October Edition 2019 Volume 36 Edion 9 The Newsleer of Delaware Valley Fly Fishers An Affiliate Club of Fly Fishers Internaonal Photo Credit: Sheldon Slusser— Steve Collecng Membership Dues The Delaware Valley Fly Fishers an affiliate club of Fly Fishers Internaonal and is a non-profit 501 (c) (7), conservaon and educaonal organizaon that has been promong the sport of Fly Fishing and Fly Tying since 1984. We meet the 4th Wednesday of the Month at the VFW Hall, 1444 Yardley Newtown Rd, 1444 Yardley Newtown Rd, Yardley, PA 19067, 7:30 PM DVFF Facebook Page hps://www.facebook.com/DVFlyFisher/ In This Edion Chapter News …………………………………..2 Membership Meeng …………………………..3 Upcoming Speakers……………. …….………..4 Christmas Party…………………………..……….5 Suds and Bugs …………………………….……….6 Fly Tying Demo …………...……………………...6 Intermediate Fly Tying Class…..……………..7 Registraon Form for Tying Class…………..8 FFI Membership………………...……………….9 Fly of the Month……………………….……...10 Officers …………………………………………...….15
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October Edition 2019 Volume 36 Edition 9 The Newsletter of Delaware Valley Fly Fishers An Affiliate Club of Fly Fishers International
Photo Credit: Sheldon Slusser— Steve Collecting Membership Dues
The Delaware Valley Fly Fishers an affiliate club of Fly Fishers International and is a non-profit 501 (c) (7), conservation and
educational organization that has been promoting the sport of Fly Fishing and Fly Tying since 1984.
We meet the 4th Wednesday of the Month at the VFW Hall, 1444 Yardley Newtown Rd, 1444 Yardley Newtown Rd, Yardley, PA
kicked off the start of the fall season on 9/24/19
with a “Tie What You Like” night. A good time was
had by all that attended. Mark your calendars for
the fourth Tuesday of the month and come out
and join the fun.
We will have a booth at the Sportsman’s Expo in Oaks,
PA this coming year. The dates are January 9, 10, 11,
12, 2019. We need volunteers to help man the booth.
Please let me (Sheldon) know if you can help and
when, I will be starting to compile a sign-up sheet.
The club Flybrary Project is on its way. Several
members have added flies to it already, I
thank you for the gesture. Don’t be shy,
please participate by adding one of your fa-
vorites. Feel free to take one if you see some-
thing you like. Remember the slogan…” Need
one? Take one/Have one? Leave one”
Wayne Rankin generously donated some wall
art. One of the items is the original print from
which our business card back was designed.
The other is a framed limited-edition print of
Salmon Flies. Future raffle items in the
making.
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MEETING October 23 2019 7:00 PM VFW Hall
1444 Yardley Newtown Rd, Yardley, PA 19067
Guest Speaker DVFF Member Ray
Miller, owner/operator of Riversage
Outfitters. Will give a presentation on
a trip to Patagonia Argentina, that you
can book through his company.
Fishing and hunting has been a
passion for me for over 35 years.
From my humble beginnings in the
mountains and streams of
Pennsylvania until recently when I
have had the opportunity to travel the
globe in search of the best fly fishing
and wing shooting destinations. I have
found them and I am proud to share
with you the results of my search. My
company, Riversage Outfitters can
now with the utmost confidence present you with the best fly Fishing & Wingshooting
Destinations.
www.riversageoutfitters.com
(Patagonia Argentina is in South America)
Mainstream Outfitters 1121 N. Easton Rd. Doylestown, PA 18902 215-766-1244 http://mainstreamoutfitters.com Tulpehocken Creek Outfitters 525 West Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041 Phone: 610-527-3388 www.tcoflyfishing.com
Joe Armenti Master Fly Tyer www.profliesunlimited.com. 609-448-0062. The Sporting Gentleman 128 Glen Mills Road Glen Mills, PA 19342 610-361-2001 http://www.sportinggentleman.com
Border Water Outfitter Jim “Coz” Costolnick 607.760.2270 Classic Fly Fisherman Lansdale PA Plymouth Meeting Orvis Retail Store 500 W Germantown Pike, Space 1515 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Local Fly Shops
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November 27 2019
Guest Speaker Sean Crocker, Sean Crocker is the president
and captain of Team Freestone, the Northeast premiere fly
fishing team since 2009, His presentation will be on “Fishing
for Trout in Still Water”
Sean is a native of Bucks County, PA and has been fly fishing for
over 25 years cutting his teeth in the various streams through-
out the state. Sean has fly fished from the tip of the Arctic Cir-
cle to the tip of the Baja Peninsula
JANUARY 22, 2020 TACTICAL FLY FISHING: LESSONS LEARNED FROM COMPETITION FOR ALL ANGLERS BY DEVIN OLSEN
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DVFF 2019 Holiday Dinner
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6:30 pm
1320 Newport Road, Bristol PA 19007
For directions go to www.georgines.com
Please circle the dinner selection for each person attending:
Member Name____________________________________________________
Chicken Parmesan Prime Rib Stuffed Flounder Stuffed Chicken Breast
Guest’s Name _____________________________________________________
Chicken Parmesan Prime Rib Stuffed Flounder Stuffed Chicken Breast
Guest’s Name _____________________________________________________
Chicken Parmesan Prime Rib Stuffed Flounder Stuffed Chicken Breast
Guest’s Name _____________________________________________________
Chicken Parmesan Prime Rib Stuffed Flounder Stuffed Chicken Breast
The cost of each dinner is $30. Please make checks payable to “DVFF.”
