It’s that time of year again—our Annual September Meeting at Matthies Grove, Peoples State Forest. This long-standing tradition marks the official kickoff of the 2025–2026 FVTU season, and we couldn’t be more excited.
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, September 13th, 2025 — 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
📍 Location: Matthies Grove, Peoples State Forest, 106 East River Rd., Barkhamsted, CT
This year, we’re honored to host Jerry Jahn, one of the region’s premier spey casters. Jerry will lead a Spey Casting clinic for attendees, sharing the knowledge and enthusiasm that have made his free summer clinics on the Farmington River so popular. With over 30 years of experience, Jerry is happiest when his students “get it” and start finding success with the long rod.
Of course, no September Meeting would be complete without our picnic lunch. From noon to 1 pm, we’ll be serving burgers and hot dogs. This gathering has always been a chance to swap stories, brag about the one that got away, and reconnect with friends after the summer season.
Bring your gear if you’d like to cast, or just come to enjoy a great meal by the river. Everyone is welcome—so bring your friends and family, too!