MOUNTAIN EMPIRE TROUT UNLIMITED CHAPTER

INVITATION TO ALL FISHING FRIENDS

CHAPTER MEETING - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 – 6 PM

Washington Co. Public Library, 205 Oak Hill Street, Abingdon, VA

Short business meeting followed by Guest Speaker:

PATRICK FULKROD – Founder and GuideSouth Holston River Company 

Patrick is a local to Bristol and has been fly fishing since age ten. 2017 will represent Patrick's 11th year guiding. Patrick brings a lineup of credentials and accomplishments to his resume including national recognition as the 2014 Orvis Endorsed Guide of the Year. Patrick was also recognized as a 2012, 2013, and 2015 Orvis Endorsed Guide of the Year Finalist, 2007 Graduate of the Western Rivers Professional Guide School, Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide since 2007, and a Clackacraft Drift Boat’s Pro Staff Member. Patrick's favorite method to catch a trout is on a #20 midge.

More information at:  http://www.southholstonrivercompany.com/

METU 2017 CALENDAR

February date tba – Annual Fly Tying Seminar with Ernie Barker

Saturday, April 1, 2017 - Fish On! annual event w/Town of Marion

Sat-Sunday, April 8-9, 2017 - Fly Fishing Festival, Doswell, VA

Saturday, April 22, 2017 – Abingdon Earth Day

Saturday, May 6, 2017 - “Tee Off for Trout” 5th annual fundraising golf tournament

Holston Hills Golf Course, Marion, VA

June 2017 – Women’s Fly Fishing Seminar

September 28-October 1, 2017 – TU National Meeting – Roanoke, VA

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