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PVTU 3rd Annual Picnic - Pro Guide Rick Nyles Fly Fishing 101 and 201, Casting Competition, Fly Tying, Raffles, and more!

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Join Perkiomen Valley TU for our Third Annual Picnic!
insert_invitation Sat, Jun 15, 2024 9:30 AM (EDT)
location_on Longacres Farm On The Perkiomen Creek, Barto, Pennsylvania
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Longacres Farm On The Perkiomen Creek
1389 Rte 100
Barto, Pennsylvania 19504
Perkiomen Valley TU 3rd Annual Fundraising Picnic
WHERE: Longacre Farms - 1389 Rte 100, Barto PA (Across from Jake's Flea Market)
WHEN: June 15, 2024 - 9:30am-3:30pm
WHO: You! Families welcome - Attendance is limited to 120 guests. You must have a ticket.
EVENTS
RICK NYLES FLY FISHING 101 AND 201 - "Secrets of the Guides"
Fly Fishing Guide Rick Nyles of Sky Blue Outfitters will do two seminars with something for everyone, from novices to lifelong fly anglers. You'll be sure to pick up some gems for your fly fishing skillset!
 
CASTING COMPETITION - The 1st Annual Longacre Cup
A casting competition for distance and accuracy. We will divide by age group, with a trophy and bragging rights for winners! Sign up here: [link forthcoming]
ONE-ONE ONE CASTING LESSONS
The Queen of Pennsylvania Fly Fishing herself, Mary Kuss, will be giving private one-on-one casting lessons free of charge. Need to tune up your backcast, get more accurate at distance, or learn why your roll cast is falling flat? Mary can help you out. There will be a signup sheet with 15-minute intervals for casting instruction.
 
FLY TYING DEMOS WITH FLY TYER JERRY COVIELLO!
Jerry Coviello will be demonstrating his fly tying techniques as a lifelong instructor and fly tyer. There will be tying stations set up to tie along with Jerry and to share his techniques!

RAFFLE PRIZES
1/2 Day Drift On The Lehigh River, 1/2 Day Walk and Wade on the Lehigh Valley Creeks, rod and reel outfits, fully loaded fly boxes, artwork and more will be available at the raffle or silent auction! (Raffle tickets are purchased separately when you sign in).

PIG ROAST
Lunch will consist of our tradition - a catered pig roast with all the trimmings. Hot dogs will also be available. We encourage attendees to bring a dessert to contribute to the food.

CONSERVATION UPDATE
PVTU Board Members Jim Coffey and Mark Stannard will showcase the work PVTU has done so far in stream restoration, conservation, and environmental protection. Learn what Trout Unlimited is all about. 

DESSERTS! We are looking for attendees to bring their favorite dessert to share. 

TICKET COST
The cost per ticket is $35 for 18 years old and older. 17 years old and under are free. Processing Fees not included. Please join us on June 15 as we celebrate our chapter history & conservation projects!

AGENDA
  • 9:30am Sign In and Buy Raffle Tickets
  • 10:30 Rick Nyles Fly Fishing 101 Seminar
  • 12 Noon to 1:30pm, PIG ROAST and Hot Dogs
  • 1:30 Rick Nyles Fly Fishing 201 Seminar
  • Casting Competition -
    • GROUP 1
    • GROUP 2
    • GROUP 3 
  • Fly Tying Lessons, ANYTIME
  • 2:30 Raffles and Silent Auction Closes
  • Winners Announced at 3:00pm


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Longacres Farm On The Perkiomen Creek
1389 Rte 100
Barto, Pennsylvania 19504