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!
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!
Upcoming Events for BRTU Chapter
November 16 at 6:00pm
Location: Sixty-Six Pizza & Grill
3440 Frontis St.
Winston Salem, NC 27103
We will have our Annual Business Meeting and our elections. The main topic afterwards will be review of the chapters activities and discussion on what activities the members would like to see. It will be limited to 25 members with social distancing and masking required except when eating. RSVP required, please click here to sign-up.
Slate of Board for Elections
President position - Robby Abou-Rizk nominated for 2nd term
Vice President position – Joel Shepard
Treasurer position - Fred Frank nominated for 2nd term
Board member position - Tom Jackson nominated
Board member position - Rickie Woodson nominated
Location: Sixty-Six Pizza & Grill
3440 Frontis St.
Winston Salem, NC 27103
We will have our Annual Business Meeting and our elections. The main topic afterwards will be review of the chapters activities and discussion on what activities the members would like to see. It will be limited to 25 members with social distancing and masking required except when eating. RSVP required, please click here to sign-up.
Slate of Board for Elections
President position - Robby Abou-Rizk nominated for 2nd term
Vice President position – Joel Shepard
Treasurer position - Fred Frank nominated for 2nd term
Board member position - Tom Jackson nominated
Board member position - Rickie Woodson nominated
December 2 - Trout in the Classroom
Egg pick up and delivery to schools: need volunteers from noon- 3pm.
Tom Jackson will bring the Eggs to Mocksville around noon. We will need to transport the eggs to the schools immediately. Please look at the list of schools preferably close to where you live. You will need a small cooler with ice and a towel over the ice to place the bag of trout eggs on.
Contact Tom Jackson contact info 336 2390697 t5video@yahoo.com for additional questions.
You can sign-up by clicking here.
Egg pick up and delivery to schools: need volunteers from noon- 3pm.
Tom Jackson will bring the Eggs to Mocksville around noon. We will need to transport the eggs to the schools immediately. Please look at the list of schools preferably close to where you live. You will need a small cooler with ice and a towel over the ice to place the bag of trout eggs on.
Contact Tom Jackson contact info 336 2390697 t5video@yahoo.com for additional questions.
You can sign-up by clicking here.
December 9 at 6pm - Christmas Ornament Challenge
Location: Fiddlin' Fish
772 Trade St NW (Parking is available on the street or across 8th Street)
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
A food truck will be present, social distancing and masking will be observed when you are not actively eating or drinking.
For those of you who love fly tying, you might enjoy tying up an ornament for your own tree or to give to some of your fly fishing friends. You should be able to find clear glass globes in any craft store. They come in two sizes, but the larger (2.5”) may be best for the task. From that point onward, it’s up to you where you want to go with the ornament. See the September newsletter for more information.
Take a picture of your ornament and send it to blueridgetuws@gmail.com along with your name and phone number if you are unable to attend.
Location: Fiddlin' Fish
772 Trade St NW (Parking is available on the street or across 8th Street)
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
A food truck will be present, social distancing and masking will be observed when you are not actively eating or drinking.
For those of you who love fly tying, you might enjoy tying up an ornament for your own tree or to give to some of your fly fishing friends. You should be able to find clear glass globes in any craft store. They come in two sizes, but the larger (2.5”) may be best for the task. From that point onward, it’s up to you where you want to go with the ornament. See the September newsletter for more information.
Take a picture of your ornament and send it to blueridgetuws@gmail.com along with your name and phone number if you are unable to attend.
Fly tying classes on Wednesdays 9am - 12 noon and 6pm - 8pm at South Fork Community Center email for more information. Masking and social distancing are required by the City of Winston-Salem
The South Fork Community Center is located at 4403 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
The South Fork Community Center is located at 4403 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
It is with great sadness we have learned of the passing of Jeff Wilkins, beloved Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited friend, Fly Fishing Advocate, Guide, the Flier Tyer. He will truly be missed.
Ramey Creek/Roaring Fork Creek Brook Trout Stream
Demise on Blue Ridge Parkway
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Sometime last year, Bottomley Evergreens & Farms, Inc. and Bottomley Properties NC LLC (Bottomley Companies) started clearing land in Alleghany and Surry Counties along Ramey creek off the Blue Ridge Parkway. They claimed this an agriculture operation, which in North Carolina exempts them from the requirements of the Sedimentation Pollution Control Act. This exemption means they do not need to file any erosion permits, place any erosion controls, or leave any trees standing anywhere.
The exemption however does not provide a free pass on complying with North Carolina’s water quality standards. The Division of Water Resources issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Bottomley Companies in November 2020 and asked them to correct the situation. The company agreed to fix the problems, but meanwhile continued clearing more, and more land along the parkway, without making any changes to erosion practices. By April of this year (2021) complaints were coming into North Carolina’s Wildlife Resources Commission from many sources concerning the massive land clearing spreading for miles. Unfortunately, by that point most of the trout habitat in Ramey creek, Roaring Fork Creek, Big Pine Creek had been destroyed. Read the full story, see pictures and sign up to help by clicking here! |
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We thank these companies for their continued support of Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited
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Orvis Retail Store located at 627 Friendly Center Road, Greensboro, NC.
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COVID-19 UPDATE:
“Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at a higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. People who are at higher risk are encouraged to avoid crowds as much as possible.”
For that reason, all in-person chapter meetings, are cancelled through December.
Small group outings may proceed with all of the proper precautions taken about social distancing.
“Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at a higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. People who are at higher risk are encouraged to avoid crowds as much as possible.”
For that reason, all in-person chapter meetings, are cancelled through December.
Small group outings may proceed with all of the proper precautions taken about social distancing.