The Grand River Fly Tiers (GRFT) a Federation of Fly Fishers club is hosting a Celebration of Fly Tying on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 5830 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming, Michigan 49509. (between 54th and 68th street off of US 131). Thirty tiers from the greater Midwest will share their skills, art and lore of the quietest sport, fly tying. Some of the premier tiers in the region will participate. Tying greats like Ray Schmidt, Chris Helm, Dennis Potter, Christopher Soule, Julie Nielsen, Kevin Feenstra, Jeff ‘Bear’ Andrews, and Jim Reed are...
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Kelly Galloup seminar on Feb 10
Kelly Galloup has revolutionized streamer fishing and runs the Slide Inn near Ennis, Montana. He's swinging through Michigan and will talk all about catching trophy trout on streamers.
Remembering Dick Walle
On December 30, 2010, the fly fishing community lost one of its greats and many of us lost a very good friend, Dick Walle, to a short, but gallant battle with cancer.
Upcoming Workshops & Insect Sampling in the Rogue River
After the holidays the winter months seem to drag on! Why not break up the winter boredom and attend some upcoming workshops and help with insect sampling. These events are being held as part of the Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative Project in partnership with the Michigan Trout Unlimited River Keepers Program. Training for Watershed Monitors Purpose: Training volunteers to collect temperature and flow data in the watershed for incorporation in the State of Michigan Groundwater Model. Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: Rockford Community Cabin, 220 Monroe St NE RSVP: By Friday, March 18,...
Come celebrate the Rogue River
SWMTU is hosting a huge event to introduce, celebrate, and discuss the Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative.
Ho ho ho
Fun was had by all (a record attendance) at Schrems annual Holiday Gathering. Congratulations to Terry Walker for winning the GRAYS fly rod.
East Rockford Middle School – doing GREAT things!
I recently gave a presentation to the East Rockford Middle School Earth Keepers Program. They have been learning about stormwater in their group. Here is an article in the Rockford Independent that talks about rain barrels and a little about the Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative project http://www.rockfordindependent.com/main.asp?SectionID=11&SubSectionID=47&ArticleID=3473&TM=56409.27.
Salmon in the Classroom update
We welcome two schools offering Salmon in the Classroom (SIC) during the 2010-11 school-year: Belding High School and Lamont Christian School. Schrems is pleased to fund the start-up cost ($1000) for necessary equipment for SIC. Thanks to funds raised at our annual banquets, we’re able to add two schools per year. Six schools are now offering SIC thanks to Schrems support. Note: Remember to check-in perodiacly to the web-cam documenting the growth of the salmon in Alex Perry’s Hopkins Middle School class.
Rogue River Project posted on TU website
Information on the Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative project has now been posted on the Trout Unlimited website. Check it out at http://www.tu.org/conservation/watershed-restoration-home-rivers-initiative/rogue-river.
Salmon cam at Hopkins Middle School
One of our Salmon in the Classroom participants has a video camera pointed at its fish tank. Check it out and watch the salmon grow.
Home Rivers Project Presented at Annual Meeting of Rogue River Watershed Council
I have been asked by the Rogue River Watershed Council to present information about the Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative project at their Annual Meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on December 1st at 7:00 p.m. at the Rockford Community Cabin.
Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative Project in the News
The Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative Project is featured in the Rockford Squire this week. Take a look… http://rockfordsquire.com/2010/11/04/rogue-chosen-among-nation-for-restoration/
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