DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY MEETING BRING YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS BRING AN APPETIZER, ENTRÉE, OR DESSERT BRING A WRAPPED GIFT VALUE APPROX. $25 FOR THE GIFT EXCHANGE GAME LET THE FUN BEGIN! WORDS TO FISH BY . . . The season has ended. There was not enough of it; there never is. - Nick Lyons DECEMBER MEETING NOTICE Our next chapter meeting will be held on DECEMBER 15 the 3d Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM at The Sparta VFW 66 Main Street, Sparta, 07871. GPS coordinates: 42* 02’27.50” 74*37’ 55.74 ” Dec. 2021 TU NEWS — VISIT US AT www.nnjtu.org CHET JOHNSTONE 6.10.20 - 12.9.21 Rest in Peace Chet was a founding member of our chapter Tightlines CALENDAR DECEMBER 1 Board Meeting, Sparta VFW 7:30 pm 8 Fly Tying Round Table, Sparta VFW 7:30 pm 15 Regular Chapter Meeting, Sparta VFW 7:30 pm JANUARY 5 Board Meeting, Sparta VFW 7:30 pm 12 Fly Tying Round Table, Sparta VFW 7:30 pm 19 Regular Chapter Meeting, Sparta VFW 7:30 pm 28 - 30 FLY FISHING SHOW North Jersey TU News Editor: Susan B. Reed North Jersey TU News is a publication of the Fred S. Burroughs, North Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited, P.O. Box 671, Sparta, New Jersey 07871. Fred S. Burroughs Chapter Officers: President: Greg Luty 201 - 280 - 5412 Vice Pres.: Vacant Secretary: Susan Reed (908) 850 - 8773 Treasurer: George Demby (973) 347 - 3524 North Jersey TU News is your publication. The chap- ter invites all members to contribute articles of general interest to the chapter. Please send all material to: Susan B. Reed 6 Rushmore Lane Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840 (201) 207 - 0928 e - mail sbreed@optonline.net Deadline: 3rd Wed. of the month - for the following newsletter. PAGE 2 FLY TYING ROUND TABLE Join us at the Sparta VFW (small room) every second Wednesday from 7:30 pm till ? To tie some flies! Enjoy the camaraderie of fel- low fly fishers, learn to tie new flies, learn new tying techniques, or just tie for your next trip! Don ’ t know how to tie? No problem! Come and learn. Give Glen a call in advance to ensure we have an extra vice for you! Call Glen Zeeck for more information at (908) 752 - 7065. 2021 INTERNATIONAL F LY TYING SYMPOSIUM Don ’ t miss the 30th Annual Fly Tying Symposium! November 20 & 21, 2021, Saturday : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sunday : 9:00 am – 4:30 pm, FREE PARKING!!! Parsippany Hilton Hotel Address: 1 Hilton Court, Parsippany, NJ 07054, (973) 267 - 7373 Cash Admission: Adults: Saturday: $15.00, Sunday: $12.00, Weekend Pass: $22.00, Children Under 16: Free JANUARY SPEAKER — ANITA COULTON Anita Coulton, of Cross Current Guide service will be our January speaker. She will speak on a variety of subjects in- cluding dry and nymph fishing, wading safely, and exercises for balance on the riv- er. Anita is a guide on the West Branch and a Physical Thera- pist. CHET JOHNSTONE 6.10.28 — 2.9.21 Chester W. John- stone, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the House of the Good Shepherd in Hackettstown, NJ. Chet was born on June 10, 1928 to the late Chester W. John- stone, Sr. and Mildred (Pranis) Johnstone, and grew up in Newark and Nutley NJ. He was a member of the Nutley High School Class of 1946, an army veteran serving as an MP in post war Japan, a graduate of School at Newark School of Fine and Indus- trial Arts, and a career commercial artist. Chet lived in Glen Ridge for many happy years and raised his family there with his wife Jeanne. He has lived in Hackettstown for the past 6 years and previously lived on Pau- linskill Lake in Newton after retiring. Chet enjoyed the outdoors. His true love was fly fishing, and he could often be found on the banks of the Flatbrook or Musconetcong River. He was an Orvis Certified Flyfishing Instructor and a member of Trout Unlimited. He also was an environmentalist, who worked hard to prevent the damming of the Delaware River, which in turn protected his beloved rivers and estuaries. Chet was a multifaceted person. He was an avid Jazz enthusiast, with many a story of running in the same circles as some of the greats. Chet also had an appreciation for boxing and baseball. His family had a rich history in baseball, as his grandfather James Johnstone was a major league umpire and is credited with inventing the first catcher's mask. Chet is survived by his children, Michael W. Johnstone and wife Barbara, Brian John- stone, Tracey J. Roettger and husband Andy, and Evan Johnstone and partner Jennifer Jay, 8 grandchildren, 1 great - grandson, and his companion, Shirley Pennington. Chet was predeceased by his loving wife, Jeanne Ide Johnstone in 2010 and his brother, James V. Johnstone. A Celebration of Chet's Life will include a visitation from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm followed by a funeral prayer service at 4:30 pm at the William J. Leber Funeral Home, 15 Furnace Road (Corner of Rt. 206), Chester, NJ (908) 879 - 3090. Interment