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Main Line Fly-Tyers

Philadelphia's Oldest Fly Tying Club

Established 1971




When: April 11th, 2020


Where: Ressica Falls Scout Reservation, Marshalls Creek, Pa.

Who: Available to the club members (free) and non-members (nominal fee)

Time: 9:00am


If you ever wanted to learn to fly fish, this is the class for you.  Our day covers all the basics of fly fishing.  You will learn how to fish nymphs, wet files, and dry files.  Beginning and advanced casting instruction is provided.  We can also inspect and show you how to set up your equipment. Fishing the Big Bushkill Creek on the Reservation is included, as is lunch.


Agenda: (click here for more information)


8:30 AM Assemble

     Knots and Rigging Class

     Nymph Fishing Class

     Wet Fly Fishing Class

     Dry Fly Fishing Class

    Casting Demonstrations


Noon - Barbeque Lunch


1:00 PM  - resume clinci

     Casting lessons


2:00 PM On-Stream Sessions

     Nymph Fishing

     Wet Fly Fishing

     Dry Fly Fishing


4:00 PM 'till dark

     Open Fishing

     Club members will be available to assist and offer advice


Cost of this day is $40/per person. (free for club members). The event takes place rain, shine or snow, so dress appropriately.


Sign up for this day and you will also get a full Main Line Fly-Tyers membership included.  This covers all the remaining meetings for our year, the annual Fly Fishing Day and our annual camping trip. For additional information email: mlft @ mainlineflytyers.net


To pre-register send your name, address, telephone#, and email address along with a check payable to:


Main Line Fly-Tyers c/o Jim Costello

1251 Stanwood Street

Philadelphia, PA 19111

21st Annual - Learn to Fly Fish Day