SHAD REPORTS
Each Spring the Chapter publishes email reports on the status of the shad run in the area, particularly as it develops on the Potomac River at Fletcher's Cove in DC. If you wish to receive these reports send an email from the address you want us to use to contact@ncc-tu.org with "SHAD" in the subject line. No need to re-subscribe if you received these reports in 2017.
The National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited (NCC-TU) is a non-profit organization
established to protect, enhance, and restore coldwater fishing resources of North America,
particularly those in the Mid-Atlantic region.You Fish When You Can
June 2017
Tom Mann, President NCC-TU
nextOur 2016-2017 season of Chapter
meetings ended with the May 10 program by the dean of Potomac smallmouth bass guides, Mark Kovach of Mark Kovach Fishing Services.
Shad Fishing: This year's on-again-off-again shad fishing season is currently having a rare run in the month of June, as described by Mark Binsted in 2017 Shad Report Number 7.
Passing the torch: The May meeting was be my last as Chapter president. Our next Chapter year events (2017-2018) will include the annual fall fund drive, a new Project Healing Waters program at the Washington VA Hospital led by Dan Sheesley, Shad Night led by Mark Binsted, and coming on September 26, the Chapter will host the International Fly Fishing Film Festival at the Avalon Theatre. These activities will enable us to continue funding projects consistent with our core mission in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Our new president in the fall will be Andrew Reichardt, a member of the millennial generation, who has great ideas for the Chapter.
Tight lines,
@TomTruite
NATIONAL CAPITAL CHAPTER
WHAT'S AHEAD FOR THE 2017-2018 CHAPTER OUTINGS?
NCC-TU is planning these future expeditions:
August 24: White Fly Hatch at Boiling Springs, PA with Tom Baltz;
September: Big Gunpowder Falls with Backwater Angler. Possible cocktail party. Sponsor: Dan Sheesley;
October: James River Muskie/Smallmouth outing;
November 4 & 5, Elk Creek steelhead trip to Girard, PA.
March: Possible Bonefish/ Tarpon Trip
April: North Branch of the Potomac for trout
May: Fishing Tournament Fundraiser for Fletcher's Cove restoration?
June: Shenandoah Rivers/ Graves Mountain Lodge weekend trip
July: Private Water (site TBD) Outing with Project Healing Waters
We want your suggestions and requests for outings, and we will do our best to make them happen. We need sponsors for these outing, too. Contact John Graebner with suggestions and offers to sponsor outings, or phone him at 202-251-0479.
OUR NEXT CHAPTER MEETING:
September 26, 2017
IF4: International Fly Fishing
Film Festival
Avalon Theater
5612 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20015
The National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited is proud to present, for the first time in the Washington DC Area, IF4™: The International Fly Fishing Film Festival®!
The International Fly Fishing Film Festival® consists of short and feature length films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly-fishing.
IF4™ will be held at the Avalon Theater in Washington D.C. on Tuesday September 26th at 8:30 PM (Doors open 8:00 PM). Tickets can be purchased for $20 online here and, if available, will be offered same day via the Avalon Theater box office.
Volunteers Always Needed:
We welcome people to serve on NCC-TU's Board of Directors and committees. Please contact Tom Mann if you are willing to serve.
Updated 16 July 2017 by <LS
IF4™ 2017 - Tickets On Sale Now! from IF4™ on Vimeo.
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