June Fly of the Month to be demonstrated by John Hadley: Foam Beetle Plus. I checked my fly box and found my inventory was low. One of my favorite flies and a sure winner for brookies in the Shenandoah National Park streams. It is also a hit with pan fish and smallmouth bass.

Come to the NVATU "Gearage" Sale, two Fish with a Member Trips, fly tying classes this summer, Hornberg Fly, Herndon Kids Fishing Day, and much more. View it here

May Chapter Meeting -Come to the NVATU "Gearage" Sale

The May Fly of the Month to be demonstrated by John Hadley is the Hornberg. It was originated by Frank Hornberg, a Wisconsin conservation officer prior to WW II. It can be fished both as a dry fly to imitate a caddis or stonefly or as a wet fly looking something like a minnow.

At our meeting last night, we discussed the Shenandoah Riverkeeper's (Jeff Kelble) effort to have the Shenandoah added to the list of "impaired" or unhealthy waters. Once on this list, the river will receive additional attention – something that is required to get it cleaned up.

More about Paul Kearney, who will be talking about fishing in the Shenandoah National Park for Brook Trout, three fishing trips this month, John Hadley's Mr. Rapidan Parachute fly, and important information on how to buy a limited-edition NVATU Columbia (R) Bonehead (tm) fishing shirt! View it here

April Fly of the Month to be demonstrated by John Hadley is the Mr. Rapidan Parachute. This is good fly to learn how to tie any parachute pattern.

Limited-Edition NVATU Fishing Shirts

Paul Kearney, a long-time supporter of NVATU, will give a presentation on brook trout fishing in the Shenandoah National Park (SNP). The Park is one of the last great places for wild, native fish in the eastern U.S., and it is an easy day trip for most members.