SVTU's Winter/Spring Fly Tying Starts in January
Get ready! SVTU will continue our annual Fly Tying Courses this winter/spring. For those that have never tied a fly, or need a "refresher" the first course will be Monday, January 27. This is the "introduction to tools and materials", which will teach students how to put thread on a hook, learn about thread control, and students will tie a simple fly.
Chapter Meeting—February 10
When: Monday, February 10, 2025
What: In-person & Zoom
In Person: IWLA-R Chapter House • 18301 Waring Station Road • Germantown MD 20874
Social & Zoom Sign in: 7:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Start: 7:30 p.m.
Who: Dusty Wissmuth Fly Fishing
Topic: Fly Fishing the Yellowstone Ecosystem
Dusty Wissmuth will be our featured speaker for February. His presentation takes viewers on a tour of famous and not-so-famous fly fishing spots in southwestern Montana, northeastern Idaho, and Yellowstone National Park. We'll discuss conservation issues, fishing techniques, where to go, and how to avoid the crowds (and bears). Many people think that the best fishing days are in the Rocky Mountain West. This show will prove that feeling is far from the truth. Because of the efforts of individuals, agencies, and states, in many places, it is better than it has been since Lewis and Clark first explored the area.
Visit our Past Speakers Page
We have a library of our Past Speakers & their topics. A lot of our speakers have given us permission to post their presentation on our site. Check it out.
2025 Fly Tying Schedule
The schedule for our Charles August 2025 fly tying sessions has been set. The sessions are on Mondays at the IWLA-R Chapter House on Waring Station Road.
SVTU will be providing ALL materials needed for a particular fly. If you have your own tools and vice please bring them.
Upcoming Speakers
Who: George Daniel • Top & Bottom Techniques
When: Monday, March 10 • Zoom Meeting
Start time: 7:30 p.m.
Who: Bart Lombardo of Panfish on the Fly • Warm Water Fly-Fishing
When: Monday, April 14 • In person
Start time: 7:30 p.m.
Other Happenings
Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival
When: January 10 & 11
Where: Meadow Event Park • 13191 Dawn Blvd • Doswell VA 23047
Website: https://vaflyfishingfestival.com/
Fly Fishing Show • Lancaster PA
When: Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16
Where: Lancaster County Convention Center • 25 South Queen Street • Lancaster PA 17602
Website: https://flyfishingshow.com/lancaster-pa/
Maryland Fly Fishing & Collectible Tackle Show
When: Saturday, March 22
Where: West Village Commons • Towson University • 424 Emerson Drive • Towson MD 21204
Website: https://marylandflyfishingshow.com/welcome-2/
About Our Membership
Our core membership area stretches from the Washington Beltway to Hancock MD and includes western Montgomery, southern Frederick, and Washington Counties. We also welcome members from anywhere outside this geographic area.
When you join TU, you are a member of a national, council (state), and local organization. SVTU is a local voice. The Mid-Atlantic Council (MAC) speaks for cold water at the state level. National TU works with Congress and agencies at the national level.
What Our Chapter Does
SVTU supports the national vision in the following ways:
- Our chapter helps both financially and with volunteer hours to assist with restoration activities on Beaver Creek in Washington County
- Our volunteers help with maintenance activities on Little Seneca Creek in Montgomery County, southern Catoctin brook trout streams in Frederick County and maintenance of warmwater streams like Great Seneca Creek and areas of the Potomac River
- Youth fly-tying and fishing education events, adult fly tying, and assistance to Project Healing Waters events with our partner organizations
- Social events and our Fly Fishing 101 for members and guests
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When you join the SVTU Chapter $15 of every new membership fee comes back to us. Click the button "Join SVTU Button" to get started (you will be redirected to the National TU website to complete registration). You can join our chapter at an introductory rate of $17.50!
News & Articles
Chapter News
The SVTU chapter has lost some of our members. You can read about them at the “In Memorium” page.
Partnerships
SVTU received both the Maryland Division and National IWLA “Honor Roll Award” for our working partnership with the Rockville Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America.
The Adaptive Caster is a series of articles written by Dave Cleaves an FFI-certified fly-casting instructor.
New Article: Winter Casting Practice—Tips & Resources
Chapter Leadership
Officers
President: Noel Gollehon
Vice President: Joe Walther
Secretary: Peter Viechnicki
Treasurer: Nate Wallace
Board of Directors
Jack Higgins
Doug Hutzell
Andy Iams
Bob Irvin
Warren Junium
John Smith
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