Archive for the ‘Bitterroot Buggers (Kids)’ Category

Support BRTU – Purchase a Limited Edition Print of “Lost Horse Bend”

Friday, February 20th, 2009
Painted for Bitterroot Trout Unlimited by Monte Dolack

Painted for Bitterroot Trout Unlimited by Monte Dolack

  • Prints #2-5 $500
  • Prints #43-225 $175
  • 100% of the proceeds for Prints 1-225 and the Publisher Proofs go directly to BRTU Education and Habitat Projects.

    View Print at Monte Dolack’s website. If you purchase from the Dolack store, please tell them you are supporting BRTU.

Photos of the Bitterroot Buggers

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Bitterroot Buggers

Another year, another class of Bitterroot Buggers. Here is a group photo from April. See the slideshow below of casting and a fishing trip on the West Fork of the Bitterroot for Mathew Bienusa. He was guided by Bitterroot Bugger sponsor and instructor, Jeff Gray of
Western Flies and Guides

906 South 1st Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-9099


Click here to view all photos in a new window

Bitterroot Buggers – Volunteer opportunity for final 2010 class, Sunday April 25

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Rachel Tsukamoto Weissman when she was learning to fish
Sunday, April 25 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Teller Wildlife Thomas Pond.

Thanks to all who have generously contributed  time supporting the  Bitterroot Buggers fly tying  classes.

We need your help for the last  class!

We will be casting, fishing (and grilling burgers and hot dogs !)

Not a caster or fisher person? No worries!
There are many  tasks that keep the class running smoothly – come on down!

Teller is located just outside of Corvallis. At the four-way stop in Corvallis, turn north  onto the Eastside Highway. Approximately one mile north of Corvallis, you will come to Quast Lane.   For the Slack Barn/Slack House turn west onto Quast Lane. Drive until it dead ends at Chaffin Lane. Turn south (left) onto Chaffin Lane. The Slack Barn/Slack House will be the first driveway on your right. (see below for link to a map)
We’ll also draw tickets to determine the winner of the Dolak print – you’ll receive one more ticket by attending – good luck!

Questions?

Thanks in advance for your valued assistance.
For more information about the sponsors, visit: BRTU www.brtu.org
and Keystone Enrichment Program http://keystonetodiscovery.org/

Teller Wildlife Refuge

www.tellerwildlife.org

1288 Eastside Highway
Corvallis, MT 59828-9371
(406) 961-3507
Get directions

Bitterroot Buggers is calling for volunteers Tuesday, 3/16/10!

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Bitterroot Bugger tying her fly!

We need your help again for the 4th class!
Not a tier? No worries!
We can use your help with the many administrative tasks
that keep the class running smoothly!

Tuesday, 3/16, 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Westview School gymnasium located at 9th and Main in Hamilton. Enter through the east doors facing 9th St.

Beginners Pattern: Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear
Advanced Pattern: Bugmeister

Speaker: Chuck Stranahan – Flyfishing Etiquette, Stewardship

Don’t forget to pick up a raffle ticket each night you help – there will be a drawing for volunteers in April for a framed Monte Dolak print valued at over $300. The more you attend, the better your chances!

Attention Hamilton kids!
We’ll be judging flies each night for those students choosing to enter. Be sure to pick up a judging criteria sheet when you arrive.

Questions?
Call Jeff at Western Flies and Guides (406) 363-9099
Ria of the Keystone Discovery Enrichment Program (406) 363-5996 or
Greg Chester of BRTU (406) 363-0033

Thanks in advance for your valued assistance – for more information about the sponsors, visit:

BRTU www.brtu.org
and Keystone Enrichment Program http://keystonetodiscovery.org/

See the slideshow below of photos taken by Greg Chester. If you see yourself in a photo, leave a comment. If you want to see yourself in a photo, come on down!

Click here to view all

Bitterroot Buggers is calling for volunteers Tuesday, 3/9/10!

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Jamie on the Bitterroot

We need your help again for the 3rd class!

Tuesday, 3/9, 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Westview School gymnasium located at 9th and Main in Hamilton. Enter through the east doors facing 9th St.

Beginners Pattern: Elk Hair Caddis
Advanced Pattern: Montana Hopper

Don’t forget to pick up a raffle ticket each night you help – there will be a drawing for volunteers in April for a framed Monte Dolak print valued at over $300. The more you attend, the better your chances!

Attention Hamilton kids!
We’ll be judging flies each night for those students choosing to enter. Be sure to pick up a judging criteria sheet when you arrive.

Questions?
Call Jeff at Western Flies and Guides (406) 363-9099
Ria of the Keystone Discovery Enrichment Program (406) 363-5996 or
Greg Chester of BRTU (406) 363-0033

Thanks in advance for your valued assistance – for more information about the sponsors, visit:
BRTU www.brtu.org
and Keystone Enrichment Program http://keystonetodiscovery.org/

Give a child a gift – Trout Unlimited Youth Membership

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Give a child a Trout Unlimited Youth Membership.

TU has just launched a new website just for kids: http://www.streamexplorers.org/. The new site has lots of information and activities — take a look at sections like “Go Fishing,” “Fish Facts” or “Get Active.” Together with our new quarterly magazine for kids, Stream Explorers, you now have a great way to introduce that special kid in your life to the world of clean water and wild fish, as well as the joy of fly fishing.

For just $12, your child, grandchild or other special young person will receive:

  • Trout Unlimited’s new quarterly youth magazine Stream Explorers, full of activities, games and fun facts for kids ages 13 and below. (Kids between 14 and 18 receive Trout magazine.)
  • A welcome letter announcing your gift with a personalized member card, Stream Explorers decal and a TU wall calendar that will mail in late summer.
  • Early invitations to view the launch of new features on http://www.streamexplorers.org/.

For a gift of $25, the recipient will also receive “A Kid’s Guide to Flyfishing”:

  • With a retail value of $16, “A Kid’s Guide to Flyfishing” is written by Tyler Befus, a fly angler who authored the book at age 8.

There is no better way to introduce your child, grandchild or other special young person to cold water conservation and fly fishing than by giving a TU Stream Explorers membership. It’s quick, easy, and secure.

Thanks for your support,
Dave Rogers
Director of Volunteer Operations
TROUT UNLIMITED

Home | Stream Explorers – THE COOLEST PAGE for kids!!!

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Home Stream Explorers

“TU has a new group of members–a bunch of Stream Explorers. Youth 15 and under have a special membership level now, including their own magazine and website. Launched February 1, the Stream Explorers website introduces kids to the basics of fishing (GO FISH), trout science (FISH FACTS), and conservation (GET ACTIVE). Take a look at this great new perk for TU kids at http://www.streamexplorers.org/.

The MEMBERS section will help you help your favorite youngster become a Stream Explorer.

»Sign a child up for Stream Explorers »streamexplorers.org