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Schedule of Club and Local Events

(USC Fly Fishing Club Events in Bold)

Date Event Additional Information
Saturday and Sunday
March 27 and 28
LL Bean
Fly Fishing & Tying Workshops
Workshops held each day at LL Bean's store on McKnight Road from noon to four o'clock. Great discussion, instruction and practice on the basics of fly fishing and fly tying.See the store's website for additional details and for location and directions.
Saturday
April 3
Fly Fishing Intro A workshop presented by our good friends Dale and Cyndi Kotowski on behalf of Venture Outdoors. Learn the basics of rods, reels, lines, tippets, knots and flies and practice casting techniques. Time will be spent "on-land" as well as in the stream so bring your waders and you Pennsylvania fishing license and trout stamp. The workshop will take place at Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Cost is $60 for Venture Outdoors members and $80 for non-members. Check the Ventures Outdoors website for more information about this program or membership.
Saturday
April 17, 2010
Cleveland Museum Natural History
Trout Club
Annual Banquet & Auction
The Trout Club's banquet is an annual highlight. Proceeds from this popular event fund the group's support of various conservation and environmental programs related to coldwater fisheries. The Trout Club's Mission: Promote knowledge of cold water fisheries, fish habitat, conservation and stream ecology. For more information.
Monday
April 19
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
USC Fly Fishing Club
Monthly Meeting
This month's meeting will take place at the "original" USC Recreation Center Building (not to be confused with the new building on Mayview Road) on McLaughlin Run Road. The Recreation Center is the free standing building between the baseball field and the three hole golf course approximately 1/8 mile to the west of the Township Building. Program: TBD
Saturday
April 24
Match the Hatch:
Prime Time
A workshop presented by our good friends Dale and Cyndi Kotowski on behalf of Venture Outdoors. The workshop will focus on the "whats" and the "whens" of the major hatches on our local streams and what flies to use to imitate the naturals. The workshop will take place at Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle and will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Bring your equipment along with waders and your Pennsylvania fishing license with trout stamp. Cost is $60 for Venture Outdoors members and $80 for non-members. Check the Ventures Outdoors website for more information about this program or membership.
Sunday
April 25 7:30pm
Fly Fishing
Film Tour
Hosted by International Angler with all profits to Casting for Recovery, an organization dedicated to providing fishing retreats for women recovering from breast cancer. Location: The Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont, PA 15139. Tickets are $12.00 at the door or $10.00 if purchased in advance at International Angler.
Saturday
May 1
Annual Event Day
Neshannock Creekk Fly Shop
Volant
Join the staff at the shop for presentations by well known and knowledgeable fly fishermen and tyers. Plans are still coming together for this event so, for more information continue to watchthe Neshannock Creek Fly Shop site.
Monday
May 24
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
USC Fly Fishing Club
Monthly Meeting
This month's meeting will take place at the "original" USC Recreation Center Building (not to be confused with the new building on Mayview Road) on McLaughlin Run Road. The Recreation Center is the free standing building between the baseball field and the three hole golf course approximately 1/8 mile to the west of the Township Building. Program: TBD
Monday - Wednesday
June 7 - 9
Reel Recovery
Fly Fishing Retreat for
Men with Cancer
A two and one half day all expenses paid retreat for men who are fighting or in recovery from cancer. The retreat will be held at the Allenberry Resort on Yellow Breeches Creek in Boiling Springs PA. No experience with fly fishing is required and all equipment is supplied. For information on Reel Recovery, see www.reelrecovery.org. For information on participation in this specific retreat, contact Ed Di Gangi at (412) 805-1593 or call the number listed on the Reel Recovery site.
Past Years' USC Fly Fishing Club Events
Monday
September 21,2009
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
USC Fly Fishing Club
Monthly Meeting
Program: Dale Kotowski of Wilderness Voyageurs in Ohiopyle will talk about fishing the Youghiogheny River. Dale's past presentation to the Club was enjoyed and found informative by everyone who saw and heard it. Please come out and kick of the new season.
Saturday
October 17, 2009
9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
"Walk and Wade"
Fly Fishing Trip on
The Youghiogheny
Come and take advantage of some guided fly fishing on the Youghiogheny River between Confluence and Ohiopyle. Dale Kotowski from Wilderness Voyageurs--and our featured speaker at the September meeting will guide us along the area below the Ramcat Access Area.
Monday
October 19, 2009
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
USC Fly Fishing Club
Monthly Meeting
Program: Well known fly tyer, Dave Schmezer will join us to demonstrate some of his unique patterns and techniques.
Monday
November 16
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
USC Fly Fishing Club
Monthly Meeting
Program: Joe Mele, a neighbor from Peters Township who was suggested by George Pitcairn, will visit with us and tie some of his favorite patterns.
Monday
December 21
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
USC Fly Fishing Club
Monthly Meeting
At this month's meeting We'll break the group into three and rotate them through three members, each of whom will demonstrate a favorite patter. Aaron Beinhauer, Ernie Kern and Bill Nagle have offered to demonstrate for the group.
Monday
January 18
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
USC Fly Fishing Club
Monthly Meeting
Program: John Hayes, Outdoors Editor, Pittsburgh Post Gazette and Dave Miko, chief of the PA Fish and Boat Commission’s Fish Management Division.
Monday
February 15
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
USC Fly Fishing Club
Monthly Meeting
Program: Don Hopey, Environmental Editor for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette will discuss environmental issues involved in Marcellus Shale oil drilling.
Monday
March 15
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
USC Fly Fishing Club
Monthly Meeting
This month's meeting will take place at the "original" USC Recreation Center Building (not to be confused with the new building on Mayview Road) on McLaughlin Run Road. The Recreation Center is the free standing building between the baseball field and the three hole golf course approximately 1/8 mile to the west of the Township Building. Program: Pro Tyer, Kieran Frye, "Winging It," a demonstration of various winging styles and techniques.

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