Jersey Shore TU Members,
To help us prepare for our upcoming youth fly fishing clinic with All Kids One Field, our February meetup will feature a special training session. This training will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to teach young anglers a variety of skills, including fly tying, casting, fish and macroinvertebrate identification, and more.
In an increasingly technology-driven world where many youth spend less time outdoors, this is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact—introducing kids to fly fishing, fostering a connection to nature, and potentially changing a life along the way.
Fly tying will begin at 6:30 PM, with all materials provided. Instruction will be available for anyone new to fly tying or looking to sharpen their skills. We’ll also be raffling off a variety of items again.
Please read on below for additional updates and news from the chapter. We look forward to seeing everyone at the February meetup!
Location: Township of Ocean Senior Center
Date/Time: February 17th @ 7pm (Fly Tying @ 6:30pm)
Address: 615 W Park Ave, Oakhurst, 07755
Navigate: Google Maps Link
Upcoming Events:
Feb 17th @ 7pm - February Meetup Youth Fly Fishing Training Session
March 17th @ 7pm - March Meetup at MJ's Bar & Grille in Tinton Falls
April 11th @ 11 am - Toms River Cleanup at Riverwood Park
April 17-19th / 24-26th (Date TBD) - Farmington River Fishing Trip
Fly Rod Combo Raffles:
Only two months left to grab your tickets for a chance to win an Orvis Clearwater Combo—choose between a 9' 5-weight, 9' 9-weight, or both! Stop by any of our events to get your tickets and get in on the action!
Fishing:
Fly Fisherman of the Year Contest 2026
Update! The 2026 winner will also receive an Orvis Encounter Combo, with their choice of any length and weight outfit from Orvis.
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.
Media of the Month:
Video: Blue Tide - The Day Bluefish Took Over the Flats - Sergio Diaz
-One of the most phenomenal fishing videos I’ve ever seen. The fact that it’s about bluefish in Long Island is both unexpected and incredibly cool.
Article: The Fall of Dams and the Rise of Rivers - Alison Mitchell
-A relevant article connected to our January presentation. It’s great to hear about native species once again reaching their historical range in New Jersey.
Book: Lords of the Fly - Monte Burke
-Finished this book recently and all I can say is… wow. It keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. And when Tom Rosenbauer calls it the best fishing book he’s ever read, you know it’s something special.
Jersey Shore Trout Unlimited Links:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerseyshoretu/
Website: https://jerseyshoretu.blogspot.com/
New Member Signup: tu.org/join439jerseyshore
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