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Dream Trip 2010 -Yellowstone

 

Get your raffle ticket(s) for this years Dream Trip. The Dream Trip is for 2 people - 5 days fishing and 6 nights lodging with meals at a private cabin in Island Park, ID near the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. A float trip on the Madison River is included.

Also included:

  • Winston 9 foot, 5 weight, 4 piece Boron II-X custom made fly rod
  • A LOOP fly reel with Scientific Angler line
  • A fly box and flies for the trip (Approx. 5-7 dozen per box)
  • $1,000 total in travel expenses - travel arrangements will be the responsibility of the winners.

 

Runner Up Prizes include:

  • Custom made Temple Fork fly rod of winners choice. (Professional series, TiCr or TiCrX). Donated by the Atlanta Fly Fishing School.
  • Six dozen flies in nice fly box. Donated by the Atlanta Fly Fishing School.
  • Five day trip to Kasba Lodge, NWT, Canada for one person. Trip is set up for two people for 5 days. Winner or partner must pay for second person @$3,495. Dates are open for selection at http://www.kasba.com. Donated by the Kasba Lodge, NWT, Canada.
  • Certificate to Fly fishing class or Fly casting class at the Atlanta Fly Fishing School. Donated by the Atlanta Fly Fishing School.
  • Temple Fork Outfitters TiCr model - 6 wt. Donated by Garland Stewart.
  • Full day guided float trip on the Chattahoochee River for 2 people. Includes lunch and soft drinks. This trip is courtesy of River Through Atlanta Guide Service. Gordon Walker will be the guide.
  • Cabin in Michigan near Pere Marquet and Baldwin Rivers donated by Billy Smith, arranged by Paul Diprima.
  • One half-day unguided fishing for two people at Nacoochee Bend (Unicoi Outfitters; Chattahoochee River). Donated by Jimmy Harris.
  • Two drawings for Fly box with 6 dozen flies. Donated by the 12 Chapters of Trout Unlimited in Georgia.

 

Click on the following GA TU Council web page for more details.

 

Tickets may be purchased from many of our Chapter Members or on our chapters Fund Raising web page.

 

The Appalachian Slam

 

Our Chapter is sponsoring an award for the exceptional Trout Unlimited angler. We will award a member in good standing with Trout Unlimited a certificate if he/she catches and releases all three species of wild trout (brown, brook, and rainbow) using a fly rod and barbless hook in a single days fishing.

 

A member of our Chapter, Sherman Head, has already accomplished this feat and was awarded the certificate below.

 

 

Fly Tying Classes

 

The Gold Rush Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be conducting fly tying classes every second Thursday of the month at the American Legion in Dahlonega, Ga.The class runs from 6 to 9pm. All tools and materials provided. Donations welcome! For more details and information contact: Mike Thorton at drtrout@bellsouth.net.

 

Welcome!

Welcome to the Gold Rush Chapter's website. We hope it will help you understand just what our Chapter is all about, as well as Trout Unlimited's national scope and agenda. Our Chapter is comprised of anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the outdoors, and the fellowship associated with fishing and working together to improve our cold water habitats.

Our Guiding Vision:

Ensure that by the next generation, robust populations of native and wild cold-water fish once again thrive in the North Georgia and National ranges so future generations can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters.



Our Mission Is Simple:

To conserve, protect and restore the cold water fisheries and their watersheds in the north Georgia area, while assisting the TU National organization to do the same at the national level.

Aside from fishing, our chapter stays busy with the work associated with achieving our Vision. Our projects and initiatives are wide ranging, and our accomplishments have been many. From regularly assisting various State and Federal agencies with stream improvement projects, to our own grant supported "Embrace A Stream" project on Cane Creek, to holding clinics and programs on basic through advanced fly fishing techniques, to educational partnerships with local high schools and universities, we have something for everyone.

Our chapter meets the first Tuesday of every month at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, GA. Monthly programs offer topics ranging from fly tying, exotic fishing destinations such as Alaska and the American West, to presentations by experts on entomology and stream health, and sometimes - show and tell time by the members themselves. In all cases, your knowledge will be enhanced, and your skill improved.

If all this sounds like our Chapter might be a good fit for you, please accept our invitation to visit. Come out and join the fun anytime you can!

Fred Ruppel
President - Gold Rush Chapter Of Trout Unlimited

 

Gold Rush Chapter Cup Challenge

 

The first annual Gold Rush Cup Fly Fishing Challenge at Frog Hollow was a fantastic success. Thanks to all those who volunteered, participated and attended this fund raising event.

 

Congratulations to Hamp Cross and Charles Head of Unicoi Outfitters, winners of the Gold Cup Challenge with 278" of trout. They were given a strong run for the money from the Frog Hollow and Cannon Falls teams.

 

Below is Fred Ruppel, Gold Rush Chapter President, awarding the Trophy to Jimmy Harris of Unicoi Outifitters.

 

 

Click here to see a report and photo gallery of the event.