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!