January at TVTU??

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, January 11, 2023

WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home
WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.

WHAT to EXPECT:

 

Notice of Annual Members Meeting

The TVTU Annual Members Meeting will be held live and via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, prior to the featured monthly speaker. The Chapter Business portion should take about ten to fifteen minutes - agenda as follows:

• The President will report on the Chapter’s activities during the past year and any upcoming activities
• The Treasurer will present the Treasurer’s Report
• The members will elect Directors.

The Director candidates are Jon Pampush, Ron Reinebach and Dave Cook.

Featured Speaker: Scott McEwen; Tualatin River Watershed Council

The Balm Grove Dam Removal

In September of this year, Clean Water Services, and its partner the Tualatin River Watershed Council (TRWC) removed an old dam outside of Forest Grove that has blocked fish passage to 87 miles of habitat for several kinds of fish since at least the 1930s.
The dam, commonly known as the Balm Grove dam, sits in Gales Creek, a tributary of the Tualatin River. Removing the dam is expected to open over 87 miles of historic, “in-stream” habitat for coastal cutthroat trout, 28 miles for winter steelhead, and several miles for coho salmon, Pacific lamprey, mountain whitefish, and mountain and largescale sucker fish. The winter run of steelhead in the creek is protected by the federal Endangered Species Act.
WHAT TO BRING: a few bucks for a beverage and dinner from the OMP menus; throw in a few dollars for raffle tickets and your best dinnertime conversation to share with others!

Note: this meeting will be in-person and virtual - see your December 19th email inbox for meeting links if you cannot attend in person!

 

CONSERVATION!

WHEN: Saturdays, January 7 and 14, 2023
WHERE: Next Door to RTFF and NWFFO
WHAT TIME: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
WHAT to EXPECT: Drop off your lightly used Christmas trees - no lights, ornaments, tinsel or 
flocking allowed -and turn it into salmonid habitat!
Cost: $10 per tree!

 

C4C-'23!

Christmas for Coho v.013 is getting organized; the general call for help went out and there are still a few places left that we need volunteers!

Per Mike Gentry, volunteer wrangler:

Thanks to those who have responded – I have a number of spots filled and have notified those filling them. HOWEVER, I’m still short a number of spots as follows:

WEST LINN [next to Royal Treatment Fly Fishing]:

• one spot on Saturday morning, January 14.

NWFFO:

• Two spots on Saturday morning, January 7
• Three spots on Saturday afternoon, January 7
• One spot on Saturday morning, January 14
• Three spots on Saturday afternoon, January 14

Sunday Tree moves:

• Two spots on Sunday, January 8
• Two spots on Sunday, January 15

If anyone can help fill these vacancies, please let me know as soon as you can. Thanks.

Mike Gentry

Contact us at TVTU MEMBERS if you can fill one of these voids!

Balm Grove Dam

 

Balm Grove Dam on Gales Creek   photo: Trees for All

Many of you members may recall fleeting discussions in the past about a small, yet controversial impediment inhibiting fish passage on Gales Creek. Established long ago as a recreational/swimming hole, the primarily unused concrete dam and recreation site limited fish passage - especially in low flow years.

Your chapter, the Tualatin Valley Chapter, ....

November 7 Newsletter

 

 TVTU Newsletter for November 7 has landed!

 

SINCEREST THANKS to all OUR VETERANS

November at TVTU??

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT:  Mary Ann Dozer - "Fundamentals of Flycasting"

Mary Ann Dozer first started fly fishing in 1995 when on a trip to Yellowstone NP and she has never looked back. She became a fly fishing guide in 2009. She is a Master Casting Instructor certified from FFI. She is a member of the Winston Pro-Staff Team. She continues to guide with Fly Fishers Place in Sisters, Oregon and also offers virtual fly fishing workshops. 
Mary Ann will be presenting this month on the fundamentals of fly fishing casting. She will be discussing the "why and how casters mime while practicing, the where and how of the stop, and arm mechanics to get the most out of your fly rod".

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

 

Note: this meeting will be in-person and virtual - see your October 17 email inbox for meeting links if you cannot attend in person! Another notice should land in you inbox early November. We hope you are able to make this gathering - your attendance equates to support!

 

MORE MEETING INFO!

WHAT: member meeting times
WHAT to EXPECT: the board is looking for ways to increase participation and has discussed moving back the start time of the General member Meetings. We would really like people to be able to attend and some of the feedback is the inability to get across town during rush-hour. We are considering maintaining a soft start at 7:00 instead of the current 6:30.
We'd like to hear from you - would this help? Grab a board member at the next meeting or EMAIL US and let us know. We have found a great new venue and feel it is still centrally located for a widespread membership; it also is relatively easy to access and has offered us a great value.
WHEN: the board will not implement this time shift until at least the 2023 Meeting Calendar.

