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Dec. 2021 TU NEWS—VISIT US AT www.nnjtu.org DECEMBER DECEMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY MEETING NOTICE MEETING Our next chapter meeting will be held on DECEMBER 15 BRING YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS the 3d Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM at BRING AN APPETIZER, ENTRÉE, OR The Sparta VFW DESSERT 66 Main Street, Sparta, 07871. BRING A WRAPPED GIFT GPS coordinates: 42* 02’27.50” VALUE APPROX. $25 74*37’ 55.74” FOR THE GIFT EXCHANGE GAME LET THE FUN BEGIN! CHET JOHNSTONE 6.10.20 - 12.9.21 Rest in Peace WORDS TO FISH BY . . . Chet was a founding The season has ended. There was not enough of it; member of our chapter there never is. Tightlines -Nick Lyons CALENDAR DECEMBER 1 Board Meeting, Sparta VFW 7:30 pm FLY TYING ROUND TABLE Join us at the Sparta VFW (small room) every second Wednesday 8 Fly Tying Round Table, from 7:30 pm till ? To tie some flies! Enjoy the camaraderie of fel- Sparta VFW 7:30 pm low fly fishers, learn to tie new flies, learn new tying techniques, or Regular Chapter Meeting, just tie for your next trip! Don’t know how to tie? No problem! 15 Come and learn. Give Glen a call in advance to ensure we have Sparta VFW 7:30 pm an extra vice for you! Call Glen Zeeck for more information at JANUARY (908) 752-7065. Board Meeting, Sparta 5 VFW 7:30 pm 2021 INTERNATIONAL FLY 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 – 12 Fly Tying Round Table, 4:30 pm, FREE PARKING!!! Parsippany Hilton Hotel Sparta VFW 7:30 pm Address: 1 Hilton Court, Parsippany, NJ 07054, (973) 267-7373. Regular Chapter Meeting, Cash Admission: Adults: Saturday: $15.00, Sunday: $12.00, 19 Sparta VFW 7:30 pm Weekend Pass: $22.00, Children Under 16: Free 28- FLY FISHING SHOW JANUARY SPEAKER—ANITA COULTON 30 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. North Jersey TU News ter invites all members to contribute articles of general Editor: Susan B. Reed interest to the chapter. Please send all material to: North Jersey TU News is a publication of the Fred S. Susan B. Reed Burroughs, North Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited, 6 Rushmore Lane P.O. Box 671, Sparta, New Jersey 07871. Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840 (201) 207-0928 Fred S. Burroughs Chapter Officers: e-mail sbreed@optonline.net President: Greg Luty 201-280-5412 Deadline: 3rd Wed. of the month - for the following Vice Pres.: Vacant newsletter. Secretary: Susan Reed (908) 850-8773 Treasurer: George Demby (973) 347-3524 North Jersey TU News is your publication. The chap- PAGE 2 stone, Tracey J. Roettger and husband Andy, CHET JOHNSTONE and Evan Johnstone and partner Jennifer 6.10.28—2.9.21 Jay, 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and his companion, Shirley Pennington. Chet Chester W. John- was predeceased by his loving wife, Jeanne stone, Jr., 93, passed Ide Johnstone in 2010 and his brother, away peacefully on James V. Johnstone. A Celebration of Chet's Thursday, December Life will include a visitation from 2:30 pm to 9, 2021 at the House 4:30 pm followed by a funeral prayer service of the Good Shepherd at 4:30 pm at the William J. Leber Funeral in Hackettstown, NJ. Home, 15 Furnace Road (Corner of Rt. 206), Chet was born on Chester, NJ (908) 879-3090. Interment will June 10, 1928 to the late Chester W. John- be held privately by the family. In lieu of flow- stone, Sr. and Mildred (Pranis) Johnstone, ers, memorial donations may be made to the and grew up in Newark and Nutley NJ. He House of the Good Shepherd at https:// was a member of the Nutley High School www.hotgs.org/foundation/. Class of 1946, an army veteran serving as an MP in post war Japan, a graduate of Tuesday, December 14, 2021 School at Newark School of Fine and Indus- 2:30PM - 4:30PM trial Arts, and a career commercial artist. William J. Leber Funeral Home Chet lived in Glen Ridge for many happy 15 Furnace Road years and raised his family there with his wife Chester, NJ 07930 Jeanne. He has lived in Hackettstown for the past 6 years and previously lived on Pau- Chet’s Story... linskill Lake in Newton after retiring. The North Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited Chet enjoyed the outdoors. His true love was takes credit for getting the first complete and fly fishing, and he could often be found on accurate data on the Tocks Project out to the the banks of the Flatbrook or Musconetcong sportsmen of the Tri-State