Here’s a partial list of some of the great prizes that will be available at the upcoming SWMTU banquet on March 25.
- Custom-built Ron Barch bamboo fly rod (blitz raffle)
- Sam Lacina net (inspired by picture of George Griffin)
- Helios 8wt rod and Orvis Mirage Big Game Reel
- Able Reel with anodized steelhead paint job
- Derek DeYoung framed giclee
- Autographed Red Wings puck
- Trout Bum 4 weight
- River Quest guide trip and accommodations at the Muskegon River Lodge
- Montana Guide Trip
- High Top Bar table and chairs from Grand Rapids Chair Company
- MSU Football tickets
- Guided Trips from John Karakashian, Kevin Feenstra, John Kluessing, Jeff Hubbard
- Mystic 7′3″ 4-wt Fly Rod
- Original Muddler Fly framed w/USPS stamp series
- Russell Chatham framed/signed poster
- Ron Reinhold framed/numbered/signed poster
Please take the time to RSVP now. You can do so by filling out the the RSVP form.
This form makes sure you get a seat and a meal selection. You can put it in the mail or email it to info@swmtu.org. If you’re not comfortable supplying the credit card info, you can pay at the door.
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- Example of Derek DeYoung work.
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- Cover of Trout magazine featuring George Griffith
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- Sam Lacina building a net inspired by the George Griffith’s photo.
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- Mystic 7′ 3″ 4-weight fly rod
The “Fly Fishing Film Tour” is coming back to Grand Rapids. Buy your tickets at the door for $15, or save $2 and buy them in advance from Kevin at The Hex Shop or Glen at Great Lakes Fly Fishing.
This year’s show is nearly 2 hours long with more films and less trailers. Howard Myerson has a good review here.
When/where: 7 p.m. March 26 at Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
In West Michigan, one great spring tradition is the Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited 45th annual banquet. It will be held at Watermark Country Club on Thursday, March 25, 2010. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and our dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m.
SWMTU has played an instrumental role in the conservation of our local watersheds. This year we are funding a dam removal study, initiate new improvements to the Dolan property, continue work on Tyler Creek and habitat work on the Pigeon River, sponsored two Salmon in the Classroom programs and are progressing on the “Home River” initiative for the Rogue River supported by Trout Unlimited National. Your attendance at the banquet is an important way for you to insure these and similar activities will continue.
This year’s banquet will feature chances to win fly rods, rod and reel packages, artwork, sports memorabilia, vacation getaways, golf packages and a variety of fishing and non-fishing related items. The funds raised will help us achieve our goal of $25,000 to benefit coldwater conservation in West Michigan. The banquet committee will continue the table sponsorship format for your business, friends, clients, associates and you to demonstrate your support of our coldwater resources.
Please fill out one of the forms below to reserve your seats now! Space is limited and seating will be reserved on a first come first serve basis. We are looking forward to another successful banquet in March and celebrating the TU National “Home River” initiative.
Individual Reservation $50/person
- Includes a $10 raffle ticket with pre-paid RSVP
- Your choice of dinners
- Download the form
U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers, R-Grand Rapids, Monday said Michigan residents need to recognize that the Asian carp threat is real and imminent.
“This is not an abstract issue, it would hit everyone in some way,” Ehlers said following a town hall meeting he co-hosted with Attorney General Mike Cox that drew more than 100 people to the Gerald R. Ford Museum. “This could be a complete disaster for the Great Lakes.”
Monday, February 22nd at 10:00 A.M.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Auditorium
Rep. Vern Ehlers and AG Mike Cox will host. Discussions to center on the current developments in the fight to stop Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes.
If you plan to attend, please call the AF office at 517-373-8060