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​​Winston-Salem, NC Blue Ridge Chapter of Trout Unlimited​

We're dedicated to conserve, protect and restore trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds.
We hope you'll spend some time exploring our site for useful information and links!

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Join Trout Unlimited Today by clicking the button below and support conservation of cold water fisheries.
​Be sure to reference our chapter:
​ "072 - Blue Ridge"

Click on actionALERT below to learn more!

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Fly Tying Classes
Wednesdays at 9am until 12pm AND 6pm - 8pm
Location: South Fork Community Center, 4401 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem

At 9am on Wednesdays Project Healing Waters will host fly tying classes and at 6pm on Wednesday evenings Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited will host classes. The classes are free and all are welcome - from beginners to advanced. No need to sign up, just come join us. If you have specific questions about the evening classes, you can contact, Rusty Berrier rustyberrier@outlook.com.

Since South Fork is City of Winston-Salem property, a mask is still required to be worn properly inside the buildings.
DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
MORE INFORMATION TO COME ABOUT
A NEW DATE!
Fly Fishing Skills Review for all levels
October 2, 2022, 1pm - 4pm
Bolton Park - 1590 Bolton St SW, Winston-Salem

During the afternoon, we will have the following sessions:
  • Rod Setup - rod/reel, leader, and tippet
  • Knot Tying
  • Great Outdoor Provision will talk about how to prepare for cold weather fishing
  • Orvis Greensboro will talk about trends and gadgets being used in fly fishing today
  • Casting instruction followed by a distance casting contest and an accuracy casting contest with prizes for the top 3 in each contest. Please, bring your rod and reel for the casting instruction, so you can practice with your gear. We will have some rods/reels on hand you can borrow.
  • Short line nymphing techniques
  • Introduction to flies
  • Gear swap/sell - bring any old gear or flies you may want to trade or sell​.
Balsam Lodge Trip
October 9 - 12, 2022

If you are interested in joining us on one of the most popular trips, please sign-up by clicking here. This trip if full, feel free to sign-up to be on the waiting list. If you are interested in a Guided Trip, please let us know by clicking the box "Yes".





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Mitchell River Steam Clean
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 12 noon
Meet at Mitchell River House

We will work to clean up one of our local trout rivers. Please, RSVP if you will be coming. BRTU will be providing lunch for those participating in the River Clean.  Click here to RSVP.
October Chapter Meeting
October 18, 2022, 6pm - 8pm
Hank Patterson - Comedian, Fly Fishing Guide, Cub Scout Dropout
Sixty-Six Grill & Taphouse - 3440 Frontis St, Winston-Salem

We are pleased to host Hank Patterson on Zoom. Hank will share stories as well as his comedic view on fly fishing. His videos on fly fishing provide a different perspective on the sport and helps you understand not to take it so serious.

"If you're not tearing your labrum, you are not casting hard enough." Hank Patterson

HankPatterson.com
Click here for Hank Patterson videos
Link to podcast
November Chapter Meeting
November 15, 2022, 6pm - 8pm
Brian Esque - TU Priority Water and NC designated Priority Water
Sixty-Six Grill & Taphouse - 3440 Frontis St, Winston-Salem

Trout Unlimited is most successful when we pull together as staff, volunteers, and partners to focus our resources on shared priority area - and stick with the work long enough to achieve an ambitious conservation vision....

Click here to check out the pictures and video from the May 2022 Trout in the Classroom Release Day!

We thank these companies for their continued support of Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited

Sponsors who generously contribute to our conservation efforts!

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Orvis Retail Store located at 627 Friendly Center Road, Greensboro, NC.

In Kind Sponsors

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Mitchell River Restoration Projects
​New list and action plans are available at the link above for ongoing projects this year.

PHWW Winston-Salem Chapter announces award winners!

Jerry Franks was named the NC Regions Participant of the Year. Jerry is a very active member of the Winston-Salem Chapter and dedicated to the Chapter.

Tim Moore from the Winston-Salem Chapter was named Volunteer of the Year for the NC Regions. Tim works tirelessly creating a second to none fly tying class schedule and education opportunities.

Please CLICK HERE to view the calendar of upcoming events!