The President’s Line...

MAY 2012

This early spring was full of surprises. The Hendricksons hatched early this year and in decent numbers. The aquatic plant growth is in full bloom and our newly planted Pussy Willows have budded and now are leafing out. The much needed rains have finally started to return the Carmans to normal levels and Alewives have been spotted on the Upper Carmans below the rail road trestle.

   The DEC and Cornell have reported a decent population of fingerling Brookies as well as some fingerling Browns. The telemetry study has shown migrating Trout and Alewives throughout the river.

   The best news is that I have personally seen many of our members enjoying success on the Carmans River this year. If you haven’t gone out to the river you are missing not only good fishing, but the singing of the migrating birds, the many variety of mating ducks, geese, herons, and swans, as well as the  other wildlife within the park. The Carmans River is truly the “crown jewel” of Long Island thanks to our Chapter’s efforts in conservation and stewardship. 

   With regards to our Stewardship of the Carmans River, any infraction in the park should be reported to the DEC and or Park Police in order to protect this fine preserve.

   Our web site Artflicktu.org has been updated and is constantly changing and I recommend that you check it out several times a month to see what programs and events are taking place.

   Our fishing trips start with the Neversink (May 18-20, 2012), followed by the Beaverkill Trip and Ausable Trip. Anyone interested in any of these fine trips contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at the next meeting.

   Bill Cirello, Douglas Ernst, George Costa and Dennis Quinn met with Chart Guthrie and two other DEC representatives and they discussed the proposed stream improvements for the structures on the Carmans River. The application is being assembled and plans will be discussed as soon as new information presents itself. It is nice to see that we are taking positive steps in this direction.

   Please remember elections are in June and nominations are still open for the positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Board Member. Our Chapter is dependant on its leadership and this positive attitude must continue, so please step forward.

   Hope to see you at the next meeting and as always, tight lines!

                                                                                                        Richard