Looking to get started in fly tying or hoping to improve in a specific set of patterns? Check out some of the classes we have at TCO State College in February and March. Details and links to register are below.

Looking to get started in fly tying or hoping to improve in a specific set of patterns? Check out some of the classes we have at TCO State College in February and March. Details and links to register are below.

We’ve had some cold temperatures here in Central PA, which means it’s a great time to be sitting down at the vice and tying up some patterns for spring. (Don’t get me wrong, winter is one of my favorite times to be on the water, but not when it’s in the teens with a colder wind chill…)


There are a number of educational opportunities coming up this fall at TCO State College! A full list can be viewed on the website here. Two that I wanted to highlight are some fly tying classes happening on September 15 and October 20.
Continue readingIt’s been awhile since we last had a post on here, so it’s about time we get back to one every now and then. This one features a few videos from Scumliner Media (follow the link to check out their Vimeo page).
It’s hard to believe that we’re heading into the last full weekend in June! To celebrate, here’s a selection of articles and videos to get you excited to be on the water this weekend. These are best enjoyed with a nice cup of coffee.

Over the past two months I’ve had some time here and there to do some experimenting with different fly patterns amidst the normal tying. No originality is claimed on any of these, since they’re all based (to varying degrees) on existing patterns. It’s always good to experiment!
This Friday features four selections for you to enjoy. The topics include casting tips, fly tying, and Beaver Island, Michigan. Have at it!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Keeping with today’s date, we have five things for your enjoyment: three articles and two videos to help make you a better fly fisher and fly tier. Enjoy!