Join us on June 13th at the Catoctin Creek Nature Center (2929 Sumantown Road, Middletown). This is a family event. Bring kids, spouses, whatever – all are welcome! 4 PM:…
Author: Kevin Haney
The PVFF 3-Fish Challenge
Are you up for the 3- Fish challenge again? Last year’s challenge was a lot of fun so we are going to do it again this year. The club will…
Outing Report: LIttle Hunting Creek
Pete Ring: On Saturday, March 4, I led an outing to Little Hunting Creek. Club members who joined me included Victor Ezerski, Craig and Julia Falk, Vince Leon-Guerrero, and Jarrett…
The Shad Run has Begun!
March 23, 2023: It was late Wednesday afternoon when I decided to load my kayak and drive down to Fletcher’s Cove on the lower Potomac River in Washington, DC. I…
Beginner’s Fly Tying: Foam & Fur Ant
April is upon us and it is time to consider what other types of natural food will be available for consumption by freshwater fish species. For this reason, we chose…
Advanced Fly Tying: Shrimp Pattern
At our Advanced Fly Tying gathering, on April 19th at 7:00 PM, Nina Cleven will show us how to tie a freshwater shrimp pattern. I hope you can join us.…
Club Meeting: Fly Fishing From a Kayak
Outdoor writer Dan Neuland enjoys fly fishing from a kayak on local rivers and lakes, and in the Chesapeake Bay and tidal tributaries. He will speak at the April meeting…
CLUB MEETING: AN EVENING WITH CAPTAIN TOM MARTIN — Western Maryland Trout Fishing
Looking for something to do on Valentine’s Day? Join us at our February meeting on Tuesday, February 14th, as we welcome Tom Martin, owner & operator of Heavy Water Anglers…
Beginner’s Fly Tying: Soft Hackle Wet Fly
Our PVFF Beginner Fly Tying program for February 2023 will reintroduce basic steps for ‘tying soft hackle wet flies’. For those unfamiliar with the term ‘wet flies’, these are artificial…
Advanced Fly Tying: Little Black Stone Fly
At our Advanced Fly Tying gathering, on February 15th at 7:00 PM, Seth Debo will show us how to tie the Little Black Stonefly. This is a great fly for…
Join Us for “Caddisfly Saturday” on February 18th
Whether you are a beginner or more advanced fly tier, please join others of the same passion on February 18th as we tie a broad selection of flies which represent…
Club Meeting: Fly Fishing Tips and Techniques
At our meeting on January 10th, we will hear from Joe Bruce: club member, author, and owner of Joe Bruce Custom Flies. Earlier in his fly fishing career, Joe was…
Advanced Fly Tying: Lantern Fly
Our next gathering will be on January 18th. We are going to try something new. Andy is going to lead us how to tie the Lantern Fly. This pattern is…
Beginner’s Fly Tying: Squirmy Wormy & Salmon Egg
Our next Beginner Fly Tying session will be held at 7:00 PM, January 17, in Room 207 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Don’t let the complacency and chill of the…
Salmon, Salmon, Trout
I was originally going to use the title, “New York, New York,” but decided to go with Andy Mekelburg’s suggestion. Andy’s thought was to capture the fact that over the…