Penn's Woods West Trout Unlimited

PWWTU Women & Diversity Event: Stream Keepers Volunteer Training at North Park
2023-04-29 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | PA
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.

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

Bar Flies Monthly Meeting
2023-05-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-26 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 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

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.

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.
