The Camp is an exciting week of hands-on activities for high school students who want to combine their enthusiasm for fishing with an interest in learning more about conservation. It is a joint project of Trout Unlimited in Maryland/DC, Virginia, and West Virginia. WHEN AND WHERE IS IT HELD The 2020 Camp will be June…
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Vendor Spotlight: Coastal Impressions
Nancy and her husband specialize in the art form called “Gyotaku”. Gyotaku (Japanese 魚拓, from gyo “fish” (say “joe”) + taku “rubbing”) is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice which dates back to the mid-1800s. It is believed that fishermen used the prints to record their catches to enable competition between remote fishing campsites. …
Vendor Spotlight: Leiderman Rod Co.
Fly fishing has meant alot to me throughout my life. It has provided endless amounts of joy and friendship. It has provided a quiet outlet in times of stress and sorrow. It has been a constant and remains a passion that never seems to dissipate. Coming from a family of casual fisherman I was…
Vendor Spotlight: Northkill Tackle
HANDMADE WOODEN LANDING NETS, CUSTOM FISHING RODS AND VINTAGE TACKLE FOR FLY, SPINNING AND CASTING ANGLERS Hello and welcome to Northkill Tackle! We are your #1 source for handmade wooden landing nets, custom fishing rods and vintage fishing tackle. Excluding a fishing rod, a landing net just may be the most important piece of fishing…
Vendor Spotlight: Tom Doman
~ I’ve spent most of my life fishing. The rest of it I wasted. ~ Tom is a licensed professional Pennsylvania fishing guide, outdoorsman and conservationist. He owns and operates Penns Creek Guides (www.pennscreekguides.com), a catch and release fly fishing guide service in the heart of central Pennsylvania’s storied limestone waters. He began fishing for…
Vendor Spotlight: Tim Abbott
I have been making rods for over 20 years. Even before I made my first rod I was redefining the process and creating new tools and methods that are now in use by many makers throughout the world. With an extensive background in designing many things from racing cars to industrial products, I brought this…
Vendor Spotlight: Tony DiCicco
Midstream Outdoors began with the introduction of The Tippet Boss, The Absolute Best Leader Material Storage, Handling and Dispensing Device on Planet Earth . Since it’s inception, the Tippet Boss has demonstrated Standardized Spooling, Generous Spool Capacity, Speed of Operation, Unprecedented Design Practicality and Manifold Options in an Economical, Ecologically Friendly and Self Contained Storage Unit. Whether…
Vendor Spotlight: Dave Rothrock
Dave Rothrock has been pursuing trout and other species with a fly rod since the mid-1960’s and he’s been tying flies for a bit longer than he’s been fishing them. He has fished throughout the East, into the Midwest, and Europe where he fished great waters in Austria and Slovenia. Dave’s articles have appeared in…
Vendor Spotlight: Dave Allbaugh
Dave Allbaugh was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He is a professional, licensed Pennsylvania guide, wet fly tier, and owner of Wet Fly Waterguides. He has been fly fishing since the early 1970′s, and has concentrated his efforts at the famed waters of Central and North Central Pennsylvania, specifically streams like; Spring Creek, Penn’s Creek,…
Bamboo rods-you might be surprised…
Ever cast a bamboo rod? If you would like to try one, why not attend the Maryland Fly Fishing Show on Saturday, March 14, 2020. There are many misconceptions about bamboo rods. For instance-you have probably heard that they break easy or cannot hold a heavy fish, they cost thousands of dollars and you have…
Vendor Spotlight: Jerry Girard
Jerry Girard started fly fishing thirty five plus years ago and rapidly developed his interest in fly-fishing history after meeting Chip Stauffer, an angling companion of James Leisenring, Preston Jennings, and Art Flick. Through his pursuit of angling history, focused mainly on rods and rodmakers, Jerry has acquired an extensive library and collection of historically…
Vendor Spotlight: Richard Tillman
Richie Tillman: I started tying at the age of 5 with my Dad’s old vise and tying materials. Then that Christmas I got a fly tying kit from my Dad and my Great Uncle and card saying that on my birthday of that year he would teach me how to tye , and then…
Vendor Spotlight: Per Brandin Rods
About Brandin Cane Rods Purpose My intent in building cane rods is simply to make the finest rod that can be made, both in terms of craftsmanship and performance. This endeavor includes the evolution of design concepts relative to performance as well as aesthetic refinement and development. I design rods with primarily two qualities in…
Vendor Spotlight: Tochterman’s Tackle
We started Tochterman’s Fishing Tackle in 1916, and since our first day in business we’ve been bringing the best selection of products and merchandise to our customers. Our name has become synonymous with quality throughout the entire Baltimore area. We do our best to ensure a permanent variety of fantastic items along with unique limited…
Vendor Spotlight: Catherine Danae
The beauty of nature is the endless colors and textures. I am surrounded by inspiration, and try to show my passion for the outdoors in my work. Growing up fishing and camping in Pennsylvania has given me the opportunity to to view my favorite subjects at close range. Just like my travels, I do explore subjects…
Vendor Spotlight: Rich Dennison
Rich Dennison is a fly fishing guide and instructor based in central Maryland. At a young age, he learned the art of fly tying and how to cast a fly rod, and began the timeless pursuit of wild trout on Maryland waterways. He turned his passion into a career in 2010 when he entered…
Vendor Spotlight: Carlson Rod Company
Hello, My name is Dana Gray owner of the Carlson Rod Co. and Maker of the Carlson “Four”. Beginning 8-9 years prior to his death, I had the unique privilege to work beside C. W. “Sam” Carlson, one of the true masters in the art of bamboo rod building. We built numerous rods together, and he…
Vendor Spotlight: Bob Selb
Hello! My name is Robert Selb, maybe you have seen me at the major Fly Fishing Shows. I am a dealer and buyer of Classic and Collectable Books, Rods, Reels and Tackle. Just to tell you a little about myself, I first started fishing when I was five years old. Started fly fishing at fourteen. Started collecting…
Vendor Spotlight: Brian Shumaker of Susquehanna River Guide Service
Brian Shumaker is the owner of Susquehanna River Guides, specializing in fly-fishing for smallmouth bass on the Susquehanna River that runs through Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna River is a fertile limestone river and home to one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the East. This majestic river is rich in food, with rock ledges and wide…
Vendor Spotlight: Jerry Coviello
I have served on the Fly Tying Group Board of Governors since August 2015. During my time on the Board I have served as on the Social Media Committee, Vice Chairman and from August 2017 till present as Chairman of the Fly Tying Group. I’m currently serving on the Education Committee for Fly Tying Education…
Vendor Spotlight: Marc Aroner and Spinoza Fly Rods
The genesis of the Spinoza Rod Company dates to 1973, when, on the advice of friends, Marc Aroner walked into the Thomas & Thomas Rod Company in Greenfield, Massachusetts hoping to find someone who could repair his recently broken fiberglass fly rod. There he met bamboo rodmakers Tom Maxwell and Tom Dorsey and found himself…
Vendor Spotlights: Let’s Get Started
Tis the season for fly fishing shows and even though the Maryland Fly Fishing and Collectible Tackle Show is a few months away, we have a lot to tell you about it. Starting tomorrow we will post a short bio of each vendor attending the Show. This will give you a feel of the variety…