Rabunite Designs Georgia Tag!
June 24, 2013
Congratulations to Rabunite Broderick Crawford, whose design of a Brook Trout surfacing for a fly was chosen by the public in a voting process as the new GA Wildlife license plate! The new tags are a one-time first purchase fee of $60.00 then a $35.00 renewal fee each year. A portion of the fees goes directly to TU’s efforts to conserve, protect and restore Georgia’s Trout fisheries. Pictured along with Broderick (L) and his winning design are Governor Nathan Deal (C) and Trout Unlimited National Leadership Council’s Georgia member Larry Vigil (R).
Aug 15: Chapter Meeting (NOTE NEW DATE AND LOCATION)
June 24, 2013
Aug 15 (Thurs) Meeting, 6:30 PM
Troop 6 Scout Hut
Program: Steve Hudson – Bluelining 101 — an introduction to the science and art of “bluelining” (hitting headwater streams).
Beginning in August, 2013 the Rabun Chapter monthly meetings will be held the third Thursday of each month, except for July and December, to be held at the “Scout Hut”, located on GA Hwy 76 West behind the Rabun County Library.
Spring Camping & Fishing Outing: High Water, Tall Tales
June 3, 2013
Spring Camping & Fishing Outing, Location Cherry Hill C.G. High water…real high water…was the significant feature of the Rabun Chapter Campout at Cherry Hill. Fishing, wading and catching were all difficult but some Rabunites did prevail. Some smaller streams were explored and success was found there. Compared to previous chapter campouts the crowd was sparse. The most ever there around the fire was ten and that was for just one night. Since only three of us were there for the last night and rain was eminent, we broke camp early and headed for the house.
The chapter leadership needs to assess the chapter campouts and decide if there is enough interest and support to plan events in the future. A campout is a great way to build camaraderie and help new members learn to fish local waters. In years past there have been about 20 Rabunites around the fire with something good to drink and tall tales abounding. You didn’t have to believe ‘em if you didn’t want to…I didn’t believe. Those were good times.
Reported by Charlie Breithaupt
July 16: Annual Chapter Family Picnic
June 3, 2013
July 16 (Tues) Annual Chapter Family Picnic, 6 PM, Kelly’s Water Falls Park. Custom rod raffle winner will be drawn (see page 2 of this newsletter).