will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flow- ers, memorial donations may be made to the House of the Good Shepherd at https:// www.hotgs.org/foundation/ Tuesday, December 14, 2021 2:30PM - 4:30PM William J. Leber Funeral Home 15 Furnace Road Chester, NJ 07930 Chet ’ s Story... The North Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited takes credit for getting the first complete and accurate data on the Tocks Project out to the sportsmen of the Tri - State area. Another group, however, drew the first sword against the Tocks Project. This group of hikers and nature lovers got word that Sunfish Pond (a glacier lake) was sold by the State of New Jersey to the power companies Jersey Cen- tral Power and Light, Public Service Electric, and New Jersey Power and Light. They then heard that Sunfish Pond would be destroyed by the electric power phase of the Tocks Pro- ject. In 1966 they managed to get several politi- cians and dignitaries to go on a well publi- cized hike to Sunfish Pond. Eventually, this group pressured the state to buy back the pond in 1967. They then went on to join the battle against the whole Tocks Project. It was the mid 1960’ s. Chet Johnstone was fishing the Big Flatbrook River. Flower Chil- dren were making the country aware of the environment. Earth Day was established. Fly fishermen were few; fly fishing books and media coverage rare. The Corps of Engi- neers was ready to dig the Tocks Island Dam as the costly Viet Nam war was raging. Chet started hearing rumors about a govern- ment project on the Delaware River. The Flat- brook would be buried by a huge reservoir, the residents evicted. Chet was becoming concerned especially since the local media was down playing coverage. Chet joined the Theodore Gordon Fly Fishers Conservation Committee . The Chairman of the committee arranged for Chet to meet with a Delaware Dam Project Army Corp Colonel. Chet learned the reservoir would provide a recreation area 37 miles long extending from Delaware Water Gap to Port Jervis. At the time 10 ½ million yearly visitors were ex- pected. {Yellowstone got 3 million.) Curious since the reservoir would be dropped fifty five feet to generate electricity leaving the touted recreation area a mud flat. When Chet reported to Theodore Gordon Fly fishers they recommended Chet get some- thing going in New Jersey. Fred Burroughs was forming a Trout Unlimited chapter in North Jersey. The chapter became involved with the “ New Jersey Sportsman Federa- tion. ” The Federation provided an outlet for Chet to publish political cartoons and columns, sent to sports shops all over the state. As the North Jersey Chapter grew, new chapters were born in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Reinforcements such as The Sierra Club and “ The Save The Dela- ware Coalition. joined the fight resulting in the governors of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York turning down the Tocks Island project. Chet is proud to say; “ Against all odds after 8+ years of dogged persistence, the little people of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York beat “ City Hall. The Army Corps of Engineers had a very good head start on the environmental- ists. The effects of the proposed dam got out very late in the game, but fortunately, be- cause of the Vietnam War and other National problems, government funding was very slow so we had a chance to “ catch up. ” When the word of the dam effects finally started to get out the Corps was just about ready to “ dig. ” - Chet Johnstone Park Service Re- moved 1880s Pipe- line Along Musconetcong River By SNN Staff Report November 27, 2021 Good News / New Jersey News / North Jersey News LEBANON TWP (NPS) — The National Park Service (NPS) and officials from Chev- ron Environmental Management Company (Chevron), the Musconetcong River Manage- ment Council (MRMC), and the Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) announced the removal of remnants of nine old oil pipelines from the Wild and Scenic Musconetcong River. Investigating complaints of pipelines protrud- ing from the river bottom, the MWA and the NPS found that in low flows, the pipelines could come into contact with the bottoms of canoes and kayaks. Working with Chevron, it was determined the pipelines were no longer in useand had been filled with cement and capped. The pipelines, some dating to the 1880s, are believed to be some of the oldest petroleum pipelines in the United States. While the pipelines posed no pollution threat to the river, they remained a navigational im- pediment for paddlers. New trees mark where the 1800s Tidewater/Getty oil pipeline segment was removed from the Musconetcong River in Wash- ington Township, Warren County. Steve Novak | For lehigh- valleylive.com “ The National Park Service Wild and Scenic Rivers program seeks to protect and en- hance river resources across the nation. We appreciate the work of our river partners to help improve the recreational and ecological quality of the Wild and Scenic Musconetcong River and are excited for the paddling com- munity to enjoy this exceptional river without these obstacles, ,” said NPS River Manager Paul Kenney. In 2020, Chevron presented a proposed plan to carry out the project safely. Last year, the NPS, MWA, MRMC and Chevron formed a Musconetcong River advocates celebrate the removal of the 1800s Tidewater/Getty oil pipeline segment on Nov. 16, 2021, at one side of the worksite in Washington Township, Warren County. Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com committee to coordinate the removal of the pipelines. All plans and permits were ap- proved, but rain conditions and increased riv- er flow made it difficult to remove the pipe- lines from the river as originally planned. Last month, Chevron successfully finished the re New trees mark where the 1800s Tidewater/Getty oil pipeline segment was removed from the Musconetcong River in Wash- ington Township, Warren County. Steve Novak | For lehigh- valleylive.com moval of the pipelines via land on either side of the Musconetcong. This clever adaptation resulted in little disturbance to the riverbed. “ The protection of people and the environ- ment is our highest priority at Chevron, and this voluntary project is a clear example of our values in action, ” said Henry Stremlau, Operations Portfolio Manager at Chev- ron. “ Through our strong partnership with MWA, NPS, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, we have en- hanced this Wild & Scenic River for the en- joyment of all Musconetcong enthusiasts. ” “ MWA was glad to be able to partner with Chevron on this project that supports our mission of protecting and improving water quality, habitat and recreational access in the Musconetcong River advocates celebrate the removal of the 1800s Tidewater/Getty oil pipeline segment on Nov. 16, 2021, at one side of the worksite in Washington Township, Warren County. Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com Musconetcong River, ” stated MWA Executive Director Cindy Joerger. “ Our partnership with the National Park Service to preserve the outstandingly remarkable values of this Wild & Scenic River has written many success stories over the past 15 years; this is just the most recent chapter! ” The pipelines were safely removed without needing to install an aqua barrier in the river, which reduced soil disturbance by 60% of the permitted amount. Additionally, Chevron planted over one thousand trees and shrubs, and disturbed areas were covered with top- soil and hydroseeded. CHAPTER TREE PLANTING Welcome to our newest Fly Shop in the area! Located at: 11 NJ - 15, Lafayette, NJ 07848 Current Hours: Monday – Sunday 10am – 6pm Fred DeLeon of Golden Stone Outfitters was our speaker at the October meeting. Fred carries fly fishing equipment including rods and reels, fly tying materials, and clothing. He carries Orvis, Hairline, Na- ture ’ s Spirit, Fulling Mill Flies, Maxima, Sci- entific Angler, Airflo, Redington, Riversong Nets, Greys, Loon, Fish Pond and much, much more. Trout Unlimited members, First Respond- ers, and Veterans all receive a 10% dis- count upon request. On Wednesday November 17th 7pm - 9pm . The Golden Stone Outfitters are hon- ored to have Bob Mallard join them for a ‘ virtual ’ discussion on Brook Trout. This event is open to the public. Please call or stop in and let Golden Stone know if you will be joining them. Bob Mallard has fly fished for 40 years. The former owner of Kennebec River Outfitters, a Registered Maine Fishing Guide and a commercial fly designer. He is also a native fish advocate and founding member, execu- tive director and Maine board member for Native Fish Coalition. WE NEED FLIES! Please tie and donate flies to our Fly Box, the biggest single fundraiser for our Chapter! Thank you to Chapter Member Joe DeVenney who is making the Fly Boxes! Greg Luty, President BANQUET We have rescheduled the Banquet after a long awaited Covid break. We look forward to seeing everyone again! MARCH 25, 2022 FRIDAY FARMSTEAD COUNTRY CLUB ANDOVER, NJ 50/50, Silent Auctions, $1, $5 Raffles, Bag Raffles for fly fishing gear and more ! FLY TYING ROUND TABLE JANUARY 12, 2022 7:30 PM TO ? SPARTA VFW 66 MAIN STREET, SPARTA Small room Bring your fly tying materials, tie some flies, have a great time! Call Glen Zeeck for more information at (908) 752 - 7065. Edison Show Hours: Friday, January 28 - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday, January 29 - 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, January 30 - 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Adults: One Day Pass $18 Two Day Pass $28 Three Day Pass $38 Military with Photo ID: $10 Children under 12: $5 Children 5 and under: Free Boy & Girl Scouts in uniform 16 and under: Free Tickets are non - refundable, processing fees will be added. The New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center 97 Sunfield Avenue Edison, NJ 08837 BACK AGAIN! The International Fly Fishing Film Festival. One night only, Friday, January 28, 2022. Doors