Christmas for Coho - CANCELED

 

C4C 2021 has just been CANCELED.

The Chapter Board received some concerns for being able to safely operate the Christmas tree recycling program for this year. With national Trout Unlimited guidelines and increased State of Oregon protocols for safety, the Board decided to cancel for this year. Thank you to all those who had already volunteered - we certainly appreciate your dedication.

 

We hope that everyone remains safe and that we can continue this program in future years...for the fish, the fisherman and future generations!

 

!! 2021 C4C  !!

Dates are set for this next collection season - can you find the time to help out? COVID restrictions apply and we will be working to meet guidelines for the outside environment. Our dates this year will JANUARY 2 and JANUARY 9; we will be keeping our same drop-off locations at Royal Treatment Fly Fishing in West Linn and North West Flyfishing Outfitters in Portland.

CONTACT MIKE GENTRY

Please let us know if you will be available and we'll wok on a schedule. Hope to see you then!

 

Notice of Annual Meeting

Notice of TVTU Annual Chapter Members Meeting

[NOTE: the link for this zoom meeting was sent via email to members on November 2; if you did not receive the email notice or cannot find it in your spam-box, please CONTACT US to assist! We're always glad to help]

 

The Annual Meeting of Members of the Tualatin Valley Trout Unlimited Chapter will take place online in a Zoom meeting on November 11, 2020, starting at 6:30 pm

The agenda will include:

1. Elections
2. Treasurer's Report on income, expenses, and cash-on-hand.
3. President's Annual Report to members  
4. Eric Means, Climate Change Coordinator for Oregon

Our meeting will conclude with a presentation from Eric Means, TV chapter member, and TU's volunteer Climate Change Coordinator for Oregon. Eric is an electronics engineer in the computer-chip business, and 8 years ago was bold (foolish?) enough to step into the political climate change fray — as a Republican, no less. Eric will describe what climate change is, what causes it, and — most important — why it poses a long-term threat to cold-water fisheries in Oregon. If you wonder why climate change has become so politicized, Eric will offer his view from 8 years inside the mayhem as an advocate. TU’s national office concluded that the best current political vehicle to address climate change is something called “carbon fee and dividend”, which now exists as a resolution in the US House of Representatives.  Eric will describe why this resolution is so important, why it inspires fear from both sides of the political aisle, and what TU members can do to support it. 

Thank you,

Lori Day
President

TU Youth Essay Contest - Enter now!!

 

When did you become interested in conservation? | Trout Unlimited Participants in Trout Unlimited summer camps across the country and annual teen summit are the usual contributor...

Directly from TU’s Headwaters Youth Program to you - they wanted to share an opportunity to win prizes by writing an essay - plus, every youth entry receives a years membership:

Second is something for the young person in your chapter and beyond! Youth ages 12 to 18 are invited to participate in the annual TU Teen Essay Contest. We hope to hear from teens across the country describing the moment they felt a responsibility to become involved in conservation. Deadline to enter is October 31.  Learn more about prizes and eligibility here. Any youth that enters will receive a free one-year TU membership.

 

 

 

MORE OUTING UPDATES

 

Thanks for hanging in there with us - hopefully the last newsletter hit everyone's inbox in time for planning your TVTU outings. Below are the most recent changes. Click this link to the entire list of UNREVISED Chapter OUTINGS for the year:

• HARRIET LAKE [OCTOBER 15]: single day trip with protocols should go off without a hitch.
• FALL RIVER [September 24-28]: CAMPGROUND REVISION - the trip will now bivy at ROCK CREEK CAMPGROUND at CRANE PRAIRIE as the original venue remains closed. As a reminder, campsites are the responsibility of the participant.

As previously noted, all trips are very fluid and we will try and keep updates coming via this site, Facebook, website and the TVTU newsletter [via email]. As always, if you have questions or wish to RSVP - contact Andy Andrews.

2020 Outings updated....

During the last board meeting Andy Andrews updated us on the status of the remaining Chapter OUTINGS for the year - obviously, there have been some changes and the trips all remain very fluid....please bear with us [and Andy!].

• TIMOTHY LAKE [June 12-14]: this was postponed; being as it is one of the most popular trips, Andy and Jeff are looking to reschedule it to a date in September. Keep an eye out for updates.
• LAURANCE LAKE [July 12]: so far so good; a day trip to Mt Hood, Andy is confident this can be pulled off without impact and gathering guidelines can be maintained.
• MILLER LAKE [August 14-17]: so far so good with miller as well; though an overnighter, the crew anticipates being...

Recent temporary regulation changes....

ODFW enacts temporary changes
Wild fall-run Chinook salmon harvest
June 11, 2020

SALEM, Ore.— Following poor Chinook salmon returns last fall and forecasted low 2020 returns in certain coastal rivers, ODFW is implementing some restrictions on coastal wild adult Chinook salmon harvest.

The changes to wild Chinook salmon harvest are consistent with existing ODFW management plans, which specify increases or decreases to harvest levels in response to changing stock status for wild Chinook salmon in various groupings of neighboring rivers.

There are no changes to permanent regulations for North Coast streams from....

