What: Appalachian Chapter of Trout Unlimited Meeting
Where: Greenway Farm off of Gann Store Road in Hixson
When: Thursday, October 16th, at 6:30 PM

“Flies and Lies: Fly Tying & Story Telling Expo” This month’s meeting will involve several presenters which will come from our own membership. Many of our members are accomplished fly tiers, and while I started to add respectable, thinking of several of us, I guess we better scratch that! Anyway, fly tying demonstrations are planned so come out and watch these individuals display their skills and talent. Since no one has been officially invited to do this, simply bring your own vice, supplies and tools, and tie some flies yourself. Just think, adding yourself to this motley crew will make it more “respectable.” But really, if you would like to learn to tie flies or simply to learn to perform a particular technique, several tiers will be prepared for this with extra materials, tools and vices. Of course for safety sake, we will be going strictly barb-less. Therefore, this event will be appropriate for children and teenagers, so pump them up and then bring them to the meeting at the peak of their energy and expectations. We will do our best not to disappoint them! The evening should be fun and relaxing. Also, feel free to bring a fishing story or two to informally share with the group, as everyone will be milling about watching the fly tying activities. Snacks and drinks will be provided. 

What: Appalachian Chapter of Trout Unlimited Meeting
Where: Greenway Farm off of Gann Store Road in Hixson
When: Thursday, September 18th, at 6:30 PM

Fishing For Trout in Smoky Mountain Streams

Some know this month’s presenter as “Spider Man” as he is a very accomplished fly tier.  Dave Carson spoke to our group last year and made such an impact, he has been asked back, In Spite of Popular Demand!  Just Joking!  Really, Dave Carson, was a real hit among our members last year and promises to be so again this year.  At least that is what he told me!  He guides in the Smoky Mountains, assisting his clients in catching Brook, Rainbow, and Brown Trout. His guiding service is called “On The Fly” Guide Service.  Since the trout found in these waters are so elusive, any suggestions and insider tips that Dave can give us will be greatly appreciated.  He is an entertaining speaker and an interesting story teller.  We look forward to having Dave back with us again this year.   Snacks and drinks will be provided.   

What: Appalachian Chapter of Trout Unlimited Meeting
Where: Greenway Farm off of Gann Store Road in Hixson
When: Thursday, August 21st, at 6:30 PM

“A Different Twist on Entomology”  

Our presenter for this month is one of our own TU chapter members, Jim Herrig, who is a fisheries biologist with the U.S. Forest Service.  He will be providing the group with an update on the Tellico Watershed, including information regarding the conservation efforts and activities directed by the Forest Service toward waters within the Tellico Watershed.  This information will help bring the group up to speed for the upcoming brook trout survey to take place the next weekend.  Jim will also provide information about where to meet, what to bring, and what to expect regarding the brook trout survey.  Please attend this meeting as well as the brook trout survey.  As part of this presentation, Jim will also present information about specifically “how trout feed.”  One might say “The trout’s relationship to food.”  Jim is always an entertaining and informative speaker so plan to join us for this meeting.  Snacks and drinks will be provided.  

Due to scheduling conflicts with our speaker and our meeting location, there will be no July Appalachian Chapter of TU meeting. We'll see you in August.