open and pre - party at 6:00, films start at 6:30. $15; $10 in advance. CHAPTER TREE PLANTING PICS FLY FISHERMAN OF THE YEAR CONTEST PICS FRED S. BURROUGHS NORTH JERSEY CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED FLY TYING CLASSES BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE 7~Classes 2/8/22 to 3/22/22 COST: $75 * TIME: 7 - 9 PM CALL GLEN ZEECK 908 - 752 - 7065 SPARTA VFW * 66 Main St. * Sparta * Small Room Beginners Receive Tool Kit How To Remove A Fishing Hook From A Human, Painlessly And Safely Using this hook removal method, there is one common factor - the al- most complete, and surprising, lack of any pain. One day it happens to all anglers. A hook does it job and hooks up, but not into a fish. It hooks up in you or one of your fishing partners. Removing a hook embedded over the barb, but not back out through the skin, is relatively easy: First Make a loop about 10cm (6") long, in strong line, 5kg (10lb) plus, and pass it over the eye of the hook, and then up to the top of the bend of the hook. It is very important to follow this step to the letter if pain and discomfort is to be avoided. Most im- portantly the loop of line must be at the top of the hook bend, and the pull must be up and away. Way too many articles and videos on this method ad- vise having the line at the back of the bend, and pull- ing straight back - this will only result in the barb catching and causing pain. Then Push firmly down on the eye of the hook so the eye of the hook touches the skin. Hold the eye down while completing step 2. Finally With a sudden, strong yank on the line loop, pull up and away from the hook - eye. The hook should come out the way it went in, and because it will curve out the same way it went in the barb should not catch. In general it is a pretty painless business; the thought is more painful than the extraction itself. In fact of the many hooks I have removed from myself, oth- ers and dogs, in around 60 years fishing, there is one common factor - the almost complete, and sur- prising, lack of any pain. Remove a hook from yourself using this method You can make this hook removal a one - person opera- tion where the hook is in your arm or hand, or any- where you cannot use your two hands. Make the loop larger and hook the loop around some- thing immovable, like a tree branch, then press down on the eye of the hook as above, and jerk your hand away in the direction shown above. I used this method once when I stuck a hook in the back of my hand, and I hooked the loop around the tow bar ball of my car - worked a treat - felt nothing! FLY FISHERMAN OF THE YEAR Tom Mount 2nd Place PICS SPARTA DAY PICS WINTER STOCKING The The Division will again be stocking trout as part of the Winter Trout Stocking Pro- gram . Beginning Monday, November 22, 2021, approximately 4,620 two - year old Rainbow Trout, averaging 14 - 18 inches, were stocked in 19 designated ponds and lakes over a two - day period (see Updates for any changes). Beginning with the 2016 winter stocking sea- son, six lakes and ponds were moved from the Winter Stocking Program to the Fall Stocking Program . As part of the winter pro- gram, it would only be a few weeks before ice would form on the surface of these lakes. Unfortunately, ice fishing is not allowed on these waters. By moving them to the fall pro- gram anglers now have several more weeks of warmer weather to enjoy fishing for these trout. The winter stocking is the final one each year, bringing the total of trout stocked from the Pequest Trout Hatchery in Warren Coun- ty to more than 600,000. Pequest Stocking Summaries Below is the list of waters being stocked with numbers of trout. These lakes range in size from five to 100 acres and have shoreline ac- cess and/or boat launching sites. All winter - stocked waters may be fished as soon as they are stocked. Note: The day of stocking is not provided for each water. This is to prevent crowds gather- ing at stocking points which would make so- cial distancing difficult. Anglers are reminded to maintain social distancing at all times to help prevent the spread of COVID - 19. WINTER TROUT STOCKING SCHEDULE 2021 (TRI COUNTY AREA ONLY) Monday, November 22 Sussex County Lake Aeroflex - 370 Lake Ocquittunk - 250 Little Swartswood Lake - 350 Silver Lake - 300 Warren County Furnace Lake – 360 Tuesday, November 23 Morris County Mt. Hope Pond - 280 MORE SPARTA DAY PICS! IT ’ S A SALT LIFE! RAMSEY OUTDOOR TRIPS GLEN HOFMANN Kevin Keller RAMSEY OUTDOOR TRIPS Glen Hofmann & Kevin Keller Kevin Keller Sue Reed, Ed Cabral, Kevin Keller, Glen Zeeck, Glenn Hofmann Kevin Keller with a DOUBLE! Glenn Hoffman, Sue Reed, Glen Zeeck — Repositioning DECEMBER MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2021 NO SPEAKER CHRISTMAS PARTY MEETING BRING A COVERED DISH OF AN APPETIZER, ENTRÉE, OR DESSERT BRING A WRAPPED GIFT VALUE APPROX $25 FOR THE GIFT EXCHANGE GAME MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! HAPPY NEW YEAR! STRIPER FISHING Sue Reed Glen Zeeck Bob LeDuc