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Volume 15 Issue 5 May 2020
bull In this Issue bull Invasive Species Control Takes a HIT bull A Trout Opener Like No Other bull Projects on Hold bull Chapter Time Reporting
Its Open Invasive carp COVlD-19 Michigan Lawmakers forced to make tough decisions
Contact Nick Green MUCC Public Information Officer ngreenmuccorg
Gov Whitmer signed into law a supplemental budget for the current fiscal year on Monday but in the face of the necessary COVID-19 response spending found it necessary to veto $80 million of General Fund money
The cuts included a line-item veto of $8 million set aslide to help prevent invasive Asian carp from spreading into our Great Lakes The vetoes were done in consultation and concurrence with legislaNve leaders
The $8 million a part of Senate Bill 151 (SB 151 ) passed by Michigan legislators earlier this
month was marked for Illinois non-federal cost-share portion of the Preconstruction Engineering and Design (PED) phase of the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project
The projected revenue losses in the slowing economy coupled with massive amounts of money being reprioritized for COVID-19 response efforts are key factors in this decision according to a press release from Gov Whitmers office and sources close to state government
Keeping carp out
In 2018 former-Gov Rick Snyder and Michigan lawmakers sought to expedite the Brandon Road plan at a time when Illinois wasn t able to get the funding appropriated by earmarking $8 million in the Michigan
Infrastructure Fund for a future appropriation of the PED
The project which would be constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers would implement acoustic fish deterrents an air bubble curtain a flushing lock and an electrical dispersal barrier in an attempt to stop invasive Asian carp particularly bighead and silver carp from reaching the Great Lakes The Brandon Road Lock and Dam located in Joliet IL is the best choke point in the Chicago Area Waterway System to stop carp before reaching Lake Michigan The PED is the first step towards beginning the project
MUCC has fought to keep invasive carp out of our Great Lakes for more than a decade and it is a key priority for us said Amy Trotter Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) executive director We will continue to seek out creative funding opportunities to move this project forward in the weeks and months ahead
The Great Lakes $7 bill ion sport fishing industry (Michigan equates to $23 billion of that) and $52 billion recreation industry is at risk if invasive Asian carp are able to enter Lake Michigan through the Chicago River Cities across Michigan rely on the tourism that the Great Lakes and their connecting waterways provide through fishing hunting kayaking canoeing boating and other recreational endeavors The Great Lakes support 15 million jobs and $65 billion in wages annually
Unfortunate circumstances
Marc Smith policy director for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) said we are living in unprecedented times and we ultimately need to look to the federal government for answers and ways to solve the funding issues facing our freshwater systems
Given the urgent situation we are facing today we understand the need to focus all attention and resources to fight this public health crisis Smith said The decision to remove $8 million
from the supplemental to support efforts to help keep Asian carp out of our Great Lakes is unfortunate but understandable Asian carp are a national problem that demands a national response Now is the time for the federal government to step in and take on the full responsibility for the Brandon Road project
The governors veto was not a partisan issue Trotter said
Legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle were forced into making tough decisionsshydecisions that spanned much more than carp Trotter said
Also included in the governors veto was money intended for the Pure Michigan campaign ($16 million) and the Michigan Reconnect grant program ($35 million)
Whats next
Taylor Ridderbusch Great Lakes organizer for Trout Unlimited (TU) said this hiccup will not deter conservation organizations from continuing to seek a funding mechanism for this project
Every year we wait to fund this project material and construction costs rise and labor prices increase Ridderbusch said The monetary asks become more and more difficult the longer we wait
During the Snyder era a coalition called Block Asian Carp was formed That coalition was disbanded after Snyder left office and has remained relatively inactive since
Ridderbusch sees the challenges ahead which include approval and appropriation of the project as issues that could be the kick-starter for Block Asian Carp or a similar coalition to reform and reengage
One of the major asks from conservation organizations throughout the region including Healing our Waters NWF MUCC TU marine manufacturers and the Alliance for the Great
Lakes has been to secure federal funding for Illinois portion of the cost-share
The federal government covering local costshyshares of Army Corps projects isn t unprecedented Ridderbusch said Given that this is a regional issue threatening multiple states livelihoods of citizens and biological ecosystems it is irresponsible to pin the cost on one state
Currently Congress still needs to approve the project before it can be appropriated Full funding for the project estimated to be $830 million would need to be appropriated after approval in order for the PED to commence After PED is finished and the scope of the project is narrowed the full cost of the project could be much less than originally estimated
