Main Line Fly-Tyers

Philadelphia's Oldest Fly Tying Club

Established 1971




Monthly Meetings


Our monthly programs are structured to be personal and informative, on fly fishing for trout, salmon, bass & salt water presented by some of the top names in the fly fishing community.  


Fly Tying & Fishing Classes


     Beginner, intermediate & advanced  tying

     Specialized Advanced Classes for Dry Flys

     Stream Tactics & Strategies Class

     Beginner Fly Fisher Class

Fly Fishing Trips

  (Both day trips and extended stays)

     Pocono Mountains

     Central PA

     Upper Delaware River

     Montana

     Alaska

Barry & Kathy Beck

Gary Borger

Lefty Kreh

Fly Fishing Clinics

     Learn to Fly Fish Day

     Geared to new and novice fly fishers

     Off stream & on stream instructions

     Casting demos & individual instructions

     Great barbecue lunch

     Free for members, nominal fee non-members

The Main Line Fly-Tyers club is comprised of junior and senior members possessing a common interest in the sport of fly fishing and the art of fly tying. We are devoted to sportsmanship, conservation of our fisheries and most importantly sharing our knowledge and experiences to introduce new men, women and our youth to the world of fly fishing.


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Club Officers & Email Contact

President:          Rich Mooney          president @ mainlineflytyers.net

Vice President:  Frank Downs          vp @ mainlineflytyers.net

Treasurer:          Charles Hammes   treasurer @ mainlineflytyers.net

Secretary:          Don Bowers           secretary @ mainlineflytyers.net

Newsletter:         Don Bowers           newsletter @ mainlineflytyers.net

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