Since 1964, Fly Fishers International has been an organized voice for fly fishers. We represent all aspects of fly fishing – from the art of fly tying and casting instruction, to the protection of and access to fisheries around the world. A 501c3 non-profit organization formally known as The International Federation of Fly Fishers, FFI is driven by three fundamental pillars: Conservation, Education, and Community. Together, these pillars provide the foundation for our vision of the future of fly fishing — a future in which anglers have access to prime waters and fish can thrive in healthy, protected habitats; in which learning never stops and artistry is not forgotten; and that recognizes the true value of camaraderie. If we want this legacy to be experienced by future generations, we have to work to make that happen.
WHO WE ARE
An international non-profit organization
Fly fishers, fly casters, and fly tiers
Conservationists of all fish in all waters
Educators of all things fly fishing Supporters of the fly fishing community
WHAT WE DO
Help to protect and enhance fish and fisheries worldwide
Provide top-quality fly casting and tying instruction
Cultivate and strengthen the fly fishing community
Curate and preserve fly fishing artifacts, art, and literature Pass on the legacy of fly fishing
WHAT MEMBERS GET
Access to an unmatched repository of knowledge (Learning Center)
Special offers and discounts
Recognition for special skills or achievements
Access to a network of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts A chance to help make a positive impact on the sport
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October of the Month By Jerry Coviello
The Crazy Charlie is considered a bonefish fly that was developed for saltwater fly fishing on Andros
Island in 1977 by local bonefish guide Charlie Smith. The original fly was develop to imitate glass
minnows. This fly is a staple for bonefish and permit anglers around the globe
In the Northeast I have used this fly to imitate the grass shrimp in the bays, and have caught
Weakfish (sea trout), Blues, and Striped Bass. Using various colors, such as Tan, Olive and White
Materials:
Hook: Standard Saltwater Hook (Daiichi 2546) Size 2 through 8
Thread: Pink 6/0
Eyes: Bead Chain
Underbody: 4 to 6 strands of Pink Krystal Flash, wrapped over the hook shank
Over Body: Clear Vinyl Tubing. Wrapped over the Pink Krystal Flash
Wing: Pink Calf Tail
Over Wing: 4 strands of Pink Krystal Flash
Head: Pink thread coated with head cement or Solarez UV Bone Dry Resin
The Crazy Charlie (Pink Version) Fly tied and photos by Jerry Coviello
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Step 1
Place your hook in the vise,
secure the tying thread one eye
length behind the eye.
Step 2
Tie in the bead chain eyes on top of the hook shank. Tying them at least 1/4 of the shank from the eye of the hook. Tying them on top of the hook shank so the point of the hook rides upside down.
Step 3 Tie in the Clear Vinyl Tubing behind the eye and secure it to the shank of the hook. Running it on top of the shank stopping at the bend of the hook
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Step 4 Behind the eye tie in 4 to 6 strands of Pink Krystal Flash.
Step 5 Wrap the Pink Krystal Flash to the bend and back to cover the hook shank, creating the Under Body of the fly. Tying it off in front of the eye.
Step 6 Wrap the Clear Vinyl Tubing over the Body. This is the over body. Making sure you use touching wraps to cover the shank of the hook. Tying it off in front of the eye.
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Step 7 Stack and measure the Pink Calf Tail. The tips are a half gap length past the bend of the hook
Step 8
To make a nice neat head that is smooth and wedge shape, I cut the butts even. Then place them behind the eye. So when I start my first wrap of tying thread this will make a nice head
Step 9 As you wrap the thread over the butt ends of the calf tail, have them roll onto the shank behind the eye.
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Step 10 Secure the calf tail and form a nice tapped head
Step 11
Add 4 strands of Pink Krystal Flash to the top of the wing for the over wing. .
Step 12
Whip finish and use either
head cement on the head
or Solarez UV Bone Dry
Resin
Club Officers and Coordinators President—Jack Walsh
