Author: Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Below is a link for the inventory list of the items that we will be offering for sale on April 8 and 9.  Trout Unlimited Members only on April 8 from 6pm-830 pm and on April 9 9am-10am then the general public opens 10am-4pm.  If you are not a Trout Unlimited member and would like access to the members only time, membership applications will be available at the introductory rate of $17.50

As you will see by the inventory list, we have a HUGE selection of fly tying materials.  Other items that are not listed include a large assortment of hooks, used rods and reels (mainly spinning), rod making materials, a large assortment of pre tied flies, and various little odds and ends for the Angler.

Any questions, let us know at susquehannatu@gmail.com

2016-04-09 Sale Inventory

The public is invited to come to a informational workshop just before the opening of trout season at which local expert fly tiers will be available to tie custom flies on request and answer your questions about fly patterns and places that will be good for early season trout fishing. This will be a great opportunity for those wishing to get involved in the sport to pick up some advice and a few flies that members of Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited are pleased to share. Circle your calendar for April 13th at 7:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall at the rear of the First Presbyterian Church at the corner of East Third and Mulberry Sts.in Williamsport

HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 18) – Anglers, boaters and others interested in conservation and outdoor recreational issues are invited to tune in to their local Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) station on Wednesday evening, March 23, for a live discussion with Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Executive Director John Arway.

 Director Arway will appear from 7-8 p.m. on the live call-in show. He will be joined by Jason Detar, Chief of the PFBC Division of Fisheries Management. PCN host Larry Kaspar will moderate the discussion and take questions from viewers.

 Viewers are invited to call 1-877-726-5001 with their questions or comments. The show can also be viewed live from PCN’s website as part of a paid subscriber service.

 A variety of issues will be discussed on the show, including Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Days; opening days of trout season; high-hazard dams; summer boating; bass season; PFBC funding issues; the health of the Susquehanna River’s smallmouth bass population; and the PFBC’s 150th Anniversary.

 The hour-long interactive call-in program airs Monday – Thursday evenings and allows PCN viewers to speak directly with government officials, newsmakers and other parties on current Commonwealth issues. Viewers are encouraged to call the live show with questions for the show’s guests.

 Channel designations can be found at: https://pcntv.com/cdesig/.

Shawn Rummel, Ph. D., of Trout Unlimited’s Eastern Brook Trout Initiative will be the speaker at the March meeting of the Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00 PM at the Fellowship Hall at the rear of the First Presbyterian Church at East Third and Mulberry Sts. in Williamsport. He will present an update on the Coldwater Heritage Plan for the Rock Run watershed tributary to Lycoming Creek. Rock Run is one of the most beautiful and popular streams in north central PA and the plan will be evaluating its water quality, trout passage and habitat issues, and potential for mitigation of problems that may be limiting trout populations in the watershed. The meeting is free and open to the public.

The March issue of the Susquehanna Ripples is now out and you can read it hear

2016-03 Susquehanna Ripples

The below add was found in the Williamsport Sun Gazette today.  It makes great sense to give a great gift that allows you to fish every day of the year, get outdoors, and to share in a great sport / hobby.  Happy Valentines Day.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will be considering adding a total of 99 streams to the Wild Trout Stream list and 22 streams to the Class A list at its next board meeting, March 30-31.  A few of these streams are in our area! Check out the list below.  Can you write a letter supporting all the listings with specific mention about the importance of the streams below for your chapter?

Comments can be submitted here.  February 22 is the deadline to submit comments.