Annual Dinner
The board of directors cordially invites you to the club's main fundraiser, our 46th annual dinner
Tickets are $100.00.
Dinner Date: Friday, March 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00
Place: Pleasantville Country Club
110 Nannahagan Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Fly Fishing Class
Date: Spring 2026
Time: Saturday Mornings (see below)
Place: Ward Pound Ridge
Cost: $150
FLY FISHING CLASS 2026
Did you ever want to learn how to fly fish? Have you not fished recently and need some help restarting? Now is your chance. Learn casting, equipment selection, setting up a fly rod, and where to go fish in this area. There is both classroom andon-stream instruction. Classes are held at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation which is ideal since you can go from the classroom straight to the stream. The classes are taught by experienced fishermen from the local Trout Unlimited Chapter. No prior experience and no equipment are required. Fee $150 (with proceeds going to Trout in the Classroom). Class limited to 8. Must be over 18.
Four Saturday Mornings @ Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
April 4, 11, 18, 25; 8:30 – 12:00 PM; Plus, a Bonus Fishing Day May 2
To Register: Click Here
For more information: Richard.Scordato@gmail.com
Sponsored by:
The Croton Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited & The Westchester County Department of Parks.
Tentative Class Curriculum (Curriculum will adapt to Student Ability and Weather Conditions) April 4- Classroom/ Outside Casting • Registration • Fly Fishing Overview • Fly Fishing Equipment: Rods, Reels, Fly line etc. • Introduction to Casting: Forward Cast April 11 – Classroom/Outside Casting • How to rig a fly rod • Knots you need to know • Casting: Casting Practice, Roll Cast April 18– Classroom & Stream • Streams & Trout • ”Bugs” and Flies • How to Fly Fish • Introduction to the Stream. April 25 – Classroom & Stream • How to fish • Reading Water • Mending • Playing & Landing Fish • On Stream Fishing May 2 – Special Bonus Trip/ Local Stream TBD • Fish a local stream guided by experienced anglers from our local Trout Unlimited Chapter.
February Meeting - Anita Coulton
Some of the most technical dry fly fishing in the US is on the Upper Delaware system. Come out and learn a few tips from Anita Coulton, Orvis Endorsed guide with Cross Current Outfitters. Anita spends over 150 days/season on the water. She’ll be here to share her dry fly tips and tactics to help you catch those wary wild trout.
Anita will cover:
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Recommended gear including rod, leader, tippet
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The power of observation and what it can teach you
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Reading water, positioning, and casting for success.
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Confidence patterns as well as material recommendations for wary trout
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Hook setting, the do’s and don’t
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And much more.
Upcoming Events
Multiple Dates3 days to the eventWed, Feb 11PleasantvilleJoin us at Emanuel Lutheran Room A from 6:30 - 8:30 for a night of Fly Tying. Bring your vice and supplies and tie a favorite or come and watch and learn.
11 days to the eventThu, Feb 19PleasantvilleUp your Spring fishing game as Anita covers Dry Flies for the Delaware- Multiple Dates31 days to the eventWed, Mar 11PleasantvilleJoin us at Emanuel Lutheran Room A from 6:30 - 8:30 for a night of Fly Tying. Bring your vice and supplies and tie a favorite or come and watch and learn.
39 days to the event
Multiple Dates55 days to the eventSat, Apr 04Pound RidgeDid you ever want to learn how to fly fish? Have you not fished recently and need some help restarting? Now is your chance.- Multiple Dates59 days to the eventWed, Apr 08PleasantvilleJoin us at Emanuel Lutheran Room A from 6:30 - 8:30 for a night of Fly Tying. Bring your vice and supplies and tie a favorite or come and watch and learn.
- Multiple Dates62 days to the eventSat, Apr 11Pound RidgeDid you ever want to learn how to fly fish? Have you not fished recently and need some help restarting? Now is your chance.
- Multiple Dates69 days to the eventSat, Apr 18Pound RidgeDid you ever want to learn how to fly fish? Have you not fished recently and need some help restarting? Now is your chance.
75 days to the eventFri, Apr 24HancockStart your season off in style with a weekend on the West Branch of the Delaware River in a CEO cabin at the West Branch Angler. Cost is $300 per person.- Multiple Dates76 days to the eventSat, Apr 25Pound RidgeDid you ever want to learn how to fly fish? Have you not fished recently and need some help restarting? Now is your chance.
- Multiple Dates83 days to the eventSat, May 02Pound RidgeDid you ever want to learn how to fly fish? Have you not fished recently and need some help restarting? Now is your chance.
- Multiple Dates94 days to the eventWed, May 13PleasantvilleJoin us at Emanuel Lutheran Room A from 6:30 - 8:30 for a night of Fly Tying. Bring your vice and supplies and tie a favorite or come and watch and learn.
95 days to the eventThu, May 14Islip TerraceA perennial chapter favorite! We’ve rented the entire river for the day so bring a lunch and enjoy a day of fishing with fellow chapter members and friends on these fabled waters. This is a great river for beginners and those looking for easy access. Cost is $65 per person.
Trout In The Classroom
Trout in the Classroom (TIC) teaches students about trout and their habitat by raising them from eggs in school aquariums. Started by Joan Stoliar and the Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, CWCTU has long supported local schools and assists with spring trout releases. Click below to learn more or volunteer!
Chapter Closet Merch
Looking for deals on Fly Fishing Gear and accessories? We are cleaning out our storage closet and have a variety of new and used items available. With notice arrangements can be made to inspect items at one of our Fly Tying nights or Monthly gatherings. Contact George Lasota (glasota@hotmail.com) for item information. All proceeds go directly to our CWCTU chapter. Delivery is via meetup in the Mt Kisco area, all sales final.
Tim Cammisa
Thanks to Tim and everyone who joined us for a great presentation on Thursday January 15th. Here's the link to Tim's website to learn more about Trout Strateg.