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.
Bob Stouffer on Casting
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.
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.
Bob Stouffer on Casting
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.
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
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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Dusty Wissmath at the Kelly's White Fly Shoppe
Dusty Wissmath, certified casting instructor, will be demonstrating casting techniques and providing FREE instruction at Kelly's White Fly Shoppe in Shepherdstown, W. Va. Dusty will be at the shop on Friday May 9th and Wednesday May 21 starting at 6:30PM. Please call Bryan Kelly at the White Fly to notify him if you plan to attend - 304-876-8030.
Mid-Atlantic Council - FFF
Youth Fly Fishing Camp
On Saturday, June 7, 2008 FFF’s Mid-Atlantic Council will hold its Nineth Annual Youth Fly Fishing Camp at Harford Glen near Baltimore. Kids and teenagers, ages 10 to 15, are invited to receive instruction in Fly Tying, Casting, Entomology, Knots and Equipment and will have the opportunity to fish with a fly rod on nearby ponds. This fun program will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and lunch is provided. For more information and a registration form click here.
For additional information please contact:
Pete McCall
P.O. Box 24
Pylesville, Md. 21132
education@macfff.org
Picnic with Project Healing Waters on Beaver Creek
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Whirling Disease
Understanding Whirling Disease and what we can do to prevent spreading.
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Maryland Stream Waders 2008 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
