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The Official Newsletter of
The Main Line Fly-Tyers
Philadelphia's Oldest Fly Tying Club
Established 1971
Celebrating 50 Years and Counting
Next Meeting: May, 19, 2022
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We are LIVE at a NEW TIME 6:30 PM
Back in the Greater Plymouth Community Center
COVID has changed our starting time
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The time has finally come. YAAAA!! At least for now, we are back live at the Greater Plymouth Community Center. We are all looking forward to seeing old friends, making new ones, and seeing an actual LIVE Speaker.
One More Thing -- At least until the GPCC extends its hours, we must start at 6:30 PM to run our full program. Please be on time so we can take care of dues collections before the meeting gets rolling.
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May's Speaker - Ed Jaworowski
Perfecting the Cast: Adapting Casting Principles to any Fly-Fishing Situation
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Ed. Jaworowski World famous fly caster and fly fisherman.
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Ed. Jaworowski
Join us for the special opportunity to hear a presentation by Ed Jaworowski on the application and principles of fly casting. He is not only a legend in fly fishing, but also an original founding member and past President of Main Line Fly-Tyers. Ed is one of the finest fly-casters in the world and a pioneer in salt-water fly fishing. Ed’s first book on fly casting, The Cast: Theories and Applications for more effective techniques, was published in 1992 and has become a classic in the field.
His latest book, "Perfecting the Cast: Adapting Casting Principles for Any Fly-Fishing Situation", just published last year! Ed will discuss the principles of fly casting he has mastered and how these can be applied the many casting challenges we face on the water.
He will give an in-depth analysis of casting and teaching casting. His presentation explores the fundamentals of casting, examining the mechanical principles that determine all casts, as opposed to traditional, selective rules. Not a different way of casting, but a different way of thinking about casting. This comprehensive program teaches anglers how to identify and correct their problems, based on four simple principles. Using graphics, still photos, and video clips, this talk challenges anglers to question time-honored ideas about casting strokes, rod loading, loop control, distance, roll casting, slack line casts, curve casting, and much more. New approaches to analyzing the double haul, and correcting problems such as shock waves and tailing loops.
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Zoom Meeting Alternative
Fall meetings will also be available on the Zoom.
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| Paid members will receive an email invitation several days before the Zoom meeting. Mike Pellegrino, our Vice President and Zoom Czar, will provide you with the zoom link and instructions to sign on. Members who paid dues this year will be sent the link and instructions. If you have not yet paid your 2021 / 2022 dues be sure to join. Our monthly meetings are held the third Thursday of the month and are now starting at 6;30 PM Eastern Time from September through June. |
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Fly Tying Classes
Beginner to Expert - We have the fly tying class for you!
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We provide fly tying classes for beginners and experts alike. Classes are given at the Greater Plymouth Community Center and at the Souderton Area Community Center in Fall and Winter.
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Caps, hats and sun exposure.
Fly fisherman spent a great deal of time out in the sun. Even on cloudy days there is a great deal of ultraviolet light coming through the clouds. In addition, the sun's rays are reflected off the water on to our face and arms. After years of fishing, the sun's rays start to take a toll on your skin. A dark suntan looks great when you are twenty, but by the time your sixty your skin just looks aged and wrinkled. Long sun exposure also greatly increases the risk of various skin cancers and these cancers are becoming more and more common.
Fishing hats then can serve a dual purpose of helping us to see the fish better and of protecting our face and eyes from bright sun. Polaroid sun glasses are only of limited help fishing unless you also wear a hat to knock out the glare from above. Fishing hats and Polaroid glasses go hand in hand as a perfect combination for sighting trout and any other type of fishing.
At our recent LTFFD day I noticed that our students all wore various types of baseball hats. I used to where them myself. They are inexpensive and look good. They provide good coverage over your eyes for the front of your face. However, they do not provide any cover for your ears or the side of your face. This leaves your ears and neck exposed to hours of strong sun and increased skin cancer risk. These risks are real and most people over sixty have at least some skin damage and increased cancer risk.
My suggestion is that fly fisherman consider buying a wide brimmed fishing hat. A hat that covers the sides and back of the neck as well as your face. Excellent fishing hats are currently made by companies such as Orvis, Simms and REI. They don't need to be specialized fishing hats. REI has a lot of fine outdoor hats which are not specifically designed for fishing. Some are even good looking.
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