Author: Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited

At the Fish and Boat Commission meeting held on July 14 – 15, 2014, the Commissioners approved extending the Delayed harvest section on Pine Creek.  The following was taken from their website.

“In Lycoming County, Commissioners approved a request to change the regulations on a section of Pine Creek that will extend the current 1.2 mile delayed harvest, artificial lures only (DHALO) section downstream of Slate Run an additional 1.6 miles to Bonnell Run. Commissioners also directed staff to explore other regulatory options on the stream section and to present a recommendation at the PFBC’s fall meeting on Sept. 29-30.

“We recognize that this is a complicated issue and believe that today’s decision is a necessary first step,” said PFBC Executive Director John Arway. “The immediate result is that this water will remain a popular destination location for anglers, who contribute to the area’s local economy. At the next Commission meeting, the board will evaluate other options for the long-term management of this section of Pine Creek.”

Under DHALO regulations, fishing is permitted year-round, but no trout can be harvested prior to June 15 or after Labor Day. From June 15 to Labor Day, anglers can keep three trout per day and the fish must be at least nine inches. Tackle is limited to artificial lures and flies. The new regulation will take effect Jan. 1, 2015”

Tom Finkbiner of Slate Run has call the Chapter to request assistance for the family day he has scheduled for this Saturday, July 19 the Old Campgroud (Tombs Flats) one mile below Slate Run.  He has 32 people registered for fly-fishing lessons, and only 3 instructors as of today.

He could use some help starting between 8 and 9 A.M. to set up canopies, tables, etc.  Instruction will be from 11 A.M. and 5 P.M.  Lunch will be provided.  Obviously, 3 instructors for 32 students is not enough.

This is a great opportunity for the Chapter to again make ourselves known and to help teach others this great sport.    This is not only a fly fishing class but will cover spin fishing as well.  Please consider helping at this event and even if you can only give an hour or two, that will be a tremendous help.

If you can help, please call Tom Finkbiner at 570-753-8551 or our Chapter President Dave Craig at home 570-326-1002 or cell 570-971-4744 

If you are interested in taking this free class, you can do so by preregistering by clicking on this link:  Family Fishing Day Registration, click “next” until you get to July 19, then click on fly fishing or spin fishing listed on July 19th.

 (Sponsored by the Slate Run Tackle Shop along with the Pa Fish & Boat Commission and DCNR)

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Everyone at the Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited wishes you a very safe and enjoyable 4th of July.  We hope that you are having a good summer and spending a lot of time outdoors and with family and friends.

As you are aware, there is a proposal to extended the Delayed Harvest stretch on Pine Creek.   Presently there is a 1.2 mile section on Pine Creek (from the confluence of Slate Run downstream to 150 meters upstream from the confluence with Naval Run).  The proposal would extend the delayed harvest section 1.6 miles downstream to the area of Bonnell Run.

Below is a link for the public input form. It should be sent to Executive Director, PF&BC, P.O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000 or electronically at http://www.fishandboat.com/regcomments. by July 3. The Directors of the Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited voted unanimously in favor to support this proposal.

PFBC Pine Creek Public Input Form

The Pa Fish and Boat Commission will be holding a public meeting concerning the extension of the Delayed Harvest stretch on Pine Creek.  This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2014, from 6 pm – 8 PM.  The meeting will be held at the DCNR Tiadaghton Resource Management Center, 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PA.

Please come to support the extension and conservation of this great trout habitat and its trout-holding legacy for now, and for future generations.

It is with great sadness that we have to say that we have lost a great friend and member of our family, Scott Rupert.  Scott died at his home and will be sadly missed by all. He was a member of the Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited and served as a Director since 2013 and was active with the Chapter always lending a hand when needed.

Our Prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends.  He will be missed by all.

Scott’s obituary that appeared in the Williamsport Sun Gazette on Wednesday May 28, 2014 is given below.

At the April Chapter meeting, elections were held for all Officer and Director Positions for the 2014-2015 year. As a result of those present, the following were elected:

David Craig – President
Walt Nicholson – Vice President
Kevin McJunkin – Secretary
Bob Baker – Treasurer

Carey Entz-Rine – Director
Jim Latini – Director
Joe Radley – Director
Scott Rupert – Director
Bob Spencer – Director
Steve Szoke – Director

Congratulations to the above individuals and thank you all for stepping forward to serve YOUR Chapter. We are looking forward to another great year and as always, if you can help the Chapter in any way, please let us know. You do not have to commit to a large amount of time, but any time that you can give to the Chapter is appreciated. If you have any questions, or would like to help, please contact any of the individuals (contact information is on the About Us tab) or send email to susquehannatu@gmail.com.

Mentored Youth Fishing

The Statewide Mentored Youth Fishing Day is going to be held on May 10, 2014 from 8 am – 7:30 pm.  In our area, Little Pine Lake has been designated for mentored youth fishing and will be closed to all others during the above times.  The Susquehanna Chapter of Trout Unlimited with the PA Council of Trout Unlimited will be on hand at the lake to assist anyone who may need help.  If you are available for any part of the day to assist those who will be fishing, please call Dave Craig at 570-971-4744.  You can help for any amount of time that you can and any questions can also be directed to Dave.

Family Fishing Program

The Slate Run Tackle Shop is sponsoring a youth fishing day in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission on May 17 at the old camp ground below Slate Run on Naval Run.  Amity Daniel will be the coordinator for the Commission. The tackle shop will purchase 200 youth fishing licenses and give them away to the first 200 youth who apply.  They will supply rods (fly or spinning as requested) along with tackle for the day.  They are soliciting fisherpersons to instruct both youth, their parents, and other new fisherpersons.  Adults must purchase their own license.  The event will be held at the old campground between noon and 5 P.M.  Both Slate Run Tackle and the Commission will be publicizing the event.  The Susquehanna Chapter has been asked to provide as many instructors as possible.  Please consider in helping in some way and if you can, please call Tom Finkbiner at Slate Run Tackle (570-753-8551) to let him know that you will help out.  Tom has been a great supporter of our chapter for decades, and here is a chance to support a great event he is sponsoring and to introduce and help kids learn this great sport.

The Loyalsock Creek Watershed Association will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. April 22 at the fire hall in Barbours.

Corey Richmond, watershed specialist with the Sullivan County Conservation District, will present a program with some interesting visuals. A company called Little River Research and Design has developed physical models of meandering streams, then subjected the models to various “flood prevention improvements,” such as channel straightening, dredging and head cuts. The models are referred to as “fluvial morphology in a box.”

The program includes videos of the stream before, during and after the intervention, often with unanticipated results. The meeting also will provide updates on various LCWA projects.

This will be an interesting presentation on flooding and please consider going out to learn about this and to support this organization.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact them at loyal2thesock@gmail.com.

The LYCOMING CREEK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION will be holding their monthly meeting Tuesday April 15 at 7 pm at the Trout Run Fire hall. The topic will be Historic maps and drawings of the watershed. There will also be discussions on a project up in the Roaring Branch Watershed Please consider going out and supporting them and getting involved in their projects, etc.