We all remember songs from our childhood. For me, Charlene D’Angelo’s “I’ve Been to Paradise, But I’ve Never Been to Me,” is a song that instantly takes me back to…
Tag: Fly Fishing Tips
Fall Striper Fishing at Sandy Point State Park
Fall is a great time to target striped bass in tidal tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. A few years back, PVFF member Larry Forte showed me some photos of several…
Outing Report: Slate Run
I had planned to meet some friends for a long weekend of fly fishing on Kettle Creek in Potter County, Pennsylvania. The date we chose was the first weekend of…
Outing Report: A Savage River Reminder of Lefty’s Legacy
Several years ago, when I finally realized that I was not immortal and that life passes far too quickly, I began to make it a priority to fish on, or…
Ohiopyle – The Heart of It All?
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, PVFF Club President Andy Mekelburg belatedly celebrated his (December) birthday by fishing the Youghiogheny River in Pennsylvania. The Youghiogheny had been on Andy’s fishing bucket…
Continuing Brook Trout Education
On May 1, 2023, I attended the Murray Fly Shop’s Advanced Brook Trout School in the George Washington National Forest. I was joined by PVFF President Andy Mekelburg and member…
Tackle Tips: Organizing the Mess with Airtable.com
I don’t have a large space for fly tying, so I often have trouble remembering (and locating) what materials I have on hand. My solution is Airtable.com, a database tool…
Tackle Tips: Tying the Turle Knot
If you are looking for a strong, easy knot to tie on a fly, especially if your eyesight is not all that good and you are using fine tippets, consider…
Tackle Tips: Is Your Line Too Light?
If you have trouble casting a given line on a particular rod and are wondering if perhaps the line is too light, there’s an easy way to tell. Put the reel…
Everything a Fly Fisher Needs to Know About the Cicada
What type of insect is a cicada? The 17-year cicada, Magicicada cassinii, is a six-legged insect classified in the scientific order Hemiptera, commonly called true bugs. Are cicadas like or…
Potomac Riverkeeper Network + Shad Fishing at Fletcher’s Cove
Keeping the Potomac River Clean (and Fishable) with Dean Naujoks At our next virtual meeting, on Tuesday, April 13th, we welcome Dean Naujoks, with the Potomac Riverkeepers. The organization was…
Favorite Place for Bass: Kayaking on the Monocacy
by Karen Baker One of my favorite places is the Monocacy River in a kayak. Why do I like the Monocacy River? The river is very accessible with many boat…
Favorite Spot Near Frederick: C&O Canal
by Jon Thames This is my favorite spot that is less than an hour from Frederick: the C&O Canal starting at Lock 27 and fishing down to the the Dickerson…
Favorite Maryland Trout Stream: Casselman River
by Don Fine My favorite spot to fish is Casselman River in Garrett County, Maryland. I have been fishing the Casselman for trout each spring for perhaps 20 years. Why…
Fly Fishing Etiquette
By Karen Baker We all want to be considerate of our natural environment and respectful of our fellow angler so here are a few reminders of several things to consider…
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