Teachers - ask us about the TU-sponsored Trout-in-the-Classroom program and learn how you can involve your students in this great fresh water conservation program.
Trout Unlimited's mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America's trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. It is a private, non-profit organization with 125,000 members in 500 chapters nationwide.
The Jersey Shore Chapter was established in Oct 1989.
The members of the Jersey Shore Chapter of Trout Unlimited primarily reside in the central New Jersey coastal counties of Monmouth and Ocean. Our conservation activities include yearly stream cleanups and helping with the Sea Run Brown Trout stocking program run by the New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife. Our members enjoy both fresh and saltwater fly fishing, and the chapter runs a variety of trips and educational activities throughout the year.
Meeting Information
We meet the third Tuesday of every month (except for July and August) at 7:30 pm (fly tying starts at 7:00 pm) at the hall at Fireman's Field on Memorial Pkwy in Oakhurst, NJ. The meetings are free of charge and are open to all men, women and youth wishing to learn more about Trout Unlimited, fishing and conservation. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Meeting adgendas may include guest speakers, fly tying or casting instruction, and discussion related to conservation and fishing.
Directions
From Garden State Parkway Exit 105 travel east on Route 36 to intersection with Route 35. Head south on Route 35 for approximately 1.5 miles getting into right hand lane at intersection with West Park Avenue. Proceed through intersection with West Park Avenue and take jug handle for West Park Avenue Eastbound. Cross Route 35 and continue eastbound on West Park Avenue past the light at Whalepond Road (approximately 1.2 miles). Turn right (south) on Larkin Place (the 1st right after Whalepond Road (approximately .3 miles). There will be a sign on left side of West Park Avenue with a picture of a firetruck on it just immediately before the intersection with Larkin). Once on Larkin, go past Slocum and the firehouse and turn right on Memorial Pkwy (the 2nd right after turning onto Larkin). The Fireman's Field House is located just ahead on the right side of the street.
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is a national organization dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and veterans through fly fishing and fly tying education and outings. A very active NJ group works with veterans from the VA hospital in Lyons, NJ, holding fly tying sessions and hosting fishing outings at the Pequest hatchery and other locations, and they could always use more help. Please contact our own JSTU member David Bucko, the NJ State Coordinator for Project Healing Waters, to find out more information about this fine program or to volunteer some of your time and talent.
The Jersey Shore Chapter of TU will again be hosting a Fishing Derby at the Monmouth County Park Systems annual Outdoor Adventure Expo which will be held this year on May 20, 2012. The Expo runs from 11:00am until 5:00pm, with the Fishing Derby from 12:00-2:00pm. We will need lots of help for the Derby as we often have more than 100 kids participating. Help is also needed to staff the JSTU booth at the Expo. Please consider volunteering for this fun and important outreach event. Contact Jim Ketchersid for more information or to volunteer to help.
Casting for Recovery is a wonderful support and education program for breast cancer survivors. If you would like to find out more about this program, or to volunteer, check out their web site at www.castingforrecovery.org.
About Us
