Smith River TU meet, Thurs, Mar 3rd, Rania's uptown Martinsville VA

Smith River Trout Unlimited will meet at Rania's Restaurant in uptown Martinsville, on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at 6:30 pm. Fly tying demonstrations will be the theme for the evening. Bring your vise and show us your favorite fly or just come to watch as Al Kittredge shows how to tie his infamous Allieworm and Ben Crouch ties his fish catching beetle. Paul Fogle and Darrin Doss will also show how to tie what works very well for them on the Smith. In addition to fly tying we will discuss the following:

Activities for 2011 - we have a few planned already but now is the time to come up with your suggestions

Unveiling of our new chapter website - check it out at http://smithrivertu.com/index.html

Review of the new DGIF regulations on the Smith River

Impact of proposed DGIF license fee increases

Come on out to pledge your support to Darrin and SRTU for 2011. You do not have to be a member of TU to attend our meetings.(You must be a member in order to vote on chapter business). Anyone who has an interest in the Smith River Fishery is encouraged to attend.

Rania's provides us with a meeting space with the expectation that the majority of attendees will purchase a meal. (Good food, moderate prices). Address is 147 E. Main St., Martinsville, VA 24112. It is in the historic district of Martinsville known as uptown as it sits on a hill.

For information contact Chapter Pres Darrin Doss (276)340-3193 admin@dossphoto.com Secy Al Kittredge, (910) 868-6235 aakitt@earthlink.net or check our website http://smithrivertu.com/index.html for more details and directions