No March meeting…

 Just a reminder that there will be NO monthly meeting on March 25th, 2025.  Join us as we return in the 4th Tuesday in April!

Tim Flagler at the Lancaster show

 Tim Flagler is back at this weekend.  Check out his program ‘Knots and Rigging for Trout’ this weekend March 15th and 16th at the Lancaster Fly Fishing Show.

Tickets are here:  https://www.showclix.com/tickets/2025ClassesLancaster

Film Tour preview rolls on....

 Two more films from this yrs selection.

Get your tickets: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/16971/fly-fishing-film-tour-2025/ 

Left Field

Left Field follows Eli Iorg, a former baseball player whose promising career was derailed by injury. After hitting rock bottom, Eli fought his way back through fly fishing, defying the odds to build a life he never thought he deserved.

 

Shadow People at the Falls

Filmmaker: Jesse Males Run Time: 12:00 minutes 

The film follows April and Sam as they explore the remote fishery in Guyana and target arapaima, peacock bass, arowana, and payara. The narrative follows them along the journey while shining light on the uncontacted tribes that are still living in the area. 

 

Film Tour preview...

 Two more films from this yrs selection.

Get your tickets: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/16971/fly-fishing-film-tour-2025/ 

This is Captain Lacey Kelly | Get After It Series

Filmmaker: RC Cone/ Andrew Ries
Run Time: 03:41 minutes

In the heart of ‘The Fishing Capital of the World’, Florida boasts some of the most abundant fishing anywhere on the planet. But the team @deckedusa wanted to go beyond the iconic waters of the Florida Keys and spotlight something different—ambassador Captain Lacey Kelly and her program in western Florida.

Through Lacey’s life as a guide, her passion for the fish, the water, and preserving this unique part of Florida shines brightly—making her the perfect person to represent not just Florida fishing, but a legacy worth telling.

 

Bumpyland

“Bumpyland” takes viewers to Providence Atoll, a remote and rugged paradise where these extraordinary fish thrive. Known for their immense size, vibrant colors, and sheer
power, bumpheads are the ultimate test for any angler.

Film Tour Less than 1 month away!

 With a little less than 1 month before the Fly Fishing Film Tour screen at SteelStacks, the Monocacy Chapter would like to help you get excited for the event by highlighting some of the films that may be included in this years release.  

Tickets can be purchased from ArtsQuest directly here: https://www.steelstacks.org/event/16971/fly-fishing-film-tour-2025/ 

First up are:

Dan's Pain 2:

Filmmaker: Ben Meadows
Run Time: 12:00 minutes

Everyone loves Dan. He’s hard working. Family-focused. But.. like we saw in his first F3T Film – Dan can’t catch a break… or a fish. Prepare yourself for his most ambitious plan ever. He’ll flip the script on his cursed ways and go for the hardest fish in fly fishing to hook. He’s made 10,000 casts in futility already… what are 10,000 more? Good thing the musky legend, Blane Chocklett is stepping into the boat. Finally. Dan has a chance.

 

 

And:

The Hard Way:

Filmmaker: RA Beattie
Run Time: 15:30 minutes

This film is a celebration of the Deschutes River’s raw beauty, relentless challenges, and the deep connections formed between its waters and the people who depend on it. Featuring the remarkable story of guide and river steward Matt Mendes, this is a story about resilience, tradition, and the reward of doing things the hard way.

 

 

Monthly Membership meeting reminder

 This months post is a reminder and a call to action!  Well, a call for some volunteers at least.  Our regular monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday February 25th at 7pm in the DAR Log cabin.  The program this month will be fly tying and we are looking for several brave souls to demonstrate a pattern or technique that they have been using.  We will take roughly 5 volunteers and the format is up to you.  If you have don't want to tie a fly but have questions about a pattern or technique that you would like answered, we have plenty of very knowledgeable and helpful members who would love to get you on the right path.  An extra vise or two with some basic materials will be set up for a hands on explanation if its is required.  If you are interested in being a featured tier, please drop an email to monocacytu491@gmail.com with the pattern or technique you would like to share, and we will add you to the list!

As always meetings are free and open to the public, and this month we will be serving pizza and light refreshments. 

Hope to see you there.

 

 

 

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025

Wednesday, March 12 · view days & times
Price: $15 In Advance | $20 Day of Show
Venue: Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas

Buy Tickets HERE

 

6pm - Cocktail hour at the Pour Bar on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center
7pm - Screening begins

The highly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back and ready with a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from around the world. Anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure seekers are invited to join the tour as it visits cities nationwide, showcasing stunning cinematography, unforgettable stories, and the heart-pounding excitement of fly fishing. This year’s event promises to be the biggest yet, with a diverse lineup of films that highlight remote locations, unique challenges, and the passionate anglers who pursue them.

Come early to join fellow fly fishers and nature lovers at 6pm for a cocktail hour at the Pour Bar on the first floor of the ArtsQuest Center!

Proceeds from the Fly Fishing Film Tour benefit the Monocacy Chapter of Trout Unlimited’s habitat improvement work and coldwater conservation efforts on streams throughout the Lehigh Valley. 

Venue Information:

Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas

 ArtsQuest Center

 101 Founders Way

Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-332-1300
map & directions

Spring Meeting Schedule

 The Spring meeting schedule:

January 28th 7pm: Zach Rudd PFBC Waterways Conservation Officer: Updates on rules and regs.

February 25th 7pm:  Fly Tying Night

March 12th:(Save the Date!)  Fly Fishing Film Tour.  Details and ticket info to follow

April 22nd: TBD

May 27th 7pm: Fishing the evening hatch.  Meet at Illick's Mill Parking lot.

All meetings are at the DAR Log Cabin on 8th Ave and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Talking ‘bout practice…

 From www.tu.org: 

While the weather is cold and dreary or your local creeks and rivers are closed to fishing, there’s no better time than to practice your casting.

Read more : HERE 

Fly Tying Season

 As the cold weather sets in, many of us start to turn our attention more earnestly to refilling our fly boxes, with the anticipation of fishing trips to come.  Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro behind the vise, there is always something to learn and the YouTube Channels linked below are a great resource for building your knowledge.  There are countless others tiers on YouTube, but what sets these apart are the production value, attention to detail and clear instruction.  Hopefully you find something to up your game, a new pattern to try, or a new way of attaching fur, feathers and fluff to a hook. Click on any title below to be taken to the YouTube Channel.

Happy tying & stay warm!

 Tim Flagler: Tightline Video : A wide range of patterns that are well organized, with clear, concise instructions.  Tim also has OVER 200 tip's & technique videos which are sponsored by Orvis: Tim's tips and techniques

Davie McPhail  1.4 THOUSAND videos!  Davie is probably one of the top fly tiers on the Internet.  His fly's, technique and instruction are immaculate.  A level to aspire to.  Mostly pattern based, but also some tips etc.

Slide Inn : This is Kelly Galloup's Fly Shop/ YouTube Channel.  Montana based angler, who helped change the game on fishing for big trout with big streamers.  Kelly is also a fantastic dry fly, nymph and wet fly tier/ fisherman.  Videos are pattern based, but Kelley explains nearly every step, which can lead to some long but information PACKED videos.

 Fly Fish Food: Utah based fly shop with great videos.  Pattern based but they also have an on-going series of fly tying "hack" videos called Skill Builder where they will talk about short techniques, skills and hacks that you can use to be more efficient in fly tying:Fly Fish Food Skill Builder Series