Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited

Beginner Steelhead Fly Tying at International Angler with local fly fishing fanatic Bruce Cox
2024-05-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-07-10 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-08-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-09-04 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Bar Flies Monthly Meeting
2024-05-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-28 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

Explore PA Outdoors
2024-08-03 11:00 - 19:00 | Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and some amazing partners for a FREE festival style event to help people of all ages get outdoors! From hiking to hunting, this event will provide participants the opportunity to “dip their toes” into various types of outdoor recreation. Activities provided will include but are not limited to:

Archery
Boating
Fishing
Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Station
Nature tours
Introduction to squirrel hunting
Bird Dog Demonstration for Pheasant hunting
Nature scavenger hunt
Trapping
Waterfowl ID
Hunting in the 1700’s
Biking

Check out the list of activities held by our partners below! F​or each station you visit and participate in, you will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win some cool prizes!

This event is open to all ages!
FREE to the public!

PWWTU Chapter Meeting, Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7 PM
2024-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA, 15243, United States
PWWTU is delighted to have Dr. Roy Weitzell as our speaker for our monthly meeting this Monday, September 9, 2024.

Weitzell is the Aquatic Laboratory Director in the Falk School of Sustainability at Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus. He coordinates the operation of the school’s recirculating aquaculture systems, culturing fish and other aquatic organisms to support teaching and research within Chatham’s Sustainability and Food Studies programs.

Dr. Weitzell will discuss what PWWTU has helped to accomplish in the lab through the Tom Walsh Memorial Scholarship and where the research is heading.

As always, our meeting is at the Christ Church at Grove Farm
located at 246 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA 15243.

We will have plenty of Cabin Fever T-shirts available for purchase and some stickers from the event at the meeting!

Thanks and help spread the word! The public is welcome at all of our chapter meetings!

PWWTU Chapter Meeting, Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Barn Located at Christ Church at Grove Farm
2024-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA, 15243, United States
PWWTU is delighted to have Tim Cammisa as our speaker for our monthly meeting on Monday, October 14, 2024
Tim will present: Rising to the Occasion: Mastering Dry Flies & Emergers.

During this presentation, Tim takes you through mayflies and caddisflies, concentrating on the reasons they’re vulnerable to trout. Tips, techniques, and gear will be discussed to identify the stages, fish them more successfully, and purchase or tie flies to effectively match the nuances of each. Tim also shares current flies and techniques to imitate the stages, helping you to catch more trout.

Tim Cammisa, the force behind “Trout and Feather,” has dedicated over a decade to producing educational fly-tying and fly-fishing videos, enriching enthusiasts worldwide. With a background as a seasoned fly-fishing guide and teacher, Tim is a sought-after presenter and tier at prestigious events like The Fly Fishing Show and International Fly Tying Symposium, as well as club gatherings nationwide.

His passion for angling transcends borders, leading fly-fishing trips to coveted destinations like Iceland and Alaska. Tim’s first book, Fly Tying for Everyone, covers a wide range of topics essential for mastering the art of fly tying, including materials, tools, techniques, and patterns. His second book, Tying Euro Nymphs and Other Competition Favorites, focuses on the popular style of Euro nymphing and the flies being used by today’s top competitors.

Tim resides in Harmony, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Heather, and their children, Angelo and Fina.

PWWTU Chapter Meeting, Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7 PM
2024-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA, 15243, United States
PWWTU is delighted to have Amanda Thompson, Project Leader of Project Healing Waters – Pittsburgh as our speaker for our monthly meeting on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Amanda Thompson is the Program Lead for the Pittsburgh program of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, a non-profit dedicated the rehabilitation of veterans suffering from a service connected disability.

You can read more about PHW here: https://projecthealingwaters.org/

As always, our meeting is at the Christ Church at Grove Farm
located at 246 Duff Road, Sewickley, PA 15243.

Thanks and help spread the word! The public is welcome at all of our chapter meetings!

