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May
19th

Sun

Remember all the rock that armored the banks of Pierce Creek when the new bridge replaced the culvert? And the stream channel had to be rebuilt and the grade adjusted? Some of the planting effort from April 2012 is showing results 13 months later as willow, sagebrush and other grasses and plants are getting established.

May
12th

Sun

Our 3rd Annual Fly Casting Tournament got some coverage by one of the local television stations.

May
10th

Fri

Trout tank at Boise WaterShed Environmental Education Center. Trout will be released next Saturday May 18.

May
1st

Wed

Rick Williams Headlines Wednesday, May 8, Chapter Meeting

Christmas Island is a legendary saltwater flats fishing destination. It was one of the first saltwater fly fishing destinations pioneered, where reels were tested, rods broken, and techniques developed for bonefish and the extraordinary Giant Trevally. A trip to Christmas Island remains a magical and powerful experience today, some 30 years later.

Rick Williams of Idaho Angler has fished at Christmas Island five times since 1996 and will share photos and experiences of those trips, focusing on the diversity of angling species and opportunities across the diverse angling habitats available to visiting anglers. Few places in the world offer flats of the scale and immensity of Christmas island, where bonefish ghost across ivory and aqua flats, salmon-colored triggerfish hover near coral mounds, and marauding silvery trevally patrol edges of the flats hunting unwary bonefish and milkfish. Rick will also share information and tips on tackle, lodging and travel to Christmas Island for those interested.

We will meet at the MK Nature Center behind the IDFG headquarters on S. Walnut Street in Boise. Fly tying is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

Apr
27th

Sat

Back to the Boise River: Trueblood Chapter continues Cottonwood Cultivation

Today was a beautiful day and we accomplished a great deal with planting new cottonwood trees near the Boise River. Thanks to everyone that participated and to those that put out the extra effort to acquire the funding and organize this project. It was really well done and fun too!

Our tree planting effort on April 27^th is another step forward for the Boise River. Improving the riparian conditions with new cottonwood trees indirectly helps the river and the fishery.

New cottonwoods were planted in an area dominated with mature trees and where bare soil may allow new trees to establish and grow.

Trout Unlimited is thrilled to see this project spread to more community involvement. These trees have been grown from SEED so they are genetically diverse, an important element for the long term health of the riparian area.

The Southeast Neighborhood Association was involved and as one of the grant recipients from the city of Boise Neighborhood Reinvestment grant.

Matt Perkins, the City of Boise chief arborist, joined the effort. Matt is extremely supportive of the native Black Cottonwood Restoration project and we were very pleased to have his assistance on this day.

Albertsons Headquarters allowed the volunteer planting crew to use its parking lot to access the river at the desired location.

Justin, our Boy Scout (below right), took lead. Justin has earned over 90 + merit badges, including his Eagle Scout. Justin will be ensuring the watering of these trees for their first summer and reporting mortality rates that will inform us for future plantings.

Matt (left) enlightened everyone by outlining the City’s role in keeping the Boise River riparian area the best it can be for all critters and people that depend on it.

Ben organized our eager and energetic Church group. It is always a pleasure to work with Church groups.

Trout Unlimited and the East End Neighborhood Association and the Southeast Neighborhood Associations provided refreshments to kick off the day.

Apr
6th

Sat

1^st Annual Veterans “Big Bass”

Fishing Derby

Project Healing Waters, a nationally recognized “Fly Fishing Program” will share their talents, knowledge, boats and gear to give veteran’s one of the greatest close to home fishing experiencing you can have!!

Date and Time: Saturday; April 27, 10am to 3pm

Location: Star, Idaho

Cost: No cost to Veterans

Transportation: Call with your needs

Directions and confirmation upon HEARING from you!!!

Fly fishing gear will be available at the Pond

Description: Join us at Pheasant Tail Lake in Star, Idaho Saturday April 27. We will be fishing for large bass in this private lake that is sure to put a smile on your face. This is a fly fishing event through Trout Unlimited “Project Healing Waters” Boise Chapter.

Sorry, Rules, Rules,Rules Rules

Participants are allowed to keep 2 fish.
You must fish with BARBLESS HOOKS and 2x leader or 8lb test line
Life Jackets are required if fishing from a boat.
Idaho fishing license are not required at this lake.
This is a fly fishing event equipment/training/mentors are available!!!

PRIZES FOR:

Biggest, Smallest, First fish caught, Biggest Ugliest “Productive” Fly

Attention.

We need you to sign up prior to the event!!

Kelly Odell, Event Coordinator

Richard Jones

Project Healing Waters

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Mar
12th

Tue

Trout in the Classroom tank at the Boise WaterShed environmental education center.

Mar
1st

Fri

Welcome to the 2013 fishing season! I’ts just about to kick off spring fishing.

This year we’ve changed our focus a little bit. The theme to this years schedule is getting veterans started fly fishing on their own by showing them the fishing available in our local waters. We’ll have more small trips this year.

Take a look at your summer schedule and block out of couple of dates to go fishing with our Project Healing Waters veterans.

2013 SCHEDULE.

April 27th. Local bass lake. There’s room for 50 people. Float tubes, pontoon boats, drift boats or bank fishing. The word is there are lots of bass in the 4 to 5 lb range.

May 18th, day trip to Camas Resevoir.

July 11, evening bass fishing on the Snake below Swan Falls.

July 25, evening bass fishing on the Snake below Swan Falls.

Aug 16 & 17, overnight trip to the NF of Boise, stay at Deer Park G.S. Feel free to come up on Friday the 15th.

October, a couple of short trips fishing the the Boise River in Boise.

Nov - Dec. Fly tying class, four sessions.

As with all schedules, more details will be forthcoming.

Pick an event to volunteers to fish with a vet and let us know the dates that work for you.

Richard Jones

Kelly Odell

Mike Feiger

Tom Governale

Don Conner

Project Healing Waters Committe

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Jan
10th

Thu

We had more than 40 people show up for the January 9th 2013 Ted Trueblood Chapter meeting at the MK Nature Center where Idaho Fish and Game’s Joe Kozfkay presented the latest information on the South Fork Boise fishery. You can find more information about the presentation at www.southforkboise.org.