area. Another River. He was an Orvis Certified Flyfishing group, however, drew the first sword against Instructor and a member of Trout Unlimited. the Tocks Project. This group of hikers and He also was an environmentalist, who nature lovers got word that Sunfish Pond (a worked hard to prevent the damming of the glacier lake) was sold by the State of New Delaware River, which in turn protected his Jersey to the power companies Jersey Cen- beloved rivers and estuaries. tral Power and Light, Public Service Electric, and New Jersey Power and Light. They then Chet was a multifaceted person. He was an heard that Sunfish Pond would be destroyed avid Jazz enthusiast, with many a story of by the electric power phase of the Tocks Pro- running in the same circles as some of the ject. greats. Chet also had an appreciation for boxing and baseball. His family had a rich In 1966 they managed to get several politi- history in baseball, as his grandfather James cians and dignitaries to go on a well publi- Johnstone was a major league umpire and is cized hike to Sunfish Pond. Eventually, this credited with inventing the first catcher's group pressured the state to buy back the mask. pond in 1967. They then went on to join the battle against the whole Tocks Project. Chet is survived by his children, Michael W. Johnstone and wife Barbara, Brian John- It was the mid 1960’s. Chet Johnstone was fishing the Big Flatbrook River. Flower Chil- Chet is proud to say; dren were making the country aware of the “Against all odds after 8+ years of dogged environment. Earth Day was established. Fly persistence, the little people of New Jersey, fishermen were few; fly fishing books and Pennsylvania, and New York beat “City Hall. media coverage rare. The Corps of Engi- neers was ready to dig the Tocks Island Dam The Army Corps of Engineers had a very as the costly Viet Nam war was raging. good head start on the environmental- Chet started hearing rumors about a govern- ists. The effects of the proposed dam got out ment project on the Delaware River. The Flat- very late in the game, but fortunately, be- brook would be buried by a huge reservoir, cause of the Vietnam War and other National the residents evicted. Chet was becoming problems, government funding was very slow concerned especially since the local media so we had a chance to “catch up.” When the was down playing coverage. word of the dam effects finally started to get out the Corps was just about ready to “dig.” Chet joined the Theodore Gordon Fly Fishers Conservation Committee . The Chairman of - Chet Johnstone 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 Park Service Re- North Jersey. The chapter became involved with the “New Jersey Sportsman Federa- moved 1880s Pipe- tion.” line Along publish political cartoons and columns, sent Musconetcong River The Federation provided an outlet for Chet to to sports shops all over the state. By SNN Staff Report November 27, 2021 As the North Jersey Chapter grew, new Good News/New Jersey News/North Jersey News chapters were born in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Reinforcements such as LEBANON TWP (NPS) —The National The Sierra Club and “The Save The Dela- Park Service (NPS) and officials from Chev- ware Coalition. joined the fight resulting in ron Environmental Management Company the governors of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, (Chevron), the Musconetcong River Manage- and New York turning down the Tocks Island ment Council (MRMC), and the project. 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. Musconetcong River advocates celebrate the removal of the 1800s Tidewater/Getty oil pipeline segment on Nov. 16, 2021, While the pipelines posed no pollution threat at one side of the worksite in Washington Township, Warren to the river, they remained a navigational im- County.Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com pediment for paddlers. 