A Different Trout Opener - Tom Monto
It seems like the Traditional Trout opener on the last Saturday in April has undergone some changes over the years
When I first started to trout fish the last Saturday in April was like a religious experience You spent the winter tying flies making changes to you kif maybe entering the realm of rod making looking for night crawlers patching waders (the water was almost always cold in late April)
I would get the old cane flyrod out varnish it make sure I had plenty of hooks (I fished garden hackle back then) and got ready for the trip north to the cabin There with my dad we would meet up with his brothers who came up from Toledo We always had stops at Pinconning for cheese Hale for bacon at Wyatts General Store and sweet rolls at the Hale Bakery (they had the best) My mom had prepared lots of food for the hungry bunch
We usually got to the cabin early made sure the hand water pump was working and chase out the little critters (mice and chipmunks) who had made their nests under the covers in the
beds and removed the sheets covering the furniture After my uncles had arrived and the greeting were over it was straight to bed as morning came early in order to get some fishing in on the AuSable before the water rose for the morning and made fishing impossible (We mainly fished between Alcona and Loud Dams) If early spring rains and snowmelt made fishing the mainstream impossible we would all go over to Stewarts Creek and the South Branch Creek to fish Boy those were the days
I went to Western Michigan University in southwest Michigan and laminated the fact that there were no trout Down South boy was I wrong I got to know some of the natives down there and found that there were plenty of good trout streams in southern Michigan
One favorite was Augusta Creek Located just south of Gull Lake this stream flowed into the Kalamazoo River One section in a park was an experimental stream for Michigan State University (MSU) They had divided the stream into two sections One section had man made stream improvement structures and the other was natural woody cover
On opening day at precisely 1201AM a friend of mine Roy Hill and myself would hit the river and fish until dawn Great fishing (there were some exceptionally large fish in Augusta Creek) There usually was nobody around during the night Come daylight the parking lot would fill with anglers and it was time for us to go get some sleep
Back in my early days of trout fishing there was only one opener the last Saturday in April The authorities thought that in some rivers that the opener should take place on Aprimiddot1 and later some rivers and streams were open year around While I certainly enjoyed these early openers and year around fishing opportunities the Traditional Opening had lost some of its tradition Even so the last Saturday in April hold a place in my heart I still enjoyed making the pilgrimage to my favorite river
reconnecting with fellow anglers and friends and keeping the tradition alive
As I write this 2020 bring on a whole new meaning to the trout opener COVIN-19 has changed things a lot Fly shops are closed guides are out of work restaurants are empty We stay 6 away from other fisherman and wear masks but many of us are on the Trout stream the Last Saturday in April
Chapter Reporting Time
Annual reports are due to MITU amp TUNA in May
We need the number of hours our members spent working on items for our Chapter Such things as meeting projects telephone and internet discussions etc need to be reported to John Winchester at jgwinchattnet ours By May 15 2020 This is important as MITU and TUNA funding is by the number of hours TU members donate to the cause
projects
All Chapter Projects are on hold until restrictions on gathering are lifted
Articles Needed for Newsletter
We are looking for articles for our newsletter Please submit via email as an attachment to t8montoaolcom Any questions let me know
Learn fly Fishing Cancelled
Heres a great way to learn fly fishing Whether you want to brush-up on your skills get your buddy involved or your daughter or son the Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly-Fishing School will provide the level of instruction for any skill level
This 3-day school is June 12- 14 2020 It is held at Ranch Rudolph near Traverse City
This will be the 50th year of this excellent school Its a winwin as Mich TU gets the money and you get to have a great weekend of fly fishing
For more information go to wwwTUFFSorg
State Council wwwmichigantuorg
Executive Director Bryan Burroughs bryanburroughsmichigantuorg
Aquatic Biologist - Kristin Thomas kthomasmichigantu org
Chairman - Greg Walz
Vice Chairman shy
Past Chairman Tom Quail tquailmichigantuorg
Secretary - Mike Lagowski
Treasurer - Rob Smith - rsmithmichigantuorg
National Council Rep Rob Smith rsmithmichigantuorg
L P Martuch BOD Meetings
Postponed May 5 2020 at Scientific Anglers 530 PM
2020-2021 Chapter Officers
Josh Jenkins - President
Steve Wilkowski - Vice President
Brad Befus - Secretary
John Winchester - Treasurer
George Killat - Membership Secretary
LP Martuch bull Board of Directors
Brad Befus (2021) 866-587-6747 shy
befusbscientificanglerscom - Secretary
Ava Befus (2021) 651-955-5549 shyavafus4icliudcom
Micah Baumgartner (2022) micahbaumgartneryahoocom
Will Halphen (2022) 989-708-1749 - whalphengmailcom
Josh Jenkins (2020) 989-495-7151 jenkmsjscientificanglerscom - President
Erick Johnson (2019) 989-430-5011 lohnsonerickscientificanglerscom
