-766-9137) to reserve a room and contact Bob Mead to confirm you are going on this trip. |
June 5th, 2010 SPECIAL RAFFLE TO BENEFIT NYSCTU CONSERVATION FUND
The New York State Council, Trout Unlimited (NYSCTU), is raffling off an outstanding rod, along with additional prizes. Raffles are $5.00 each, or 3 for $10, or 10 for $20.00. Prize #1: A Sage ZXL 590-4 (9’ 5wt 4pc.) Fly rod Prize #2: A three day - two night stay for two at the West Branch Angler Resort during off peak season (April thru June 30th). Any time after July 1st, 2010 Prize #3: Flies of New York – An assortment of flies, tied & donated by fellow TU members from across NY State.
Proceeds from this year’s raffle will benefit the NYSCTU Conservation Fund. Help support the fund that gives back to chapters, providing financial assistance for projects on our home waters. The drawing will be held at the June NYSCTU General Meeting on Saturday, June 5th, 2010 held in Lake Placid. Tickets will be available at the next three Council meetings (September, November and June) or you can purchase them through Longcasts via mail by sending a check and this info to: NYSCTU / Special Raffle
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June 23 - 28th, 2010 THE BIG HORN RIVER ALLIANCE AND FEDERATION OF FLY FISHERS |
New York State Council TU Trout Waters Youth Camp
Land of the Vikings Resort near Hale Eddy, NY. |
Past Events |
Blenheim Power Station Annual Wildlife Festival and Energy Expo, Saturday, 9/27. Thanks go out to Ed Andrejko, Richard Atkinson, Bill Donato, George Kass, Glenn Kuhles, and Bill Wemple for the Fly-Tying demonstrations and to Bart Chabot, Doug Howard, and Kim & Mike Walchko for the Fly-Casting demonstrations at this event. It was one of the larger wildlife shows held there in a long time and we had a lot of interest shown in our organization. |
Adirondack Museum, Blue Mtn. Lake, NY Kids' Fishing Derby, Saturday October 10. Thanks go out to Bart Chabot, Bill Donato, Doug Howard, George Kass, Glenn Kuhles, and Bill Wemple for braving the cold and rain until the afternoon sun finally showed up and made it a gorgeous day up north. Lots of children and adults learned to cast for first time, and tied their first fly (wooly worms) and several 2+ lb trout were taken from the museum pond from the very excited children participating in the Derby. We have been asked to return next year and hopefully on a warmer day if we can arrange it with whoever controls the weather. |
October 19th General Meeting: Thanks go to Roy Lamberton for a very informative talk on the Onesquethaw\Coeymans creeks watersheds. For more information on this region please visit: ONESQUETHAW-COEYMANS WATERSHED COUNCIL Get involved and become a member of this group in protecting this local watershed. |
The chapter had its fourth and final cleanup for the season Rt. 313 on October 24, 2009. *** Clearwater Chapter adopted a ~3 mile stretch of Rte 313 next to its home waters, the Battenkill, and 4 times per year we’ll spend an ~hour or so picking up roadside debris then enjoy a picnic afterwards. |
November 16th - Chapter General Meeting
Please visit their site, make a donation, volunteer, or support Casting for Recovery's belief in "To Fish is to Hope" Casting for Recovery is holding an ADIRONDACK RETREAT at Wiawaka on Lake George on August 13-15, 2010 If you wish to volunteer or make a donation to Casting for Recovery, please make a note that it's for this Adirondack Retreat in 2010. Please donate or volunteer your time for this very important cause.
Casting for Recovery® (CFR), founded in 1996, is a national non-profit support and educational program for breast cancer survivors. We enhance the lives of breast cancer survivors by offering no-cost retreats tailored to promote and support mental and physical healing through shared experiences and the learning of new skills. At the end of 2008 we have served 3,500 women through the delivery of 269 retreats, helped by over 1,000 volunteers nationwide. Through 2½-day retreats, the sport of fly-fishing is used to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. The effective balance between the physical benefits of the gentle exercise provided by fly-fishing and the counseling curriculum benefits women at any age and any stage of treatment or recovery. The program allows women to get away from their cancer, while providing support from the medical/psychosocial professionals present at every retreat. |
December 21st - Chapter General Meeting - Holiday Social\Fly-Tying Thank you to all Fly Tyers and donors of raffle prizes and holiday treats for our December Holiday meeting\social\fly-tying event. Best wishes and good health and cheer to you and your family this season. See you in January. December's Fly Swap was for streamer patterns. Try a Muddler Minnow. |
Chapter General Meeting for January January's speaker was Alex Cerveniak, Content Director for 'Hatches Magazine' www.hatchesmagazine.com who presented a talk on Streamer Fishing for Trout. Alex also writes for the Hatches' sister-site, FlyAddicts (http://www.flyaddicts.com), writes blogs for 40 Rivers to Freedom (http://www.hatchesmagazine.com/blogs/40rivers), and EcoFly (http://www.flyaddicts.com/ecofly), and is building an entomology/fly tying themed website called Eat the Fly (http://www.eatthefly.com). |
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January 21: Clearwater TU presented Trout in the Classroom at Shenendehowa HS |
February 15th, 2010 Chapter General Meeting for February
Lots of great information on the American Shad and Striped Bass fishery in the Hudson and regional estuaries was presented. We need to protect these fish stocks as they are seriously depleted from overfishing and\or taking of mature spawning fish, February's speaker was: Andrew Kahnle Guest Fly Tier was: Heath Clayson Andy is a Senior DEC Biologist with his office in New Paltz. He will speak and give a power point presentation on the anadromous fish of the Hudson River. Andy did his undergraduate work at Cornell University and received an MS from Utah State University. He then worked for a year for the state of Utah on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and then for seven years as a private consultant in south east Pennsylvania. Since 1980 he has worked for the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and as leader of the Hudson River Fisheries Unit since 1985. For the past thirty years his focus has been biology and management of anadromous fish of the US Atlantic coast. He has served on or chaired many interstate and international committees that managed US and Canadian anadromous fish and has authored many reports and scientific papers.
All are welcome. Meetings are held at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel about a mile east of the end of the Northway (I-87). We start with a guest fly tier at 6:30pm and our presentation begins about an hour later. Admission to our meetings is free and public is always invited, so please bring a friend(s) and meet with many of the local 'expert' Fly Fishers, Fly Tiers, and Conservationists. *** Except July, August, and March (Banquet month) |