Free Fishing Weekend

Free Fishing Weekend June 6-7

No special events this year, but it’s still free to fish

Nonresidents: clamming closed statewide, crabbing closed on the north coast

Salem, OR

 

Fish for free in Oregon the first weekend in June, Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7.

 

No fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement or Two-Rod Validation) are required to fish, crab or clam in Oregon that weekend. Although no licenses or tags are required, all other fishing regulations apply including closures, bag limits and size restrictions. See the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations to find out more and remember to check for any in season regulation changes at FISHING REPORT.

 

June’s Free Fishing Weekend is usually a special one....

Elwa updates....

April Outings.....CANCELLED

Latest news from Andy - both outings scheduled for April have been cancelled. He and Jeff [CRTU] are reviewing on a monthly basis as things develop. But for now, the kick-off at Lost Lake [April 19th] and the second campouting at South Twin [April 24th-26th] - CANCELLED!

Keep an eye on the newsletter for updates as they happen. Be well and be safe everyone!

April Member Meeting

To all our members, the Board of Directors for Tualatin Valley Chapter have decided to forego the April festivities and therefore have CANCELLED our Monthly Member Meeting for April; the monthly board meeting has also been cancelled. We do this with the utmost concern for our membership as well as the general public and hope that everyone remains healthy and that we can enjoy a short journey through to the end of this most recent situation.

Thanks to all of you for your membership and dedication; we look forward to seeing everyone again in near future.

If you have questions or concerns please REACH OUT TO US.

Just got word....

Oregon Council of Fly Fishers International CANCELS their Expo

Albany, Oregon – March 7^th, 2020 Today the Oregon Council President (Sherry Steele) has announced the cancellation of their 32^nd Northwest Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo slated for March 13^th and 14^th at the Linn County Expo Center, Albany Oregon.

Our Board of Directors have decided to be proactive in preventing the possible spread of the Corona-19. Our Expo draws thousands of Fly-Fishing individuals and Fly Tyers from all over the western states. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Sisters Oregon.

Visit our web site for more information. https://nwexpo.com/wp/

March at TVTU??

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, 2020
WHERE: Lucky Lab Public House; Multnomah Village

WHAT TIME: 6:00 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Josh Linn - "Untangling the Euro Leader"

Josh has been fishing using the European methods of nymphing for the past ten years. His presentation is focused on demystifying this modern nymphing approach; including tackle, techniques and tips to being successful.

Josh is a native Oregonian. His father introduced him to fly fishing at a young age. Over the years he has been mentored by a great many anglers and that influence has turned him into a respected angler, guide, and instructor. He has taught hundreds of people to cast and guided many anglers into to their first steelhead.

Josh has spent the better part of the past 20 years chasing steelhead throughout the Pacific Northwest and remote places in the world. During that time he has guided and fished many rivers including the Infamous River X in Alaska, the Deschutes and the Sandy rivers in Oregon as well as more distant locations such as Russia and Los Roques Venezuela 

Over the past decade Josh has worked with major manufacturers such as Rio and G Loomis to develop fly fishing tackle. Recently, Josh held a position at G Loomis as the their National Fly Fishing Sales Manager. Currently, he has a managing role at Royal Treatment Fly Fishing. If you are ever looking for Josh you’ll find him in one of two places, the fly shop or on the river chasing steelhead.

WHAT TO BRING: a few bucks for a beverage and pizza dinner; throw in a few raffle tickets and your best behavior!

 

FOR FUN!

WHAT: Northwest Flytyer and Flyfishing Expo

WHEN: March 13-14, 2020

WHERE: Linn County Expo Center; Albany, Oregon

WHAT TIME: 9:00am - 5:00 pm each day
WHAT to EXPECT: The preeminent gathering of all things fly tying west of the Mississippi! Over 200 fly tyers demonstrating what they do and the why's/how's behind it, fly casting classes and demonstrations, over 60 vendors along with everything else you can think of. Come and mingle with the best of best! Kids welcome!
ADMISSION:
FFI Members - $10
Youth 18 & Under - FREE
Veterans - $5
Parking is free

<<<CLICK for INFO>>>

February 2020 - Chicken Creek

Mike report that all went well at the Chicken Creek placement this past weekend! THANKS to all who got out and were able to help - the weather certainly cooperated and lots of progress was made. In concert with the Friends of Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge [TRNWR] as part of their restoration and rehabilitation of the small tributary to the Tualatin River, we were invited to assist. We also coordinated Christmas tree donations and use for this project and were able to repurpose many trees to benefit the Project.

Thanks again for the help!

February 2020 Chicken Creek rehabilitation - volunteer briefing!

REMINDER!!

Mike updated us yesterday - we could use another 6 or 10 folks! If you have some time and a pair of boots, please check with Mike!

