LET’S HAVE A PICNIC INSTEAD OF AN AUGUST MEETING
 

The Overmountain Chapter will sponsor a picnic at The Ledges on August 9 in lieu of the regular monthly meeting. The Chapter will furnish hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, et cetera; if you’d like to bring a covered dish or dessert, please feel free to do so.
The gathering begins at 3 p.m. and ends whenever you get too full or too tired. If you’re like me and don’t know how to get there, here are Mike Adams’s lucid directions:
 

Chapter Contest For Custom Rod Giveaway Continues in July

Over the years the Overmountain Chapter has offered a number of truly fine quality fly rods as a part of Chapter fund raising efforts.  During 2001 the Chapter has completed plans to offer a rod which will be as fine a rod as ever away in a Chapter fund raising effort.  Our master rod maker Mike Adams has agreed to complete a 2 piece, 9 foot, 5 weight, fast tip action rod using the same blank used to manufacture the Orvis Trident line of fly rods.  This magnificent rod will be outfitted with titanium line guides, a fiddle back maple reel seat with nickel hardware and a Flora cork handle. The rod will be a delight not only to hold and look at but also to cast. The rod will be offered based on a drawing.
One hundred entries will be allowed.  Each entry costs $10 and provides three chances at the drawing. The drawing will occur when all entries have been sold.  You do not need to be present at the drawing to win.
You can enter as many times as you like. Sales of entries will begin at the next Chapter meeting on February 8. Entries can also be purchased by filling out the 3 chances shown below and sending them with a check for $10 to

   Charles R. Martin
   512 Fleetwood Court  Unit F
   Kingsport, TN  37660

Don't miss this opportunity to own a rod you'll treasure for a lifetime.
Remember the drawing is limited to 100 entries so make sure your name is in the pot.
 

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TU Urges Congress to Preserve USFS Authority to Protect Water Resources

(From TU News releases)
Washington, DC…Trout Unlimited and other conservation groups urged a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee to preserve
the Forest Service’s authority to protect fish and wildlife resources and prevent draining streams dry.
That authority – known as bypass flow authority – gives the Forest Service the right on behalf of all Americans to put conditions on people who come onto the National Forests to build dams and waters conveyance facilities. The conditions require that some water is left in the streams, to not only support fish and animals, but for people who enjoy a splash of water in their streams.
The use of bypass flow authority grew out of Congressional directives to the Forest Service in the 1970’s to protect water resources when issuing water permits. Since then, the Forest Service has used its bypass flow authority rarely—only 12 times nationally. Usually, the Forest Service reaches negotiated agreements that protect fish and wildlife in streams instead of using its regulatory authority. However, the authority is now under attack by large water users and others who believe it infringes on their unrestricted use of water in the national
forests.

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Redesign of TU Logo
 
In an effort to obtain a logo that is more easily understandable and recognisable, TU is considering changing its logo.  You can submit a suggestion for a new logo by visiting the TU web site tu.org or following the information in the Spring issue of Trout Magazine
 
 
 

 Precedent Setting Agreement Between Environmentalists and Maine Salmon Farmers

(by Charles Martin)
 
On May 31, the principal salmon conversation groups and Maine's salmon farmers signed an agreement putting in place a framework to create standards and reporting requirements to reduce the accidental release of farm raised salmon into the waters of Maine.
 
The agreement brings together parties who have in the past been at odds and is a result of nearly a year of dialog.
 
The agreements is focused on a regulatory climate for the aquaculture industry that will minimize interactions between sea run salmon and farmed salmon.  A key element of the agreement is independent audits of containment systems.
 
With this new agreement TU hopes the recovery of native Maine salmon will be significantly enhanced.
 
TU National Convention 2001
 
The TU National Convention will be conducted on August 14 - 19 at the Colombia River Double Tree Inn in Portland, Oregon.  The convention is open to all TU members and will spotlight the Pacific Northwest's salmon heritage and offer
guests the opportunity to enjoy some fantastic fishing and stunning scenery.  Please see Charles Martin for details.
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Did you know…
That Blue Wing Olives often emerge in choppy water? It is believed that they prefer choppy water because they emerge in the film, and the choppy water facilitates emergence.
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News Briefs
 
If you have items of interest you would like to share, get them to Paul Anderson (753-9926 or paulandeliz@xtn.net) or Vicki Adams.
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July Meeting Info

When: Thursday, July 12, 2001

Where: House of Ribs Restaurant, 3100 North Roan Street, Johnson City.
 
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
 
Fly of the Month: 6:15 p.m. TBD

Program:  7:00 p.m.

Speaker:  Ms. Jan Bowers, TDEC

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 Fishing Reports

If you want to share information on fishing experiences, please get the information to the Newscaster as soon as possible.
 
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 

August 11--South Holston Lake & River Clean-up
September 15--Todd Burleson Memorial Clean-up and Picnic

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WEB SITE ADDRESS

For to keep up-to-date on Overmountain Chapter activities and events, check out our web site at:
www.xtn.net/~chasekr/
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LEADERSHIP TEAM

Here are telephone numbers for members of the Chapter Leadership Team if you need to contact them:
 Charles Martin      245-4960
 Tom Hensley          735-7062
 Bob Sherrill     540-623-0863
 
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NEW MEMBERS

    Jim Burleson       jimcommieb@aol.com
   Teddy Johnson
   Scott Lewis        mariac@mindspring.com
   Dwight Owens

 
Beaver Dam clean-up canceled
 The Beaver Dam Creek clean-up scheduled for July 21 has been canceled.

South Holston set for August 11
The South Holston Lake and River Clean-up is scheduled for August 11. The is the 9th year for the lake clean-up, 6th year for the river clean-up, and the second year the two have been combined. TU friends and members will assemble at the weir dam parking area,and the lake folks will assemble at Observation Point ramp. Clean-up begins at 9 a.m. The picnic, music and prize drawings will be held at Observation Point.The Chamber of Commerce estimate between 600 and 1,000 participated in the 2000 clean-up.

Search for new meeting place continues
The search continues for a new meeting place. A meeting is scheduled for August 2 where the Board will make a decision. The Sagebrush Restaurant is the current front-runner.

Chapter reps to attend TVA/TU meeting
Chapter leadership will be attending the semi-annual meeting of TVA/TU July 21 to present the following concerns:
Cleaning the weir dam
Water flow problems
Water temperature problems

If you have other concerns, please see a board member ASAP.
 Kamloop sighting reported in Doe; Ramp and parking lease agreement set

TWRA fisheries biologist Bart Carter reports sighting a number of Kamloop fingerlings in Doe Creek. Also that TWRA will be leasing two acres from American Limestone Co. to use for access ramps and parking.