Art Flick Chapter Trout Unlimited

East Quogue  NY ~ October 31, 2026 / 01:39 hrs. 
     
***As we move into November, I want to thank everyone who continues to give their time and energy to Art Flick Trout Unlimited. Our chapter is strongest when we come together to share our love of fly fishing, welcome new anglers, and protect the waters that make Long Island such a special place to fish.

This month, we are pleased to welcome Mark Romaine, who will present “The Southside Sportsmen’s Club: In Their Own Words.” Mark will take us into the history, friendships, and traditions of this remarkable sporting club and its connection to the place we know today as Connetquot River State Park Preserve.

One member, Joseph S. Auerbach, described it as an “abode of fellowship and sentiment and nature’s loveliness.” It is a wonderful reminder that fishing has always been about more than the fish. I hope you will join us, bring a friend, and enjoy an evening of local history and shared appreciation for the outdoors.

Fly tying is also on the calendar! Chapter member Doug Ernst will be leading our fly-tying sessions on the first three Saturdays of November. Whether you are just getting started or have been fly tying for years, these gatherings are a great chance to learn a new pattern, exchange ideas, and spend time with fellow members. Please come out and take part.

I also want to emphasize the importance of handling fish safely in our Long Island freshwater fisheries. As anglers and conservationists, we can all do our part to keep trout and other freshwater fish healthy. Wet your hands before touching a fish, keep it in the water whenever possible, and use a rubberized landing net and barbless hooks when practical. Avoid squeezing the fish or touching its gills, minimize air exposure, and release it gently only after it has regained its strength. During periods of warm water, be especially mindful of the stress that catching and handling can cause Coldwater species; sometimes the best conservation decision is to give the fish a break.

The care we take on the water today helps preserve these fisheries for tomorrow. Thank you for being part of our chapter, supporting our programs, and helping us pass along the traditions of responsible fishing.

Tight Lines,

Richie Cosgrove, President Art Flick Chapter Trout Unlimited

        
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 Posted: 10-04-2026  

 *** EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS... DO YOUR PART TO SAVE OUR PLANET!

    "Every Little Bit Helps"... the "Monofilament Recycling Collection Stations" along the Carmans River in Southaven County Park are proving their worth in helping to keep the surrounding environment void of old fishing lines.  
    
DO YOU KNOW THAT... 
     Plastic isn't a material that decomposes, but must be recycled. Instead, plastic tends to break down into smaller particles until they are too small to be seen. This means that every molecule of plastic produced since 1907 is still present in the environment.

  *OUR IMPACT ON OUR ENVIR0NMENT... how easy it happens!

***PROTECTING & CONSERVING***

 ~ BE EVER VIGILANT... OUR HOME WATERS OF THE CARMANS RIVER REQUIRES YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT ~ PUBLISHED BELOW A REMINDER OF WHAT CAN HAPPEN...IT NEVER GETS OLD! 
WE DON'T WANT HISTORY TO REPEAT ITSELF

 Posting: 1/19/2020
   Lily Lake Dredging Update:  Exciting news of Dredging Permit withdrawal ...

Postings: 11/2018    

*NEWS12 Long Island TV : "Environmentalists: Lake project has 'significant impact' on LI's native trout"... >>>CLICK TO VIEW<<< 

BE A CARMANS RIVER GUARDIAN...

~ YOU ARE THE EYES, EARS & VOICE FOR THE CARMANS RIVER... IF YOU SEE IT BEING ABUSED... SAY SOMETHING... BE THE RIVER'S VOICE!  CONTACT YOUR LOCAL NYS DEC LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CONTACT THE REGION 1 NYS DEC FISHERIES GROUP IN STONYBROOK HDQ ~

"An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure"... Benjamin Franklin
    

A HISTORY OF DOING...

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   IT'S JUST WHAT WE DO...

      
                                                                                   Art Work Donated by James Prosek