October at TVTU?

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, October 12, 2022
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT:  Alysia Littleleaf - "Guiding the Deschutes"

Alysia Littleleaf and her husband, Elke own and operate Littleleaf Guide Service in Warm Springs on the popular Deschutes River. Descendants of Warm Springs, Wasco, Yakama nation, Ute, Goshute, Shoshone, Sto'lo nation. She and her husband are active advocates and caretakers for our rprecious waters. Littleleaf Guide Service fly fishes redband and bull trout as well as steelhead on 35+ river miles of private property year-round.

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

 

Note: this meeting will be in-person and virtual - see your October 3 email inbox for meeting links if you cannot attend in person!

TVTU Partners!

Native Fish Society and Tualatin Valley Chapter have partnered to provide the "Wild Fish For All" scholarships!

In 2022, we are excited to support two "Wild Fish For All" scholarships with Native Fish Society

The Native Fish Society believes that supporting diverse voices builds a groundswell for the revival of abundant wild fish in the Pacific Northwest. To elevate these diverse voices and breakdown barriers to racial and gender diversity in fisheries conservation, the Wild Fish For All scholarship was created.

Application deadline is November 15th!

Special Update for September!

 

We have received word that not only will the esteemed Rick Hafele be attending the September 14th member meeting but Dave Hughes will be joining us as well! Two celebrities int he house with a knowledge base of epic proportion!

In special recognition of this occasion, and after much discussion for boosting attendance now that we are back in person, we are offering a SPECIAL DOOR PRIZE RAFFLE (All attendees receive a FREE raffle ticket upon entry!)

1st Prize

Signed Limited Edition, Western Mayfly Hatches: From The Rockies To The Pacific, Rick Hafele and Dave Hughes

 

2nd Prize

Essential Trout Flies (paperback), Dave Hughes.

Dave Hughes also will be at the meeting and willing to sign books.

 

YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN! ; )

 

GENERAL MEETING!

WHEN: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT:  Rick Hafele - "Fly fishing Lakes"

Lakes fish to the beat of a different drum and this show will help you understand their rhythms. It covers the hatches, fly patterns, and tactics needed for success on lakes.

Rick started fly fishing over 50 years ago, 40 of which have been focused on fishing for trout in streams and lakes throughout the west. Starting when he was 12 years old in Illinois, Rick made the move west in 1969 where he has explored fishing in Washington and Oregon ever since. He has a masters degree in aquatic entomology with a minor in fisheries biology and has worked as an aquatic biologist in Oregon. For over 40 years, he has been able to watch and study fish and the insects they eat, both professionally and with a fly rod in my hand, throughout Oregon and many other states and provinces.

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

 

Don't forget - the general public is welcome to attend also - so bring a buddy, even if they are not a secret handshake member of TU....

September at TVTU??

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT:  Rick Hafele - "Fly fishing Lakes"

Lakes fish to the beat of a different drum and this show will help you understand their rhythms. It covers the hatches, fly patterns, and tactics needed for success on lakes.

Rick started fly fishing over 50 years ago, 40 of which have been focused on fishing for trout in streams and lakes throughout the west. Starting when he was 12 years old in Illinois, Rick made the move west in 1969 where he has explored fishing in Washington and Oregon ever since. He has a masters degree in aquatic entomology with a minor in fisheries biology and has worked as an aquatic biologist in Oregon. For over 40 years, he has been able to watch and study fish and the insects they eat, both professionally and with a fly rod in my hand, throughout Oregon and many other states and provinces.

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

 

 

Yes - it is that beautiful!

CAMPOUTING!
WHEN: September 22-27, 2022

WHERE: Fall River, Fall River Campground
WHAT TIME: whenever you can make it
WHAT to EXPECT: An adventure in Central Oregon - a sure crowd-pleaser! A spring creek that feeds the Deschutes, the Fall River has plenty of miles to explore and challenge all anglers. Come for the adventure, stay for the camaraderie!

WHAT to BRING: about everything you need to camp for however long you are staying; plus, you will need a reservation or tag on with another attendee.

TU - The State of....

Chris Wood, President & CEO of Trout Unlimited, gives the annual State of Trout Unlimited speech at the national meet held July 21-24, 2022.

