Good Views of Planets in August – Earth will be passing between the sun and the planets Saturn (8/2) and then Jupiter (8/19) during August. This is called opposition and…
Author: Kevin Haney
Last Cast
In another couple months or so we’ll be complaining about the cold, however we fly fishers still need to fish despite the overwhelming evidence that it’s hot. My recommendation, as…
Beginner’s Fly Tying: Pat’s Rubber Legs
The fly pattern which I have selected for the July beginner’s fly tying program is Pat’s Rubber Legs. Named after its creator, Pat Bennett, this fly is considered a great…
Advanced Fly Tying: Easy Parachute & Streamer Pattern
Our next Advanced Fly Tying session will be Wednesday, July 21st. Ray Ouellette is going to show us how to tie two flies: an easy parachute pattern and a pan…
Conservation Corner: Dobson Flies and Hellgrammites
Recently while leaving for work in the early morning, I observed an amazing insect on the side of my house. It was a female Eastern Dobsonfly, Corydalus cornutus. Dobsonflies are…
PVFF Banquet: A Request for Donations
Date: October 23, 2021 Location: AmVets, Middletown, MD It’s that time of year to start thinking about donating items for our annual banquet. We have already received some fly tying…
Last Cast
I hope everybody is busy fishing as we transition from the spring to summer season. Many thanks to Don and Troy for their beginner’s fly tying. Just in time for…
Project Healing Waters: Outings are Just Around the Corner
As mask and social distancing restrictions around the country are easing, so are they with Project Healing Waters. Recently PHWFF released the following statement: “On June 10, 2021, the organization…
2021 Casting Clinic
Update: Casting Clinic Photos We had a great turnout at our June 8, 2021 casting clinic at Catoctin Creek Nature Center. A special thanks to the Bob Abraham Casting Club…
Beginner’s Fly Tying: Emergent Sparkle Pupa
The fly pattern which I chose for the June Beginner’s class is the Emergent Sparkle Pupa, perhaps one of the “best kept secrets” for fishing trout and some of the…
Advanced Fly Tying: The Kreelex Fly
Update: Photos It was so nice to meet in person at Andy Mekelburg’s house for our Advanced Fly Tying get-together on June 16. Here are a few images from club…
Conservation Corner: Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock
Education, Conservation and Fellowship are the foundations of the Potomac Valley Fly Fishers. I believe thats what makes our club unique and successful. Another unique organization is the Maryland Chapter…
Project Healing Waters: Modifed Mop Fly
In our latest installment of online fly tying seminars, Collin took us through tying an alternate version of the Mop fly. Collin’s version added rubber legs, which allows for more…
Tackle Tips: Organizing the Mess with Airtable.com
I don’t have a large space for fly tying, so I often have trouble remembering (and locating) what materials I have on hand. My solution is Airtable.com, a database tool…
Last Cast
For those who joined us at our last general meeting, I hoped you enjoyed the evening with Bob Clouser. Bob was more than generous with his time, knowledge, and personality.…