The Fly Fishing Film Tour Hosted by MonocacyTU & ArtsQuest is Back! Gear up for trout season and transport yourself to some of the most exotic angling destinations on Earth as the preeminent exhibition of fly fishing cinema, the acclaimed Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T), returns to the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks for the 8th year. Come early to join fellow fly fishers and nature lovers at 6pm for a cocktail hour at the Pour Bar on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center! Film Starts at 7pm. For more info and tickets visit:http://bit.ly/3JcDZuA #MonocacyTU #ArtsQuest #FlyFishingFilmTour

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Sad News

The Monocacy Chapter has recently learned of the passing of Dr. Bob Saks.  "Dr. Bob", as he was known to friends throughout the Lehigh Valley, was as generous with his knowledge about fishing and life as he was with his trout pond.  The numerous ways Dr. Bob gave back to the angling, conservation, veteran, and local community are too numerous to list list, but suffice it to say if you knew Dr. Bob you knew he was one of the good ones.  God speed Dr. Bob.

Obituary can be found HERE: Dr. Robert M. Saks December 15, 1943 - February 22, 2023

 A few pictures from the TU archive of Dr. Bob, always teaching and sharing his love of fishing:

 

Save the Date! Film Tour Returns....

 

Monthly Meeting Reminder February 28th 2023

 Monthly Meeting Reminder:

Where: DAR Log Cabin 8th Ave Bethlehem

When: February 28th 2023, 7pm

What: Art Williams from the Hokendauqua Chapter presents:

"Fishing Through the Seasons" :

A slide/video presentation showing options  for fishing with different methods in places near and far.

Why Volunteers Are Tracking Down Road Salt in Streams

 Ever wonder what happens to the road salt that is applied to roads during the winter?  Me either, but the Stroud Water Research Center has been working the issue of stream salinity after road salt has been applied, and the results are quite shocking. 

Check out the full article HERE

 

An improperly stored road salt pile uphill from a stream. Photo: Carol Armstrong

 

Monthly Meeting Reminder

 

I am personally very lucky at least some fish have a sense of humor…#icaughtthevilliageidiot #uglyfliescatchfishtoo #useyourimagination

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The fact Northampton Co. is still in a drought watch is a reminder of how little it rained this summer, and how important it is to make our Coldwater resources as resilient as possible…Repost from @pennsylvaniadep using repost_now_app - Drought Watch Remains for Five Counties, Lifted for 15 Counties Residents on drought watch are asked to reduce their individual water use by 5-10%, or a reduction of three to six gallons of water per day. There are many ways to conserve water at home, including: ☑️ Run the dishwasher and washing machine less often, and only with full loads. ☑️ Shorten the time you let the water run to warm up before showering, and take shorter showers. ☑️ Check for and repair household leaks. For example, a leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water daily. ☑️ Install low-flow plumbing fixtures and aerators on faucets. ☑️ Replace older appliances with high-efficiency, front-loading models that use about 30% less water and 40-50% less energy. #pennsylvania #environment #water #drought #usewaterwisely

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Repost from @ginkandgasoline using repost_now_app - A pioneer, a legend and the nicest man you’d ever meet, Dave Whitlock, has passed. He is irreplaceable. Our hearts are with his family. , #davewhitlock #legend #rip #flyfishing

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Oooops!

 The email that was sent earlier today (11/23/22) was intended to be sent yesterday as a reminder for our monthly meeting. To be clear there is NO meeting tonight.  Sorry for the confusion, have a happy Thanksgiving.

-Monocacy TU social media and advertising department

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