The State of Trout Unlimited with Chris Wood from Trout Unlimited on Vimeo.

August at TVTU??

 

NO GENERAL MEETING! 

Reminder - there is no general meeting for August! Go enjoy the outdoors and wonderment that Oregon offers [and report back to let us know what you did!]

WHAT'S COMING NEXT?? We will be back in stride with another IN PERSON member meeting on SEPTEMBER 14th! OMP will be the venue again - we are rebuilding momentum with in person meetings again and hope you can join us! So far the menu and meeting space have been great.

ADDN'L INFO: For the September 14th meeting we have RICK HAFELE scheduled - a perennial favorite! Rick will be talking to us about trout fishing Oregon Lakes! More info will follow but please put Rick on your calendar!

 

Koke on the Fly??

 

CAMPOUTING!
WHEN: August 18-22, 2022

WHERE: East Lake, Cinder Hill Campground
WHAT TIME: whenever you can make it
WHAT to EXPECT: An adventure in a crater! East Lake is one of two caldera lakes near Paulina Peak out of La Pine. this lake offers a number of different opportunities to fish for a variety of different species - and all can be caught on the fly [if that is your gig]. Rainbows, browns, and kokanee are all available with the odd brook tossed in to keep things interesting. Fish for cruisers on the flats or ply the deeper rock ledges if you want - all while enjoying the high elevation desert lake!

WHAT to BRING: about everything you need to camp for the weekend; plus, you will need a reservation or tag on with another attendee. There is also a lodge with rental cabins available. Boat launch - both public and with the lodge.

JULY 20_VOLUNTEER!

Could use some more hands to help placing some of this years staged trees up on the Clackamas River - Barton Park area:

WHERE: Barton Park - Clackamas River - Picnic Area No. 1

WHEN: Wednesday, July 20

WHAT TIME: 9:00 am start

WHO to CONTACT: MICHAEL GENTRY

 

July at TVTU?

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Eric Leininger - "If it swims, we chase it!"

Eric started fishing carp around this area about five or six years ago and has built a successful and entertaining program over that time. Most of his pursuit occurs in the Willamette and the Columbia systems and it is all sight fishing. Eric has customized his boats with a poling platform and guides them with push poles for fishing in 3 foot or less of water - just like chasing fish on the tropical flats! The PNW 'Golden bones' get big, well over 20 pounds and clients usually have quite a few shots throughout the day. It has become one of Eric's absolute favorite things to do in the summertime.
Eric Leininger has worked at Northwest Fly Fishing Outfitters in Portland, Oregon for the last eight years; he guided in Alaska for nine summers at Goodnews River Lodge before that and has been guiding in Oregon now for over 10 years. Eric is a G Loomis elite ambassador, a hatch outdoors pro ambassador, and a scientific angler‘s regional pro.
For an added bonus - ask him about Tiger muskies!

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

 

June at TVU?

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, June 8, 2022
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home <<< NOTE THE VENUE CHANGE!!

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Jennifer La Follette - "All Things Spey" 

Straight from Royal Treatment Fly Fishing in West Linn, Jenn is a one-time Oregon fly fishing guide with home waters on the Rogue where she grew up learning about summer steelhead and native cutthroat on bamboo spey rods with pre-WW reels. These days, Jennifer can be found teaching spey and single hand lessons drawing from her competition experience at the international distance spey competition in San Francisco, Jimmy Green’s Spey-O-Rama, and as a winner of the Long Beach Casting Club Spey Tournament. Her passions for everything fishing include dry fly for brown trout in the Rockies, hosted adventures featuring warm saltwater and local species. She enjoys helping to protect wild steelhead and wild trout and is as committed to conservation and service as she is to her world renowned collection of vintage Hardy reels and her backyard chickens.

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

Tree placement_Success!

Special thanks to Sean Cook, Tom Stringfield, Mike Dahlstrom, Ken Kawaiwaiaea, Jeff Price, and Kim Swartz for helping out this past Sunday, June 5th placing trees at the Chicken Creek restoration project on the grounds of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. Special thanks also to Mike Gentry for leading the effort and getting us all in place to be able to partake in this project! Also, special thanks to Carly Hirschmann the habitat specialist with FWS who wrangled us all into place.

We were able to successfully place about....

