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Loren Williams Seminar a Success!
Loren Williams, a member of the US National Fly Fishing Team, conducted a a Streamer Fishing Workshop for CVTU on Saturday, September 26, 2009. A 2 hour introductory classroom session was held at the Cornwall Inn. After lunch, attendees… more
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Trout in the Classroom
The Candlewood Valley Chapter has long has a strong conservation mindset completing many projects throughout our area to improve trout habitat. But we also recognize that a big part of this sport’s future and the future of trout will be… more
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Register for Master Classes
If you haven’t been on a trip or attended one of our Master Classes you’re missing some of the best features of being a Candlewood Valley TU member. These events are reasonably priced and focused on making you a better fisher person. Register… more
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Ask Brook – Mending for Better Drifts
Currents are wreaking havoc on my drifts. How do I do this whole mending thing? There are many fishing situations that you’ll find yourself in when a line mend is not required. But often, a mend is helpful. And in some cases, with complex currents… more
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Youth Fly Fishing School
In September 2009, we ran our first fly fishing school for children. The one day event dove in to the particulars of the sport of fly fishing – teaching children and their parents all the skills needed to get on the water. We covered… more
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Youth Education Day
Begun in 2008, our Youth Education Day is an annual event that attracts over 30 children and their parents. The purpose of this day is to expose children to issues of cold water conservation as well as the sport of fly fishing. Streamside… more
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Fly Fishing for Great Lakes Steelhead | Cancelled
Event on February 21, 2010; 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.
AS OF DECEMBER 8, THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED BECAUSE OF A LESS THAN ADEQUATE REGISTRATION. Noted author, guide, fly tier and fisherman Rick Kustich will be doing a presentation about fly fishing for great lakes tributary steelhead. Because… more
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Walkabout with Rob Lewis | Croton River
Rob Lewis of Anglers’ Den has agreed in principal to conduct two half day walking tours of the Croton watershed for up to 6 persons each. This tour will be scheduled for a Saturday in the spring of 2010. Details… more
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Caddisflies with Thomas Ames | Sandy Hook Methodist Church
Event on April 24, 2010; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Noted author Thomas Ames is conducting a caddis flies clinic on Saturday, April 24, 2010. The session will be split between a classroom at the Methodist Church at 92 Church Hill Road , Sandy hook and the Pootatuck River. Preregistration is… more
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Fly Fishing Fundamentals | Farmington River
Event on May 10, 2010; 10:00 am;
George Daniel, a member of the National Fly Fishing team, the Head Coach for the Junior National Fly Fishing Team, and a multi time fly fishing competition medalist, is visiting Connecticut on May 10, 2010 to conduct a workshop for… more
