This article was first published in the Fly Casters Journal, Issue 4, 2026 Experiencing England’s Famous Chalk Streams By Garry Crago The chalk streams of Southwest England are on many a fly-fisherman’s bucket list for good reason. They flow through the picturesque English countryside, are inhabited by large brown trout and have a history and culture that played a key role in the development of modern fly-fishing. The best-known chalk streams are the Rivers Test and Itchen,

Members Meeting This Thursday ( 16th April ), George Sylveste of Sylvestre Outdoors will be giving a presentation about fly fishing on Cape Cod. Pizza slices will be at 6:30pm. There will be a short members meeting at 7:00pm before George shares his years of experience striper fishing on and around the Cape. Club Fund Raiser Online Auction for 4-night stay in Rockwood Maine (August 2026) We’re excited to announce an online auction to support the Needham Sportsman’s Club, mad

April Fly Tying Night Spring Clean Up Day April Members Meeting March Meeting Presentation Follow-Up Fishing Report April Fly Tying Night This month's Fly Tying Night will be taking place on Tuesday 7th April at the clubhouse. Pizza slices at 5:30pm precedes the fly tying that starts at 6pm. This months flies are, Wood Duck and Orange (wet fly) Squirmy worm (artificial/lure) Golden Deadly Shiner (streamer) More details and instructions can be found on the club's Fly Tying w