Tying the Isonychia Nymph with Rich DiStanislao
In this video, I demonstrate how I like to tie an isonychia nymph. The isonychia nymph – commonly called the "Slate Drake" nymph – is a fast swimmer and emerges…
Tying the Easy Cicada with Rich DiStanislao
Learn to tie the "Easy Cicada" pattern from DFTU's Rich DiStanislao.
Tying the Parachute Mayfly Dun with Rich DiStanislao
Rich DiStanislao ties his version of a parachute mayfly dun.
Photo: © Jason Gillman from Pixabay
DFTU To Offer Advanced Fly Tying Course ONLINE
Due to the health risks created by the COVID-19 virus, our chapter cannot in good faith offer our customary face-to-face fly-tying course in the Spring of 2021. For obvious reasons,…
DFTU Sponsors Local Student for 2020 Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp
Central Dauphin freshman Mason Liartis was accepted to attend the 2020 Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp. Early applications for the 2020 Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp…
Photo: Josh Miller
Clueless Caddis Dry Dropper
Josh Miller ties his Clueless Caddis Dry Dropper fly for Euro Nymphing.
Photo: © Jason Gillman from Pixabay
Fly Tying Classes Return this Winter
Ever want to try fly-tying as a hobby? It has great appeal to fishermen, the hobbyist, the artist, and biologist. It brings out creativity, artistic flair, interest in entomology, and…
Photo: © Kelsey Miller
Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp to Accept Early Applications
Do you know a young angler interested in fly fishing and waterways conservation? If so, the Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will soon be accepting early applications for its…
2019 Viozzi Scholarship Awarded to Lebanon County Student
The 2019 Dr. Francis J. Viozzi Memorial Scholarship for Environmental Studies was awarded to Erin Krieger, a young woman who graduated from Northern Lebanon High School and plans to attend…
2019 Women’s Introduction to Fly Fishing Event Recap
Fortunately, unlike last year, we were treated to a gorgeous day for the 21 women who showed up to learn about the basics of fly fishing. Four stations were set…
Photo: © Kelsey Miller
TU River Camp Accepting Applications for 2019
The Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be holding the 25th annual Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp from June 16-21, 2019. The camp will again be held…
2018 Women’s Fly Fishing Day: Nailed It … Despite the Rain!
A gloomy, rainy day greeted the 14 women who showed up at Ed & Nichole O’Gorman’s property for an introduction to the basics of fly fishing, hosted by our chapter.…