Come to the June 13th Chapter Meeting. Siva Jonnada will talk about the Whippany River Watershed. Siva is the current Chair of the Whippany River Watershed Action Committee. Previously, he was the Education and Outreach Chair where he gave this same presentation to local schools, community groups, and town councils. In addition, he is a member of the Morris Township Environmental Commission and the Burnham Park Association of Morristown.
Mr. Jonnada also currently holds the position of Morris Township Committeeman serving his first year in office. Among the Township Committees in which he participates is the Township Environmental Commission and Township Transportation Advisory Committee.
Fly Tying Monday, May 20th with Steve Widuta
Join us for the next fly tying session at the Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, on Monday evening, May 20th from 6:45 to 8:45. Hacklebarney board member, Steve Widuta will show us “A new look at an old fly”. Steve will demonstrate how he combines just a few simple materials to tie several variations of the Pheasant Tail and Partridge. Whether you’ve been tying for years or you’re leaning over the vise for the first time, it’s a pattern that can change the way you think about what makes a truly effective fly. Tyers should bring a vise, bobbin, hackle pliers, scissors, dubbing tool, spinning tool, half hitch or a straw, and whip finish tool. You will need brown and red thread, 6/0 or 8/0, and small gold or copper wire
It’s fun, and it’s FREE!! All are welcome. Please let us know if you can make it. Email htuprez@gmail.com
May Fly of the Month- The Soft-Hackle
There is beauty in simplicity and the traditional soft-hackle wet fly is quite simply, beautiful. In its bareness, in the liveliness of its soft hackle fibers it suggests all that seems necessary to tempt fish. Because of its simplicity it's also one of the easiest flies to tie—and often one of the deadliest.
Tie up six and bring them to the next chapter meeting. There will be two raffles!
May 9th Chapter Meeting with Karl Barton
May is the month when we see all kinds of bugs in and on the water. With wet flies you can effectively imitate the many stages that occur in an insect’s life. Hacklebarney Chapter member Karl Barton (aka Erik’s dad) specializes in the nearly lost art of wet fly fishing and is willing to share his knowledge and techniques.
Come to the chapter meeting on May 9th at the Whippany American Legion Hall at 7:30pm to learn more about this very successful old school method of fly fishing. All are welcome and we hope to see you there.