The Delaware Valley Fly Fishers - Past Events
Looking back, we've had so much fun that we can't keep it to ourselves any longer! Whether it was at an introduction to fly fishing workshop, fly tying classes, sporting exhibition, fishing trip, or at one of our regular meetings, we always find ourselves in good company with other Delaware Valley Fly Fishers.
Keep in mind... Our meetings and instructional sessions are great opportunities to introduce less experienced members of your family to the angling arts and sciences of fly fishing. Even experienced anglers will benefit.
If you are interested in joining us at an information session, instructional class, one of our regular meetings, or even on the water, please contact us at 215-245-0677, or send an email to: info@delawarevalleyflyfishers.org.
Fly Tying
Fly Tying Classes are available for novice, intermediate and advanced tiers. These classes are presented over the course of several weeks and the proceedes from attendance fees go directly to support the Silver Lake Nature Center.
Taking notes and tying at the "Advanced" tying table led
by DVFF's own
Sam Shiels, our DVFF Vice President.
A fluffy-buggy fly from Sam's vice.
Introduction to Fly Fishing - Session One
DVFF offers a day-long Introduction to Fly Fishing class at the Silver Lake Nature Center. Information presented includes discussions on selecting equipment, reading water, fish behavior and wraps up with a fly casting clinic.
DVFF President Jerry Girard Jr. guides the class through the myriad of fly fishing equipment options.
DVFF Executive Director Jerry Girard Sr. shares an excellent historical perspective of the preeminence of fly fishing in the Delaware Valley.
The spirit of the class is always light hearted and fun and this spirit carries over to our regular meetings as well!
After returning from lunch the class lines up for fly casting lessons.
How good are these DVFF classes? After a few tips and a few tries, this young angler learns the art of mending his line with a rod-tip wiggle.
Introduction to Fly Fishing - Session Two
DVFF also offers a day-long Fly Fishing class on the water. Here, the DVFF class is hosted on the Little Lehigh River, adjacent to the Little Lehigh Fly Shop. More information about DVFF Fly Fishing classes is available by contacting us at: 215-245-0677, or email us at: info@delawarevalleyflyfishers.org.
On the Little Lehigh River, the DVFF fly fishing class works on their cross-stream casting techniques.
Ray Miller guides a tactical session on getting the fly down deep in quick moving water.
Sporting Expos
DVFF participates in local sporting shows and offers fly tying and fly fishing tips. We also extend an open invitation to join us at our monthly meetings where guests are always welcome. If you would like to visit with us simply come to our meeting place at the Silver Lake Nature Center, or feel free to call us at: 215-245-0677.
Sam Shiels shares a laugh with Bob Mathews as they man the DVFF table at a recent sporting expo in south-eastern Pennsylvania.
DVFF Vice President Sam Shiels explains fly tying details to one of the attendees at the recent expo.
Jerry Girard Jr., our DVFF President, provides expo attendees with fly casting tips ideal for fishing those tight spots streamside , or in the family room if no one is around...