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…)
Cicadas are coming to Central PA this year! The Brood XIV emergence is going to be happening in the coming weeks, which will make for some great dry fly action this summer! If you need some patterns, check out TCO Fly Shop for your cicada needs. The Hoov’s Cicada is a favorite pattern – Caleb tied 25 dozen of them for TCO, and you can order them online at the provided link.
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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 readingNext Thursday, August 15, I will be hosting a “Trout Streamers”-themed TCO Fly Shop Brew ‘N’ Bugs event at Axemann Brewery in Bellefonte. The event will be held from 6-8pm, and we’ll be tying up a few of my favorite streamers for this area (though these are “trout streamers,” they’ll work for bass as well).
TCO Fly Shop – State College is hosting the first annual Central Pennsylvania Fly Fishing Grand Prix, calling it “All Fins In.” Interested? Follow the link above to register.
Here’s the first installment of “Things Worth Reading” in 2017: every now and then we’ll be posting some articles that have some content worth checking out. These are going to range from tips and tricks to patterns and tactics, highlighting anywhere between 3-6 articles and videos per post. Since we’re in the midst of prime fly tying season, we’re going to feature a few fly tying videos for your viewing pleasure.
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