Creator of several flies based on his years as a fish biologist, Andrij Horodysky (Umpqua’s mad professor) has nurtured a burning desire since his first bluegill at age three to learn HOW fishes work – what variables drive their movements, what they eat and how it changes in space and time, how they see and what …
Mark your calendars! We have several events coming up. More details will come for each event, but we wanted everyone to have enough time to plan ahead. Remember that all events are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. November 13th – Andrij Horodysky – Umpqua’s mad professor cometh Nov 13th! – Andrij’s patterns are born of scientific … Continue reading
Ever wonder what was popping off the water as fish rise all around you? Ever turn over a river rock and wonder just what you were looking at? Or experience that sinking feeling when nothing in your fly box seems to work? This is a presentation every trout angler needs to attend. Learn what major … Continue reading
2017 BEAVER CREEK MASS TU/PHWFF TOURNAMENT We are proud and excited to hold a well deserved fishing event for our local Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing participants. Teams from local organizations and land owners have been planning and putting forth much appreciated time and resources to make this happen. Participants will be guided by local anglers, fed … Continue reading
The latest issue of our newsletter, Fontinalis is now available for download. Published every other month, it highlights the recent activities of the chapter, upcoming events, and projects that the chapter is involved with. You will need a free Adobe Acrobat PDF reader. Download it here. The communications committee oversees Fontinalis. Submissions, comments and suggestions are welcome and can […]
The Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Harrisonburg VA March 17th (doors open 6pm, film at 7pm). It’s a great opportunity to help both people and fish! Proceeds benefit the Shenandoah Valley Project Healing Waters and MassTU. HURRY TICKETS WILL GO FAST!!!! They’re only $12 at the Mossy Creek Fly Fishing shop or $15 … Continue reading
Tom Benzing is a professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology at James Madison University. Tom earned his PhD in crop and soil science/environmental toxicology from Michigan State University and he has worked as a research scientist for the South River Science Team and for the Shenandoah River Fish Kill Task Force. … Continue reading
The latest issue of our newsletter, Fontinalis is now available for download. Published every other month, it highlights the recent activities of the chapter, upcoming events, and projects that the chapter is involved with. You will need a free Adobe Acrobat PDF reader. Download it here. The communications committee oversees Fontinalis. Submissions, comments and suggestions are welcome and can […]
