Now that's a bluegill. Nice Fish! Yesterday was the P&F Pond outing, we ended up with 31 attendees, and a bunch of fish to the net followed by a great charcoal BBQ. A great time was had by all and there are a ton of great shots. We had 2 new vols, Luke B and James M who both fell right into the routine. What a motley Crew Next, Gary S, who is known for his float tube skills managed to hook a beautiful overhanging maple tree showing even 60 years of experience doesn't mean you

Forster Pond Just Waiting for the VHotF Crew Forster Pond is now in the books. Beautiful day, well supported by the C.A.R.E. team from the state that heads up Fishing and education. Nice treat to have a day physically on the water. Gary talking about he one that huge one that got away It seems as if everyone had fish to the net. If not, it's a team effort anyways. John L claims he had a 4 lb. bass, Manny, got a couple of bass as well. Plenty of bluegills, perch, pickerel, a f

The crew at Deerspring, Merrill, NY 2026 We had boots on the ground at Deerspring Lodge in Merrill, NY. The advance team, Antoine and John L arrived a day early meeting up with Sean and head chef and innkeeper, Mary. Our team lead, John F, plus vet participants, Edwin, Jim B, Mike P, and Bill L all arrived. Mike B and our DAV guest Elisha, joined our group. Gear was prepped, maps reviewed, and a logistics plan plan developed for the team's first day on the water. Preliminary

Antoine hold an elusive Golden Palomino Trout Zak's this year turned out to be an outstanding day on the water. Just a few details... temps were in the upper 40's to mid 50's. Light rain for most of the day with a stiff wind. 35 of the 36 vets, vols, and visitors that signed up made it. One positive note, no mosquitoes all day. John L on the right, Jim B, a new vet on the left fishing the waters of the Farmington Nothing but happy attendees, and a couple of new folks includin