Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited

Bar Flies Monthly Meeting
2023-05-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-03-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Howard’s Tavern, 98 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229, United States
Face to face meetings of Bar Flies have resumed although the location has changed. The group meets the fourth Monday of each month. The new location is Howard’s Tavern

Little Pine Creek Outdoor Adventures May 18-22
2023-05-18 - 2023-05-22 | little Pine Creek State Park, Waterville, PA
The newly formed Outdoor Adventures committee is pleased to announce a trip to Little Pine Creek during the period May 18-22, 2023.
All are welcome to attend. The basic idea is DIY camping and fishing with group social activities in the evenings. It’s obviously high season for trout fishing on Pine Creek, so you should reserve a site at the campground as soon as possible. (1-888-727-2757). Andy has reserved campsite #34 on the main loop. There are some tenting sites nearby. The Little Pine Creek Campground is near Waterville in North Central, PA. It’s a 3.5 hour drive from Pittsburgh.
Camping there gives easy access to Little Pine Creek, (big) Pine Creek, Slate Run and Cedar Creek. Kettle creek is an hour’s drive west. DIY camping means you provide all necessary equipment and food for the adventure. Andy will cook BBQ for a “pitch-in banquet” on Saturday evening. Please bring an appetizer or side dish to complete the meal.
Contact Andy to let him know you are planning to join the fun or if you have questions. (email: campfire451@gmail.com; phone number: 971-409–6149)
If you like camping and fishing and wood smoke, join the fun. Details: CLICK HERE

PWWTU Women & Diversity Event: Stream Keepers Volunteer Training at North Park
2023-04-29 10:00 - 15:00
Description: We will be training volunteers for our June program. You do not need to be able to fly fish.
About the Penn Woods West Trout Unlimited Women and Diversity Initiative Schedule 2023:
We try to adhere to the dates below unless something unexpected occurs. However, locations may change depending on weather, trout stocking, and water levels. In general, we meet around 10AM and officially stop fishing around 2PM or 3PM. Events are free but registration is required.
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date. The email contains details regarding the final location as well as any contingencies or back-up options. Registration is free but all attendees must register. We also generally schedule a pre-event virtual webinar to answer any final questions the Thursday prior to the event. Final confirmation of a location is then sent to all registered participants. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty levels listed below are based on the location and nature of the activity required including equipment needed, cold weather, wading difficulty, the need to walk into a stream and so forth.

Beginner: These events require no equipment and are designed to help people completely new to flyfishing learn the basics. You should expect to get wet during these events even though you do not need waders or boots.
Easy: These events are held in a location where wading is either minimal or easy. Waders and boots are needed for these events.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is helpful.
Difficult: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. For example, the ability to wade into cold water during Steelheading season.

NOTE: A Fishing License is required for every event unless noted otherwise below. Trout Stamp is required for most. PA fishing licenses are issued on a calendar year basis so buy yours in January to get the most use out of it!

Please email Nora Cline and Jodie Minor at pwwtuwomen@gmail.com with questions or to ask for more details.

Stream Keepers Volunteer and Organization Seminar 2023
2023-04-29 09:30 - 15:00 | North Park, PA, United States
Purpose: This one-day event will provide an overview of the Stream Keepers and Stream Girls program including key principles of the program, location selection, volunteer preparation and the key elements. Trout Unlimited chapters and other organizations interested in the program are welcome to send adult representatives to learn about the program. Location: This seminar is being held on-location at North Park in Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) PA. The location is where Penn’s Woods will be hosting their Stream Keepers event this spring. Seminar Format: The Seminar will be divided into an AM and PM session. The AM session will cover the purpose of Stream Keepers and general considerations for hosting a program including location, clearances, and volunteer recruiting and training opportunities. The PM session will be an interactive review of the key elements of Stream Keepers geared towards volunteers or those who are ready to plan their Stream Keepers program. Those who are only interested in learning more about Stream Keepers are welcome to attend only the AM session. Seminar Location and Details: The Seminar will be held outside at a picnic pavilion in North Park (Pittsburgh). The pavilion is on a slope and parking is at the bottom of the slope or across the street. A porta john is nearby and and other amenities are just across the stream. Please plan accordingly. Please bring your own water, lunch and snacks for the day.
Click here to view full schedule for the event

PWWTU Women & Diversity Event: PA Wilds/ NW PA: Pine Creek or Oil Creek Trout Trip
2023-04-22 10:00 - 15:00
Description: Join us to trout fish for stocked trout on Pine Creek or Oil Creek.; Difficulty: Moderate (Wading/walking trails required)

What You Will Need: waders, boots, staff, fly rod and basic gear, fishing license ad trout stamp required.

About the Penn Woods West Trout Unlimited Women and Diversity Initiative Schedule 2023:
We try to adhere to the dates below unless something unexpected occurs. However, locations may change depending on weather, trout stocking, and water levels. In general, we meet around 10AM and officially stop fishing around 2PM or 3PM. Events are free but registration is required.
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date. The email contains details regarding the final location as well as any contingencies or back-up options. Registration is free but all attendees must register. We also generally schedule a pre-event virtual webinar to answer any final questions the Thursday prior to the event. Final confirmation of a location is then sent to all registered participants. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty levels listed below are based on the location and nature of the activity required including equipment needed, cold weather, wading difficulty, the need to walk into a stream and so forth.

Beginner: These events require no equipment and are designed to help people completely new to flyfishing learn the basics. You should expect to get wet during these events even though you do not need waders or boots.
Easy: These events are held in a location where wading is either minimal or easy. Waders and boots are needed for these events.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is helpful.
Difficult: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. For example, the ability to wade into cold water during Steelheading season.

