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Revitalizing PA Trout Fisheries
The Appalachian Mountains of Pennsylvania are home to some of the most scenic wild trout fisheries in the eastern United States. Each spring, anglers descend upon renowned streams to enjoy beautiful surroundings, bountiful mayfly hatches and plentiful trout. Some of these rivers occupy prominent places in the annals of American fly fishing; others are nascent…
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Tip – Basic Fly Fishing Gear
Now that you’ve gotten your new gear, what does it all do and how does it fit together? Check out this informative video from Simon Gawesworth at Far Bank to get you started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV5OAeko6Xw&list=PLEXZljM8NmhtGMQuVaaJ9TZq3SZY74R_5&index=4
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The True Cast – Make 2024 a year to “Accentuate the Positive”
Fishing can and should be a haven of good in a turbulent world. Fishing can and should bring out the best in people.
We live in a cynical world. Probably more cynical, these days, than when Tom Cruise first uttered that line in the motion picture “Jerry Maguire” nearly 30 years ago. I’m not going to talk about politics, because that disgusts me too much. I wonder, however, where the tipping point was that turned everything from honoring…
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Tip – What is Fly Fishing?
We’re betting on some new anglers joining the squad this year, so let’s kick things off properly with Far Bank’s Simon Gawesworth. In this video Simon explains how fly fishing is different from conventional fishing, what’s up with fishing with flies, why you’d choose to fly fish even though it’s often not as effective, and…
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Tip – Getting started in Fly Fishing
We hope you were nice this year and got all you dreamed of this holiday season. And by that, we of course mean, fly fishing gear. If you did and you're new to the sport, check out this video to get you started. It is a great video for anyone of any age who is…
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Faith, Hope and Love Sustains TU
Perhaps the most widely used biblical passage at weddings is 1 Corinthians 13. Even if you are not particularly religious, I bet you know it. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud...” The short chapter concludes, “And now these three remain: faith, hope and…
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Volunteers Help Girl Scout Troop Earn First STREAM Girls Badges in New York State
The TU STREAM Girls program expands traditional elements of STEM education to include Recreation and the Arts. Some of the first NY STREAM Girls from Troop 61011 in Honeoye Falls, NY (Dan Hucko photo) In July, thirteen girls from Girl Scout Troop 61011 in Honeoye Falls became the first New York state recipients of the…