The Narragansett Chapter, #225, of Trout Unlimited
is dedicated to extending the national purpose of TU to Rhode Island
trout streams. As applied to Rhode Island, this mission is to conserve
the native wild brook trout and the waters it inhabits. To
help achieve our mission. . . continue
with mission projects, events
Our members—from throughout Rhode
Island and Southern Massachusetts—love
the Wood River and other beautiful trout streams in our region. In
addition to activities described above, we conduct fly tying classes,
casting and fly fishing instruction in local schools, and outreach
programs such as our fly casting and fly tying classes for women cancer
survivors. Our Trout Unlimited Chapter is anxious to attract
new young members. We are drafting a program to teach fly fishing
and fly tying to prospective members in exchange for their joining our
Chapter.
Monthly meetings give members an opportunity to regroup
and socialize. When TU members are not volunteering, you can often
find them fly fishing on the Wood River and other local waterways.
Find out more about Trout
Unlimited at a national level.
Long
Cast Newsletter, May,
2008
Monthly Announcements:
George
Rainville
George
Rainville, a long-time member of UFTRI and TU, passed away on May
1st. First and foremost, George was a gentleman. George
was an avid fisherman and superb craftsman. He built some fine
bamboo rods. Although he seldom tied at UFTRI meetings, he
attended regularly. He’d be there with his US Army baseball
cap on, looking over someone’s shoulder, picking up pointers. Then
he’d go home and give it a shot.
George
had his first heart attack several years ago. He took good
care of himself after that, but his heart gave out on him while having
supper. He’ll be really missed by us all.
John
O'Meara
See
new links page.
On the Rise
TU's new television show, On the Rise begins its
first season on the Outdoor Channel this Friday,
April 4 at 8 p.m.
Hosted by Frank Smethurst, an accomplished Telluride fly-fishing guide,
the show takes viewers on a tour of some of the best fly-fishing
locations around the country and highlights places where Trout Unlimited's
conservation work has made a difference.
From the first episode where Smethurst drives his trout-patterned Airstream
trailer to Montana's Madison River, to the season's final episode
where he stalks winter steelhead in Ohio, On the Rise is a 30-minute
weekly adventure for people who appreciate fly-fishing and the beautiful
places it takes them. The show is produced by Barrett Productions,
the country's leading outdoor adventure television production company.
The show airs weekly on the Outdoor
Channel on Friday nights at 8 p.m., with encore airings
of each episode on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at
7:30 a.m. Check with your local cable provider to see if it carries
the Outdoor Channel.
TU's
Report on Climate Change and What We Can Do About It
The report provides 10 general
steps for protecting trout and salmon streams. We are involved on
a stream
continuity project.
In order to repair the stream
crossings that block fish passage we moved the path back from the
river. Now
the trees and brush can re-seed the banks and shade the river. This
is especially important during the drought and hotter summers,
as well as the shorter and warmer winters we’re having. Besides
that, new roads are being built off route 165 for development. You
get the picture? It’s getting worse every year. We
are trying to protect the wild native brook trout from all of this. I
really don’t want to lose the battle. Do you?
Lawson