George Killat (2021) 989-430-1179 shytugeorgekcharternet - Membership
Thomas Monto (2020) 989-430-8327 shyt8montoaolcom
Mark Rapanos (2020) 989-20-0198 shymarlltrapanosgmailcom - BOD
John Van Dalen (2022) 989-631-6873 jvdfishgmailcomshyBOD
John Winchester (2020) 989-631-0122 jgwinchattnet shyTreasurerHatch Book
Steve Wilkowski (2022) 989-495-7151 stevewilkowskisictechcom - Vice-President SIC
Committee Chainnen
Bill Holler 989-284-6566 fwhollercbaxtetminet shyProjects Property
John Van D alen 989-631-6873 j d6 bgmnilcom - Special Events
Interesting web sites
httpwwwmartuchtuorgPagesdefaultaspx Leon P Martuch Website
httph20usgsgov Hydrology data for all rivers in
the US
httpwwwtotalflyfishingcom Fly Fishing Website
wwwflyanglersonlinecom Fly patterns articles
and general information
httpinfoabrfcnoaagovrfc-wfohtml National
Weather Service river forecasts
wwwtuorg Home page Trout Unlimited
wwwsteelheadsitecom Steelhead information
wwwfedflyfishersorg Federation of Flyfishers
Home Page
httpwwwmichigantuorg Michigan Council of
Trout Unlimited Home Page
wwwfffglcorg Federation of Fly Fishers
wwwlssuedu Lake Superior State University Fish
cam at the power plant at the 500
wwwtrailstotroutcom Website for trout fishing
On Line Fishing Log mydailyfishinglogcom
Guide to fly fishing waters of the US shywwwkyndoutdoorscom
American Museum of Fly Fishing wwwamffcom
Anglers of the AuSable wwwAuSableAnglersorg
On AOL Look under Interest Hobbies and Fishing
We will publish more sites as they become known
If you know of interesting sites let me know at
t8montoaolcom
Trout Unlimited has a membership program going Our
Chapter can greatly benefit by having you sign up a new
member Log onto wwwtuorgintro and you can get a
special introductory rate of $1750 Be sure to enter
code 250 so our Chapter will receive credit for the
membership This would make a great gift for your
fishing buddy
For membership problems contact George Killat
Disclaimer Statement
The leon P Martuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited (LPMCTU) is not
rltnnndhl for the content of the articles submitted and in
the LANDING NET even though all newsletters articles and
advertisements are approved by the editor only for relevance
Technical data is for informational purposes only No responsibility is
accepted by the LPMCTU for results obtained by persons using such
data and all liability for any injuries or damages is
disclaimed Information regarding dates and locations for
events should be verified prior to monetary or travel commitments
Reference to any commercial manufacturer or otherwise
does not constitute recommendation or favoring the LPMCTU
Board of Directors its editor nor the publisher The
articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the
publisher editor or the lPM Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Infrastructure Fund for a future appropriation of the PED
The project which would be constructed by the US Army Corps of Engineers would implement acoustic fish deterrents an air bubble curtain a flushing lock and an electrical dispersal barrier in an attempt to stop invasive Asian carp particularly bighead and silver carp from reaching the Great Lakes The Brandon Road Lock and Dam located in Joliet IL is the best choke point in the Chicago Area Waterway System to stop carp before reaching Lake Michigan The PED is the first step towards beginning the project
MUCC has fought to keep invasive carp out of our Great Lakes for more than a decade and it is a key priority for us said Amy Trotter Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) executive director We will continue to seek out creative funding opportunities to move this project forward in the weeks and months ahead
The Great Lakes $7 bill ion sport fishing industry (Michigan equates to $23 billion of that) and $52 billion recreation industry is at risk if invasive Asian carp are able to enter Lake Michigan through the Chicago River Cities across Michigan rely on the tourism that the Great Lakes and their connecting waterways provide through fishing hunting kayaking canoeing boating and other recreational endeavors The Great Lakes support 15 million jobs and $65 billion in wages annually
Unfortunate circumstances
Marc Smith policy director for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) said we are living in unprecedented times and we ultimately need to look to the federal government for answers and ways to solve the funding issues facing our freshwater systems
Given the urgent situation we are facing today we understand the need to focus all attention and resources to fight this public health crisis Smith said The decision to remove $8 million
from the supplemental to support efforts to help keep Asian carp out of our Great Lakes is unfortunate but understandable Asian carp are a national problem that demands a national response Now is the time for the federal government to step in and take on the full responsibility for the Brandon Road project
The governors veto was not a partisan issue Trotter said
Legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle were forced into making tough decisionsshydecisions that spanned much more than carp Trotter said
Also included in the governors veto was money intended for the Pure Michigan campaign ($16 million) and the Michigan Reconnect grant program ($35 million)
Whats next
Taylor Ridderbusch Great Lakes organizer for Trout Unlimited (TU) said this hiccup will not deter conservation organizations from continuing to seek a funding mechanism for this project
Every year we wait to fund this project material and construction costs rise and labor prices increase Ridderbusch said The monetary asks become more and more difficult the longer we wait
