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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Sunday April 28 is the Bitterroot Buggers fishing field trip
Bitterroot fly fishing workshop in May presented by BRTU and FFB
A comprehensive course for beginner and intermediate anglers
- Classes will be 6-8:30 pm on four Wednesdays in May (5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22) at the Corvallis Middle School Cafeteria for anglers 16 and older.
- Casting, gear, entomology, casting, knots, fly tying and many other important subjects will be covered.
For more information or to register call Jim Cline (FFB) at 406-363-2516, Phil Romans (FFB) at 406-363-0744 or Greg Chester (BRTU) at 406-363-0033
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Youth Conservation & Education EXPO in the Bitterroot
Shooting | Hunting | Ethics | Education
No cost to attend & food available for purchase onsite!When: Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Where: Red Slack Barn, Teller Wildlife Refuge, 1180 Chaffin Lane, Corvallis, MT
- Live Bird Presentation by Raptors of the Rockies (10 am only)
- Drawings for Teddy Roosevelt Outdoor Adventure Camp
- BB Gun Shooting and Archery Ranges
- FWP Poaching Trailer & FWP Laser Shooting Range
- Fly Casting & Fly Tying Clinics
- Duck, Goose, Turkey & Elk Calling
- Horse Packing Clinic
- Big Game Scoring, and MORE!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Sunday March 24, BRTU Pint Night at Bitter Root Brewery
- What: Bitterroot Trout Unlimited Pint Night
- Program title: Pint Night at Bitter Root Brewery - Silent Auction and great beer
- When: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Where: Bitter Root Brewery,101 Marcus Street, Hamilton, Montana
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| 101 Marcus St., Hamilton, MT 59040 |
BRTU will be holding its first Pint Night at the Bitter Root Brewing! A portion of each brew you buy will go to BRTU, and there will be a silent auction and other surprises.
Music will be provided by the great Celtic band Cootehill, with a special set of bluegrass-clawhammer banjo duets by Banjo Jack and Dr Trout.
Note the date, and stay tuned for further details.Silent Auction Items include:
| Metal trout sculpture----------------------- | Geoff & Kristi Fitzgerald |
| "Lee Metcalf Refuge," framed photo------- | Geoff & Kristi Fitzgerald |
| One hour shop labor----------------------- | Reliance Automotive |
| Historic KD Swann photograph, Supervisor WJ Derrick atop Lake Mountain. 1938---- Custer NF | Marshall & Tonia Bloom |
| Bicycle tune-up---------------------------- | Valley Bicycle |
| Trixie at the Daly Mansion, historical photo- | Vicki Dawson, Framing by Joe's studio |
| Simms Dry Creek Boat Bag--------------- | Missoulian Angler |
| Gift certificate------------------------------ | The Loft |
| Gift Certificate for pet care----------------- | Companion Pet Clinic/Dr Hans Boer |
| Gift certificate------------------------------ | La Mas Fina Mexicn Taqueria |
| Gift certificate------------------------------ | Second St Sushi |
| Wine basket------------------------------- | The Merc Fresh Market |
| Trout on canvas photograph---------------- | Dr Alan Applebury |
| Elers Koch astride a horse----------------- | Whygin Argus |
| Stonefly life cycle embossing--------------- | Whygin Argus |
| fly selection-------------------------------- | Ron Sorenson/Chocolate Lab Enterprises |
| Spring Creek/Tailwater Survival Kit (flies)-- | Brant Oswald Flyfishing Services |
| split bamboo pen-------------------------- | Sweetgrass Rods |
March 21 BRTU meeting - Brant Oswald on Advanced Spring Creek Fishing
- What: Bitterroot Trout Unlimited March 2013 program
- Program title: Advanced Spring Creek Tactics: Rods, Flies and Drifts
- When: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 7:00 PM
- Where: Hamilton Elks Lodge, 203 State St, Hamilton, Montana
- Speaker: Brant Oswald from Brant Oswald Flyfishing in Livingston, Montana
This program is open to the public, no charge for admission.If you enjoy spring creek fishing, don’t miss the March 21 Bitterroot Trout Unlimited Meeting! Brant Oswald from Brant Oswald Flyfishing in Livingston is going to give a program entitled “Advanced Spring Creek Tactics: Rods, Flies and Drifts.” The meeting starts at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Hamilton Elks Lodge, 203 State St.
For three quarters of a century the spring creeks in the Livingston area have been legendary for large, finicky trout and frustrating, demanding angling. Brant Oswald has made his career studying these streams and developed a set of advanced tactics that can improve your success. Don’t miss this informative program. And, remember! BRTU will be inviting Brant to the Spice of Life at 5:00 pm before the meeting. Long-time TU supporter Karen Suennen will be donating 10% of the proceeds to our club. So please come join us for dinner.
Information for Spice of Life Cafe and Catering 163 S 2nd St Hamilton, Montana
(406) 363-4433
Directions | Menu | Hours
Information for Elks Lodge 203 State Street Hamilton, MT 59840-2522For more information, contact Doug Nation (douglas.p.nation@gmail.com) or Marshall Bloom (drtrout@mtbloom.net) or 406-363-3485. Learn more about Bitterroot Trout Unlimited at www.brtu.org/.
(406) 363-3031
Get directions
Monday, February 11, 2013
Bitterroot Buggers Feb and Mar 2013 classes in session
FREE fly tying and fly fishing classes in Hamilton, Montana! Here is the scoop for 2013.
Fly tying class for Bitterroot Buggers
Do you know kids who would like to learn how to fly fish? How about fly tying? How about learning about bugs and fish identification? Classes are sponsored by Bitterroot Trout Unlimited and the Keystone Discovery Enrichment Program. Join them for the 13th
annual Bitterroot Buggers learning sessions which are open to any child in the Bitterroot Valley ages 8 through 14.
