The Northern California Fly Fishing Board

Hi Frank-
Saw you in the rear view mirror at Granite Flat yesterday (Lisa and I were running the Sagehen project) but didn't have time to chat. You STILL look like a baby. When are you going to start getting fat and bald like the rest of us?

If TTFF joins TU do not expect to see any material changes. Unless you get a glamor project it is unlikely you will receive direct financial or legal assistance. There is clout in numbers and a large loud TU chapter is more apt to get national billing than a scattering of wallflowers. I'd seriously consider affiliating with Reno (or Sac) rather than just becoming another "club". You are all fishing the same waters and have basically the same concerns. Tightly focus on one or two specific and strategic issues.

TU is VERY dependent on who is in charge at the state level. TU was for many years a non-event until Steve Trafton came on board and shook things up. When he left it started spinning its wheels again (as far as local chapters). The "new" David is interested in the Tahoe/Truckee arena so perhaps you will find more than just moral support.

TU does LOTS of non-glam behind the scenes stuff. I strongly support them for their national level politicing - just don't expect much at the local level, but be pleasantly surprised if you do get some assistance.