Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited

McDonald Sportsmen’s Foundation 2024 Fly Tying
2024-02-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-02-08 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 93 Joe Cain Road, Bulger, PA 15019, 93 Joe Cain Road, Bulger, PA, 15019, United States
Description: Learn how to tie flies for fishing
• Learn how to tie one or more fly patterns each night. Attendees will then tie the fly
illustrated. In general, the emphasis will be on tying flies used to target trout.
• Each evening a topic or technique will be discussed to provide more in-depth detail
into fly tying (i.e. vises, common tools, hooks, threads, dubbing, hackle, chenille,
weighting flies, ribbing materials).
• Possible Patterns Tied: Green Weenie, Eggstasy egg, Green Caddis Larva,
Squirmy Wormy, Hare’s Ear Nymph, Pheasant Tail Nymph, Frenchie, Soft Hackle
Hare’s Ear and many more possibilities

Location: House at 93 Joe Cain Road, Bulger, PA 15019

• At top of hill of driveway turn left (house on right is private residence)
• Enter door located to right of garage doors of house

Who: Open to the Public
• No experience is necessary
• No cost – all tools and materials will be provided
• Vises and tools are available to first 6 thru the door (please bring your vise, if you
have one, in the event we run out)
When: 6:30 to 8:00 pm on Thursdays on the dates listed below
• February 1, 8, 22, 29, and March 7 (No Tying Feb. 15)

Beginner Steelhead Fly Tying at International Angler with local fly fishing fanatic Bruce Cox
2024-02-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-01-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-12-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-11-29 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-11-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-10-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-09-06 17:30 - 19:00 | International Angler, 5275 Steubenville Pike, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, United States
A beginner steelhead fly tying class (4 week course) will start Wednesday evenings on September 6 through September 27 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at International Angler.
Cost is $100 per student and each will receive a complimentary Orvis Ultralight Foam Fly Box.
*STUDENTS MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN FLY TYING VISE AND TYING TOOLS*
*MATERIALS FOR FLIES TIED DURING CLASS WILL BE SUPPLIED*
*KIDS 15 YEARS AND UNDER* FREE *WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT*
Students signed up for these classes are eligible for an in-store discount on fly tying vises and tools. (Ask for details at shop)
Pre-register by calling the shop:
INTERNATIONAL ANGLER
5275 STEUBENVILLE PIKE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
412-788-8088
ia2@internationalangler.com
RETAIL STORE HOURS
SUN, MON – CLOSED
TUE,WED, THU – 10AM-6PM
FRI – 10AM-6PM
SAT – 10AM-4PM

2nd Annual USA International Sportsmen's Show
2024-02-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-17 10:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-16 10:00 - 19:00 | Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville, PA, 15146, United States

Penn's Woods West Chapter Meeting
2024-02-12 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.
Guest Speaker: Jeff Blood
Jeff will be highlighting his fishing adventure in Cuba, his thoughts on steelhead fishing and then open it up for discussion!
Jeff Blood has fly fished in Saltwater about 25 times in his life for Bonefish, Tarpon and Permit and Cuba was by far the best fishing. He bases this on the shear volume of flats, numbers of fish and size. Be sure to attend the meeting on Monday to hear his incredible tales and absorb his knowledge — especially on Great Lakes Steelhead fishing — learned over a lifetime. You don’t want to miss it!
AND …
Request for Volunteers and Additional Flies for the Second Annual USA International Sportsmen’s Show.
Are You a Fly Tier?
PWWTU needs donations for The Second Annual USA International Sportsmen’s Show at our booth (#4) on February 16–18.
Just tie up bugs in sets of 6 — any fly patterns (dries, wets, streamers, etc.) and bring them to our February meeting to turn them in. We’ll have boxes available there for packaging.
Can You Donate Some Time at the Sportsmen’s Show?
Sportsman Show Volunteers are needed at the Monroeville Convention Center. Volunteers get free admission to the show on the day worked.
The following shifts are currently open.
(Note: we’d like to have at least 2 each shift and 3 for the busier times)
Friday February 16:
10 am – 3 pm (1 volunteer needed)
3 pm -7 pm (2 volunteers needed)
Saturday February 17
10 am – 1 pm (1 volunteer needed)
1 pm – 3 pm (3 volunteers needed)
3 pm -7 pm (1 volunteer needed)
Sunday February 18
10 am – 1 pm (1 volunteer needed)
1pm – 5 pm (1 volunteer needed)
Please see Ron at the meeting or email/call him with questions or to sign up as a volunteer.
Ron Milavec
rmilavec@comcast.net
Home: 412-835-6107
Mobile: 412-352-9421
See you on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7 PM for our monthly chapter meeting. Thanks to all the fly tiers and volunteers for your skills, time, and donations!
Christ Church at Grove Farm
246 Duff Road
Sewickley, PA 15243
Thanks and help spread the word!