During the Snyder era a coalition called Block Asian Carp was formed That coalition was disbanded after Snyder left office and has remained relatively inactive since
Ridderbusch sees the challenges ahead which include approval and appropriation of the project as issues that could be the kick-starter for Block Asian Carp or a similar coalition to reform and reengage
One of the major asks from conservation organizations throughout the region including Healing our Waters NWF MUCC TU marine manufacturers and the Alliance for the Great
Lakes has been to secure federal funding for Illinois portion of the cost-share
The federal government covering local costshyshares of Army Corps projects isn t unprecedented Ridderbusch said Given that this is a regional issue threatening multiple states livelihoods of citizens and biological ecosystems it is irresponsible to pin the cost on one state
Currently Congress still needs to approve the project before it can be appropriated Full funding for the project estimated to be $830 million would need to be appropriated after approval in order for the PED to commence After PED is finished and the scope of the project is narrowed the full cost of the project could be much less than originally estimated
A Different Trout Opener - Tom Monto
It seems like the Traditional Trout opener on the last Saturday in April has undergone some changes over the years
When I first started to trout fish the last Saturday in April was like a religious experience You spent the winter tying flies making changes to you kif maybe entering the realm of rod making looking for night crawlers patching waders (the water was almost always cold in late April)
I would get the old cane flyrod out varnish it make sure I had plenty of hooks (I fished garden hackle back then) and got ready for the trip north to the cabin There with my dad we would meet up with his brothers who came up from Toledo We always had stops at Pinconning for cheese Hale for bacon at Wyatts General Store and sweet rolls at the Hale Bakery (they had the best) My mom had prepared lots of food for the hungry bunch
We usually got to the cabin early made sure the hand water pump was working and chase out the little critters (mice and chipmunks) who had made their nests under the covers in the
beds and removed the sheets covering the furniture After my uncles had arrived and the greeting were over it was straight to bed as morning came early in order to get some fishing in on the AuSable before the water rose for the morning and made fishing impossible (We mainly fished between Alcona and Loud Dams) If early spring rains and snowmelt made fishing the mainstream impossible we would all go over to Stewarts Creek and the South Branch Creek to fish Boy those were the days
I went to Western Michigan University in southwest Michigan and laminated the fact that there were no trout Down South boy was I wrong I got to know some of the natives down there and found that there were plenty of good trout streams in southern Michigan
One favorite was Augusta Creek Located just south of Gull Lake this stream flowed into the Kalamazoo River One section in a park was an experimental stream for Michigan State University (MSU) They had divided the stream into two sections One section had man made stream improvement structures and the other was natural woody cover
On opening day at precisely 1201AM a friend of mine Roy Hill and myself would hit the river and fish until dawn Great fishing (there were some exceptionally large fish in Augusta Creek) There usually was nobody around during the night Come daylight the parking lot would fill with anglers and it was time for us to go get some sleep
Back in my early days of trout fishing there was only one opener the last Saturday in April The authorities thought that in some rivers that the opener should take place on Aprimiddot1 and later some rivers and streams were open year around While I certainly enjoyed these early openers and year around fishing opportunities the Traditional Opening had lost some of its tradition Even so the last Saturday in April hold a place in my heart I still enjoyed making the pilgrimage to my favorite river
reconnecting with fellow anglers and friends and keeping the tradition alive
As I write this 2020 bring on a whole new meaning to the trout opener COVIN-19 has changed things a lot Fly shops are closed guides are out of work restaurants are empty We stay 6 away from other fisherman and wear masks but many of us are on the Trout stream the Last Saturday in April
Chapter Reporting Time
Annual reports are due to MITU amp TUNA in May
We need the number of hours our members spent working on items for our Chapter Such things as meeting projects telephone and internet discussions etc need to be reported to John Winchester at jgwinchattnet ours By May 15 2020 This is important as MITU and TUNA funding is by the number of hours TU members donate to the cause
projects
All Chapter Projects are on hold until restrictions on gathering are lifted
Articles Needed for Newsletter
We are looking for articles for our newsletter Please submit via email as an attachment to t8montoaolcom Any questions let me know
Learn fly Fishing Cancelled
Heres a great way to learn fly fishing Whether you want to brush-up on your skills get your buddy involved or your daughter or son the Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly-Fishing School will provide the level of instruction for any skill level
This 3-day school is June 12- 14 2020 It is held at Ranch Rudolph near Traverse City
This will be the 50th year of this excellent school Its a winwin as Mich TU gets the money and you get to have a great weekend of fly fishing
For more information go to wwwTUFFSorg
State Council wwwmichigantuorg
Executive Director Bryan Burroughs bryanburroughsmichigantuorg
Aquatic Biologist - Kristin Thomas kthomasmichigantu org
Chairman - Greg Walz
Vice Chairman shy
Past Chairman Tom Quail tquailmichigantuorg
Secretary - Mike Lagowski
Treasurer - Rob Smith - rsmithmichigantuorg
National Council Rep Rob Smith rsmithmichigantuorg
L P Martuch BOD Meetings
Postponed May 5 2020 at Scientific Anglers 530 PM
2020-2021 Chapter Officers
Josh Jenkins - President
Steve Wilkowski - Vice President
Brad Befus - Secretary
John Winchester - Treasurer
George Killat - Membership Secretary
LP Martuch bull Board of Directors
Brad Befus (2021) 866-587-6747 shy
befusbscientificanglerscom - Secretary
Ava Befus (2021) 651-955-5549 shyavafus4icliudcom
Micah Baumgartner (2022) micahbaumgartneryahoocom
Will Halphen (2022) 989-708-1749 - whalphengmailcom
Josh Jenkins (2020) 989-495-7151 jenkmsjscientificanglerscom - President
Erick Johnson (2019) 989-430-5011 lohnsonerickscientificanglerscom
George Killat (2021) 989-430-1179 shytugeorgekcharternet - Membership
Thomas Monto (2020) 989-430-8327 shyt8montoaolcom
Mark Rapanos (2020) 989-20-0198 shymarlltrapanosgmailcom - BOD
John Van Dalen (2022) 989-631-6873 jvdfishgmailcomshyBOD
John Winchester (2020) 989-631-0122 jgwinchattnet shyTreasurerHatch Book
Steve Wilkowski (2022) 989-495-7151 stevewilkowskisictechcom - Vice-President SIC
Committee Chainnen
Bill Holler 989-284-6566 fwhollercbaxtetminet shyProjects Property
John Van D alen 989-631-6873 j d6 bgmnilcom - Special Events
Interesting web sites
httpwwwmartuchtuorgPagesdefaultaspx Leon P Martuch Website
httph20usgsgov Hydrology data for all rivers in
the US
httpwwwtotalflyfishingcom Fly Fishing Website
wwwflyanglersonlinecom Fly patterns articles
and general information
httpinfoabrfcnoaagovrfc-wfohtml National
Weather Service river forecasts
wwwtuorg Home page Trout Unlimited
wwwsteelheadsitecom Steelhead information
wwwfedflyfishersorg Federation of Flyfishers
Home Page
httpwwwmichigantuorg Michigan Council of
Trout Unlimited Home Page
wwwfffglcorg Federation of Fly Fishers
wwwlssuedu Lake Superior State University Fish
cam at the power plant at the 500
wwwtrailstotroutcom Website for trout fishing
On Line Fishing Log mydailyfishinglogcom
Guide to fly fishing waters of the US shywwwkyndoutdoorscom
American Museum of Fly Fishing wwwamffcom
Anglers of the AuSable wwwAuSableAnglersorg
On AOL Look under Interest Hobbies and Fishing
We will publish more sites as they become known
If you know of interesting sites let me know at
t8montoaolcom
Trout Unlimited has a membership program going Our
Chapter can greatly benefit by having you sign up a new
member Log onto wwwtuorgintro and you can get a
special introductory rate of $1750 Be sure to enter
code 250 so our Chapter will receive credit for the
membership This would make a great gift for your
fishing buddy
For membership problems contact George Killat
Disclaimer Statement
The leon P Martuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited (LPMCTU) is not
rltnnndhl for the content of the articles submitted and in
the LANDING NET even though all newsletters articles and
advertisements are approved by the editor only for relevance
Technical data is for informational purposes only No responsibility is
accepted by the LPMCTU for results obtained by persons using such
data and all liability for any injuries or damages is
disclaimed Information regarding dates and locations for
events should be verified prior to monetary or travel commitments
Reference to any commercial manufacturer or otherwise
does not constitute recommendation or favoring the LPMCTU
Board of Directors its editor nor the publisher The
articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the
publisher editor or the lPM Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Lakes has been to secure federal funding for Illinois portion of the cost-share
The federal government covering local costshyshares of Army Corps projects isn t unprecedented Ridderbusch said Given that this is a regional issue threatening multiple states livelihoods of citizens and biological ecosystems it is irresponsible to pin the cost on one state
Currently Congress still needs to approve the project before it can be appropriated Full funding for the project estimated to be $830 million would need to be appropriated after approval in order for the PED to commence After PED is finished and the scope of the project is narrowed the full cost of the project could be much less than originally estimated
A Different Trout Opener - Tom Monto
It seems like the Traditional Trout opener on the last Saturday in April has undergone some changes over the years
When I first started to trout fish the last Saturday in April was like a religious experience You spent the winter tying flies making changes to you kif maybe entering the realm of rod making looking for night crawlers patching waders (the water was almost always cold in late April)
I would get the old cane flyrod out varnish it make sure I had plenty of hooks (I fished garden hackle back then) and got ready for the trip north to the cabin There with my dad we would meet up with his brothers who came up from Toledo We always had stops at Pinconning for cheese Hale for bacon at Wyatts General Store and sweet rolls at the Hale Bakery (they had the best) My mom had prepared lots of food for the hungry bunch
