Chapter members,
A reminder that our fly tying classes will resume next Tuesday , February 11th, at 7:00 in the Nature center at the Trust. Paul Bugos will be instructing the next session and will focus on more advanced techniques, including demonstrating different ways to tie hackle feathers. If you are already an accomplished tier, come and hang out and tie some flies, all are welcome.
Thanks,
Don Rank
Chapter members,
Just reminder that our fly tying classes begin this coming Tuesday, February 4th, 7:00 at the Trust, and will be held every Tuesday in February. Although the first session will be mainly directed toward beginners, all skill levels are invited. Tools and materials will be provided.
Also, next month's meeting which will be on March 11th, is our annual flea market. Bring any fishing or other outdoor equipment (no guns please) that you wish to sell. And, if you are buying, this is an excellent chance to pick up equipment at a reasonable price.
Thank you,
Don Rank
long, time member Tom Flannery
passed on 12/25 obituary below.
Thomas V. Flannery, 78, of Hellertown, formerly of Philadelphia, died Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at his home. He is the husband of Malinda A. “May” (Pennock) Flannery. Thomas was born in Germantown on October 5, 1946 to the late James and Helen (Clinch) Flannery. He served our country faithfully in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in the Maintenance Department at the Chestnut Hill Hospital and the Abington Hospital, retiring from Poly Sciences, Warminster. He enjoyed fishing and Saucon Valley Football. Tom was an assistant coach for the Royals Baseball Team.
In addition to his wife; he is survived by children: Thomas V. of Philadelphia, Patrick J. of Philadelphia, James P. of Lansdale; siblings: James of Hatfield, Lynn (James) Haas in Severna Park, MD. Predeceased by a sister: Patricia Wengel.
Family and friends are invited to call 1-2 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street – Hellertown followed by the service at 2 p.m. The interment at Union Cemetery of Hellertown with Military Honors. A funeral repast will be held at the Carriage House at Heintzelmans, immediately following the graveside service. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tom's name to Trout Unlimited Southeast Montgomery County, PO Box 154, Abington PA 19001.
We are a grass roots group of dedicated fishermen in the Philadelphia region (Southeastern Montgomery County, Northeast Philadelphia and neighboring parts of lower Bucks County), whose purposes are :
1. To conserve, protect and restore our local cold water streams and fisheries and their watersheds.
2. To study, understand and enhance our wild trout resources.
3. To pass on our love and knowledge for the sport to the next generaton of anglers in our area. This is done by person-to-person interactions, by group participation at meetings and activities and with partnership with other local organizations during community fishing derbies and stream cleanup days.
About our Chapter
The Southeastern Montgomery County of Trout Unlimited, Chapter # 468, located in the Huntingdon Valley area of Southeastern Pennsylvania is committed to preserving wild and native trout streams, restoring, repairing and enhancing trout streams and rivers, and the habitats that support these waters. The goal is to ensure their survival for future generations of fishermen and others who care about and realize the importance of healthy watersheds to the entire ecosystem.
Our monthly meetings are held regularly at the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust Visitor's Center at 2955 Edge Hill Road in Huntingdon Valley, PA, at 7:00 PM every second Tuesday of each month. At Trout Unlimited meetings we discuss conservation issues, plan stream cleanup days, stream restoration projects and work days on our home waters, such as, the Pennypack Creek and other streams in this watershed. We also plan and organize fundraisers and sponsor programs such as "Fish with a Friend", for members in search of fishing partners, educational programs such as flyfishing clinics and participate in local youth fishing derbies. Other Chapter activities include fly tying and rod building seminars, field stream studies, guest speakers and educational slides and videosi. Our Chapter also takes annual trips to Penns Creek and other renowned trout fisheries thoughout the State.