Saturday, February 27 - Guest Tyer - Dennis DiBonaventura - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. A master of the art of fly tying, Dennis will demonstrate several methods for weighting nymphs & will discuss how each method affects performance. Dennis has fished local waters for over 40 yrs & his knowledge of the streams (i.e. the most productive patterns/techniques) is unsurpassed. Free.
Saturday, March 6 - "Club Day" - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. All local fly fishing club members will enjoy 20% OFF all purchases. Proof of membership required, i.e. a membership card, a newsletter sent to your home & to your attention, etc. Some exclusions apply.
Sunday, March 7 - Skills of Fly Tying Module: Working with Dubbing - 9 a.m. - 12 Noon. Learn how to choose and use a variety of dubbing materials & techniques to produce whatever kind of dubbed body is desired for small flies or large, chunky or slender, smooth or shaggy. We'll cover some helpful tips and tricks for making durable dubbed bodies. Please note that this class is not suitable for beginners. Bring your own tools; materials supplied. Cost: $29.95. Pre-registration, with payment, is required.
SATURDAY, MARCH 13 - CABIN FEVER DAY! - 10:00 a. m. - 5:00 p. m.
* FREE DRAWINGS at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
* FREE Test Casts of the new Orvis Helios & Hydros rods
* FREE Fly Tying Demos: Members of the Main Line Fly Tyers will demonstrate patterns proven to catch trout on local streams, 11 - 4 p.m.
* FREE Programs: "Fly Fishing Small Streams" by George Daniel, Gold Medal Winner at the 2008 U.S. Fly Fishing Championship; Two Programs: 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
* FREE Casting Demos w/ George Daniel, 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
* FREE Casting "Tune-Ups" w/ Mary Kuss at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
* FREE Kid's Casting Clinic w/ Mary Kuss & Doug Bear, 3 p.m. (Pre-registration Required)
* SALE!: Blow-out Prices on Select Fly Tying Materials, Books, 2009 Waders & Wading Shoes, Select Flies & Clothing
Saturday, March 20 - Guest Presenter - Jake Markezin - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fly Fish Pennsylvania, LLC., co-owner & Lehigh Coldwater Fishery Alliance co-founder will be doing a presentation about the Lehigh River's trout fishery. Come learn about this uniquely large, by eastern United States standards, coldwater fishery. Topics to be discussed include the 2010 Recreational Flow Plan, access, hatches, and techniques as well as the ongoing Coldwater Study being conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers. Come find out all there is to know about the Lehigh. Free.
Sunday, March 21 - Skills of Fly Tying Module: Choosing and Using Hackle - 9 a.m. - 12 Noon. Learn about the wide variety of hackle products & their uses, a complex subject made even more so by the modern genetic hackle revolution. Rooster or hen, saddle or neck, poultry or game bird, strung or on skin? We'll show you what types of hackle are suited to what types of flies. Please note that this class is not suitable for beginners. Bring your own tools; materials supplied. Cost: $29.95. Pre-registration, with payment, is required.
Saturday, March 27 - Guest Tyers - Al & Matthew Edinger - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. First & second-place winners of the 2010 PA Fly Tying Championship, this father & son duo from the local Delco Manning TU will be tying dry flies. Matt is an amazing (bordering on professional!) fly tyer & is just 14 years old! Come in and learn something, Fred! Free.
Saturday, April 3 - Opening Day for Trout Fishing in SE PA
Saturday, April 17 - Opening Day for PA Trout Fishing (Statewide)
Sunday, April 11 & Sunday, May 16 - One-Day Fly Fishing Schools - 9:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. Lunch included. Loaner tackle available. Cost: $169. Pre-registration w/ payment required.