NOTE: A Fishing License is required for every event unless noted otherwise below. Trout Stamp is required for most. PA fishing licenses are issued on a calendar year basis so buy yours in January to get the most use out of it!

Please email Nora Cline and Jodie Minor at pwwtuwomen@gmail.com with questions or to ask for more details.

2023 Fly Tier's Reunion
2023-04-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Highlands Sporting Clays Lodge, 199 Teal Drive, Rockwood, PA, 15557, United States
The 2023 Fly Tier’s Reunion is set for Wednesday evening April 19, at the Highlands Sporting Clays Lodge located at 199 Teal Drive, Champion, PA at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Somerset County.
The event will feature nationally known fly tiers from around the northeastern United States who will be demonstrating their fly tying skills and showcasing their famous and signature fly patterns. All the tiers will provide advice, answer questions and share their secrets that have helped make them among the best fly tiers in the world.
The event is free and open to the public and will begin at 6:00 PM and conclude at 9:00 PM. Attendees are also encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the Lodge’s excellent food and beverage selections. In addition, this year the first 25 youngsters under the age of 16 who attend will receive a tying gift bag valued at $40.00 worth of fly tying materials.
Lenny Lichvar, President of the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited and a co-author of the book Keystone Fly Fishing, will also be on hand to discuss coldwater resource conservation issues and provide information on local angling destinations.
For questions or more information call 814-926-6145.

Penn's Woods West Chapter Meeting
2023-04-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-02-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA, 15243, United States
The meetings are open to the public, and Chapter Members are encouraged to attend. A short business meeting usually precedes the main event: a talk by a visiting expert who addresses issues related to cold-water stream conservation or fishing.

Introduction to Fly Fishing
2023-03-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15218, United States
Two day-long sessions being held on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at the Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15218 (Regent Square neighborhood of Pittsburgh’s East End). Classes will run from 9:00 to about 3:00 each day, with lunch provided by Penn’s Woods West TU. Session sizes are limited so we can provide personalized instruction with each participant.
The course will cover areas such as equipment needs, useful knots, fly selection and basic entomology, how to read the water for locations likely containing fish, and a demonstration and basic instruction on how to cast fly rods.
Scott Loughner, local fly-fishing expert, is the primary instructor and will be assisted by members of Penn’s Woods West TU.
To sign up for one of the two sessions, please contact TU member Ed Barger at treasurer@pwwtu.org, and use the subject “Free Fly-Fishing School 2023” in the email.

PWWTU Women & Diversity Event: Laurel Highlands Trout Trip
2023-03-25 10:00 - 15:00
Description: Join us to trout fish in the beautiful Laurel Highlands! (Loyalhanna or Indian Creek); Difficulty: Easy
About the Penn Woods West Trout Unlimited Women and Diversity Initiative Schedule 2023:
We try to adhere to the dates below unless something unexpected occurs. However, locations may change depending on weather, trout stocking, and water levels. In general, we meet around 10AM and officially stop fishing around 2PM or 3PM. Events are free but registration is required.
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date. The email contains details regarding the final location as well as any contingencies or back-up options. Registration is free but all attendees must register. We also generally schedule a pre-event virtual webinar to answer any final questions the Thursday prior to the event. Final confirmation of a location is then sent to all registered participants. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions.
Difficulty Level: The difficulty levels listed below are based on the location and nature of the activity required including equipment needed, cold weather, wading difficulty, the need to walk into a stream and so forth.

Beginner: These events require no equipment and are designed to help people completely new to flyfishing learn the basics. You should expect to get wet during these events even though you do not need waders or boots.
Easy: These events are held in a location where wading is either minimal or easy. Waders and boots are needed for these events.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is helpful.
Difficult: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. For example, the ability to wade into cold water during Steelheading season.

NOTE: A Fishing License is required for every event unless noted otherwise below. Trout Stamp is required for most. PA fishing licenses are issued on a calendar year basis so buy yours in January to get the most use out of it!

Please email Nora Cline and Jodie Minor at pwwtuwomen@gmail.com with questions or to ask for more details.

Penn's Woods West Chapter Meeting - CANCELLED
2023-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA, 15243, United States
Not Happening. See you in April.

Cabin Fever 2023
2023-02-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Doubletree by Hilton, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA, 16046, United States
CABIN FEVER 2023
Don’t miss the premier Fly Fishing Expo in Western PA.
Find details elsewhere on the website.
Note: Persons planning to sell items at the Flea Market should use the new ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION form. Click Here for more information.

Bar Flies - Open Tying
2022-11-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Howard’s Tavern, 98 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229, United States
“Open tying” is just meant to be a session where folks show up and tie whatever they want. John and I would be there to help folks learn, as many of you would as well I’m sure.

Women and Diversity outing: Tie it and Fish it on Loyalhanna Creek
2022-11-19 10:00 - 15:00
PWWTU Womens Events Fall 2022

Bar Flies - Iron Fly Event
2022-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Howard’s Tavern, 98 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229, United States
“Iron Fly” would be a session where everyone gets the same materials to use and they come up with their own fly. We could have beginner and experienced divisions. All for fun and hopefully to learn new ideas/techniques, etc. No pressure.

Women and Diversity outing: Trout Fishing in Buffalo Creek
2022-10-22 10:00 - 15:00

Women and Diversity outing: Trout Fishing at Confluence below the dam
2022-09-24 10:00 - 15:00
