Trout Unlimited is a national organization dedicated to protecting and improving cold water fishing resources. Our local chapter is a key building block and our local members volunteer their time, money and energy to improving cold-water fishing resources in New Hampshire. Almost all members love fly fishing, and related activities, such as fly tying.

MERRIMACK RIVER VALLEY TU CHAPTER

The monthly meetings of the 2021– 2022 Merrimack River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited are beginning October 12, 2021 and will run through May 2022.The Board of Directors has been working throughout the summer months to arrange interesting and varied monthly presentations on different subjects pertaining to fly fishing and cold water fisheries conservation.  MRVTU Chapter 075 is a 501-3(c) non-profit charitable organization.

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Hi Fellow MRVTU members.

2022/2023 was quite a year with the Chapter involved in a number of activities. We once again had a full complement of speakers including Scott Biron, Master Fly Tier, Joe Destasio and Gabe Winant from TU NH talking about Brennan Dam removal and other trout habitat activities in NH, Dave Perry, talked about his experiences fishing for NH Wild Trout, and many other speakers as well.

We Hosted our first annual Fly Fishing Swap Meet, with plans to repeat a much improved version in January 2024. George Rollend and I held a fly tying class at the Henniker Elementary School. It was a blast for us, the students and Ms. Richardson. Shout out to Stone River for donating all the tying materials. We were pleasantly surprised at the participation and interest in fly tying. This class also participates in the Trout in the Classroom program. Financially we can report the Chapter is in excellent health, thanks to the efforts of John McMaster, Ted Norris and the support of the Board.  We’re also talking about another group fishing expedition TBD location and date and more speakers that we hope you all find interesting. If you have someone you think the membership would enjoy pass them along and we will try to schedule them.

SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING FLYTYING EVENT

Speaking of an event we think should be really a great introduction to new fly tiers intermediate tiers, we have scheduled Scott Biron to conduct two tying sessions to kick off our 2024/2022 season.

When:  September 12, 2023

Who:  Beginners – Limited to 10 students. 6 to 7 pm. Limited to 10 students

Intermediate tyers session from 7 to 8 pm. Limited to 10 students

Where: Sweeney Post American Legion, 251 Maple St, Manchester, NH

Cost:  FREE, all materials and vises will be provided

THIS EVENT SHOULD BE VERY POPULAR.

THERE WILL BE ONLY 10 STUDENTS FOR EACH SESSION.

SO PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION ASAP BY CONTACTING.

bbbluhmmm1953@gmail.com

YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY IF YOUR RESERVATION IS ACCEPTED. THOSE NOT ACCEPTED WILL BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST.

Please see the list of vendors, guides and non-profit organizations that need your support during these unusual times. Check out the list on the FLY FISH NH SHOW 2020 tab.

Have you ever wondered what impact MRVTU has in our community ? Attached are two thank you notes from our friends at Casting for Recovery.

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Merrimack River Valley Chapter is a proud affiliate supporter of the New Hampshire Wildlife Federation