April Fly of the Month- Klinkhamer

A wonderfully designed fly, originated by Hans van Klinken, the Klinkhamer is a dry fly designed to hang down in the film imitating an insect that's trying to emerge. The para-post makes it visible and the different versions allow you to fish this fly very effectively during the early stage of many hatches. A great tip is to apply floatant freely to the top above the hackle of the fly but leave the rear third of the body dry, so it absorbs water and hangs even further down into the water.

Tie up six and bring them to the April 11th chapter meeting. There will be two raffles

Raritan Headwaters Stream Clean-up and Trout Fest, Saturday, April 20th

Clean-up 8:30 am-Noon

We will meet at the parking lot next to Gronsky’s Milk House,125 W Main St, High Bridge at 8:30 am to assess the situation. Coffee and donuts will be served. If the South Branch is low enough we can collect any trash in the river. If it’s too high to wade we will just clean up along the banks in High Bridge. Please let us know if you plan on coming. htuprez@gmail.com

Trout Fest 2024 Noon-4 pm

Trout Fest 2024, sponsored by South Branch Outfitters, will be the 2nd annual community celebration of spring and everything fishing in Califon, NJ. Held at the Califon Island Park, there will be a great afternoon full of casting competitions, children's events, product demonstrations, handmade vendors, and good music, beer, and food for everyone to enjoy. Hacklebarney TU Chapter will have a table there.

Fly Tying Monday, March 25 with Scott Fisher

Join us for the next fly tying session at the Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, on Monday evening, March 25 from 6:45 to 8:45. Scott Fisher will be tying flies inspired by Catskill fly tyer Art Flick author of “Streamside Guide to Naturals and their Imitations” and “Master Fly Tying Guide”

Attendees should bring their tools, plus the following threads: 8/0 or 12/0 Olive, 8/0 or 12/0 Red or Brown, 8/0 or 12/0 Tan. Please bring any of the other materials that you have on hand. We will attempt the following 3 flies.

Flicks Hendrickson Nymph

Hook: #12 nymph hook 

Thread: 8/0 or 12/0 Olive 

Tail: Mallard flank dyed wood duck

Body: Grey fox belly, beaver fur and claret seal fur mixed (I have a blend we can also use)

Ribbing: Olive silk or floss 

Wing case: Natural duck quill 

Legs: Partridge 

*NOTE: These materials have been adjusted due to rarity or legality and are as close to the original recipe as possible 

Flicks Red Quill (Catskill dry)

Hook: #12-14 standard dry 

Thread : 12/0 Red or brown 

Tail: Med. dun spade hackle fibers 

Body: Stripped brown cock hackle stem, pre-soaked 

Wing: Wood duck (or WD mallard flank)

Hackle: Medium dun 

Flicks Hendrickson (female) 

Hook: #12 standard dry 

Thread: Tan

Tail: Med. dun spade hackle fibers 

Body: Pinkish red fox fur (or Hendrickson pink dubbing)

Wing: Wood duck (or WD mallard flank)

Hackle: Medium dun 

It’s fun, and it’s FREE!! All are welcome. Please let us know if you can make it. Email htuprez@gmail.com

Catskills Trip Sweepstakes

The 34th Annual Conservation Fundraising Banquet on Sunday was a big success. Everyone had a good time. Lot's of great prizes were won. Ted Smith won the Grand Raffle 1st Prize and has generously donated it back to our chapter to raise more money. So now you have another chance to win it. 

Charlie Smith on the Willow with a nice brown!

The Catskills Trip includes 3 nights stay (weekdays only) at the "Kingfisher Catskills" Cahill House in Livingston Manor. The house has three bedrooms, four beds, kitchen, dining, and living room. It's right across the street from the famous Willowemoc Creek. You can dine out at nearby restaurants or prepare you own meals in the fully appointed kitchen. New York State guide, Bruce Pollock will take you one day to some of his favorite fishing spots and share his local knowledge. Many of our chapter members have stayed there, fished with Bruce, and had a great experience.

For sweepstakes details CLICK HERE