From Mass Fisheries and Wildlife COMING IN 2012:• Lead fishing sinkers and jigs less than 1 ounce will be prohibited in all inland waters of the Commonwealth effective January 1, 2012. This is all the information we can find at this time. This raises the question about flies weighted with lead. If anyone has more…
Continue reading →This Saturday, April 16th, we will be gathering for a work day at the Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA). IRWA has been instrumental in helping the chapter grow over the past year. In addition to support and guidance, they have provided the chapter with a wonderful meeting place. To show our gratitude for their generosity,…
Continue reading →Manny thanks to all who stopped by and to Mike, O’Neill, Dave Williams, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wooldridge and Neil Green for doing a wonderful job manning the table at the EMS store.
Continue reading →This is an annual “must see” for any fly angler. Heart pounding, beautiful imagery, amazing fishing, global appeal, amazing cinematography are just a few of the things you can say about this tour. It’s all about fly fishing too! There is always a conservation bent to it also, so this makes it the ideal event…
Continue reading →As a follow-up to Rick Southgate’s great presentation on Striped Bass I’m posting two YouTube Videos of a presentation done my Martha Mathers that covers some of the work that she and Kristen Ferry did during Kristen thesis research. This was posted as part of a Mass Audubon outreach program. I can’t find Kristen’s thesis…
Continue reading →Come by the EMS store at the North Shore Mall in Peabody on Friday or Saturday April 8th & 9th and enjoy a 20% off discount on everything in the store. Show Proof of membership and receive the discount at the register. Members of the chapter will be on hand to recruit new members and…
Continue reading →Just a quick note to remind everyone that our April meeting will be held this Monday, April 4th at the Ipswich River Watershed Association.Meeting Details:Monday April 4 6 pm Dinner 7 pm Meeting: Rick Southgate’s Striped Bass Presentation Ipswich River Watershed Association 143 County Road, Ipswich, MA*Public Welcome* Doors open for dinner at 6 pm (with…
Continue reading →Rick Little lives in Hampstead, NH and is an avid fly fisherman and fly tyer. He grew up in Marblehead and learned his love for fishing and the outdoors from his father. While a student at the University of Maine, he was introduced to fly fishing and fly tying and has been enjoying both for over 40…
Continue reading →Please join the Nor’East Chapter of Trout Unlimited for a discussion of the restoration of sea run brook trout on the north shore. Steve Hurley, Southeast District Fisheries Manager for the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has overseen Red Brook Restoration. Meeting Details:October 4, 20107PMIpswich River Watershed Association143 County Road, Ipswich, MA
Continue reading →On July 11th, several chapter members broke out the topographical maps and small stream rods in search of native brook trout. Targeting areas on three north shore brooks, the crew divided into small teams and hit the water. We’re happy to report that brookies were located in two sections not believed to be stocked by…
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