Rocky River Chapter Trout Unlimited
Charlotte, North Carolina
We Conserve, Protect and Sustain our
Coldwater Natural Resources
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ARTICLES OF INTEREST :
RRTU Fly Tying :
Join us on Saturday, March 15 from 9:00 to 1:00 at Coventry Presbyterian Church for the last session of RRTU fly tying class. You will learn in an easy, friendly environment how to make your own fly and learn to be a more successful fisher in the process.
If you are interested and have not registered contact : Tom Adams @ [email protected] Fly of the Month
Secret Weapon
Fly of the Month 03.25 - Secret Weapon
This local fly pattern is provided by Roger Lowe of Cashiers, North Carolina and is published in his book Roger Lowe’s Fly Pattern Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains. The fly pattern which is similar to the prince nymph was originated by Allene Hall (1918-1995) of Bryson City, North Carolina. This fly [pattern] was first tied in the Smokies as a year-round consistent [fly] pattern. Years later, the Modified Secret Weapon was originated by Don R. Howell of Brevard, North Carolina. As the bead heads became popular, the Green BH (bead-head) Secret Weapon was originated by Benny Joe Craig of Waynesville, North Carolina. Much more information available by clicking the button BELOW : |
Upcoming RRTU Chapter Events:
Thursday, March 20th, Jesse Brown's Outdoors FT3 Fly Fishing Film Tour at Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte. The cost is $25 (come on, you spend more on flies...). Doors open at 5:00 PM, Film starts at 7:00 PM. Get your tickets here. RRTU will be selling raffle tickets to two fabulous prizes: Fish for a day with author, Sam Johnson. Sam has written two books on fly fishing along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The first book is devoted to fishing in North Carolina and the second book discusses Virginia. Get your raffle tickets here. Sam will also be our speaker at the April 17th RRTU Chapter Meeting at Jesse Brown's Outdoors (see below for details). The second raffle gives you the opportunity to win an original piece of art! Local artist, Brian Hester will be creating a work of art at the upcoming Fly Fishing Film Festival hosted by Jesse Brown's Outdoors. If you would like purchase a raffle ticket or tickets to claim this wonderful art, please follow the link here. Thursday, April 17th at 6:30 PM at Jesse Brown's Outdoors. This fine sporting store is located at 4732 Sharon Road, Charlotte. Sam Johnson has done an incredible job detailing how and where to fish along the Blue Ridge Parkway in two books - one devoted to North Carolina and the second book covering Virginia.. He covers an extensive range of wild trout waters located in our backyard! The section below comes from Sam's webpage. Trout Don’t Live In Ugly Places…They live in beautiful places, especially along the Blue Ridge Parkway. For the first time, fly fishing savant Sam Johnson has captured in one guide an incredible “bucket list” of over 210 of the most serene and productive places to chase trout along the North Carolina Section of the Parkway. His second book covers Virginia. His boots on the ground and lines in the water experience, offer detailed descriptions and insight for each water shed. And with just enough of their history and lore to make those evening campfire sessions even more interesting. COMMITTEE UPDATES
Trout in the Classroom Spring 2025 Releases on Stream
TIC releases are being scheduled for April and May dates. if you are interested, please advise Dr. Dana Hershey at [email protected].
We have a big event at Stone Mountain State Park on Saturday, May 3rd. We plan for a morning release of fingerlings followed by a cookout for students and their families. We will need a bunch of volunteers to make this work successfully as in past years. Stay tuned for more on this outing. We are considering adding a streamside in advance of the release/cookout. The Park is scheduled to be stocked with trout the first week of May. Outreach
We recently had our 2025 FORR Celebration and it was great to see so many of our chapter members at this event. We wish to thank everyone for their continued financial support. Special thanks to John Powell who organized everything. The monies raised go to support coldwater conservation and education efforts of Trout Unlimited.
Conservation
Post Helene, we are monitoring clean up and restoration activities in the streams we cherish. We will keep you advised of opportunities as they arise. Please keep watching our Facebook page to get the latest on opportunities for you to help restore streams.
Diversity
RRTU is a proud supporter of Women on the Fly (WOTF). This group is for women anglers based out of the Carolinas. It is an inclusive angling community and strives to unite all women through advocacy and opportunity - all are welcome! We are committed to providing women with the education and resources needed to fly fish. Whether you are a novice angler or have never picked up a rod in your life, this is your group! We welcome women of all skill levels and have events suited as such. Our year round events include fishing stocked, wild and private trout waters. We also branch out into fly tying, educational clinics, ladies night out and much more!
We pride ourselves on being more than just a group through mutual encouragement and support we form long-lasting friendships and memories of a lifetime. Visit us on Facebook at Women On The Fly - Carolinas. |
