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On July 21, 2016 the Brodhead Chapter Trout Unlimited will be providing a Introduction to Fly Fishing Program for the Kettle Creek Conservation Camp. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to either demonstrate fly tying or provide casting instruction, or both. If you are interested in... [ READ MORE... ]
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For 6 days in October, volunteers the Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited provided traffic control so that All Construction and Repair could move over 200 tons of boulders from a remote location on the old Northampton Community College Monroe Campus to the Pocono Creek Phase I Habitat restoration... [ READ MORE... ]
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Back in August after some much needed rain, I took a Friday off and hiked into the Devil's Hole. The water was low and clear, but with a little stealth and luck I was able to bring several fish to the net. I took all of the fish that day on a size 12 yellow Humpy, to immitate the hatch of Yellow... [ READ MORE... ]
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Yesterday I spent 2 hours exploring Ash Creek near Thornhurst, PA. A small stream with relatively easy access from the parking area for State Game Lands 135 (does require about 200 yards through the woods and brush to reach the stream. Due to the high water I wasn't able to explore the beaver... [ READ MORE... ]
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Yesterday I went out and fished the Hickory Run in Hickory Run State Park. The water was low and clear so stealth and longer casts were a priority, but as you can see from the pictures, it was worth the work. All of the fish were caught on a size 12 parachute hopper (a couple of very large trees... [ READ MORE... ]
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I couldn't pass up heading out on such a beautiful day, the sun was shining with temperatures in the high 70's. The stream was running low and clear so stealth was a priority as was shortening my leader. I tied on a size 12 AK Best's Parachute Quill Gordon and proceed to catch and release 5 trout... [ READ MORE... ]
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An introduction to fly fishing and how to use the long rod, fly tying and the finer points of fly fishing is the weekend focus. A clinic limited to twelve participants, includes instruction, steam ecology, a train ride to Spruce, fishing, two boxed lunches, fly tying tools and set of flies.... [ READ MORE... ]
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By Gary R. Blockus Of The Morning Call Find out how TU monitors Marcellus Shale drilling impact Michaels Creek and MartinsCreek in the Poconos are about to get some very important oversight. Trained members of the Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited will begin monitoring a variety of data in those... [ READ MORE... ]
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My first fly fishing experience was almost 20 years ago in Colorado, on the Blue River in Silverthorne. You've probably heard of it, but I had just moved to Summit County on a whim - possible only because of an equally willing spouse with a sense of adventure and the unknown. I spent my youth in... [ READ MORE... ]
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Welcome to the small stream group. We love the challenge of a small stream and getting away from the crowds. Let us know what you like to use and where you like to go.