Creator of several flies based on his years as a fish biologist, Andrij Horodysky (Umpqua’s mad professor) has nurtured a burning desire since his first bluegill at age three to learn HOW fishes work – what variables drive their movements, what they eat and how it changes in space and time, how they see and what … Continue reading
We have the pleasure of hosting Mark Frondorf of Shenandoah Riverkeeper at our next TU Member meeting. He will be discussing the challenges that face the Shenandoah River. If you fish the river or believe in conserving our vital water resources, this is your chance to learn about this extremely important waterway. All meetings are … Continue reading
A native of West Virginia, Lynn Cameron has lived in the Shenandoah Valley for over 33 years. In 2010, Lynn retired from a career as a professional librarian at James Madison University. She is a past president and current board member of the Virginia Wilderness Committee and former Forest Issues Chair and Wilderness Chair … Continue reading
Mark your calendars! We have several events coming up. More details will come for each event, but we wanted everyone to have enough time to plan ahead. Remember that all events are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. November 13th – Andrij Horodysky – Umpqua’s mad professor cometh Nov 13th! – Andrij’s patterns are born of scientific … Continue reading
Ever wonder what was popping off the water as fish rise all around you? Ever turn over a river rock and wonder just what you were looking at? Or experience that sinking feeling when nothing in your fly box seems to work? This is a presentation every trout angler needs to attend. Learn what major … Continue reading
Tom Benzing is a professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology at James Madison University. Tom earned his PhD in crop and soil science/environmental toxicology from Michigan State University and he has worked as a research scientist for the South River Science Team and for the Shenandoah River Fish Kill Task Force. … Continue reading
