Welcome to the 89er Chapter of Trout Unlimited. We hope that this site will provide you with updates of our activities and events, and supply you with information on happenings that affect you and the waters you fish.
89er Chapter Sponsors Reel Recovery
Reel Recovery is a national non-profit organization that provides free fly fishing retreats for men suffering from all forms of cancer. The 89er Chapter is proud to support this cause by donating $1,400 so that two more individuals will be able to participate in the upcoming Arkansas event.
The 89er Chapter would further like to recognize Chapter President Don Longcrier and Board Member Mike Veazy who are volunteering as River Buddies at the Reel Recovery Retreat. As River Buddies, Don and Mike will act as guides and assist the participants in the retreat while they fly fish.
There are also plenty of other opportunities to volunteer in ways other than assisting the participants while they fish. If you are interested in donating your time to this worthy cause, follow the link to the Reel Recovery Volunteer page. This years retreat taking place April 19-21 in Arkansas.
TU's On the Rise visits the Lower Mountain Fork
Trout Unlimited's television program On the Rise episode filmed on the Lower Mountain Fork River and featuring the 89er Chapter of TU is set to air on Sportsman Channel this season. Follow the link to the On the Rise site where you can preview pictures in the Photo Gallery and get all updates pertaining to the show. The Lower Mountain Fork episode is scheduled to be show number eight of the 2010 season.
The 89er Chapter's very own board member, Lou Barbaro, will be seen fishing alongside host, Frank Smethhurst. Visit the Press Room for more details.
Watch a clip from TU's On the Rise at the Lower Mountain Fork by following this link.
September Meeting: For our first meeting of the new season, we will be joining the Prairie Fly Fishers on Tuesday, September 21, 7:00 pm at Camp Dakani. Jeff Boxrucker, Assistant Chief of Fisheries, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to discuss changes in the Streams Management Program at ODWC as well as restoration work accomplished this year funded in part by our chapter. Everyone is welcome to come by and learn what the state has in store for our waters. We hope to see you there!
October Meeting: Our first regular meeting of the new season will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 pm at Sportsman's Country Club. Bob Johnson will present an exciting program on fishing in New Zealand. This is sure to be a wonderful presentation on waters many of us know little about. Again, everyone is welcome, and we hope to see you there.