VOLUNTEER!
WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2020
WHERE: Tualatin River NWR - Sherwood, Oregon

WHAT TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
WHAT to EXPECT: Chicken Creek Restoration
We will be assisting with revegetation work along the creek with Friends of the TRNWR. This effort is part of a huge restoration project returning Chicken Creek back to its natural route. This work will reconnect several of the wetland areas at the refuge and reduce a number of the water control structures currently used to manage water levels in the area. The planting effort will provide very important riparian habitat restoration.
Staffing is being coordinated by MIKE GENTRY. Please contact him for any particulars and schedule your arrival. Mike, Erle and Peter have been diligent in procuring this relationship and we appreciate their efforts - make them proud!
ADDED INFO: Mike may be tardy in returning your inquiries, so bear with him through early February. Bring tall rubber boots or back-up hip waders in case your regular work attire is not sufficient....TRNWR info <<HERE>>.

February at TVTU??

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, February 12, 2020
WHERE: Lucky Lab Public House; Multnomah Village

WHAT TIME: 6:00 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Rick Hafele - "Nymph Fishing Rivers & Streams"

Accompanied by a slide show, Rick explains what goes on below the surface of streams and how to catch trout with nymphs. He will cover equipment, insects behavior, patterns, and tactics - everything you should know, even if you don't want to know it!
Also, this is shared meeting with PDX Women on the Fly and the the Stonefly Maidens - bring some friends!

WHAT TO BRING: a few bucks for a beverage and pizza dinner; throw in a few raffle tickets and your best behavior!

VOLUNTEER!
WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 2020
WHERE: Tualatin River NWR - Sherwood, Oregon

WHAT TIME: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
WHAT to EXPECT: Chicken Creek Restoration
We will be assisting with revegetation work along the creek with Friends of the TRNWR. This effort is part of a huge restoration project returning Chicken Creek back to its natural route. This work will reconnect several of the wetland areas at the refuge and reduce a number of the water control structures currently used to manage water levels in the area. The planting effort will provide very important riparian habiat restoration.
Staffing is being coordinated by MIKE GENTRY. Please contact him for any particulars and schedule your arrival. Mike, Erle and Peter have been diligent in procuring this relationship and we appreciate their efforts - make them proud!
ADDED INFO: Mike may be tardy in returning your inquiries, so bear with him through early February. Bring tall rubber boots or back-up hip waders in case your regular work attire is not sufficient....TRNWR info <<HERE>>.

Congratulations!!

Another successful year collecting Christmas trees for fish habitat! Thanks to all of the TVTU and CRTU volunteers as well as the great people who brought their trees back to us! Keep an eye out HERE for some info on upcoming placements projects....and again THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Numbers to be proud of:

• Northwest Flyfishing [Jan. 4]:  130 trees
• Royal Treatment - West Linn [Jan. 4]:  136 trees
• Royal Treatment - West Linn [Jan. 11]:  147 trees
• Northwest Flyfishing [Jan. 11]:  140 trees 

That is a total of 553 trees!

Thanks also to our gracious hosts for this continuing event! They help it all be possible!

C4C reminder...LAST CHANCE!!!

C4C COLLECTION - CONSERVATION!
WHEN: Saturday, January 11th, 2020
WHERE: Royal Treatment Fly Fishing& Northwest Flyfishing Outfitters

WHAT TIME: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHAT to EXPECT: Christmas for Coho Tree Collection 
Annual christmas tree collection - trees will be transported and used for salmonid habitat in the Clackamas River and Tualatin River basins.
NO flocked tree; NO trees with tinsel/ornaments; NO artificial trees! 

Reminder....

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, January 8, 2020
WHERE: Lucky Lab Public House; Multnomah Village

WHAT TIME: 6:00 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Jeff Morgan - "Winter Flyfishing for Trout"
Jeff will be discussing how winter flyfishing differs significantly in terms of ecology and presentation from "normal season" (March-October) fishing. It is not simply a function of fishing different flies, it requires an entirely different approach to the fishing experience. Both streams and stillwater techniques will be covered, with a specific focus on Oregon Cascade and Willamette Valley fisheries!

WHAT TO BRING: a few bucks for a beverage and pizza dinner; throw in a few raffle tickets and your best dinnertime conversation to share with others!

January at TVTU??

C4C COLLECTION - CONSERVATION!WHEN: Saturday, January 4th and January 11th, 2020
WHERE: Royal Treatment Fly Fishing& Northwest Flyfishing Outfitters

WHAT TIME: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
WHAT to EXPECT: Christmas for Coho Tree Collection 
Annual christmas tree collection - trees will be transported and used for salmonid habitat in the Clackamas River and Tualatin River basins.
NO flocked tree; NO trees with tinsel/ornaments; NO artificial trees! 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, January 8, 2020
WHERE: Lucky Lab Public House; Multnomah Village

WHAT TIME: 6:00 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Jeff Morgan - "Winter Flyfishing for Trout"

Jeff will be discussing how winter flyfishing differs significantly in terms of ecology and presentation from "normal season" March-October) fishing. It is not simply a function of fishing different flies, it requires an entirely different approach to the fishing experience. Both streams and stillwater techniques will be covered, with a specific focus on Oregon Cascade and Willamette Valley fisheries!

WHAT TO BRING: a few bucks for a beverage and pizza dinner; throw in a few raffle tickets and your best dinnertime conversation to share with others!