March 2023 Fly of the Month – Iceberg Caddis

Iceberg Caddis Simple is often times better. This imitation created by Ben McNinch is certainly simple to tie.  Being the manager of Headhunter’s Fly Shop in Craig MT exposes one to the tremendous catches hatches that can come off the Missouri River.  Any pattern that proves effective there is worth

PA Trout Stocking Schedule!

Click here to see the PFBC Trout Stocking Schedule. Meeting places and times are posted for volunteers to help! https://fbweb.pa.gov/stocking/TroutStockingDetails_GIS.aspx

February 2023 Fly of the Month – IOBO

A while back I was watching a fly fishing video of Scott Major fishing the Broadhead Creek.  One of the flies he was using was called the IOBO, an acronym for ” it ought be outlawed”.  Scott mentioned that if you Google IOBO fly you can find a video showing

Creamton Fly Fishing Club Seeking Members

The Creamton Fly Fishing Club on the West Branch of the Lackawaxen River is seeking new members. There is no longer a waiting list! Visit their website for more information. Creamton Fly Fishing Club

PWTU Annual Banquet

Join us for our Annual Banquet at Lukan’s Farm Resort on Saturday, April 15. Doors open with Cash Bar at 5 PM. Dinner served at 7 PM. Family Style Beef and Chicken. Always good! The fundraiser includes multiple raffles! Contact Paul Ranello, Chapter President, at for tickets or purchase

January 2023 Fly of the Month – Juracek Emerger

Juracek Emerger This pattern originated by John Juracek can probably be best described as a floating nymph.  Flies of this type can be very effective when trout are keying on emergers as opposed to duns,  a situation that is common during heavy hatches.  Use synthetic dubbing for the body.  The

December 2022 Fly of the Month – Katterman

Katterman This fly was developed by iconic Catskill tyer Walt Dette.  It combines the features of several successful patterns; the Renegade and the Brown Bivisible.  When palmering the body hackle make sure that it does not hide or mat down the peacock herl body. Hook : Dry fly; #12 –

November 2022 Fly of the Month – Krusty Rusty

Krusty Rusty The rusty spinner is one of the most important spent wings in your fly box.  It can represent the adult stage of many different mayfly species, especially olives.  If fishing out west, it is imperative to have them in sizes 16 – 20 for the various and numerous

October 2022 Fly of the Month – Lady Heather

Lady Heather Designed by Gary LaFontaine, the Lady Heather belongs to a group of patterns that he called “BS” flies.  In this case Gary meant “before scuba”.  Known for donning scuba gear to observe the trout’s reaction to his creations, he developed this fly early in his career by trial

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