Tree Placement Opportunity

Mike Gentry is wrangling some assistance for the first of a number of tree placement efforts - we could use your help; need about 5 or 6 more folks for a short few hours effort:

VOLUNTEER!
WHEN: Sunday June 5, 2022
WHERE: Tualatin River NWF

WHAT TIME: 9:00 a.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: 

Check with Mike for details but we will be placing about 60-70 trees it sounds like; all on the TRNWR site where we have been assisting for a few years in restoration efforts. This should only be  few hours of light effort - haul some trees, stake some trees - staff will be on hand to give pointers and direct placement.

WHAT TO BRING: work gloves and work boots; things are still muddy so bring the most appropriate points and throw in your waders just to have them on hand in case it would be helpful! Mike has more details.

Notice of Special Meeting of Members

Official Chapter business for June - please take notice [pun not intended because the lawyers on the board will probably look at this author cross-eyed for not being on the level]:

Notice is given that a TVTU Chapter Special Meeting of Members will be held for the purpose of voting on amendments to the Chapter’s Bylaws. The virtual meeting will be held on June 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.; join the meeting through the ink that will be provided in that months The Trout Line newsletter.

 

The proposed substantive amendments are as follows:

• Providing for a 2/3 vote by the Chapter’s Board members in attendance at any Board meeting in order to remove any Officer. This amendment is to conform the Chapter Bylaws to the current TU Model Bylaws provision.
• Providing that the Board will elect its Officers at the Board meeting following the Annual Members Meeting, from nominations made by the Nominating Committee. This amendment is to provide that the Board rather than the Members elect the Officers.
• Providing that the President and Treasurer sign all checks over $500. This amendment is to raise the dual signature amount from the current $200 figure.
• Providing that all Officers are limited to two consecutive two year terms in the same office but can hold the same office again after a one year period out of office. This amendment is to conform the Chapter Bylaws to the current TU Model Bylaws provision.
• Providing that the Chapter’s fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31. This amendment is to conform to the changed fiscal year adopted by TU.
• Providing that the quorum for any Members meeting at which the Bylaws are amended is the lesser of thirty Chapter members or ten percent of the Chapter’s membership. This amendment is to conform the Chapter Bylaws to the current TU Model Bylaws provision.

For the most part, the board is updating the by-laws to better align with recent modifications for operations implemented by TU National as explained above. The exception is the dual check signing provision that the board feels better aligns with efficiency in monthly payments to meeting venues and speakers which have both seen cost increases. That is all.

 

MAY at TVTU?

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
WHERE: VIRTUAL

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Sarah Cloud - Exec Director Deschutes River Alliance

Our friends at DRA will come and give us an update of the progress, conditions and activities related to our beloved Deschutes River. They will also let us know where it goes from herel!
The Deschutes River Alliance is a science-based advocacy organization seeking collaborative solutions to the threats facing the Wild and Scenic Deschutes River and its tributaries. We advocate for cooler, cleaner water, a healthy ecosystem, and the recovery and protection of robust populations of resident and anadromous fish.
DRA has a simple vision - a lower Deschutes River that is the confluence of a healthy ecosystem, sustainable economy and vibrant community.
Executive Director Sarah Cloud has a career in the non-profit sector that spans more than thirty years. It has included a position as part of the mediation firm that worked with the Hanford Advisory Board, developing and executing outreach campaigns for organizations such as the Citizens’ Utility Board and working in development. In her position prior to DRA, she was instrumental in creating and executing a strategic plan focused on growth..

WHAT TO BRING: you can't bring anything except your device, your couch and your favorite beverage - and lift it in spirit with the rest of us!

ADDN'L INFO: For a link - look for the email notification with invite and link embedded within; if you don't get that [after checking your spam folder...], contact us and we'll do what we can to get it coming to you!

 

OMP Update: I happen to drive past OMP the other day - they have a drop box and storage/construction box on site so it appears they are in the midst of repairs from their fire; word is they will be back for July.

 

North Arm of Timothy Lake

CAMPOUTING!
WHEN: May 30 - June 2, 2022

WHERE: Timothy Lake; North Arm Campground
WHAT TIME: whenever you can make it
WHAT to EXPECT: A long standing favorite for the Chapters - Timothy lake is always a good time. Expect the unexpected!

WHAT to BRING: about everything you need to camp for the weekend; also a floating device for fishing or the ability to talk your way onto someone elses as deckhand!

 

Don't forget - and a CHANGE

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
WHERE: VIRTUAL ONLY!!   <<<<<-------the change part

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Eric Crawford - "Snake River Dams" 

That's right - A CHANGE! Unfortunately, our new venue - Old Market Pub - has had to close temporarily due to a building fire. Though they plan on reopeneing as soon as they can - that will not happen prior to out APRIL MEMBER MEETING.....Bummer for sure since we were just going to get back in the swing of things! But not all is lost - since we already have the speaker scheduled for a virtual presentation - we'll just go with the flow and make the whole thing virtual!

The Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited and TVTU invite you to a combined in-person and Zoom presentation outlining TU’s campaign to remove the four lower Snake River dams. This is an opportunity to hear the reasons this is being pursued, how TU is advocating for it and how you can help. This is a live program where you can ask questions and get answers. Eric Crawford is TU’s North Idaho Field Coordinator. He came to TU following a lengthy tenure with Idaho Fish and Game and an avid angler with a mean looking spey cast. He knows the Snake River basin, the issues and the science.

WHAT TO BRING: you can't bring anything except a beverage to the couch with your device - and lift it in spirit with the rest of us!

ADDN'L INFO: For a link - look for the email notification with invite and link embedded within; if you don't get that [after checking your spam folder...], contact us and we'll do what we can to get it coming to you!

 

In the meantime, here's to hoping OMP comes back to their feet soon!

APRIL at TVTU?

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home <<< NOTE THE VENUE CHANGE!!

WHAT TIME: 6:30 p.m.
WHAT to EXPECT: Eric Crawford - "Snake River Dams" 

That's right - MEETINGS HAVE RETURNED! We're starting slowly with a hybrid virtual meeting - you can join in person or virtually via zoom; your choice!

The Oregon Council of Trout Unlimited and TVTU invite you to a combined in-person and Zoom presentation outlining TU’s campaign to remove the four lower Snake River dams. This is an opportunity to hear the reasons this is being pursued, how TU is advocating for it and how you can help. This is a live program where you can ask questions and get answers. Eric Crawford is TU’s North Idaho Field Coordinator. He came to TU following a lengthy tenure with Idaho Fish and Game and an avid angler with a mean looking spey cast. He knows the Snake River basin, the issues and the science.

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

ADDN'L INFO: For more information CLICK HERE.

CAMPOUTING!
WHEN: April 22-25, 2022

WHERE: South Twin Lake; Gull Point Campground
WHAT TIME: whenever you can make it
WHAT to EXPECT: Annual trek over to the east side to meet and fish on the annual South Twin event. This has become one of the more popular outings and for good reason - come see why! Expect anything and everything and be prepared for adventure.

WHAT to BRING: about everything you need to camp for the weekend - including being prepared for potential colder temperatures and weather - it happens in spring in Oregon!

2022 Outings

Our partners at Clackamas River Chapter have set up the 2022 TU trips! You can check out the list HERE but below is a quick recap:

April 22-25

South Twin Lake - Gull Point Campground

May 30-June 2
Timothy Lake - North Arm Campground

August 18-22

East Lake - Cinder Hill Campground

September 22-27
Fall River - Fall River Campground

For more info check out the OUTINGS page. These are low pressure, come as you please efforts - so stop by and enjoy an outing or two this year!

Member Meetings - UPDATE!

 

We recognize everyone wants to get out and about again - the TVTU Board does as well! With things looking up, the Board has decided to try and start meetings again in APRIL! Along with that plan, the Board voted to CHANGE MEETING LOCATIONS - we did this due to concerns and input for lack of access to the second level of our prior meeting location.

After some great suggestions and significant investigation by various Board members - we have also voted to give the OLD MARKET PUB a try as our new meeting location! OMP is in Garden Home - about 2.0 miles west from the Lucky Lab Public House in Multnomah Village. Hit Multnomah Blvd and head directly west to our new spot.

Meeting schedule remains second Wednesday each month [except July and August]; start to gather at 6:30 and the formal meeting will start at 7:00 pm. Just like our former venue, we have a dedicated staff member serving our needs in the meeting room where you can order from the FOOD and BEVERAGE MENUS. A bonus for us, all monies spent on food/drinks will be discounted against our monthly room rental fee - dollar for dollar!

Look for further updates here and in our bi-monthly email newsletters. If you have any questions - please reach out to a board member; we'd love to hear from you! And THANK YOU for your patience!

C4C - done for 21/22!!

 

Thanks again to all the volunteers and all those who brought trees to be ecocycled into fish habitat! We had another successful year on this restart for the project - lots of interested folks who were pleased to be providing repurposed Christmas trees for fish habitat!

Thanks Again and look for us again in January 2023!

C4C - one weekend to go!

 

First weekend went very well - over 300 trees collected - thanks to all the volunteers as well as the public who helped out; LOTS of future fish habitat was collected and stockpiled! Can't wait until spring to place these: