Volume 14 Issue 5 May 2019

bull In this Issue

bull Invasive Species Youth Camp

bull Fly Fishing School What Anglers Need to Know

bull Tips amp Talk Tree Planting Lane Property

bull Floyd School SIC

Its Trout Opening Week

Michigan Trout Unlimited FlyshyFishing School

The Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School is indeed one of the finest and has been in existence for 49 years The 3-day school seeks to improve the skill of fly fishers from beginner to expert and is held once a year in early June on the Boardman River approx 12 miles from Traverse City Mi

The 2019 school will be June 7 - 9 2019

There are 3 levels of instruction

Beginners are instructed in the basics of fly casting and fly fishing and are introduced to a wide variety of angling interests

Experienced fly fishers will improve their skills technique and knowledge of the sport in the Intermediate and Advanced levels

Go to wwwtuffsorg for more info

Tips and Talk - George Killat

Trout opener finally got here And as typical for early season the water is high and cloudy Temperatures are projected to be in the 60s and above 40 at night which really isnt bad Streamers and nymphs will probably be the way to go Sunny afternoons may offer some BWOs andor black stones

If you re going to wade any of the main streams you may wish to have a wading staff along Its a good idea in general and certainly during highcold water of early season

For nymphs try a weighted Prince Nymph in 12 or 14 teamed up with a 16 or 18 pheasant tail

Drys try the stone fly pattern shown in last month s newsletter (available on our website) or a CDC Blue Wing Olive (see this pattern being tied copy and paste this URL)

httpsllwwwyoutubecomwatch v=f391 YbOKg 6k

Trout Trails Web App Perfect for Planning Your Next Fishing Trip

Trout anglers hoping to f ind a great new spot to fish in 2019 should check out Trout Trails the DNRs web application

The interactive tool features fisheries biologistshyverified trout waters that may be lesser known but are considered outstanding fishing destinations The app features more than 310 locations covering nearly every corner of the state with new places being added over time

The Trout Trails filter features let users conduct specia lized searches narrowing by the fish species theyd like to target andor the watershed theyd like to fish in

New for 2019 are nearly a hund red more photos - including shots of nearby parking and trail areas where available - that provide additional visual help when planning trips

Trout Trails is not a downloadable app but is compatible with all types of electron ic devices Each destination entry features extensive information including

bull Available trout species

bull Fishing regulations

bull Presence of stocked or naturally reproducing fish

bull Driving directions

bull Area lodging restaurants and noteworthy information (such as presence of fast water canoekayaktube accessibility best times to fish recommended bait or lures etc )

Questions Contact Elyse Walter 51 7-284shy5839

YOUTH CAMP 2019

The following dates are for this years camp Begins on Sunday at noon June 23rd 2019 and ends on Thursday at noon June 27th

2019

Location of the camp is at the DNRs Ralph A MacMulian Conference Center on North Higgins Lake The center is located at 104 Conservation Dr Roscommon MI 48653

Cost for the camp is $35000 per camper KVCTU provides a 50 matching of funds for each camper to cover the total cost for the four day camp of $700 00 Additional financial assistance is available upon request

The camp is open to boys amp girls ages 14-16

Applications for camp can be found by going to the Kalamazoo Valley Chapters website wwwkvctu orgcategorymichigan-vouth-troutshycamp click on the 2019 IIich Trout Camp Continue Reading icon which will take you to the camp page There youll find the 2019 Application Camp Rules and Daily Events Schedule There is also a link to the Youth Camp on the MITU web site at michigantuorg Look for Mich TU Youth Trout Camp article and click on the kvctu org link

Camp is limited to 20 campers each year with minor exceptions

There are 13 full time adult staff and three Jr Counselors for the 2019 camp This includes medical personnel for first aid or medical issues

Deadline for Camp Applications are April 15th

2019 to the camp registrar with minor exceptions

Macroinvertebrates Collection

The Chapter in coordination with Little Forks Conversancy (LFC) will be collecting sample from the Cedar River on May 18 2019 Check LFC website for details

This is a multiyear project sampling many sit yes on the Cedar to monitor its health

Lane Property Tree Planting

In September the Chapter will be planting between 25 and 50 Cedars on the banks of the Cedar River on the Lane Preserve Work includes planting the trees and constructing wire cages to put around the seedlings to protect them from deer destruction The Chapter has been involved with Cedar tree planting on various sections of the River for many years Survival rate has been 95 when the plantings are protected The planting project is headed by John VanDalen

Cedar River Clean-up

On July 11 2019 there will be a River Clean-up Project on the Cedar from Wiggins Lake to Gladwin This is a project spearheaded by the Cedar River Committee Details can be obtained by checking Gladwins Website

Adams Fly Print

We have some prints of the Adams Fly by Beth

50thWard Donahue that celebrate TUs

Anniversary Costs are $12000 and $16000

(remarked) Check out our website

What Anglers Need To Know

For anglers NREPA amendments codify the Michigan DNRs Fisheries Order 245 regarding the release of baitfish collection and use of baitfish and cut bait and release of captured fish specifically

bull A person shall not release baitfish in any waters of this state A person who collects fish shall not use the fish as bait or cut bait except in the inland lake stream or Great Lake where the fish was caught or in a connecting waterway of the inland lake stream or Great Lake where the fish was caught if the fish could freely move between the original location of capture and the location of release

bull A person who catches fish other than baitfish in a lake stream Great Lake or connecting waterway shall only release the fish in the lake stream or Great Lake where the fish was caught or in a connecting waterway of the lake stream or Great Lake where the fish was caught if the fish could freely move between the original location of capture and the location of release

Whether purchased or collected unused baitfish should be disposed of on land or in the trash - never In the water Any baitfish an angler collects may be used only in the waters where it was originally collected

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It is important to clarify that anglers are allowed to catch and release fish said Seth Herbst the DNRs aquatic species and regulatory affairs manager Anglers who are catching and releasing fish should only release the fish back into the same water or in a connecting body of water the fish could have reached on its own

Why it matters

Many invasive species move from one location to another with the help of human transportation said Kevin Walters an aquatic biologist with the DEQ Plants like Eurasian watermilfoil or starry stonewort can travel from lake to lake on boats and trailers Just one plant fragment can start a new population

Draining boats and cleaning trailers can limit the spread of zebra and quagga mussels which are common in some inland lakes A more recent invader the tiny New Zealand mudsnail can hitchhike from river to river when mud or debris is left on kayaks canoes and gear

Moving fish from one body of water to another can spread fish diseases like heterosporis (a parasite of yellow perch) and viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSv) a serious disease that can affect many fish species Fish diseases also can be spread to new locations when water carrying parasites or infection is transferred via bilges live wells or ballast tanks

What you should do

Here are some simple rules of thumb to help boaters and anglers navigate these laws

bull CLEAN boats trailers and equipment

bull DRAIN live wells bilges and all watershypull all drain plugs

bull DRY boats and equipment

bull DISPOSE of unwanted bait in the trash

And remember when practicing catch-andshyrelease fishing return the fish to the water where it was caught

For more information on the new boating and fishing laws visit the Laws section at Michigangovinvasives

Michigans Invasive Species Program is cooperatively implemented by the Michigan departments ofAgriculture ampRural Development Environmental Quality and Natural Resources

State Council lMWImichigantuorg

Executive Director Bryan Burroughs bryanburroughsmichigantuorg

Aquatic Biologist - Kristin Thomas

kthomasmichigantuorg

Chairman - Greg Walz

Vice Chairman shy

Past Chairman Tom Quail tquailmichigaotuorg

Secretary - Iv1ike Lagowski

Treasurer - Rob Smith - rsmirhmichigantuorg

National Council Rep - Rob Smith rsmithmicmganruorg

L P Martuch BOD Meetings

April 2 2019 at Scientific Anglers 530 PM

2018-2019 Chapter Officers

Josh Jenkins - President

Steve Wilkowski - Vice President

Brad Befus - Secretary

John Winchester - Treasurer

George Killat - Membership Secretary

LP Martuch - Board of Directors

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It is important to clarify that anglers are allowed to catch and release fish said Seth Herbst the DNRs aquatic species and regulatory affairs manager Anglers who are catching and releasing fish should only release the fish back into the same water or in a connecting body of water the fish could have reached on its own

Why it matters

Many invasive species move from one location to another with the help of human transportation said Kevin Walters an aquatic biologist with the DEQ Plants like Eurasian watermilfoil or starry stonewort can travel from lake to lake on boats and trailers Just one plant fragment can start a new population

Draining boats and cleaning trailers can limit the spread of zebra and quagga mussels which are common in some inland lakes A more recent invader the tiny New Zealand mudsnail can hitchhike from river to river when mud or debris is left on kayaks canoes and gear

Moving fish from one body of water to another can spread fish diseases like heterosporis (a parasite of yellow perch) and viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSv) a serious disease that can affect many fish species Fish diseases also can be spread to new locations when water carrying parasites or infection is transferred via bilges live wells or ballast tanks

What you should do

Here are some simple rules of thumb to help boaters and anglers navigate these laws

bull CLEAN boats trailers and equipment

bull DRAIN live wells bilges and all watershypull all drain plugs

bull DRY boats and equipment

bull DISPOSE of unwanted bait in the trash

And remember when practicing catch-andshyrelease fishing return the fish to the water where it was caught

For more information on the new boating and fishing laws visit the Laws section at Michigangovinvasives

Michigans Invasive Species Program is cooperatively implemented by the Michigan departments ofAgriculture ampRural Development Environmental Quality and Natural Resources

State Council lMWImichigantuorg

Executive Director Bryan Burroughs bryanburroughsmichigantuorg

Aquatic Biologist - Kristin Thomas

kthomasmichigantuorg

Chairman - Greg Walz

Vice Chairman shy

Past Chairman Tom Quail tquailmichigaotuorg

Secretary - Iv1ike Lagowski

Treasurer - Rob Smith - rsmirhmichigantuorg

National Council Rep - Rob Smith rsmithmicmganruorg

L P Martuch BOD Meetings

April 2 2019 at Scientific Anglers 530 PM

2018-2019 Chapter Officers

Josh Jenkins - President

Steve Wilkowski - Vice President

Brad Befus - Secretary

John Winchester - Treasurer

George Killat - Membership Secretary

LP Martuch - Board of Directors

Brad Befus (2021) 866-587-6747shybefusbscientificang lerscom - Secretary

Ava Befus (2021) 651-955-5549shyavafus4icliudcom

Will Halphen Micah Baumgartner (2022) micahbaumgartneryahoocom

Will Halphen (2021) 989-708-1749 - whalphengmailcom

Josh Jenkins (2020) 989-495-7151 jenkinsjscientificanglerscom - President

Erick Johnson (2019) 989-430-5011 johnsonerickscientificanglerscom

George Killat (2019) 989-430-1179shytugeorgekcharternet - Membership

Thomas Monto (2020) 989-430-8327 shyt8montoaol com

Mark Rapanos (2021) 989-20-0198 shymarkrapanosgmailcom - BOD

John Van Dalen (2020) 989-631-6873 jvdfishgmailcomshyBOD

John Winchester (2020) 989-631-0122 jgwinchattnet shyTreasurerHatch Book

Steve Wilkowski (2019) 989-495-7151 stevewilkowskisictechcom - Vice-President SIC

Committee Chainnen

Bill Holler 989-284-6566 fwhollercharteminct shyProjects Property

John Van D aJen 989-631-6873 jvd filh gmailcom - Special Events

Interesting web sites

httpwww martuchtu orgPagesdefault aspx Leo n P Martuch Website

httph20usgsgov Hydrology data for all rivers in

the US

http wwwtotalflyfishingcom Fly Fishing Website

wwwflyanglersonlinecom Fly patterns articles

and general information

http infoabrfcnoaa govrfc-wfohtmI N ationa I

Weather Service river forecasts

wwwtuorg Home page Trout Unlimited

wwwsteelheadsitecom Steelhead information

wwwfedflyfishersorg Federation of Flyfishers

Home Page

httpwwwmich igantuorg 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 Soo

wwwtra ilstotroutcom Website for trout fishing

On Line Fishing Log mydailyfishinglogcom

Guide to fly fishing waters of the US shywwwkyndoutdoors com

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 Unl imited 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 For membership problems contact George Killat

fishing buddy

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Salmon in the Classroom Floyd Elementary

5th Grade

I think that the salmon were really cool when they were eggs because you could see the

eye in it through the actual egg When they got a little older they didn t realize the size of the tank and they stayed at the bottom until they

finally realized that they could swim up and then

some started vrooming around the tank like speed

boats Now we have to feed them regularly--every

30 minutes--by passing the food container around

the classroom until the day has passed and theyve

been fed enough --Shane J

The salmon are a nice thing to have in the

classroom because we get to see them grow up

and change We pass the fish food container around the room so everyone gets a chance to feed the fish We use the siphon to get the extra

fish food out of the tank because the fish do not eat it

all each day We have to keep the tank lights off more often because a lot of algae grew

in the tank earlier this year --Becca H

We help the salmon by checking the clock every half an hour to feed them We open the fish tank

and pinch a little bit of food We pass the fish

food in a snake like formation so that each of us

gets to have a turn Its really fun and scary

Mostly because you have to keep your on the

clock Thank you so much for what you have

done to help the salmon in my classroom

--Randy Y

Salmon in the Classroom Floyd Elementary

5th Grade

I think that the salmon were really cool when they were eggs because you could see the

eye in it through the actual egg When they got a little older they didn t realize the size of the tank and they stayed at the bottom until they

finally realized that they could swim up and then

some started vrooming around the tank like speed

boats Now we have to feed them regularly--every

30 minutes--by passing the food container around

the classroom until the day has passed and theyve

been fed enough --Shane J

The salmon are a nice thing to have in the

classroom because we get to see them grow up

and change We pass the fish food container around the room so everyone gets a chance to feed the fish We use the siphon to get the extra

fish food out of the tank because the fish do not eat it

all each day We have to keep the tank lights off more often because a lot of algae grew

in the tank earlier this year --Becca H

We help the salmon by checking the clock every half an hour to feed them We open the fish tank

and pinch a little bit of food We pass the fish

food in a snake like formation so that each of us

gets to have a turn Its really fun and scary

Mostly because you have to keep your on the

clock Thank you so much for what you have

done to help the salmon in my classroom

--Randy Y