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.

Since the mid-1990’s, the club’s ranks have increased to more than 110 members and continues to grow, a quarterly newsletter is published, stream improvement projects have been initiated under the direction of Larry Heimes, an annual fly fishing course is taught, fishing trips by club members are being taken 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.

French Creek bank stabilization project
Flip Philips, Sheldon Toombs and Joe King (L to R) 1998 Bank stabilization project

Outreach to build our membership through local fly fishing shows and fly tackle shops are ongoing events. Raffles, our annual fly fishing course and membership dues currently provide all our funding. Our sponsors, in providing raffle prizes and support include French Creek Outfitters, TCO FlyshopThe Sporting Gentleman, Downingtown Bicycle Shop, Orvis Downingtown, and Tom's Fly Fishing Service.

Annual fly tying course
Joe King and Bob Molzahn (L to R) demonstrating the fine arts of fly tying at the annual "Learn To Fly Fish" course.

The League has also formed some important alliances with local and regional conservation groups including the French and Pickering Conservation Trust in Coventryville, PA, the Green Valleys Association in Pottstown, PA.

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.

Rainbow trout