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Our Mission is to Preserve, Protect, and Enhance the Farmington River Fishery
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Join us for our October Member’s meeting with special guest speaker Steve Culton!

Date: Wednesday, October 21st
Time: 7pm, arrive early for raffle prize entries
Location: Brewery Legitimus, 283 Main St. New Hartford, CT

#fraa #farmingtonriveranglersassociation #stevecultonflyfishing #flyfishing #farmingtonriver by @fraaclub

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A big thanks to Alain Barthelemy for a fantastic presentation on the Colebrook Reservoir’s storage capacity and water management. It was packed with a lot of intriguing data, calculations, and well thought out suggestions. It was great night for those attending!
#fraa #farmingtonriver #conservation #coldwater #tailwater taken in Brewery Legitimus by @fraaclub

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Our September Members Meeting is quickly approaching! Come join us; see you there!

#fraaclub #farmingtonriveranglersassociation #brewerylegitiums #fishingclub #conservation taken in Brewery Legitimus by @fraaclub

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HOBO Unit Update: The unit is currently down for seasonal maintenance. This includes water temperature data, as all sensors need to be cleaned/calibrated. Unit will be restored to normal operations as soon as possible and we will update when this occurs.

#fraa #fraaclub #farmingtonriver #preserveprotectenhance #flyfishing by @fraaclub

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While the 2027 banquet may seem far away, we’re already preparing for the FRAA’s largest fundraising event of the year!

Our donors and prize donations are the foundation of the banquet, and we’re kindly asking for your help.

We are seeking donations of:
• New or gently used items
• Fly & conventional fishing gear and apparel
• Outdoor gear
• Fly-tying materials & tools
• Artwork
• Books
• Household & beauty products
• Gift cards

Every donation helps support the FRAA and our efforts to protect and improve the Farmington River and its watershed.

Have something to donate? Contact Lane Finley to arrange a pickup or drop-off:
📱 Phone/Text: 859.433.4023
📧 Finley.Lane@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting the FRAA and helping make the 2027 banquet another great success!

#FRAA #FarmingtonRiver #FlyFishing #raffle #fraaclub by @fraaclub

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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our longtime friend and dedicated FRAA board member, Thomas “Tom” Karpeichik, who passed away on the morning of May 13, 2026, at the age of 86.

On behalf of the Farmington River Anglers Association, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Tom’s family and loved ones.

Tom was one of the pillars of the Farmington River Anglers Association. His dedication, leadership, and countless contributions over the years helped shape FRAA into the organization it is today. Simply put, our club would not be where it is without his passion, generosity, and unwavering commitment to our mission and our members.

In recent years, Tom served on the FRAA Board as our Treasurer, but his service to the organization extended far beyond that role. For many years, he organized the FRAA Annual Banquet each March, by far our organization’s largest fundraising event. Tom spent countless hours throughout the year planning the banquet, contacting donors, gathering raffle and auction items, coordinating ticket sales, and overseeing every detail of the event. To those of us on the Board, the annual banquet was always “Tom’s event.”

In recognition of his extraordinary dedication and lasting impact on FRAA, we are honored to announce that the annual banquet will be renamed in his memory. Starting in 2027, it will be known as the Tom Karpeichik FRAA Annual Banquet—a lasting tribute to the man whose hard work and commitment made it such a success for so many years.

Beyond everything he accomplished for FRAA, Tom was a trusted friend and mentor to many. He welcomed new members, shared his knowledge freely, and formed lasting friendships throughout the angling community. His generosity, wisdom, and enthusiasm left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing Tom. We are grateful for the many years we shared with him and will forever cherish the memories, laughter, and friendship he brought to our lives.

Tom’s impact on our organization, our river, and our community will never be forgotten. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of anglers to come, and he will be deeply missed. by @fraaclub

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Fresh report with special guest @bissieux today! On the banks of the new shop and location for tomorrow’s @fraaclub River cleanup! We will have our tent sale at the event with our special $1.26 flies!

Stock up on Hendrickson flies with signature patterns from Bruce Marino, Anthony Urbano and Tom Inglis!

Remember, tomorrow we will have a VERY soft opening as we start to put things together. That being said, 15% off for all those who participate in the clean up!
#farmingtonriver #earthday🌎 #dryflyfishing #hendrickson #euronymphing by @fraaclub

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6 months ago

We are less than 7 days away from the @fraaclub River Cleanup. Ben Canino gives us the rundown on how you can sign up and do your part to help keep our river clean.

Thank you to all the people and sponsors that help make this special day happen.
We have a signup link in our bio or head to the FRAA website! by @fraaclub

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It’s spring cleanup time!! Join us next weekend for the 6th Annual Farmington River Cleanup on Saturday, April 25th from 9-12:30pm. We can’t thank each and every one of you enough for helping us make this a staple event on the river every year and one of the most important!

Signup using the QR code or link in our bio as an individual or team. Check in starts at 9AM at Ovation Pool, 37 Greenwoods Rd, New Hartford, CT 06057. Everyone must check in at the sing up table at the event or you cannot participate in the cleanup. Each person/team will be provided with garbage bags, gloves, and maps of river access that highlight key areas needing cleanup attention. Trucks and trailers are encouraged, as well as bringing your waders and boots! We will have tons of great prizes up for grabs at the 12:30pm roundup to thank each and every one of you for your support! Let’s give back to our crown jewel fishery and we will see you all there!

#fraaclub #farmingtonriveranglersassociation #rivercleanup #EarthDay #cleanup taken in Hurley Business Park of New Hartford by @fraaclub

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It’s spring cleanup time!! Join us for the 6th Annual Farmington River Cleanup on Saturday, April 25th from 9-12:30pm. We can’t thank each and every one of you enough for helping us make this a staple event on the river every year and one of the most important!

Signup using the QR code or link in our bio as an individual or team. Check in starts at 9AM at Ovation Pool, 37 Greenwoods Rd, New Hartford, CT 06057. All teams will be provided with garbage bags, gloves, and maps of river access that highlight key areas needing cleanup attention. Trucks and trailers are encouraged, as well as bringing your waders and boots! We will have tons of great prizes up for grabs at the 12:30pm roundup to thank each and every one of you for your support! Let’s give back to our crown jewel fishery and we will see you all there!

#fraaclub #farmingtonriveranglersassociation #rivercleanup #EarthDay #cleanup taken in Hurley Business Park of New Hartford by @fraaclub

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6 months ago

2026 Annual Banquet is in the books! We can’t thank everyone in this wonderful community enough for all you do to support our club! Endless thanks to our donors for their generous support of FRAA and to help us give back to this incredible community! We hope to see you at this years April river cleanup and more events to come!

#farmingtonriveranglersassociation #fraaclub #farmingtonriver #troutfishing #fishingbanquet taken in Crystal Peak - Wedding and Special Events Facility by @fraaclub

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7 months ago

With the Farmington River Destination Spotlight approaching, we are excited to be featured as the grand prize at the @fraaclub annual banquet with proceeds headed towards river conservation. The FRAA’s mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the Farmington River fishery.

Our favorite Farmington rods and reels are here on display- the NT11 Trout, the LPX Nymph, and the new AURA reel. #itsallabouttheexperience #flyfishing #troutfishing #cleanalltheway by @fraaclub

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