Flip Philips, Sheldon Toombs and Joe King (L to R)
1998 Bank stabilization project
The League Today
The League was revitalized in 1994 by the leadership and efforts of Bob Molzahn, Bob Moser Jr., Mel Walters, Joe Flather and Joe King.
| In these past few years, membership has increased to more than 130 and continues to grow, a quarterly newsletter is published, stream improvement projects have been reinitiated under the direction of Larry Heimes, an annual fly fishing course is taught, fishing trips by club members who are always seeking new friends on these adventures and regular monthly meetings are held during the fall, winter and spring with noteworthy speakers such as Barry and Cathy Beck, Bob Clouser, Ed Koch, Charlie Meck, Don Douple and many others. Some of our best speakers have been club members. Fly Tying workshops are also held twice a year. |
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Outreach to build our membership through local fly fishing shows and fly tackle shops are ongoing events. Raffles and membership dues currently provide all our funding. Our sponsors, in providing raffle prizes and support include French Creek Outfitters, Virtual Farm Creative, Tulpehocken Creek Outfitters, The Sporting Gentleman, Downingtown Bicycle Shop and Orvis Downingtown.
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The League has also formed some important alliances with local and regional conservation groups including the Coalition of Concerned Pennsylvania Anglers, French and Pickering Conservation Trust in Coventryville, PA, the Green Valleys Association in Pottstown, PA, the Mid-Atlantic Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Angler's Coalition |
| The League's active involvement in these organizations and conservation issues has made the club a viable force in southeastern Pennsylvania. The League is actively seeking to expand its role in the conservation and protection of our aquatic resources and educating those interested in fly fishing and fly tying. |
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