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 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. Last modified by TOM: 27 Jan 2012. |
 Duncan McGrath photo FEBRUARY 8, 2012, 7:15pm RIVER MONSTERS: POTOMAC RIVER MUSKIES! With Guide William Heresniak Yes, there are large fish in the Potomac. Muskies to be exact! William Heresniak of Eastern Trophies Fly Fishing is known far and wide for his expertise taking muskies on the fly, and he will tantalize us with a discussion about fishing for these beasts. He will also discuss with us his angling techniques for large smallmouth bass. For more information, contact us. Meeting Location: Our monthly meetings are open to the public and are held at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Services Center in downtown Bethesda. Doors open at 7:15p. The meeting usually ends about 9:30p. If you wish to receive notices about our upcoming events, send an email from the address you want us to use to contact@ncc-tu.org with "Subscribe" in the subject line and we will add your email address to our contact list. FOR THE NEW 2011-2012 SEASON: Our 37th Annual National Capital Angling Show will be held on SUNDAY, March 11, 2012, at Georgetown Preparatory School. BARRY AND CATHY BECK are the headliners, plus angling experts Bill Horn, Beau Beasley, Dusty Wissmath, Mark Snyder, a brook trout panel, a smallmouth panel, and a Chesapeake Bay striper panel. Support your favorite fisheries conservation organizations! For more information, click on our Annual Show page. For more information, contact us |
 NCC-TU scheduled a trip for the Rapidan River with Tom Sadler as our guide for Saturday October 22. We met Tom in Madison, VA around 09:00 and fished for most of the day. Brian Durkin was the trip organizer.  PAGEBecome a FAN! Find out where folks are fishing... How they did... Post Photos... Find folks to fish with TIGHT LINES! GREAT LAKES STEELHEAD; a starting guide to what, where, when, & how handout from our November Chapter Meeting.  During the shad run (usually April thru mid-June), our chapter sends out reports of fishing conditions at Fletchers Cove and elsewhere as we receive information. If you know someone who might want to receive these reports, email us with "SHAD" in the subject line and give us their name and email address. If you received shad reports last year, you don't need to resubscribe to get them in 2012. |
FLY CASTING MASTER CLASSES AND CLINICS (RESERVE AHEAD FOR FEES AS LISTED) Email Brian Durkin or email Dalton Terrell or phone Dalton at 336-971-8468. All MASTER CLASSES and CLINICS will be held INDOORS at the Hanley Center Field House on the Georgetown Preparatory School campus in North Bethesda, MD. Participants should bring their own rod, reel, and line; however, equipment can be supplied with advance notice. 1:30-4:00 FLY CASTING MASTER CLASS with CATHY AND BARRY BECK. CATHY and BARRY BECK will conduct this 2.5 hour Master Class, and will provide a personal critique of your fly casting technique and take you to a higher level. Participants should bring their own rod, reel, and line. Participants will receive a copy of Cathy’s video, “First Cast to Double Haul.” Space is limited. Don’t miss this rare opportunity. This Master Class is not suited for beginners. MASTER CLASS FEE $100.00. Advance registration and payment required. 1:30-4:00 FLY CASTING CLINIC with TOM SADLER AND PHILIP KRISTA. A widely recognized professional casting instructor, Tom Sadler will provide casters at any level an opportunity to improve fundamentals and specialty techniques. Well-known Maryland teacher and promoter of the two-handed rod, Philip Krista will personally tutor you in the fundamentals and technique. Attendees should indicate when they sign up whether they are interested in the standard single-handed casting or two-handed spey casting clinic. Space is limited. Participants should bring their own rod, reel, and line. CLINIC FEE $75.00. Advance registration and payment required. |
9:00-10:30 FLY CASTING MASTER CLASS with CATHY AND BARRY BECK, The Becks, renowned fly fishing photographers, instructors, and authors, will conduct this 1.5 hour personal instruction Master Class. The focus will be on fly casting fundamentals and will trouble-shoot casting problems. Participants should bring their own rod, reel, and line. Space is limited. Class is not suited for beginners. MASTER CLASS FEE $75. Advance registration and payment required. SUNDAY ONE-HOUR CLINICS One-hour personal instruction FLY CASTING CLINICS at the Show on-the-half-hour from 10:30 until 4:30 will be taught by expert fly casting instructors. Topics include: Casting for Beginners, Casting for Kids, Casting for Women, Efficient Casting, Distance Casting, and Refining Mechanics for Intermediate Casters. ONE-HOUR CLINIC FEE: ADULTS $35 Per Clinic; YOUTH 16 and under FREE. Participants should bring their own rod, reel, and line. Advance registration and payment recommended. ONE-HOUR CLINIC INSTRUCTORS INCLUDE: • TOM SADLER of Middle River Group, professional fly fishing guide, conservationist, and outdoor column writer for The News Virginian in Waynesboro, VA. • PHILIP KRISTA of Krista Services, Maryland-based professional fly guide and casting instructor, expert in Spey casting techniques. • KIKI GALVIN of Ms. Guided Fly Fishing Instruction and Guide Service, past president of the Chesapeake Women Anglers. • MARK KOVACH of Mark Kovach Fishing Services, dean of upper Potomac River smallmouth bass fishermen. • DUSTY WISSMATH of Dusty Wissmath’s Fly Fishing School and Guide Service, and renowned master casting instructor. • DUNCAN McGRATH of Riverfish Angling, professional fly fishing guide on the Potomac River and West Virginia’s New River Gorge. |
 NCC-TU members are active throughout the region in many conservation and education projects. These include habitat conservation and restoration, summer youth conservation camps, integrating fly-fishing and tying into the therapeutic programs of recovering wounded military personnel, and other projects. Your participation and support of conservation and education are welcomed at both the local and national levels. To join us, click here. |
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