Ron Merly returns on Feb. 18

Ron Merly will share more secrets about fishing area waters when he speaks on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at Port 5, 69 Brewster St., in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport.

The talk, open to all, is hosted by the Nutmeg Chapter of Trout Unlimited. It is open to fly and spin fishermen. TU membership is not required to attend.

The talk will be preceded at 6 p.m. by a fly tying demonstration by Eric Peterson of South Benson Outfitters in Fairfield.

The owner of Ron Merly’s Fishing Guide Service has more than 45 years of experience fishing the trout streams of Connecticut. He has been fly fishing since age 5, possesses excellent teaching skills and is an award winning outdoor writer whose credits include On The Water, Eastern Fly fishing, Trout and American Angler magazines.

He is the author of The Fly Fisher’s Guide to Connecticut, which gives tips on how to find water to fish.

Pizza is served, and beverages can be purchased from Port 5.