Category Archive: Events

Apr
17

Habitat Update from Tony

Mall of America Stream will being May 14th, with DNR crews doing the work.  If you are open to volunteering during a weekday, please contact Mark Nemeth of the DNR (mark.nemeth@state.mn.us) or Tony Nelson (tony@twincitiestu.org).  On Satruday June 2, TCTU will be laying down mats and re-seeding with the DNR from 10am-2pm.  Please contact volunteer …

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Jan
29

Fly Tying with Laughing Trout

Join our friends, Laughing Trout, Wednesday evening at 6:30pm at American Legion Post 118 in Wayzata, MN for fly tying and stories.  Paul Johnson will demonstrate tying a Pink Squirrel and Scud. The following is a list a materials needed to tie the 2 fly’s. Pink Squirrel: Nymph Hook, size 14 or 16 Bead Head …

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Dec
04

Presentation by Dr. Michael Osterholm at St. Olaf College 12/13

Dr. Michael Osterholm, epidemiologist and trout enthusiast, will share the story of rehabilitating three trout streams on his Prairie Song Farm in Iowa. Until 2002 the streams were degraded by severe bank erosion and a lack of in-stream cover. Since that time, an extensive effort was made to enhance stream habitat, increase fish and prey …

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Oct
24

Women’s Focus Group – 11/1

Trout Unlimited is looking into how the organization can better engage women in its mission. We are conducting outreach to women who fish to learn what TU can do at the national, council and chapter levels to engage both members and non-members alike. As part of this effort, we’re looking to talk with women who …

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Oct
23

October Membership Meeting – Scott Thorpe

Ever wonder about the heritage of our fly fishing traditions? Scott Thorpe will present “Fly fishing in Ireland,” a photo essay based upon several journeys to the Emerald Isle in search of brown trout, Atlantic salmon and whisky. Scott is a locally known trout and steelhead guide and also spends his summers guiding in Alaska. …

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Oct
22

Twin Cities Trout Unlimited Banquet

The Twin Cities Trout Unlimited Banquet is set for February 11th, 2012 at Bayview Event Center.  Please stay tuned to TCTU for news, which includes news on silent/live auction items.  If you would like to make a donation to TCTU for the banquet, please contact Michelle at michelle@twincitiestu.org. Thanks TCTU