Welcome To Antietam Fly Anglers Fly Fishing Site
The Antietam Fly Anglers was organized in 1975 in
Hagerstown, Maryland as an affiliated club of the
Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) and is now a
Charter Club of the FFF. To be an active member of
the Antietam Fly Anglers one must be a member of
the FFF.
The purpose of the Antietam Fly Anglers is to promote and encourage every aspect of the sport of fly fishing and fly tying and the conservation of fishing resources in the Tri-State area. The club actively functions at both the local club level and the regional area and draws membership from Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The Art of Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, Rod Building and support for instructional programs for Youth and Adult fly fishing activities are actively supported by the Antietam Fly Anglers.
A newsletter is sent to each member prior to the monthly meeting listing the program for that month and any other activities involving the club or the Federation.
The purpose of the Antietam Fly Anglers is to promote and encourage every aspect of the sport of fly fishing and fly tying and the conservation of fishing resources in the Tri-State area. The club actively functions at both the local club level and the regional area and draws membership from Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The Art of Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, Rod Building and support for instructional programs for Youth and Adult fly fishing activities are actively supported by the Antietam Fly Anglers.
A newsletter is sent to each member prior to the monthly meeting listing the program for that month and any other activities involving the club or the Federation.
AFA"s Fly Of The Month
Yellow and Orange Super Bug
This fly is designed to imitate a ....
Tying Instructions:
Insert a size 6 hook in the vice ...
- Yellow and Orange Super Bug
- Demonstrated by Don Fine
Club Officers and Directors
Sterling "Buz" Buzzell President
Bill Lewis Vice President
Teresa Kines Secretary
Robert Davis Treasurer
John "Quincy" Adams Director
Bob Stouffer Director
Michael Saylor Director
Delbert Martin Director
John Brognard Director
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Bob Stouffer on Casting
Check out the new Casting Club Pictures
Bob Stouffer has just returned from Massachusetts where he tested for FFF fly casting certification. He then shared just a little of his knowledge of fly casting in a Power Point Presentation and a handout to all members present. Fly casting has its own vocabulary and acronyms such as arc, stroke, drift, SLP (straight loop path), loop shapes, curves, mends, acceleration, third class levers, fast, medium and slow tapers and so on. His demonstrations with rod and large orange yarn were very valuable and appreciated by all present. Thank You, Bob, for a job very well done.
Respectfully submitted: Larry D. Harnish, Sec.
DIDYMO Strikes again!
An Unsightly Algae Extends Its Grip to a Crucial New York Stream - New York Times Article
This is an excellent article on Didymo, including concerns over its potential impact on water intake structures, in addition to fishing areas.
Read the Article
WARNING DIDYMO DISCOVERED IN THE GUMPOWDER!!!
Didymo(Didymosphenis geminata) is an invasive freshwater alga that can form massive blooms. Didymo can smother streambeds and adversely affect freshwater fish, plant and invertebrate species by depriving them of habitat.
We can not stop the infestation in the Gunpowder, but we MUST prevent the spread into other streams in Maryland. Spores are transported on fishing gear. We must make every effort to stop the spread by thoroughly cleaning and THOROUGHLY drying boots (especially felt sole boots that may take several days to dry) and ALL other gear, including your fly line, before moving to another stream.
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Fly Fishing Merit Badge
On Saturday, April 18, 2009, members of the Mid-Atlantic Council - FFF will assist in teaching Boy Scouts the Fly Fishing Merit Badge At National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg, MD.
Any member of AFA that would like to assist please contact
Pete McCall - education@macfff.org
Brook Trout Open House
May 9th - 12:00pm to 8:00pm - Allegany Community College in Cumberland
New regulation proposals in addition to the Brook Trout information that will be available. Information will also be available on Invasive Species and Whirling disease, so all are welcome to come and see what's going on!
The format will be an informal setting, with displays, posters and plenty of staff to discuss fisheries issues with attendees. Anyone with interests in brook trout management and preservation, and any activities dealing with inland fish species should plan to attend.
Contact: Susan Rivers Biologist, Maryland Fisheries Service (301) 791-4736 or email:
srivers@dnr.state.md.us)
Mid-Atlantic Council-FFF Youth Fly Fishing Camp
Youth Fly Fishing Camp - Myersville, Md
Catovtin Fish and Game Protective Association
Saturday, June 6, 2009 ... 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The MAC & Kids, Making a Better Future Today !!!
Any member of PVFF that would like to assist please contact
Pete McCall - education@macfff.org
For more information and registration form visit:
MAC-FFF
Trout fishing in December
Check out Ken with nice 20 inch + Rainbow
Picnic with Project Healing Waters on Beaver Creek
Check out the
PICTURES
Whirling Disease
Understanding Whirling Disease and what we can do to prevent spreading.
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Maryland Stream Waders 2009 Free water quality Monitoring
FOR INFORMATION AND TO FIND OUT HOW TO PRE-REGISTER CLICK HERE
NOTICE - All conservation/restoration projects for 2008 (other than AFA projects) are now on the Mid-Atlantic Conservation web site. Please click your browser "Back" button to return here after viewing -
2008 Conservation Projects
WHO TO CALL -
WHEN YOU SPOT POLLUTION