We usually got to the cabin early made sure the hand water pump was working and chase out the little critters (mice and chipmunks) who had made their nests under the covers in the
beds and removed the sheets covering the furniture After my uncles had arrived and the greeting were over it was straight to bed as morning came early in order to get some fishing in on the AuSable before the water rose for the morning and made fishing impossible (We mainly fished between Alcona and Loud Dams) If early spring rains and snowmelt made fishing the mainstream impossible we would all go over to Stewarts Creek and the South Branch Creek to fish Boy those were the days
I went to Western Michigan University in southwest Michigan and laminated the fact that there were no trout Down South boy was I wrong I got to know some of the natives down there and found that there were plenty of good trout streams in southern Michigan
One favorite was Augusta Creek Located just south of Gull Lake this stream flowed into the Kalamazoo River One section in a park was an experimental stream for Michigan State University (MSU) They had divided the stream into two sections One section had man made stream improvement structures and the other was natural woody cover
On opening day at precisely 1201AM a friend of mine Roy Hill and myself would hit the river and fish until dawn Great fishing (there were some exceptionally large fish in Augusta Creek) There usually was nobody around during the night Come daylight the parking lot would fill with anglers and it was time for us to go get some sleep
Back in my early days of trout fishing there was only one opener the last Saturday in April The authorities thought that in some rivers that the opener should take place on Aprimiddot1 and later some rivers and streams were open year around While I certainly enjoyed these early openers and year around fishing opportunities the Traditional Opening had lost some of its tradition Even so the last Saturday in April hold a place in my heart I still enjoyed making the pilgrimage to my favorite river
reconnecting with fellow anglers and friends and keeping the tradition alive
As I write this 2020 bring on a whole new meaning to the trout opener COVIN-19 has changed things a lot Fly shops are closed guides are out of work restaurants are empty We stay 6 away from other fisherman and wear masks but many of us are on the Trout stream the Last Saturday in April
Chapter Reporting Time
Annual reports are due to MITU amp TUNA in May
We need the number of hours our members spent working on items for our Chapter Such things as meeting projects telephone and internet discussions etc need to be reported to John Winchester at jgwinchattnet ours By May 15 2020 This is important as MITU and TUNA funding is by the number of hours TU members donate to the cause
projects
All Chapter Projects are on hold until restrictions on gathering are lifted
Articles Needed for Newsletter
We are looking for articles for our newsletter Please submit via email as an attachment to t8montoaolcom Any questions let me know
Learn fly Fishing Cancelled
Heres a great way to learn fly fishing Whether you want to brush-up on your skills get your buddy involved or your daughter or son the Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly-Fishing School will provide the level of instruction for any skill level
This 3-day school is June 12- 14 2020 It is held at Ranch Rudolph near Traverse City
This will be the 50th year of this excellent school Its a winwin as Mich TU gets the money and you get to have a great weekend of fly fishing
For more information go to wwwTUFFSorg
State Council wwwmichigantuorg
Executive Director Bryan Burroughs bryanburroughsmichigantuorg
Aquatic Biologist - Kristin Thomas kthomasmichigantu org
Chairman - Greg Walz
Vice Chairman shy
Past Chairman Tom Quail tquailmichigantuorg
Secretary - Mike Lagowski
Treasurer - Rob Smith - rsmithmichigantuorg
National Council Rep Rob Smith rsmithmichigantuorg
L P Martuch BOD Meetings
Postponed May 5 2020 at Scientific Anglers 530 PM
2020-2021 Chapter Officers
Josh Jenkins - President
Steve Wilkowski - Vice President
Brad Befus - Secretary
John Winchester - Treasurer
George Killat - Membership Secretary
LP Martuch bull Board of Directors
Brad Befus (2021) 866-587-6747 shy
befusbscientificanglerscom - Secretary
Ava Befus (2021) 651-955-5549 shyavafus4icliudcom
Micah Baumgartner (2022) micahbaumgartneryahoocom
Will Halphen (2022) 989-708-1749 - whalphengmailcom
Josh Jenkins (2020) 989-495-7151 jenkmsjscientificanglerscom - President
Erick Johnson (2019) 989-430-5011 lohnsonerickscientificanglerscom
George Killat (2021) 989-430-1179 shytugeorgekcharternet - Membership
Thomas Monto (2020) 989-430-8327 shyt8montoaolcom
Mark Rapanos (2020) 989-20-0198 shymarlltrapanosgmailcom - BOD
John Van Dalen (2022) 989-631-6873 jvdfishgmailcomshyBOD
John Winchester (2020) 989-631-0122 jgwinchattnet shyTreasurerHatch Book
Steve Wilkowski (2022) 989-495-7151 stevewilkowskisictechcom - Vice-President SIC
Committee Chainnen
Bill Holler 989-284-6566 fwhollercbaxtetminet shyProjects Property
John Van D alen 989-631-6873 j d6 bgmnilcom - Special Events
Interesting web sites
httpwwwmartuchtuorgPagesdefaultaspx Leon P Martuch Website
httph20usgsgov Hydrology data for all rivers in
the US
httpwwwtotalflyfishingcom Fly Fishing Website
wwwflyanglersonlinecom Fly patterns articles
and general information
httpinfoabrfcnoaagovrfc-wfohtml National
Weather Service river forecasts
wwwtuorg Home page Trout Unlimited
wwwsteelheadsitecom Steelhead information
wwwfedflyfishersorg Federation of Flyfishers