Click here for a class flyer.pdf (PDFformat) or class flyer.jpg (picture of the flyer).
Here are the important dates:
What is expected of students?
The success of the program depends on the continued support of volunteer instructors. Because of this, participants are expected to arrive each week ready to learn and enjoy themselves with attitudes that are respectful of everyone involved. Every child is expected to help with cleanup and treat the materials and equipment with respect. If a student’s behavior is disruptive to the program or dangerous to themselves, volunteers or other students, parents will be notified immediately, asked to pick their child up and the student will be dismissed from the program. The program attendance is large and to be fair to all Participants, general rules must be followed.
What is expected of families?
Because the staffed is volunteer, it is essential that children be at the class promptly but not before 6:30 pm. They must be picked up by 8:00 pm. No supervision is provided beyond the program time. For the safety of the children, the staff must be notified in advance if a child will be walking home or someone other than those listed on the registration will be picking them up. Parents are welcome to be in class and participate but are expected to assist the child in following the directions given by the instructors. Everyone has different methods and techniques used in tying but the curriculum has been carefully developed to allow for a continuity of techniques. Be sure and take a moment to thank the volunteer instructors. They generously give up their evenings to prepare for and work with this program.
Download a copy of the "Buggers Expectations" in a PDF file here.
Fly tying class for Bitterroot BuggersDo you know kids who would like to learn how to fly fish? How about fly tying? How about learning about bugs and fish identification? Classes are sponsored by Bitterroot Trout Unlimited and the Keystone Discovery Enrichment Program. Join them for the 13th
annual Bitterroot Buggers learning sessions which are open to any child in the Bitterroot Valley ages 8 through 14.
The program will provide small group instruction and all the materials. In addition to the beginner class, an advanced class is offered for students who would like to learn more advanced fly patterns.For more information call the Westview Center at (406) 375-9999 or Greg Chester at (406) 363-0033.
Click here for a class flyer.pdf (PDFformat) or class flyer.jpg (picture of the flyer).
Here are the important dates:
- January 24 – Deadline for registration
- February 12 – Classes begin with orientation at Westview Center in Hamilton
Classes continue on the following Tuesdays: February 19, 26 and March 5, 12, and 19
All class times are 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - March 26– Final Class - casting instruction
- April TBA– actual Fishing Day and picnic
- Bitterroot Buggers Class Registration Form in Microsoft Word
- Western Flies and Guides
906 South 1st Street, Hamilton, Montana
(406) 363-9099
- Westview Center
103 S. 9th, Hamilton, Montana
(406) 375-9999
What is expected of students?
The success of the program depends on the continued support of volunteer instructors. Because of this, participants are expected to arrive each week ready to learn and enjoy themselves with attitudes that are respectful of everyone involved. Every child is expected to help with cleanup and treat the materials and equipment with respect. If a student’s behavior is disruptive to the program or dangerous to themselves, volunteers or other students, parents will be notified immediately, asked to pick their child up and the student will be dismissed from the program. The program attendance is large and to be fair to all Participants, general rules must be followed.
What is expected of families?
Because the staffed is volunteer, it is essential that children be at the class promptly but not before 6:30 pm. They must be picked up by 8:00 pm. No supervision is provided beyond the program time. For the safety of the children, the staff must be notified in advance if a child will be walking home or someone other than those listed on the registration will be picking them up. Parents are welcome to be in class and participate but are expected to assist the child in following the directions given by the instructors. Everyone has different methods and techniques used in tying but the curriculum has been carefully developed to allow for a continuity of techniques. Be sure and take a moment to thank the volunteer instructors. They generously give up their evenings to prepare for and work with this program.
Download a copy of the "Buggers Expectations" in a PDF file here.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
BRTU meeting - Spirit of the Salmon, a tour of tribal fisheries in the Deschute watershed
- What: Bitterroot Trout Unlimited February 2013 program
- Program title: Spirit of the Salmon - Wy-Kan-US-Mi Wa-Kish-Wit
- When: Thursday, February 21, 2013, 7:00 PM
- Where: Hamilton Elks Lodge, 203 State St, Hamilton, Montana
- Speaker:Geoff FitzGerald, BRTU Board Member and former President
This program is open to the public, no charge for admission.At the February 21, 2013 BRTU meeting, Geoff FitzGerald will present “Spirit of the salmon, a tour of tribal fisheries in the Deschute watershed!”
Wy-Kan-US-Mi Wa-Kish-Wit - "Spirit of the Salmon" was the plan to enhance wild salmon in the Columbia River Basin. Former BRTU President Geoff FitzGerald worked on the Deschutes for the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon to increase natural production of the spring Chinook salmon (sacred brother) from 2002-2005. Geoff will cover everything from adult outplanting to redds and smolts to carcasses. Plus he will reveal some angling secrets for these magnificent fish.
And, remember! BRTU will be inviting Geoff to the Spice of Life at 5:00 pm before the meeting. Long-time TU supporter Karen Suennen will be donating 10% of the proceeds to our club. So please come join us for dinner.
Information for Spice of Life Cafe and Catering
163 S 2nd St Hamilton, Montana
(406) 363-4433
Directions | Menu | Hours
Information for Elks Lodge
203 State Street
Hamilton, MT 59840-2522
(406) 363-3031
Get directions
For more information, contact Doug Nation (douglas.p.nation@gmail.com) or Marshall Bloom (drtrout@mtbloom.net) or 406-363-3485.
Learn more about Bitterroot Trout Unlimited at www.brtu.org.
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