Here is our monthly Streamlines newsletter for October 2024. In this issue:
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PVFF Streamlines (September 2024)
Here is our monthly Streamlines newsletter for September 2024. In this issue:
Little Hunting Creek DNR Survey
It was one of those things that always made me wonder how they did it. Well, I finally found out. Ed Dizon and I were privileged to be able to…
Advanced Fly Tying: Letort Hopper
Late summer and early fall is hopper season. Grasshoppers, crickets, and other larger terrestrials are at their most abundant, often falling into streams and rivers. Trout, smallmouth bass, and other…
Beginner Fly Tying: October Caddis
At our September beginner fly tying class we will be tying an October Caddis. In his book “Caddisflies,” author Gary LaFontaine described the hatch of the October caddis as one…
Club Meeting: Post Summer Catchup
After a summer break, we are resuming our club meetings this month! We hope to see you on Tuesday, September 10th, at 7:00 p.m. (Tuscarora High School, Room A170). We’re…
Summer Trout Fishing Updates
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, please remember these trout fishing guidelines for this hot weather. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources would like to remind trout anglers that catch-and-release fishing…
PVFF Streamlines (August 2024)
Here is our monthly Streamlines newsletter for August 2024. In this issue:
Advanced Fly Tying: Foam Post Dry Fly
Below is a little personal background and information on the Foam Post Dry Fly that the advanced tiers will be tying this month. I’ve been fly fishing since my dad…
Beginner’s Fly Tying: Foam Beetle
Late summer is the time of the year when terrestrial insects (beetles, hoppers, ants, crickets, etc.) are prevalent virtually anywhere we might be fishing on freshwater streams, rivers, lakes, or…
PVFF Streamlines (July 2024)
Here is our monthly Streamlines newsletter for July 2024. In this issue:
Advanced Fly Tying: Sunken Cicada
At our July 17 Advanced Fly Tying get together, we will be tying the Sunken Cicada, designed by George Daniel. The cicadas are out again this summer in some parts…
Beginner’s Fly Tying: Yellow Palmer Dry Fly
Our next PVFF Beginner’s Fly Tying session will be held July 16th, starting at 7:00pm at Trinity United Methodist Church. The fly pattern chosen for that evening is the Yellow…
Club Meeting: Annual Picnic
It’s picnic time! As in the past, this year’s annual picnic will take place on PVFF’s home waters: Catoctin Creek Park and Nature Center (2929 Sumantown Rd, Middletown). Gather at…
Beginner’s Fly Tying: The Gurgler
Our next Beginner Fly Tying session will be held on Tuesday, June 18. The fly pattern selected for our class that evening will be a version of the Gurgler. This…