Thursday, April 10, 2025

Jersey Shore TU's April Meetup (4/15): Hooked for Life: Stories, Science, and Secrets of a Fly Fisherman from Steve Ambruzs

 Jersey Shore TU Members & Friends,

Come out to see Steve Ambuzs talk about his fishing experiences and travels around North America. Steve is a Virginia Tech Fisheries Grad with a Masters in Science and Biology from the University of Nevada Reno. His life and travels have taken him from New Jersey, Canada, Alaska, Virginia, and many other locations. We hope to see you all for this interesting talk! Also, the chapter will be handing out the shirts and hats at the meetup if you placed an order for them. Please continue to the below for updates from the group.  

Location: Oakhurst Meeting Room

Date/Time: April 15th @ 7pm

Address: 74 Larkin Pl, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

Navigate: Google Maps Link






Conservation:

Toms River Cleanup 

-Thank you to all of the volunteers who came out to our Toms River Cleanup. We got a lot of nice comments from members and hikers so kudos to all of you for taking the time on a beautiful (80 degree!) day to pickup trash along the Toms. We picked up a total of 12 bags of trash and one large tire but more importantly enjoyed the time together outdoors. The Toms River Clean Communities Team did a great job with the materials provided and trash pickup service shown below. Thanks again!! 



Manasquan River Cleanup

Our second cleanup of the spring is coming up at the same Hospital Road location. We will be giving out hats again to the first five volunteers that come out! Hope to see you all there for another great day of commraderie and conservation. 

-April 27th from 10am - 11am: Edge of Allaire State Park in Wall, NJ

Info & Signup: https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Jersey-Shore-Trout-Unlimited-Manasquan-River-104629

Barnegat Bay Blitz Cleanup 

Including the Barnegat Bay Blitz Cleanup information if anyone wants to partake in this watershed wide cleanup week. You can signup by emailing the captain listed in the below link.Take pictures and send to us if you volunteer!

Info & Signup: https://barnegatbaypartnership.org/protect/blitz/

Tree Plantings

Raritan Headwaters Association is looking for TU members and friends to volunteer for their spring riparian plantings. Below is a list with singup links for each. Take pictures and send to us if you volunteer!

-April 19 from 9am - 1pm: Prescott Brook in Lebanon, NJ

Signup: https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1037674

-May 5 & 6 from 9am - 4pm: South Branch Raritan River in Annandale, NJ

Signup (5/5): https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1037677

Signup (5/6): https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1037680

-May 15 from 9am - 4pm: Neshanic River Tributary in East Amwell, NJ

Signup: https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1042944




Fishing & Fly Tying:

Hancock Fishing Trip: May 16th - 18th

Info & Signup: We still have spots left for our upcoming fishing trip!! The chapter has reserved lodging in Hancock, NY to fish the fabled West Branch of the Delaware in the Catskills. If interested, come sign up at a monthly meetup or contact JSTU president Bob Sodon at robertsodon579@gmail.com (732) 673-4200. 

Take A Friend Fishing Program

We are looking to pair up members of our chapter who are new to fly fishing with some experienced members to promote on the water education and fly fishing tips. If this is of interest to you, please fill out the following form: TU JSC - Teach a Friend to Fish

Fly Fisherman of the Year Contest 2025

Info & Submit: Remember to submit your New Jersey catches to our google form, tag us with pictures on your social media accounts, or submit them at the JSTU monthly meetups. Enter your fishy pictures to win a chance to represent JSTU at the New Jersey Fly Fisherman of the Year Contest at Shannon's private waters on the South Branch of the Raritan River. 




Net Sweepstakes:

We are holding a drawing for a handcrafted wooden fishing net made by our very own President, Bob Sodon. Come by to the monthly meetups to get your name in for this awesome net that will be drawn in June.




Jersey Shore Trout Unlimited Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerseyshoretu/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerseyshoretu/

Website: https://jerseyshoretu.blogspot.com/

New Member Signup: tu.org/join439jerseyshore

Donate: https://go.tulocalevents.org/


Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Jersey Shore TU's March Meetup (3/18): Hangout at MJ's!

