Hey folks. New to the site (though I've been lurking/reading for a few weeks) and new to fly fishing.
Bought a house in Bloomingdale last fall, a stones throw from the Pequannock.
I've been fishing in the surf and freshwater with spinning gear most of my life but have never tried my hand at fly tackle.
The commute down to the shore to throw plugs into the ocean has really put a cramp on my spring fishing and my wife being pregnant with kid number two and due in July is gonna pretty much kill it for the foreseeable future.
I just don't feel right about fishing for trout in little brooks and rivers with spinning gear. Kinda like shooting fish in the barrel.
Figured it was time to stop threatening to pick up fly fishing and actually pull the trigger.
I stopped by Tight Lines Wednesday night and got myself outfitted with everything I think I need to get started and will probably hit the river tonight for the first time.
That's my introduction.
My question about TU:
I'm pretty centrally located between the Fred S. Burroughs chapter and the East New Jersey chapter.
Any pros or cons to joining either?
I certainly don't want to start a pissing match over which is "better" but if one is more active than the other in terms of being involved in conservation projects, running group trips, and taking newbies under their wing it would be my preference to be associated with that group.
Additionally, if it has any bearing, it's my plan to do the majority of my fishing "in my backyard" (the Pequannock and the Wanaque) but I expect I'll also take the ride north to fish some of the Sussex County waters. If the TU Burroughs chapter leans more in that direction than East Jersey it would also be something I'd like to take into consideration.
Any advice/guidance/assistance/etc you might be able to provide would be appriciated.
Oh, also, would it be okay if I showed up for my first meeting before I actually sign up with TU officially? My (new) employer has a 2:1 matching charitable contribution policy and I'm in the process of getting that figured out before I give anyone any money. I can register with TU today if I want but if I have to give my employer any kind of advanced notice in order to take advantage of the 2:1 I don't want TU to miss out on $70 because I was anxious.
Thanks,
Dan
Bought a house in Bloomingdale last fall, a stones throw from the Pequannock.
I've been fishing in the surf and freshwater with spinning gear most of my life but have never tried my hand at fly tackle.
The commute down to the shore to throw plugs into the ocean has really put a cramp on my spring fishing and my wife being pregnant with kid number two and due in July is gonna pretty much kill it for the foreseeable future.
I just don't feel right about fishing for trout in little brooks and rivers with spinning gear. Kinda like shooting fish in the barrel.
Figured it was time to stop threatening to pick up fly fishing and actually pull the trigger.
I stopped by Tight Lines Wednesday night and got myself outfitted with everything I think I need to get started and will probably hit the river tonight for the first time.
That's my introduction.
My question about TU:
I'm pretty centrally located between the Fred S. Burroughs chapter and the East New Jersey chapter.
Any pros or cons to joining either?
I certainly don't want to start a pissing match over which is "better" but if one is more active than the other in terms of being involved in conservation projects, running group trips, and taking newbies under their wing it would be my preference to be associated with that group.
Additionally, if it has any bearing, it's my plan to do the majority of my fishing "in my backyard" (the Pequannock and the Wanaque) but I expect I'll also take the ride north to fish some of the Sussex County waters. If the TU Burroughs chapter leans more in that direction than East Jersey it would also be something I'd like to take into consideration.
Any advice/guidance/assistance/etc you might be able to provide would be appriciated.
Oh, also, would it be okay if I showed up for my first meeting before I actually sign up with TU officially? My (new) employer has a 2:1 matching charitable contribution policy and I'm in the process of getting that figured out before I give anyone any money. I can register with TU today if I want but if I have to give my employer any kind of advanced notice in order to take advantage of the 2:1 I don't want TU to miss out on $70 because I was anxious.
Thanks,
Dan