Unless otherwise noted, monthly chapter meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster, OH 44691.
Watch this space for announcements for future meetings and events.
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Event: September Chapter meeting.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Wooster
When: September 15, 2025, 7:15-9:00 pm.
Speaker: Brayden Davis
Subject: Brayden will discuss Brook Trout Inspire Conservation in West Virgina’s Monongahela National Forest.
During the summer of 2022 and 2023, He worked with Trout Unlimited in the West Virginia Monongahela National Forest. He was involved in Coldwater conservation stream restoration projects designed to improve and sustain native Brook Trout habitat. His work included activities such as stream bank stabilization, creating riparian buffers, flood plain assessments and creating instream structures, these efforts improve waterways to the Chesapeake Bay.
The Raffle items for this presentation will be fly fishing items more information fourth coming.
Event: October Chapter meeting.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Wooster
When: October 13, 2025, 7:15-9:00 pm.
Speaker & Subject: Curt Denning, City of Wooster Public Properties Maintenance Manager
Curt will discuss the Renovation of Apple Creek to better Control Erosion Storm Damage.
Curt will explain what streambed improvements have been made during the summer of 2025 to mitigate past storm damage to the steam channel and improve fish habitat. He will discuss future improvements that are planned and answer questions on the continued maintenance of Apple Creek as a local trout fishery.
The Raffle items for this presentation will be fly fishing items more information fourth coming.
Event: November Chapter meeting.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Wooster
When: November 10, 2025, 7:15-9:00 pm.
Speaker: Andrew Jerrett, Superintendent ODNR/DOW Castalia Fish Hatcheries
Subject: Rainbow, Brown and Steelhead trout production in Ohio Hatcheries.
Andy will explain details of the fish production system in Ohio to support statewide trout and steelhead fishing programs. Focus will be on rainbow steelhead raised at the Castalia hatchery. He has been at Castalia over 25 years and has been the hatchery manager about half of that time. He will share the planning and changes that have taken place in trout production through the years and answer questions about future programs goals.
The Raffle items for this presentation will be fly fishing items more information fourth coming.
Event: December Chapter meeting.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Wooster
When: December 8, 2025, 7:15-9:00 pm.
Speaker: Jerry Darkes, Northeast Ohio fly fishing professional
Subject: “Banging the Drum”-Freshwater Drum on the Fly
The freshwater drum is one of the most widely distributed freshwater fish in North America being found from the Red River drainage in Manitoba south into Nicaragua. They are found mainly in lakes and larger river systems. Depending on the region, Drum can be important commercial species, a prized sportfish, or considered a bait stealing trash fish. Drum respond to a wide range of angling techniques and are a challenging fly rod target. They grow large and make strong runs when hooked. Drum will take a wide range of fly patterns in different situations. The ultimate drum challenge is sight-fishing for them in shallow water. Here they can become as difficult as saltwater permit to take on a fly. We’ll take a close look at the fish, review how to catch them on flies and look at several primary locations to target them.
The Raffle items for this presentation will be fly fishing items more information fourth coming.
Event: January Chapter meeting.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Wooster
When: January 12, 2026, 7:15-9:00 pm.
Speaker: David Bauman, Owner of Hooked on Trout
Subject: Raising Trout for stocking in Ohio fisheries
“Hooked on Trout” is the fish culture business that supplies the trout for stocking Apple Creek. David will explain how the trout are raised and issues related to stocking trout in Ohio.
The Raffle items for this presentation will be fly fishing items more information fourth coming.
Event: February Chapter meeting.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Wooster
When: February 9, 2026, 7:15-9:00 pm.
Speaker & Subject: Dr. Christopher Winslow, Director OSU Sea Grant Program and the OSU Lake Erie Stone Lab located on Gibraltar Island
Besides coordinating research in the Ohio sea grant program, Dr. Winslow has conducted studies on interactions between native smallmouth bass and the invasive round goby and teaches classes in aquatic ecology. He will discuss current issues and research on Lake Erie and it’s watershed.
The Raffle items for this presentation will be fly fishing items more information fourth coming.
Event: March Chapter meeting.
Where: Sippo Lake Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th. St. NW, Canton
When: March 28, 2026, Noon-3pm
Speaker & Subject: Dustin Coffey, 2024 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year
Our March CFRTU chapter meeting will be held jointly with the Sippo Fly Tying Get Together, a group of 75 or so who meet three times annually in January, February, and March in Canton, Ohio. Along with good fellowship with fellow fly fishers, there will be door prizes, fly tying, a raffle of fly rods, and a speaker on fly fishing experiences. The speaker will be Dustin Coffey, who is the 2024 Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Guide of the Year. This award goes annually to the Orvis-endorsed guide who earns the highest customer satisfaction rating, while also excelling in the areas of conservation and recruitment of new people to the sport. Dustin began fishing with his grandfather at age five, and has 25 years of experience as a professional guide. He’s known for his friendliness, attention to detail, and ability to explain complicated fly-fishing techniques to everyday anglers, while making it fun and rewarding. Currently, he divides his time guiding between Tennessee and Montana.
Raffle items will include a top-quality fly rod, and a large box of fly tying materials from Skip Nault’s collection with a retail value of over $500
Event: April Chapter meeting.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Wooster
When: April 13, 2026, 7:15-9:00 pm.
Speaker: Peter Quent, field operations by EnviroScience
Subject: Stream Restoration – Bringing the Stream Back into Balance
Peter Quent is a recent member of our CFRTU group who oversees construction and field operations for stream restoration projects conducted by EnviroScience, a design firm that works in environmental restoration. Their primary focus is restoring trout streams, using a team composed of biologists, engineers, botanists, and construction staff. Peter has lived in this area most of his life and grew up fishing Apple Creek. He was involved with competitive bass fishing as a young adult, spending lots of time around the Great Lakes and mid Atlantic states. In addition to his professional work, Peter began guiding several years ago, focusing on smallmouth, walleye, and lake trout.
The Raffle items for this presentation will be fly fishing items more information fourth coming.
Event: May Chapter meeting.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Wooster
When: May 11, 2026, 7:15-9:00 pm.
Speaker: Tim Cammisa, noted Pennsylvania fly fishing blogger, fly fishing and tying instructor, and tour leader
Subject: Montana, Alaska & Iceland: Exploring Fly Fishing’s Iconic Destinations
Tim will lead us on a journey through three of the most iconic fly fishing destinations on Earth. From the legendary trout streams of Montana to Alaska’s rugged salmon rivers, to Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes, each stop offers its own magic. Tim shares stunning images, insider knowledge, and personal stories from years of fishing these remarkable waters. Whether you dream of planning your first trip or returning for another adventure, this presentation will leave you inspired to cast your line in these extraordinary places.
The Raffle items for this presentation will include a top-quality fly rod.