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 “The National Park Service Wild and Scenic Rivers program seeks to protect and en- New trees mark where the 1800s Tidewater/Getty oil pipeline hance river resources across the nation. We segment was removed from the Musconetcong River in Wash- appreciate the work of our river partners to ington Township, Warren County.Steve Novak | For lehigh- valleylive.com help improve the recreational and ecological quality of the Wild and Scenic Musconetcong River and are excited for the paddling com- moval of the pipelines via land on either side munity to enjoy this exceptional river without of the Musconetcong. This clever adaptation these obstacles, ,” said NPS River Manager resulted in little disturbance to the riverbed. Paul Kenney. “The protection of people and the environ- ment is our highest priority at Chevron, and this voluntary project is a clear example of In 2020, Chevron presented a proposed plan our values in action,” said Henry Stremlau, to carry out the project safely. Last year, the Operations Portfolio Manager at Chev- NPS, MWA, MRMC and Chevron formed a ron. “Through our strong partnership with MWA, NPS, and the New Jersey Department CHAPTER TREE PLANTING 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. 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 Welcome to our newest Fly Shop will be joining them. in the area! Bob Mallard has fly fished for 40 years. The Located at: 11 NJ-15, Lafayette, NJ 07848 former owner of Kennebec River Outfitters, a Registered Maine Fishing Guide and a Current Hours: Monday – Sunday 10am – commercial fly designer. He is also a native 6pm fish advocate and founding member, execu- tive director and Maine board member for Fred DeLeon of Golden Stone Outfitters Native Fish Coalition. was our speaker at the October meeting. Fred carries fly fishing equipment including BANQUET We have rescheduled the Banquet after a long awaited Covid break. We look forward to seeing everyone again! MARCH 25, 2022 FRIDAY WE NEED FLIES! FARMSTEAD COUNTRY CLUB ANDOVER, NJ Please tie and donate flies to our Fly Box, the biggest single fundraiser for our Chapter! Thank 50/50, Silent Auctions, $1, $5 Raffles, you to Chapter Member Joe DeVenney who is making the Fly Boxes! Bag Raffles for fly fishing gear and more ! Greg Luty, President 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. CHAPTER TREE PLANTING PICS 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 FLY FISHERMAN OF THE YEAR BACK AGAIN! CONTEST PICS 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. 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 First Hook From A Human, Make a loop about 10cm (6") long, in strong line, 5kg (10lb) plus, and pass it over the eye of the hook, and Painlessly And Safely then up to the top of the bend of the hook. It is very important to follow this step to the letter Using this hook removal method, if pain and discomfort is to be avoided. Most im- portantly the loop of line must be at the top of the there is one common factor - the al- hook bend, and the pull must be up and away. most complete, and surprising, lack of any pain. 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 One day it happens to all anglers. A hook does it job catching and causing pain. and hooks up, but not into a fish. It hooks up in you or one of your fishing partners. 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! Removing a hook embedded over the barb, but not back out through the skin, is relatively easy: FLY FISHERMAN OF THE YEAR Tom Mount 2nd Place PICS SPARTA DAY PICS numbers of trout. These lakes range in size WINTER STOCKING 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 The The Division will again be stocking trout they are stocked. as part of the Winter Trout Stocking Pro- gram. Beginning Monday, November 22, Note: The day of stocking is not provided for 2021, approximately 4,620 two-year old each water. This is to prevent crowds gather- Rainbow Trout, averaging 14-18 inches, ing at stocking points which would make so- were stocked in 19 designated ponds and cial distancing difficult. Anglers are reminded lakes over a two-day period (see Updates for to maintain social distancing at all times to any changes). 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 Beginning with the 2016 winter stocking sea- son, six lakes and ponds were moved from Furnace Lake – 360 the Winter Stocking Program to the Fall Stocking Program. As part of the winter pro- Tuesday, November 23 gram, it would only be a few weeks before ice would form on the surface of these lakes. Morris County Unfortunately, ice fishing is not allowed on Mt. Hope Pond - 280 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 MORE SPARTA DAY PICS! IT’S A SALT LIFE! RAMSEY OUTDOOR TRIPS GLEN HOFMANN Kevin Keller RAMSEY OUTDOOR TRIPS Sue Reed, Ed Cabral, Kevin Keller, Glen Zeeck, Glenn Hofmann Glen Hofmann & Kevin Keller Kevin Keller with a DOUBLE! Kevin Keller 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 Glen Zeeck Sue Reed Bob LeDuc