Conservation Corner: Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock

Education, Conservation and Fellowship are the foundations of the Potomac Valley Fly Fishers. I believe thats what makes our club unique and successful. Another unique organization is the Maryland Chapter of the Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock. I have been involved with this group since 2012 when my oldest son Grant began in the program. BOJC teaches fishing and conservation to youth beginning at the age of eight.

Each year at camp, they learn new skills such as outdoor ethics, aquatic entomology, casting, knot tying, and game laws. The final year of instruction ends with the student “Fishing with the Masters”. May 2021: Fishing with the Masters. My son Grant was fortunate to have our own Dan Nueland as his guide this year as he finished his instruction with the Masters.

Grant’s first year at camp was spent catching bluegills and trout out of the ponds with a spinning rod and trout magnets. Over the years as he developed his fly fishing skills, he learned how to tie flies, built his own fly rod, and fished the beautiful streams of the Catoctin Mountains. My other son Evan has also been attending BOJC and looks forward to it each year. Spending time outdoors with my kids is priceless. Thank you to the leadership of BOJC for continuing such an amazing program.

By Dave Keane