Thomas Ames Jr. with the Greater Upper Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Join writer and photographer Thomas Ames Jr., and the Greater Upper Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited for an evening of fly fishing! Thomas Ames Jr. will be discussing his book Pocketguide to Eastern Hatches, and depending on the weather, there will be grilling out on the lawn, along with some demonstrations. Thomas Ames Jr. of Norwich was a commercial photographer for thirty years leading up to the publication of his Hatch Guide For New England Streams more than 25 years ago. In addition to numerous magazine articles he wrote and photographed two more books: Fishbugs: The Aquatic Insects of an Eastern Fly Fisher; and Caddisflies: A guide to Eastern Species for Anglers and Other Naturalists. Tom then became certified in Elementary Education and began a rewarding second career as a teacher of math, science, reading, and writing to fifth graders at the Indian River School in Canaan, NH, earning his Masters degree in Education at the age of 60. Trout in the Classroom and assessing water quality in the nearby Mascoma River watershed were an integral component of his science curriculum. Now retired, Tom continues to teach karate part time at the Okinawan Karate Academy in Lebanon, serves on the board of the Greater Upper Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited, and assists teachers who participate in the Trout in the Classroom program. Tom's newest book is an update of his popular Hatch Guide For New England Streams, expanding its scope to include trout and salmon fisheries throughout the eastern United States. This updated volume examines how hatch-matching patterns and techniques have evolved in the 21st Century to meet the changing and challenging conditions of our Eastern rivers and streams. The Pocket Guide to Eastern Hatches provides easy-to-follow pattern recipes, detailed descriptions, and illuminating photographs of both the natural insects and their artificial imitations.