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There is beauty in simplicity and the traditional soft-hackle wet fly is quite simply, beautiful. In its bareness, in the liveliness of its soft hackle fibers it suggests all that seems necessary to tempt fish. Because of its simplicity it's also one of the easiest flies to tie—and often one of the deadliest.
Tie up six and bring them to the next chapter meeting. There will be two raffles!
May is the month when we see all kinds of bugs in and on the water. With wet flies you can effectively imitate the many stages that occur in an insect’s life. Hacklebarney Chapter member Karl Barton (aka Erik’s dad) specializes in the nearly lost art of wet fly fishing and is willing to share his knowledge and techniques.
Come to the chapter meeting on May 9th at the Whippany American Legion Hall at 7:30pm to learn more about this very successful old school method of fly fishing. All are welcome and we hope to see you there.
Join us for the next fly tying session at the Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, on Monday evening, April 15 from 6:45 to 8:45. Wet fly enthusiast Karl Barton will show us how he ties four deadly soft hackles. Tyers should bring a vise, bobbin, hackle pliers, scissors, razor blade, and whip finish tool. For thread you will need 8/0 grey (light), 6/0 or 8/0 wine or black.
It’s fun, and it’s FREE!! All are welcome. Please let us know if you can make it. Email htuprez@gmail.com
Blue Wing Olive
Hendrickson
Syl’s Midge
Isonychia
Kristi holds a Ph.D. in ecology from Rutgers University, and has focused her scientific research on learning how species respond to human-caused stressors. As a conservation scientist at RHA, she directs a team of talented fellow-scientists and practitioners to monitor, study and understand the impacts of land use and climate change on stream ecosystems. Her program works closely with municipalities and other partners to implement green infrastructure, riparian restoration, and other best management practices to restore and protect ecosystems in the Upper Raritan River Watershed of New Jersey, USA. Prior to joining RHA in 2015, she held positions at NJ Fish and Wildlife – Endangered and Nongame Species Program, the Wildlife Conservation Society, Hudsonia, and NY/NJ Baykeeper, and taught AP biology at a rigorous science magnet program for Newark Public Schools. Kristi has studied wildlife as close to home as the New Jersey shore and as far away as islands in the Indian Ocean while serving as a U.S. Peace Corps volunteer. She co-authored and recently published the book “Urban Biodiversity – the Natural History of the New Jersey Meadowlands.”
Come to the April chapter meeting on Thursday, April 11th at the Whippany American Legion Hall at 7:30pm. Special guest Marsha Benovengo, chair of the New Jersey State Council of TU will be there.
New members and guests are always welcome!