 Jersey Shore TU Members & Friends,

JSTU will be hosting our March meetup at MJ's Restuarant Bar and Grill in Tinton Falls on March 18th at 7pm. Make sure to bring your appetite as we will be providing appetizers in the upstairs section of the restuarant that we have reserved for our group. Enjoy a night of commraderie, laughter, fishing stories and excellent food as we get ready for an exciting spring fishing season! This is a relaxed meetup so feel free to bring family and friends. Please continue to read below for updates from the chapter and opportunities to support Jersey Shore TU at our upcoming events. 

Location: MJ's Restuarant Bar and Grill

Date/Time: March 18th @ 7pm

Address: 1213 Sycamore Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

Navigate: Google Maps Link





Conservation:

Toms River Cleanup 

-March 29th from 1 pm - 2pm: Riverwood Park in Toms River, NJ

Our Toms River cleanup is at the end of this month in the back of Riverwood Park. The first five members who come to the cleanup will be given a Jersey Shore Trout Unlimited hat! Come support the first chapter outing of 2025 and swing by early to enjoy some light refreshments and a fulfilling day cleaning the Toms. 

Info & Signup: https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Jersey-Shore-Trout-Unlimited-Toms-River-Cleanup-104625

Manasquan River Cleanup:

-April 27th from 10 am - 11 am: Edge of Allaire State Park in Wall, NJ

Info & Signup: https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Jersey-Shore-Trout-Unlimited-Manasquan-River-104629

Tree Plantings

Raritan Headwaters Association is looking for TU members and friends to volunteer for their spring riparian plantings. Below is a list with singup links for each. 

-April 19 from 9am - 1pm: Prescott Brook in Lebanon, NJ

Signup: https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1037674

-May 5 & 6 from 9am - 4pm: South Branch Raritan River in Annandale, NJ

Signup (5/5): https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1037677

Signup (5/6): https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1037680

-May 15 from 9am - 4pm: Neshanic River Tributary in East Amwell, NJ

Signup: https://www.trackitforward.com/site/370717/event/1042944




Fishing & Fly Tying:

Hancock Fishing Trip: May 16th - 18th

Info & Signup: The chapter has reserved lodging in Hancock, NY to fish the fabled West Branch of the Delaware in the Catskills. If interested, come sign up at a monthly meetup or contact JSTU president Bob Sodon at robertsodon579@gmail.com (732) 673-4200. 

Take A Friend Fishing Program

We are looking to pair up members of our chapter who are new to fly fishing with some experienced members to promote on the water education and fly fishing tips. If this is of interest to you, please fill out the following form: TU JSC - Teach a Friend to Fish

Fly Fisherman of the Year Contest 2025

Info & Submit: Remember to submit your New Jersey catches to our google form, tag us with pictures on your social media accounts, or submit them at the JSTU monthly meetups. Enter your fishy pictures to win a chance to represent JSTU at the New Jersey Fly Fisherman of the Year Contest at Shannon's private waters on the South Branch of the Raritan River. 




Net Sweepstakes:

We will be running a drawing for a handcrafted wooden fly fishing net made by our very own President, Bob Sodon. Come by to the monthly meetups to get your name in for this awesome net that will be drawn in June.






Jersey Shore Trout Unlimited Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerseyshoretu/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerseyshoretu/

Website: https://jerseyshoretu.blogspot.com/

New Member Signup: tu.org/join439jerseyshore

Donate: https://go.tulocalevents.org/50d50f


Saturday, February 8, 2025

 Jim Holland's Tying Jam

Jim Holland's Tying Jam is an informal gathering of fly tiers and fishers from the NY Catskills and New Jersey. Some of the best fly tiers in the region will share their patterns and teach you a few tricks. Learn to tie regional fly patterns or tie and donate a fly to Not-for-Profits using fly fishing and tying to heal.


Tuesday, January 7, 2025

1/21/25: Jersey Shore TU's January Event: Kayak Fishing With Bob (1/21)



1/21/25: Jersey Shore TU's January Event: Kayak Fishing With Bob (1/21) 

Join the Jersey Shore Chapter of Trout Unlimited for an engaging presentation on kayak fishing, led by seasoned angler Bob Sodon. Explore the different types of kayaks, from sit-on-top to fishing-specific models, and discover the best fishing spots in New Jersey, including Raritan Bay and Manasquan Reservoir. Bob will share essential tips on equipment, safety, and transportation, making this session perfect for both beginners and experienced anglers. Whether you're looking to fish in ponds, rivers, or the open ocean, this talk will inspire your next adventure. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your kayak fishing knowledge!

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