Tree Planting at Linbrook Woodlands
2024-11-23 09:30 - 12:30 | 2260 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Sewickley, PA 15143, 2260 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Penn’s Woods West TU and Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) is hosting a tree planting event along the creek on the Linbrook Woodlands property, and we need your help!
Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 9:30AM — 12:30PM, strap on your muck boots and join PWWTU and ALT and others in planting trees along the Big Sewickley Creek! This planting will strengthen the riparian buffer that winds through Linbrook Woodlands, providing habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife, and making a stronger stream bank to prevent soil erosion.
Volunteers will work with shovels, rebar poles, and pruners to plant trees and install live stakes in and along the creek. Some light lifting may be involved, but we can accommodate to make sure everyone has something to contribute. Tools and gloves will be provided. Participants should dress appropriately for walking in cold, wet, and muddy conditions.
Registration is required so we can communicate in case of any necessary changes:
https://alleghenylandtrust.networkforgood.com/events/77632-tree-planting-at-linbrook-woodlands
Event will take place rain or shine, but we will cancel in case of thunderstorms or floods. Children are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a reusable water bottle. There are no restrooms on site.
We could not accomplish the wonderful things we do to help our watershed be healthy without the generous support of the community—We hope to see you there! And please, feel free to share with friends, neighbors, and family!
Thanks all!

Bar Flies Monthly Meeting
2024-11-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-26 18:00 - 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 various demo ties, 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!

Cabin Fever 2025
2025-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Doubletree by Hilton, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA, 16046, United States
Cabin Fever 2025
Sunday, February 23rd from 9am – 4pm
Hilton DoubleTree Cranberry  910 Sheraton Dr, Mars, PA 16046
Tickets for Cabin Fever can be purchased at the door! $15 for Adults, $10 for Students, Kids under 10 get in free.
We are excited to offer Southwest PA an amazing Fly Fishing Experience! This is the 24th Annual Cabin Fever Expo, sponsored and run by the Penn’s Woods West Chapter of Trout Unlimited. We have built out an amazing agenda and added top vendors to give you access to materials, equipment and gear. This year we will have a focus on Fly Tying with tying demonstrations, top tyers showing you their tricks and you can visit tyers row to up your own game. Come meet top conservation partners who can teach you how you can make a difference to our rivers by making small changes right in your own backyard.

Learn about Fly Fishing - FREE CLASS
2025-03-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Wilkins School Community Center, 7604 Charleston Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15218, United States
Penn’s Woods West Trout Unlimited is sponsoring a free one-day “Introduction to and Essentials of Fly Fishing” class from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M on Saturday, March 22 and on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the Wilkins School Community Center, led by local fly fishing expert and CCAC instructor Scott Loughner along with PWWTU members. Join us to learn about basics of fly fishing, including equipment needs, basic knots, flies and the insects they imitate, and basic fly casting.
Contact Ed Barger (ebarger5@comcast.net) for more information or to sign up for one of the sessions.
Wilkins School Community Center
7604 Charleston Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(Regent Square Neighborhood,
just off of the Swissvale Exit of the Parkway East)

Spring Steelhead and Suckers! Or Delayed Harvest Trout - Women and Diversity Event
2025-03-29 | PA
Women and Diversity Event
Fishing license,.Erie Permit and trout stamp required. Waders, Boots, Staff required. Come prepared for cold weather. Location will depend on weather and water conditions
Difficultly Level: Difficult
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date for all day trips. Weekend events are usually opened for registration at least a month prior. 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. Final confirmation of a location is sent to all registered participants Thursday evening prior to the event. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions. We will also schedule a Thursday evening webinar to introduce ourselves before the easy and beginner events. This allows us to meet newcomers “virtually” before the event.
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 may be needed for these events when fishing for trout.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is recommended.
Difficult/Advanced: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. Examples include wading in very cold, slippery conditions during Steelheading or delicate, accurate casting on small, remote streams .Experience with the conditions described is required as well as all equipment.