Home Page
httpwwwmichigantuorg Michigan Council of
Trout Unlimited Home Page
wwwfffglcorg Federation of Fly Fishers
wwwlssuedu Lake Superior State University Fish
cam at the power plant at the 500
wwwtrailstotroutcom Website for trout fishing
On Line Fishing Log mydailyfishinglogcom
Guide to fly fishing waters of the US shywwwkyndoutdoorscom
American Museum of Fly Fishing wwwamffcom
Anglers of the AuSable wwwAuSableAnglersorg
On AOL Look under Interest Hobbies and Fishing
We will publish more sites as they become known
If you know of interesting sites let me know at
t8montoaolcom
Trout Unlimited has a membership program going Our
Chapter can greatly benefit by having you sign up a new
member Log onto wwwtuorgintro and you can get a
special introductory rate of $1750 Be sure to enter
code 250 so our Chapter will receive credit for the
membership This would make a great gift for your
fishing buddy
For membership problems contact George Killat
Disclaimer Statement
The leon P Martuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited (LPMCTU) is not
rltnnndhl for the content of the articles submitted and in
the LANDING NET even though all newsletters articles and
advertisements are approved by the editor only for relevance
Technical data is for informational purposes only No responsibility is
accepted by the LPMCTU for results obtained by persons using such
data and all liability for any injuries or damages is
disclaimed Information regarding dates and locations for
events should be verified prior to monetary or travel commitments
Reference to any commercial manufacturer or otherwise
does not constitute recommendation or favoring the LPMCTU
Board of Directors its editor nor the publisher The
articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the
publisher editor or the lPM Chapter of Trout Unlimited
reconnecting with fellow anglers and friends and keeping the tradition alive
As I write this 2020 bring on a whole new meaning to the trout opener COVIN-19 has changed things a lot Fly shops are closed guides are out of work restaurants are empty We stay 6 away from other fisherman and wear masks but many of us are on the Trout stream the Last Saturday in April
Chapter Reporting Time
Annual reports are due to MITU amp TUNA in May
We need the number of hours our members spent working on items for our Chapter Such things as meeting projects telephone and internet discussions etc need to be reported to John Winchester at jgwinchattnet ours By May 15 2020 This is important as MITU and TUNA funding is by the number of hours TU members donate to the cause
projects
All Chapter Projects are on hold until restrictions on gathering are lifted
Articles Needed for Newsletter
We are looking for articles for our newsletter Please submit via email as an attachment to t8montoaolcom Any questions let me know
Learn fly Fishing Cancelled
Heres a great way to learn fly fishing Whether you want to brush-up on your skills get your buddy involved or your daughter or son the Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly-Fishing School will provide the level of instruction for any skill level
This 3-day school is June 12- 14 2020 It is held at Ranch Rudolph near Traverse City
This will be the 50th year of this excellent school Its a winwin as Mich TU gets the money and you get to have a great weekend of fly fishing
For more information go to wwwTUFFSorg
State Council wwwmichigantuorg
Executive Director Bryan Burroughs bryanburroughsmichigantuorg
Aquatic Biologist - Kristin Thomas kthomasmichigantu org
Chairman - Greg Walz
Vice Chairman shy
Past Chairman Tom Quail tquailmichigantuorg
Secretary - Mike Lagowski
Treasurer - Rob Smith - rsmithmichigantuorg
National Council Rep Rob Smith rsmithmichigantuorg
L P Martuch BOD Meetings
Postponed May 5 2020 at Scientific Anglers 530 PM
2020-2021 Chapter Officers
Josh Jenkins - President
Steve Wilkowski - Vice President
Brad Befus - Secretary
John Winchester - Treasurer
George Killat - Membership Secretary
LP Martuch bull Board of Directors
Brad Befus (2021) 866-587-6747 shy
befusbscientificanglerscom - Secretary
Ava Befus (2021) 651-955-5549 shyavafus4icliudcom
Micah Baumgartner (2022) micahbaumgartneryahoocom
Will Halphen (2022) 989-708-1749 - whalphengmailcom
Josh Jenkins (2020) 989-495-7151 jenkmsjscientificanglerscom - President
Erick Johnson (2019) 989-430-5011 lohnsonerickscientificanglerscom
George Killat (2021) 989-430-1179 shytugeorgekcharternet - Membership
Thomas Monto (2020) 989-430-8327 shyt8montoaolcom
Mark Rapanos (2020) 989-20-0198 shymarlltrapanosgmailcom - BOD
John Van Dalen (2022) 989-631-6873 jvdfishgmailcomshyBOD
John Winchester (2020) 989-631-0122 jgwinchattnet shyTreasurerHatch Book
Steve Wilkowski (2022) 989-495-7151 stevewilkowskisictechcom - Vice-President SIC
Committee Chainnen
Bill Holler 989-284-6566 fwhollercbaxtetminet shyProjects Property
John Van D alen 989-631-6873 j d6 bgmnilcom - Special Events
Interesting web sites
httpwwwmartuchtuorgPagesdefaultaspx Leon P Martuch Website
httph20usgsgov Hydrology data for all rivers in
the US
httpwwwtotalflyfishingcom Fly Fishing Website
wwwflyanglersonlinecom Fly patterns articles
and general information
httpinfoabrfcnoaagovrfc-wfohtml National
Weather Service river forecasts
wwwtuorg Home page Trout Unlimited
wwwsteelheadsitecom Steelhead information
wwwfedflyfishersorg Federation of Flyfishers
Home Page
httpwwwmichigantuorg Michigan Council of
Trout Unlimited Home Page
wwwfffglcorg Federation of Fly Fishers
wwwlssuedu Lake Superior State University Fish
cam at the power plant at the 500
wwwtrailstotroutcom Website for trout fishing
