Update to Chapter Bylaws
Our chapter bylaws were modified and adopted on February 23, 2021. Visit the Bylaws page to view and download the most up-to-date version.
June Membership Meeting to Feature Special Guest Jamie SanFilippo
On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, the Doc Fritchey chapter will offer a webinar entitled “S.M.A.R.T. Angler Program” by special guest speaker Jamie SanFilippo. Jamie is the owner and guide of…
April Membership Meeting will Feature Special Guest Greg Hoover
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Doc Fritchey chapter will offer a webinar entitled “Cicadas – Brood X, the Methuselah of the Insect World,” by special guest speaker Greg Hoover.…
Tying a Hellgrammite with Rich DiStanislao
The hellgrammite is the larval stage of the dobsonfly. They will hatch from egg masses in trees, above ground level where the larva then crawl into water. Once there they…
Tying the Grannom Caddis with Rich DiStanislao
The Grannom Caddis – often referred to as the "Mother's Day Caddis" – hatches toward the end of April and lasts about two weeks. At emergence, caddis can take off…
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.
2021 Officers & Board of Directors Nominations
The following slate of officers and directors has been nominated to serve for the next year. Elections will be held at the start of the chapter’s annual meeting on February…
February Annual Meeting will Feature Special Guest Henry Ramsay
For our upcoming 2021 Annual Membership meeting, the Doc Fritchey Chapter will host special guest Henry Ramsay. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 7:00 pm…
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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,…
January Membership Meeting will Feature Special Guest Rick Nyles
For our upcoming January General Membership meeting, the Doc Fritchey Chapter will host special guest Rick Nyles of Sky Blue Outfitters. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 26,…