Trout on the Fly
2025-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 | PA
Women and Diversity Event
Waders, Boots, Staff, Fly Rod and Basic Gear. Fishing license and trout stamp required. Difficulty is determined by location and weather
Difficultly Level: Moderate
Registration: Registration is via an Eventbrite link provided by email approximately 2 weeks prior to the date for all day trips. Weekend events are usually opened for registration at least a month prior. 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. Final confirmation of a location is sent to all registered participants Thursday evening prior to the event. This allows us to make any final adjustments due to weather or water conditions. We will also schedule a Thursday evening webinar to introduce ourselves before the easy and beginner events. This allows us to meet newcomers “virtually” before the event.
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 may be needed for these events when fishing for trout.
Moderate: These events require some equipment and wading or walking will be required. Some experience is recommended.
Difficult/Advanced: These events are either very technical or require the willingness to hike or wade in difficult conditions. They will require appropriate gear and preparation. Examples include wading in very cold, slippery conditions during Steelheading or delicate, accurate casting on small, remote streams .Experience with the conditions described is required as well as all equipment.

Little Pine Start Park
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-05 | PA
Penn West Fishing Trip: May 1-5, 2025 at Little Pine State Park
Join us for a memorable fishing adventure at Little Pine State Park from May 1-5, 2025! This trip is open to both members and non-members.
For any questions or more information, please reach out to our event coordinator, Joe Hlista, at 724-869-5811.
Please note that attendees are responsible for making their own campground reservations. To reserve your spot, call 1-888-727-2757.
We look forward to seeing you there for a great time on the water!

Unveil the mystery of Fly Rod building and create a custom made rod
2025-05-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Howard’s Tavern, 98 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15229, United States
John Mlakar is well known to the chapter as not only someone with passion for making fly rods, but also with the technical skills and patience for us “novice” rod builders to learn. I have wanted to build a 5 wt. to replace my original and first “Adult” fly rod for some time. If you have a desire to learn the art of building a carbon fiber fly rod, you have an opportunity for direct help in building your first fly rod.
Please reach out to Bryan Mathie at bryanmathie@gmail.com or 708-921-8373 to reserve your place – There is limited space based on equipment but no additional cost other than the rod kit you must purchase. On May 26th and June 23rd from 8-10pm we will be meeting at Howard’s Tavern, where we do Bar Flies to build your first Fly Rod. The address is 98 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
You can build any weight rod you would like. We have discussed with Ron at Hook & Hackle to offer a discount it you let them know you are taking the Penn Wood’s West Rod Building class. Please purchase the rod building kit you wish by calling Ron at 1-800-552-8342 or going to Home – The Hook & Hackle Company and ask for your discount as part of PWWTU rod building class. Choose the guides, the grip type, weight and length as you wish. Please bring the rod kit to the first session on May 26th.

Kettle Creek Start Park
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-10 | PA
Kettle Creek State Park Adventure: June 6-10, 2025
Join us for a fun and relaxing getaway at Kettle Creek State Park from Thursday, June 6th to Tuesday, June 10th! This outing is open to both TU members and non-members.
Our host for this trip will be Andy Andrews, who can be reached at 971-409-6149 for any questions or more details.
Reservations: Attendees must reserve their own campsite by calling 1-888-727-2757.
What to Bring: Please bring your own transportation, camping gear, and meals. However, on Saturday night, TU will provide a delicious steak BBQ dinner for all attendees. After dinner, gather around the group campfire to share stories and discuss the day’s adventures—bring your camp chair and join in the fun!
Special Activity: During the trip, Andy will be conducting a stream health assessment, capturing aquatic bugs and taking dissolved oxygen and temperature readings from the creek to monitor the river’s well-being.
We hope to see you there for a memorable trip full of good food, great conversation, and a deeper connection to nature!
