2024 Holiday Gathering
Guest Speaker: DEEP Representative(s)
Topic: Status of the Farmington River
Zoom Link To Be Provided
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Our annual angling gear tag sale! There will be vendors galore selling all kinds of fishing and outdoor stuff and at great prices, too. You never know what you really need until you see it! Table space available. Contact a board member for more info.
The doors will open at 9am. No early entrants please! There will be vendors selling all kinds of fishing related gear and tackle. Need fly tying materials? You’ll find a lot of it. Need fly fishing rods, reels, line, tippet, flies…whatever? You’ll find it. Need fresh or salt water fishing stuff. Yep, you’ll find it. Books, artwork, clothing, … Yep! This event is always well attended. Bring cash, most vendors don’t take cards. Feel free to haggle prices, but don’t haggle the entry fee. $2 each with kids 16 and under free.
SNOW DATE JANUARY 11, 2024
Guest Speaker: Derrick Kirkpatrick
Open to all vets and volunteers
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Zoom Link To Be Provided
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Zoom Link To Be Provided
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Torrington Country Club
Tuesday December 3rd
Time 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Cost $25.00 for non NWCT TU members
Hot and Cold hors d'oeuvres
Cash Bar
There will be raffle prizes, just not sure what they are yet
Raffle fundraiser sweepstakes Drawing for a Helios 4 9-5wt rod, Mirage III reel loaded with Ovis Pro Tourt smooth fly line and a hand crafted wooden net. Only 100 tickets printed; cost $20.00 each. If we any remaining tickets we will offer them at the party .
Hand crafted wooden net.
Other items to be confirmed.
More info and tickets available at https://www.nwctu.org/events/2024-holiday-party
Guest Speaker: Update from our board of directors on Conservation and Project Healing Waters projects
Topic: Seasons on the Delaware
Open to all vets and volunteers
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Zoom Link To Be Provided
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Pre-registration Required
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Zoom Link To Be Provided
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Pre-registration Required
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Open to all vets and volunteers
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Pre-registration Required
For more info or to volunteer, contact Don Lachance
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184
Guest Speaker: Bertrand Jacquemin
Topic: Sight Fishing
Farmington Valley Trout Unlimited will hold its October meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 17th, at the Back Nine Tavern at the Stanley Golf Course, 245 Hartford Rd., New Britain. Bertrand Jacquemin, a member of the French competitive fly fishing team for 11 years, will present a program on sight fishing. A legend in the fly-fishing world, Bertrand won 4 gold medals in 11 years of international competition. Parking and admission are free, and everyone is welcome. Food and drink are available. For further details, contact (860) 678-7245.
About Bertrand:
Bertrand Jacquemin, a passionate angler, combines his love for fishing with a deep appreciation for nature and innovation. Born in France, Bertrand grew up surrounded by rivers and lakes, cultivating his passion for the outdoors from a young age. His journey into angling began in his teenage years, where he found solace in the art of fly fishing and later expanded his skills to other forms of angling. Bertrand’s unique approach to fishing blends traditional techniques with modern advancements, making him a standout figure in the angling community.
With decades of experience, Bertrand is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and inspiring others to respect and protect aquatic environments. He believes in sustainable fishing practices and is an advocate for preserving natural habitats. Whether he's on the water guiding clients or working on product innovations, Bertrand consistently seeks ways to enhance the fishing experience.
Bertrand’s commitment to the sport and the environment has earned him a reputation as a leader in the angling world, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible while staying true to his roots.
Please join us as we kick off the 2024 -2025 Chapter year. The last year resulted in many conservation and legislative successes, and the new year will offer another set of challenges. Come out and meet our Conservation Committee and find out what's in the works for the up coming year.
FARMINGTON RIVER ANGLERS ASSOCIATION. 3RD ANNUAL EARTH DAY COOPERATIVE
Monthly Chapter Meeting 7:00PM Back-Nine Tavern at Stanley Golf Course 245 Hartford Rd. New Britain.
Guest Speaker: Antoine Bissieux FVTU Board Member and Guide
Topic: Ask the Guide Open Forum for Questions
ANGLING GEAR TAG SALE. 9AM to 1PM Farmington Community Center 321 New Britain Ave Unionville, CT.
Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker: Ken Martin
Topic: Euro Nymphing
Location: Back Nine Tavern Stanley Golf Course
Food and beverage available for purchase
Saturday April 15, 2023
NEW DATE!