Bar Flies Monthly Meeting
2024-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Howard’s Tavern, 98 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229, United States
The group meets the fourth Monday of each month (unless specified) at 7:00 pm at Howard’s Tavern, 98 Center Ave, West View, PA 15229. Some folks show up around 6 pm to get some extra time behind the vise. All are welcome and be assured it is a relaxed, low-key environment to learn and exchange fishing and tying stories. Let’s get those boxes ready for the season!
You can park in the lot, and Howard’s has a handicap ramp and entrance into the dining room on the side of the building. Drinks and a menu are available.
Website: www.howardstavern.com
For beginner tiers, or anyone else:
We’ll be doing a demo tie of a sparkle dun and variations, so come learn a few tricks and tips! We’ll have materials ready to go. Bring your equipment, and if you don’t have any – no problem. We’ll have some spare tools you can try out.

For the advanced tiers:
Open tying – bring whatever you want to tie up and your equipment.

NOTE: Good idea to bring your lamp or some sort of lighting and an extension cord.

See ya there!

Tri-County Trout Club Sport Show & Flea Market
2024-01-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Patterson Hall, Guardian Angels Parish-Most Blessed Sacrament, 800 Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA, 15065, United States
About the event

Join us for the TCTC Sport Show & Flea Market, January 20, 2024! 9am to 2pm (No early admission for buyers)
Patterson Hall, Guardian Angels Parish-Most Blessed Sacrament
800 Montana Avenue, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
• Buy/ Sell/ Browse New, Used or Collectable Fishing, Hunting, Camping & Sporting items
• Items may include New, Vintage & Collectable Fishing Lures, Old Fishing & Hunting Licenses, Fly Tying Materials, Fishing Rods & Tackle, Turkey Calls, Archery Equipment, Hunting & Fishing Books & Magazines, and LOTS MORE! (But No Guns or Ammo)
• Hot food and beverages will be available for purchase
Admission $3 – Kids under 12 & TCTC Members free!
Reserve a Table Now – Only $20
412-298-0964 or tctcnews@gmail.com for more info

Penn's Woods West Chapter Meeting
2024-01-08 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.
TIE OR BUY?
Are you a fly tier?
PWWTU needs donations for one of the biggest fund-raising events of the year – The Joe Kline Great Fly Sale at our January 8th membership meeting. Just tie up any fly patterns (dries, wets, streamers, etc.) and bring them to our January and February meetings to turn them in for the sale. We’ll have boxes available there for packaging. Thanks to all the fly tiers for your skills, time, and donations!
Are you ready to stock up your fly box?
Support PWWTU by purchasing flies from the Great Fly Sale on January 8th at 7:00 PM at the Christ Church Grove Farm BARN (249 Duff Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143). For only $5.00, you can choose any half dozen flies from the sale. That’s less than a dollar per fly! Stop by and check out the fly selection in January and support Penn’s Woods West Trout Unlimited.
Are you ready to see some great fly tiers?
We’ll also have some of our favorite PWWTU fly tiers demonstrating their favorite patterns at the annual Fly Tier’s Roundtable (Rich Masur, Ian Brown, Nick Cobler, Dale Fogg, & Bobby Heil).
Election of Board Members
This will occur during the meeting at Christ Church at Grove Farm. There are three openings on the Board that need to be filled, and three people have volunteered to serve for 3-year terms. Please click here to read the 2024 Candidate Statements. Nominations from the floor are welcome.
Join us on Monday, January 8th, 2024, for a night of buying, tying, and comradery.
See you there!

