The Official Newsletter of
The Main Line Fly-Tyers
Philadelphia's Oldest Fly Tying Club
Established 1971
Celebrating 50 Years and Counting Next Meeting: November 17th, 2022
We are LIVE at 6:30 PM
Back in the Greater Plymouth Community Center
November's Speaker -Dave Rothrock
Unweighted Nymphs and how to fish them.
Dave Rothrock
Dave Rothrock has been pursuing trout and other species with a fly rod since the mid-1960's and he's been tying flies for a even longer. He has fished throughout the East, into the Midwest, and Europe where he fished great waters in Austria and Slovenia. Dave's articles have appeared in FLY FISHERMAN, AMERICAN ANGLER and PENNSYLVANIA ANGLER magazines as well as other publications. His fly patterns have graced the pages of various publications, books and calendars.
He has presented programs on fly-fishing related topics to groups throughout the Eastern U.S. and Canada. Dave is also a co-author of the excellent guide book “Keystone Fly Fishing: The Ultimate Guide to Pennsylvania's Best Water.”
In 2004 Dave and George Daniel teamed up together to compete in the northeast regional qualifier for the Fly-Fishing Masters competition. As a team they placed first out of 36 teams.
Dave is a former Orvis Endorsed Guide as well as a former FFI Certified Casting Instructor. He has worked as an instructor in the L. L. Bean fly fishing schools and has taught fly fishing, casting and fly- tying classes. Dave currently guides and teaches fly fishing and casting through his business, Salmo-Trutta Enterprises as well as being on the staff of Sky Blue Outfitters. He utilizes many of the best trout streams in central and north central PA as his classroom environment.
Zoom Meeting Alternative
Fall meetings will also be available on the Zoom.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The link will only be shared with currently paid members.
Fly Tying Classes
Beginner to Expert - We have the fly tying class for you!
We provide fly tying classes for beginners and experts alike.
New beginner and advanced fy tying classes will be offered this winter. They start in January
Greater Plymouth Community Center Classes
Advanced Fly Tying -Age 18+ Lead Instructor Sam Vigorita
New beginner and advanced fly tying classes will be offered this winter. They will start in late January.
Souderton Area Community Education
Intermediate Fly Tying
Instructor Sam Vigorita
New beginner and advanced fly tying classes will be offered this winter. They will start in late January.
Wow, it is mid-November already. Hatches of mayflies and caddis are done for the season. Fortunately, there are still midges hatching on warmer days. They will continue hatching on and off through the winter on tailwater and limestone streams such as the Tulpehocken and Little Lehigh. Winter fishing can be rewarding if the day’s weather is not too cold. Our streams in winter are uncrowded and the water is usually crystal clear and low. It can make for very pleasant fishing.
December is almost upon us. This means that it is time to think about our annual fly-fishing auction. Time to go through your fly-tying and fishing equipment and see what can be weeded out. It’s best to periodically weed out so that you can make room for new stuff. In the process it is helpful to try to figure out what you really need and what is redundant. If you are like me, you mistakenly keep buying the same size hooks and the same color tying necks rather the ones you really need. The auction is also an excellent opportunity to pick up a rod, reel etc. in a size or weight that you don’t usually fish. This can give you the opportunity to explore new types of fish or fishing without make a major investment in new equipment.
Quote of the Month
"Contrary to a common belief, it is not true that if you cut a worm fisherman in half, each half will grow into a complete fisherman. For which, we should all be grateful." Ed Zern
Fly Fishing Calendar of Events
Here is what is happening this season.
Upcoming Fishing Outings
Penns Creek - Poe Paddy Camping Trip - TBD 2023
Opening Day on the Brodhead April 1, 2023
Learn to Fly Fish Day on the Bushkill April 8, 2023
Brand New Members Only Gear is Available -Show off Our Club Spirit
More items are available in a wide variety of colors and sizes and shipped directly to your home.
Please note, current member of the Pennsylvania non-profit Main Line Fly-Tyers organization are entitled to purchase our shirts, mugs, etc. Any proceeds are directed solely to the operations of our club.
Purchases can be made from the Members Onlyportion of the website.
We now accept Apple and Google Pay
Easier, more secure, and fewer germs shared.
Of course we still accept most major credit cards, personal checks and cash. So, if that is your preference, we have you covered.
We encourage you to use your payment method of choice, but please remember, paying by check at the meeting saves the club a few dollars here and there.
If you wish, you may send your check made payable to MLFT to:
MLFT Treasurer
2331 N. Ridley Creek Rd.
Media PA 19063
To See All Speakers through June
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Yearly membership is September through August. Members enjoy monthly meetings with renowned guest authors, fly tyers, and world class guides. Learn where, when and how to fly fish. Our meetings are generally held the third Thursday of the month from September through June.
Our monthly meetings are generally held the third Thursday of the month from September through June. We meet at the Greater Plymouth Community Center from 6:30 to 9:00 PM.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The December meeting starts at 6:00 PM for our holiday party and fly fishing gear auction. The January meeting is the fourth Thursday of the month.
Meeting Cancellations
When things are out of our control ...
There may be times when the Greater Plymouth Community Center (GPCC) building must close due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. To check the the status of the GPCC, please check the Greater Plymouth Community Center Website. We will also do our best to send an email to the membership if events are rescheduled or canceled.
Officers and Board Members
Our current officers and board members are listed below.