Saturday April 15, 2023
9:00am - 12:00pm
FRWA Frey Property
Puddletown Road New Hartford, CT
Across the river from Satan's Kingdom Parking Area
The Farmington Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is again planning a March project to remove invasive species on the Farmington River Watershed Association’s Frey Property. This parcel is located on the East bank of the Farmington River directly across from the Satan’s Kingdom parking lot in New Hartford.
Volunteers will spend 2 to 3 hours outdoors working along a section of the river to cut bittersweet vines and other invasive plants. Bittersweet vine foliage can weigh heavily on treetops, obstruct healthy tree growth and produce pernicious orange seeds so attractive to the birds.
Temperatures should be seasonal in March but weather is uncertain, so we are targeting Saturday, March 25th for our first conservation project of 2023. Please check our website at www.fvtu.org, Facebook (Farmington Valley Trout Unlimited) or Instagram (fvtu_129) in case of weather uncertainty and plan to wear appropriate clothing.
Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at the parking area on Puddletown Road (Farmington River Turnpike) in New Hartford, just upstream of Frey Road and across the river from the Satan’s Kingdom parking lot. Puddletown Road is a quick left off of Breezy Hill Road, approximately ¼ mile east of the Satan’s Kingdom bridge on Rt. 44.
Volunteers should wear work clothes, work boots and heavy gloves. Don’t forget tick protection. Please bring a lopper and pruning shears or a small bow saw. Chain saws for thick vines may be useful. Coffee and donuts will be available early, and hot dogs for lunch.
Please RSVP by calling 860-678-7245 or 347-491-9301 (or by emailing williamcase@comcast.net or seafarer0520@att.net).
Please join us for a great morning outdoors performing conservation work that everyone who enjoys walking along or fishing this section of the river will appreciate.
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
2023 Online Auction Fund Raiser
March 31, 2023 – April 8, 2023
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. (PHW) is dedicated to the physical, emotional, and social rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing and associated activities including education and outings.
FVTU has been a longtime supporter of PHW with many FVTU members volunteering their time and expertise to this worthwhile cause since the Newington CT program was established by FVTU members in 2012. In addition, FVTU has provided direct financial support which has allowed the program to expand its fly fishing experiences for the veteran participants.
In order to expand the number of quality fly-fishing experiences (both day and overnight fly-fishing outings), the Newington program will be conducting its first online auction from March 31 – April 8, 2023. They will be auctioning a wide range of fly-fishing rod/reel packages, rods custom built by veteran participants, fly tying equipment/accessories, float trip outing, non-fishing items and more. All proceeds raised will go directly to providing additional day and overnight outings for veteran participants that are part of the Newington program.
FVTU asks that our members consider supporting this auction.
The auction will start at 8:00 am EST on Friday, March 31, 2023 and will close at 11:59pm EST on Saturday, April 8, 2023 and can be accessed at the following Network for Good site
http://auctions.networkforgood.com/go/2023ProjectHealingWatersNewingtonOnlineAuction
The site is currently active if you would like to preview some of the items that we have listed.
Thank you all for your support of PHW.
For further information on PHW please contact
Don LaChance John Ferrantino
Program Lead Assistant Program Lead
PHWFF Newington, CT PHWFF Newington, CT
don.lachance@projecthealingwaters.org john.ferrantino@projecthealingwaters.org
860.930.0184 203.915.8103
THE INVASIVES REMOVAL SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY MARCH 25TH HAS BEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY APRIL 15TH.
Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at the parking area on Puddletown Road (Farmington River Turnpike) in New Hartford, just upstream of Frey Road and across the river from the Satan’s Kingdom parking lot. Puddletown Road is a quick left off of Breezy Hill Road, approximately ¼ mile east of the Satan’s Kingdom bridge on Rt. 44. Volunteers should wear work clothes, work boots and heavy gloves. Don’t forget tick protection. Please bring a lopper and pruning shears or a small bow saw. Chain saws for thick vines may be useful. Coffee and donuts will be available early, and hot dogs for lunch.
Please RSVP by calling 860-678-7245 or 347-491-9301 (or by emailing williamcase@comcast.net or seafarer0520@att.net). Please join us for a great morning outdoors performing conservation work that everyone who enjoys walking along or fishing this section of the river will appreciate.: TBD
Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker: Harold McMillan, Housatonic Outfitters
Topic: Fishing the Housatonic River
Location: Back Nine Tavern Stanley Golf Course
Food and beverage available for purchase
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