(Feb 10) The Sal font Chapter of Trout Unlimited announces its Bluegill Fishing Derby at Charles Fork Lake slated for April, 26 2014. It will be a day of fun and fishing for kids of all ages. Prizes for all children under age 13. Prizes will be awarded to kids and adults for catching the most bluegill, the largest bluegill, and the biggest "anykinna" fish. Additional prize for the child who picks up the most trash.

The derby will begin at 10:00 am and finish at 12:00 pm. Announcements will begin at 9:45. All participants encouraged to arrive early to register. An entry fee of $5 will be charged to children under 13. Big "kids" ages 13 to 99 must pay an entry fee of $10. Children must be accompanied by an adult. West Virginia law requires a valid fishing license for any adult or child over the age of 15. West Virginia DNR Police may be in attendance to enforce lawfulness and encourage safety.

Funds raised go to support the Sal font Chapter of Trout Unlimited for the purpose of conserving, protecting, and restoring the trout streams of central West Virginia. Sal font Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Rules include:

• One rod per angler
• Honor system for all anglers fishing within sight of the dam, digital photos or live fish required for fish caught from boats not within view of the dam (photos may be analyzed for digital date imprint to ensure ethical entry)
• All children must be accompanied by an adult
• No alcoholic beverages
• Pack it in, Pack it out - no littering
• Required to have fun

The Sal font Chapter is officially chartered by TU National! We are Chapter 191. Anyone wishing to transfer their membership to this new chapter in Central West Virginia may do so by contacting TU and requesting a transfer to Chapter 191, Sal font Chapter.

We are excited to get things rolling. Some of the goals for SFTU are:

• Fundraising: We will be hosting a bluegill tournament at Charles Fork Lake in April
• Stream Restoration: We have identified the upper Gauley River as a target area for restoration
• Angling Improvement: We want to grow the visibility of angling in the central WV area, teach fly fishing, and encourage children/women angling.
• Policy Influence: Sal font TU will monitor policy and provide input to the WV Council of Trout Unlimited to influence fisheries management policy at a statewide level and directly where it impacts the local level.