Bar Flies Monthly Meeting
2023-12-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | 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

Outdoors Adventures
2023-10-19 - 2023-10-24 | Kettle Creek, PA, United States
October 19th through the 24th, PWWTU will be camping at the Kettle Creek Campground for a few days of fishing in Kettle Creek drainage and other areas of interest. Andy will be at site ‘lucky’ number 13. l’ve been told by the reservation desk that sites are filling up quickly so if you are planning to attend, make your plans now. On Saturday night there will be a barbecue with meat provided. If you are planning on attending it would be appreciated if you could provide an appetizer, side dish or dessert for the group.
There will be a campfire each night where we can socialize and swap stories of the days adventures. All members and non – members of TU are invited. For questions, contact Andy at:
971-409-6149
Campfire451@gmail.com

Penn's Woods West Chapter Meeting
2023-10-09 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.
Join us Monday, October 9 for this month’s chapter meeting.In Eric’s words:I have been a teacher for 26 years, and I currently teach U.S. History at the Fox Chapel Area School District. I dabbled with fishing as a kid, but when I was in 9th grade, I won my first Orvis fly rod outfit at the annual banquet of the Ken Sink Chapter of Trout Unlimited. I still treasure it, and I will forever be grateful to TU for that rod and reel. I learned a lot about fly fishing and trout with that rod in my hand, but learned even more thanks to Nick Cobler’s dad, Dwight. He took us on trips to camp, he always made sure we had a box of flies, and he helped to foster a love of fly fishing on the banks of the Sinnemahoning creek. In the years that followed, more serious fly fishing, fly tying and rod building followed. I really enjoy being outdoors, and when I am not fishing and tying, I love time with my wife, Carrie and two sons, Gunnar and Grant. I also serve as the treasurer of the Allison Park Sportsman Club, and really enjoy bird hunting with my English Setter Winston.
Eric will discuss how to get there and where to fish, as well as the great opportunities that North and Northwest Arkansas have to offer to anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.
See you there!

Monthly Meeting Change to September 18, 2023 (Featuring tying demos by Tim Flagler from Tightline Productions)
2023-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA, 15243, United States
You don’t want to miss this one!
Join us for our monthly meeting on Monday, September 18th at 7:00 PM at Christ Church @ Grove Farm Barn, right off the Mt. Nebo exit on Rt 79 North.
Meet our featured presenter, Tim Flagler, from Tightline Productions. www.tightlinevideo.com.
Tim will be tying and demonstrating four amazing fly patterns and techniques of fishing them:

October Caddis Soft Hackle
Parachute Isonychia
Bugger (Squirrel & Herl or Adams)
Uke’s Brown Bug (Perdigon jig)

He will cover these patterns and different tips/techniques and how to tie and fish other similar flies as well.

Fly Casting Skills Development: A Guide to Learning and Improving Fly Casting Skills
2023-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Oil Creek State Park at the Blood Farm Day Use Area
Keystone Fly Fishers located in Northwest Pennsylvania is offering Fly Casting Skills Development: A Guide to Learning and Improving Fly Casting Skills

June 10, 2023 – Casting instruction and demonstration of each cast
June 17, 2023 – Practice on the course, instruction where needed
June 24, 2023 – Casting Skills Challenge – (optional assessment)

The Casting Skills Development will be held at Oil Creek State Park at the Blood Farm
Day Use Area from 10:00 AM – Noon. Ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult.