On Line Fishing Log mydailyfishinglogcom
Guide to fly fishing waters of the US shywwwkyndoutdoorscom
American Museum of Fly Fishing wwwamffcom
Anglers of the AuSable wwwAuSableAnglersorg
On AOL Look under Interest Hobbies and Fishing
We will publish more sites as they become known
If you know of interesting sites let me know at
t8montoaolcom
Trout Unlimited has a membership program going Our
Chapter can greatly benefit by having you sign up a new
member Log onto wwwtuorgintro and you can get a
special introductory rate of $1750 Be sure to enter
code 250 so our Chapter will receive credit for the
membership This would make a great gift for your
fishing buddy
For membership problems contact George Killat
Disclaimer Statement
The leon P Martuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited (LPMCTU) is not
rltnnndhl for the content of the articles submitted and in
the LANDING NET even though all newsletters articles and
advertisements are approved by the editor only for relevance
Technical data is for informational purposes only No responsibility is
accepted by the LPMCTU for results obtained by persons using such
data and all liability for any injuries or damages is
disclaimed Information regarding dates and locations for
events should be verified prior to monetary or travel commitments
Reference to any commercial manufacturer or otherwise
does not constitute recommendation or favoring the LPMCTU
Board of Directors its editor nor the publisher The
articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the
publisher editor or the lPM Chapter of Trout Unlimited
befusbscientificanglerscom - Secretary
Ava Befus (2021) 651-955-5549 shyavafus4icliudcom
Micah Baumgartner (2022) micahbaumgartneryahoocom
Will Halphen (2022) 989-708-1749 - whalphengmailcom
Josh Jenkins (2020) 989-495-7151 jenkmsjscientificanglerscom - President
Erick Johnson (2019) 989-430-5011 lohnsonerickscientificanglerscom
George Killat (2021) 989-430-1179 shytugeorgekcharternet - Membership
Thomas Monto (2020) 989-430-8327 shyt8montoaolcom
Mark Rapanos (2020) 989-20-0198 shymarlltrapanosgmailcom - BOD
John Van Dalen (2022) 989-631-6873 jvdfishgmailcomshyBOD
John Winchester (2020) 989-631-0122 jgwinchattnet shyTreasurerHatch Book
Steve Wilkowski (2022) 989-495-7151 stevewilkowskisictechcom - Vice-President SIC
Committee Chainnen
Bill Holler 989-284-6566 fwhollercbaxtetminet shyProjects Property
John Van D alen 989-631-6873 j d6 bgmnilcom - Special Events
Interesting web sites
httpwwwmartuchtuorgPagesdefaultaspx Leon P Martuch Website
httph20usgsgov Hydrology data for all rivers in
the US
httpwwwtotalflyfishingcom Fly Fishing Website
wwwflyanglersonlinecom Fly patterns articles
and general information
httpinfoabrfcnoaagovrfc-wfohtml National
Weather Service river forecasts
wwwtuorg Home page Trout Unlimited
wwwsteelheadsitecom Steelhead information
wwwfedflyfishersorg Federation of Flyfishers
Home Page
httpwwwmichigantuorg Michigan Council of
Trout Unlimited Home Page
wwwfffglcorg Federation of Fly Fishers
wwwlssuedu Lake Superior State University Fish
cam at the power plant at the 500
wwwtrailstotroutcom Website for trout fishing
On Line Fishing Log mydailyfishinglogcom
Guide to fly fishing waters of the US shywwwkyndoutdoorscom
American Museum of Fly Fishing wwwamffcom
Anglers of the AuSable wwwAuSableAnglersorg
On AOL Look under Interest Hobbies and Fishing
We will publish more sites as they become known
If you know of interesting sites let me know at
t8montoaolcom
Trout Unlimited has a membership program going Our
Chapter can greatly benefit by having you sign up a new
member Log onto wwwtuorgintro and you can get a
special introductory rate of $1750 Be sure to enter
code 250 so our Chapter will receive credit for the
membership This would make a great gift for your
fishing buddy
For membership problems contact George Killat
Disclaimer Statement
The leon P Martuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited (LPMCTU) is not
rltnnndhl for the content of the articles submitted and in
the LANDING NET even though all newsletters articles and
advertisements are approved by the editor only for relevance
Technical data is for informational purposes only No responsibility is
accepted by the LPMCTU for results obtained by persons using such
data and all liability for any injuries or damages is
disclaimed Information regarding dates and locations for
events should be verified prior to monetary or travel commitments
Reference to any commercial manufacturer or otherwise
does not constitute recommendation or favoring the LPMCTU
Board of Directors its editor nor the publisher The
articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the
publisher editor or the lPM Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Disclaimer Statement
The leon P Martuch Chapter of Trout Unlimited (LPMCTU) is not
rltnnndhl for the content of the articles submitted and in
the LANDING NET even though all newsletters articles and
advertisements are approved by the editor only for relevance
Technical data is for informational purposes only No responsibility is
accepted by the LPMCTU for results obtained by persons using such
data and all liability for any injuries or damages is
disclaimed Information regarding dates and locations for
events should be verified prior to monetary or travel commitments
Reference to any commercial manufacturer or otherwise
does not constitute recommendation or favoring the LPMCTU
Board of Directors its editor nor the publisher The
articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the
publisher editor or the lPM Chapter of Trout Unlimited