Tuesday, April 2, 2024

APRIL at TVTU??

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home
WHAT TIME: 7:00 p.m. [6:30 socializing!]
WHAT to EXPECT: Jim Cox, Western Rivers Conservancy
The Conservancy buys land along the West’s finest rivers and streams to conserve habitat for fish and wildlife, protect key sources of cold water and provide public access for all to enjoy. Come hear about their important efforts and how some of Oregon's finest waterways have benefited and the role TU supports!
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! Don't forget to ask about volunteer opportunities and helping out on the Board of Directors!

Saturday, March 2, 2024

MARCH at TVTU??

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home
WHAT TIME: 7:00 p.m. [6:30 socializing!]
WHAT to EXPECT:  Bella Padgett, Habitat Specialist, Friends of TRNWR
Our Chapter has a years long relationship with TRNWR and the dedicated restoration efforts associated with our namesake 'home' river. Many of our members have spent a good amount of time volunteering with the Chapter at the refuge and you have the opportunity to learn  more - if you have ever been interested in hearing more or actually getting your hands-on experiance with a restoration project....
Bella will talk about the history of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge and provide an overview of habitat restoration work past and future. And she will discuss our plans for a series of 2024 TVTU/TRNWR Volunteer Conservation Opportunities, not just for Christmas tree placement in Chicken Creek, but to support other Refuge restoration work, too!
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! Don't forget to ask about volunteer opportunities and helping out on the Board of Directors!
 
UPCOMING MEETINGS:

10 APRIL 2024: JIM COX, Western Rivers Conservancy.

“Sometimes to Save a River You Have to Buy It.” will delve into a 35 year history of efforts by the WRC to conserve and protect lands on more than 280 rivers and streams in nine western states.

8 MAY 2024: ALEX BARKUME, Past President of TVTU!

Alex Barkume is a past president of the Tualatin Valley TU Chapter and has long been involved in freshwater fisheries resources concerns and activities. He is an avid steelheader and spey fisherman. Join us in early May where he will present an informative slide show and talk on Bulkley River BC steelhead fishing.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

FEBRUARY at TVTU??

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home
WHAT TIME: 7:00 p.m. [6:30 socializing!]
WHAT to EXPECT:  Josh Linn, Royal Treatment Fly Fishing
Don't wait for 1000 casts to catch your steelhead - put the odds in your favor! No better way to spend Valentines Day than learnging how to catch the fish everyone in the PNW loves [or loves to hate]!
Josh is a native Oregonian introduced 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 is a 20+ year veteran steelhead fisherman and 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 Sweden.

Over the past decade Josh has worked with major manufacturers such as Rio and G Loomis to develop fly fishing tackle, and has many signature flies with Solitude Fly Company. 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.
Don't forget about the DOOR PRIZES - pick your tickets up upon arrival!
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! Don't forget to ask about volunteer opportunities and helping out on the Board of Directors!

 

Tuesday, January 2, 2024

JANUARY at TVTU??

 

GENERAL MEETING!
WHEN: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
WHERE: Old Market Pub; Garden Home
WHAT TIME: 7:00 p.m. [6:30 socializing!]
WHAT to EXPECT:  COLBY OLSON, Northwest Fly Fishing Outfitters
Fly Fishing for Bass in the Portland metro area. Colby guides trout, steel,and bass and is also an accomplished fly tyer who has a few bass ties to help with your success! Try something different if you haven't hit the warm water species - Colby can help get you started.
The Board is also trying a new approach with DOOR PRIZES - pick yours up upon arrival!
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! Don't forget to ask about volunteer opportunities and helping out on the Board of Directors!

Colby Olson / Northwest Fly Fishing Outfitters