May 2022 – Zelon Dun

Zelon Dun This modification of Craig Matthew’s Sparkle Dun is useful for those who have trouble working with the deer hair wing on the original particularly in the smaller sizes.  When tying the wing spread the zelon out in a fan.  Do not leave it clumped like a post.  Another

April 2022 – Olive Dorato

Olive Dorato A previous FOM back in July 2009 was the Dorato Hare’s Ear. The DHE was tied to represent an active caddis. Bill Dorato, who came up with the pattern, tied hackle Catskill style and then trimmed it even with the hook point. This makes the fly easier to

March 2022 – Peacock Caddis

Peacock Caddis Since it was originated by Jim Bonnett in the early 70’s for fishing the fast rough water on the South Fork of the Boise River in Idaho, this pattern has proved effective on similar waters all around the country.  The combination of peacock herl and Adam’s type hackle

Brookfield to Control Releases on Lackawaxen for Trout Season

On March 14th Brookfield Renewables announced the start of restricted generation from our Wallenpaupack Hydroelectric Plant to keep anglers safe on the Lackawaxen River. PFBC has requested that we start restricted generation early this year so rather than a start date of April 16, 2022, restricted generation will begin April

Trout Stocking Schedule

Click here to see the PFBC Trout Stocking Schedule. https://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/troutstockingdetails_gis.aspx Help may be needed for local stockings. Check the schedule for meeting places and times.

Annual Banquet Returns on April 9!

Join us for the return of our annual Pike Wayne TU Banquet on Saturday, April 9 at Lukans Farm Resort! Open Bar and Raffle Entries beginning at 5 PM. Family style dinner is served at 7. Tickets are $40 per person and available by contacting John H of Lukans via

February 2022 – Pink Cahill Parachute

Pink Cahill Parachute Many of the species of light colored mayflies have a pink cast to them.  In some it is very slight but in others it is pronounced enough to have the color as part of their common name; i.e. Pink Albert.  Because of this it’s good practice to

January 2022 – Scotty’s Midge

Scotty’s Midge Some of the best dry fly fishing on western waters is midge fishing during the winter months.  As reported in a newsletter I received a couple of weeks ago from Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, MT,  the guys in the shop have come up with several midge

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