Foundation Level
A great starting place for those picking up a ﬂy rod for the ﬁrst time, or a beginner with
some ﬁshing experience. We work towards an understanding of loop formation, loop
control, accuracy, and changing casting direction. For this program we will have ﬂy
ﬁshing outﬁts available to use.

Bronze Level
Casting Instruction will be by Master Certiﬁed Casting Instructor Gary Kell and
additional FFI Certiﬁed Instructor Bob Anderson.

All participants at the Bronze Level must have their own equipment.
1. Pick up and Lay Down Cast – Dominant and Non-Dominant side – 35 ft.
2. Horizontal Pick Up and Lay Down Cast – 35 ft.
3. Shooting Line to 40 ft.
4. Accuracy @ 25 & 35 ft.
5. Roll Cast to 35 ft. – Dominate Side
6. Distance cast to 50+ ft.

Preregistration and payment in the amount of $35.00 for the Foundation Level and
$50.00 for the Bronze Level must be paid prior to the June 10 start date.

For more information contact us at keystoneﬂyﬁshers1@gmail.com or call
814-673-5478 or search Fly Fishers International Website for the Casting Skills
Development Program.

2023 Stream Keepers for Youth Ages 11 to 14 at North Park
2023-06-03 09:30 - 2023-06-10 16:30 | North Park, PA, United States
This 2-day, citizen-scientist program teaches conservation to youth ages 11 to 14 through a variety of fun, hands-on activities that encourage youth to get out and explore the world around them.
Held over two consecutive Saturdays, it includes:
Day 1 (June 3):

Explore the Water: Walk along the stream and lake. You might discover something new along the way!
Knot Physics: Tie and test common fishing knots.
Bug Hunt: Search for Macro-invertebrates in the stream. You’ll be amazed what you can find under a rock!
Art Imitates Life: Learn to tie flies that match what you found on your Bug Hunt.

Day 2 (June 10):

Go with the Flow: Release your rubber duck to measure key characteristics of streams and lakes
Fishing with Physics: Learn how to cast a fly and properly fight a fish. Let the rod do the work!
Scavenger Hunt: Put it all together and have some fun at the same time!
Choose Your Adventure: Parents/Guardians are invited to join their youth for an afternoon of fishing and learning.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stream-keepers-ages-11-to-14-registration-612446783817

What to Bring:

Lunch and any additional food or beverages they would like to have.
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Any needed medications
Shoes, sandals or rubber boots for wading in the stream
Additional clothing or shoes if needed (they will get wet)
Emergency contact information (we will also keep the registration information on-site)
Youth are also welcome to bring cameras and cell phones to this event!

Our Volunteers:
All volunteers for the event have been completed background checks and have experience in the areas they are leading.They are all active members of Trout Unlimited.
The Location:
The event will be held outside at a covered pavilion in North Park.The pavilion has a porta-john and water fountain nearby.
What’s Provided:
PA Trout Unlimited will provide the journals, materials needed to participate, fishing equipment and anything else needed for the activities. We will also be providing some light snacks as well as drinks and water. Snacks will include peanut-free and gluten-free snack options.

Outdoors Adventure Outing to Spring Creek
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-06 | Spring Creek, State College, PA, United States
Spring Creek
Arriving June 1st, leaving June 6th.
The Trout Unlimited Adventure’s committee will host an outing to Spring Creek, near State College. We will stay at Bald Eagle State Park, the Russel P. Letterman Campground. For myself, I have reserved site no. 32 in the Oak circle. Near me, sites 28, 30 and 33 (Oak circle) are available. All sites can accommodate more than one camp. All sites have electricity and are long enough for trailers as well as tents.
On Saturday night there will be a barbecue with meat provided by TU. For those attending the barbecue, it would be appreciated if you could contribute an appetizer, side dish, salad, or dessert for the group. So bring a chair and join in around the campfire for food and lively conversation.
The area around State College and Bellefonte is well know for its fishing opportunities so you will have a variety of choices on where to spend your day.
Andy
Campfire451@gmail. Com
971-409-6149
